On August 22, 2018 the Columbus Zoo came to my dorm to show us some of their animals and provide information on them.  The event was very informative and very fun.  We were able to see some of the animals up close that I never thought I would see without glass or a cage between us, specifically the clouded leopard.  I learned about the recent discovery of a sloth that swam and that armadillos are named based on how many bands they have.  The Asian Palm Civet eats a coffee bean and the bean is not digested and found in their feces.  They are being captured so merchants can collect the coffee beans from their waste.  The problem is that the Civet is not a domestic animal.  While my major is not related to zoology, the presentation opened me up to issues around the world.

On August 23, 2018 I watched The Best Damn Band in the Land for the first time.  I was able to witness the band play for the first time and I learned some of the essential Block O chants.  Even though I was only watching from the stands, it was the first Ohio State event that will stay in my memories forever.