Hi there, I am Justin Rindler. Currently, I am a first-year student majoring in Agribusiness and Applied Economics and am an International Affairs Scholar. I come from St. Henry, a small, farming community in midwest Ohio. My hometown and my upbringing have helped me discover the ideals and principles which make me who I am today: principles of hard work, persistence, and dedication. These values were taught to me through the many experiences I was a part of in my high school and community.
Many of my interests stem from the activities and opportunities I was lucky enough to be a part of during my years in high school. My passion for leadership comes from my time spent as team captain of our varsity football team, along with my autumns spent volunteering as a coach for a youth flag football league and my summers spent as a football camp counselor. My interest in the world and international relationships originates from my class trip to Europe where I spent two weeks learning about different cultures, political systems, and nations’ histories first hand. Because of the years I spent working on my family farm, I have always yearned to pursue my education further in the field of agriculture. These aspects of my life along with many others have shaped me into who I am today.
At Ohio State, my goals are to partake in new experiences that would have been impossible if I stayed in my hometown. I am able to not only further my education at a high caliber institution, but also interact with students from around the world. I hope to become more educated about different cultures through the International Affairs Scholars Program and through my time spent on campus.
I am eager to build the foundation of my professional career through my studies and my experiences and all that Ohio State has to offer.