Of the dozens of campus events I have attended while here at Ohio State, Taste of OSU was undoubtedly one of favorites. From the wide variety in delicious foods to the incredible cultural dances being performed, there was not a dull moment in the Ohio Union on the night of February 15th.

I have always been fascinated by different cultures, and I love trying new things, especially food. Therefore, ever since I heard about taste of OSU during the very first week of college, I knew it was going to be the perfect event for me. The moment I walked into the Union on the day of the event, I was overcome by joy; The loud music, colorful costumes, and people of various ethnicities taking pride in their heritage made me excited to learn more.

I first tried Indian frybread, a sweet dough coated in honey or jam. I then tried chicken and rice from the Bangladesh booth, and some empanadas. All of the food was incredibly flavorful and unique; there truly is not any other event that I could have tried so much at once!

My favorite part, however, was not the food, but the dancing! Before taste of OSU I had no idea that Ohio State offered so many clubs for so many different cultures. I was genuinely in awe by how talented these people were at dancing, and I was impressed by their courage to perform in front of everyone just to share their culture.

Because of this event, I now have a greater understanding, appreciation, and respect for cultures all around the world. I had no idea Ohio State represented so many different backgrounds, and I am now more aware of and interested to learn about all of the ethnicities that surround me daily. I learned so much about diversity, food, and other cultures from Taste of OSU, and I would attend again in a heartbeat.