Hello everyone! My name is Carrick Reider and I am a Senior graduating in May with dual degrees in Architecture and Italian, with a minor in City & Regional Planning. I was born and raised in Upper Arlington, Ohio, along with my two older brothers just right across the Olentangy River west of OSU, and coincidentally right by Aimee’s house! My hobbies include playing the piano (especially Rachmaninoff), and am a self-proclaimed movie buff (and with it being Oscar season you can catch me at Gateway almost every other day). This is my 6th study abroad during my time at OSU, and second to London with Aimee (I went previously in 2018). That being said, I am fortunate enough to have travelled to Ireland 4 times, the UK 3 times, spent the last 2 summers in Italy, as well as have ventured to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Croatia, Greece, Morocco, Nicaragua, Canada, and also went to Chile freshman year with Aimee. My Grandmother herself was a proud Anglophile, so going to London again after her passing away will be a sentimental experience for me. I am very much looking forward to returning on this study abroad and seeing all the changes to the city since I was there last, as well as re-experiencing everything this amazing metropolis has to offer. Here’s to a great trip and getting to know all of you before we embark to “The Big Smoke”!
Me in Italy this past summer