Goals were scored! Jacks were attacked! Limits were reached!

Thanks to the Adventure Center hosting, fun was had by all.  Two great programs united to “serve up” an evening of adaptive soccer, bocce and volleyball. We had a huge turn out and lots of fun! My personal highlight was the seated volleyball.  The TOPS staff joined the students, approximately 25 in all!

We had two speakers,  Rae Nutter, an adaptive swim and hockey coach for the adventure center told the group about the adaptive fitness center and all the adaptive sports programs that are held there and me, Jason Turner shared my experience of interning  there and  how excited I am to keep working at the Adventure Center after graduating in May!  Thank you all for coming!

Plans were discussed for more events next year. Stay tuned! Jason rolling  out.

Congratulations Buckeyes! You’ve almost made it to the end of the semester. Here are some things to keep in mind while wrapping up all of your hard work this Spring.

The last day of regularly scheduled semester and second-session classes is Monday, April 25th, 2022.

Final examinations for semester and second-session classes will take place Wednesday, April 27th through Tuesday, May 3rd.

Spring commencement will take place May 8th, 2022.

Have a great rest of your semester and finish off strong!

Help us celebrate Jason!

TOPS wants to recognize all of the hard work and accomplishments of the upcoming TOPS graduates by hearing about their individual experiences. This time, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Turner. Below is the interview with Jason.

What is your name?

My name is Jason Turner.

When did you start TOPS?

I started TOPS in 2018 as a freshman.

What was your favorite class at TOPS?

My favorite class was Mythology.  I have always loved mythology ever since I first read Percy Jackson. It is my hope to publish a series for younger readers as an introduction to mythology.

What is one of your favorite memories from TOPS?

My favorite memory is doing stand-up comedy at the TOPS talent show.

How was your overall experience with TOPS? Was it fun, hard, exciting?

My overall experience was terrific!

What will you miss most about college?

What I will miss most is my friends.

What was your favorite thing about college?

My favorite thing about college was the new subjects I learned about, such as ancient medicines and Grimms fairytales.

What job do you have now?

I write for the Nationwide Accessibility program and work the front desk at the Franklin Park Adventure Center.  I occasionally write for them as well.

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to be a published author. 

If you could describe college in one word, what would it be?

To me, college in one word is informational.

Congratulations Jason! Good luck on your future endeavors!

Help us celebrate Anthony!

TOPS wants to recognize all of the hard work and accomplishments of the upcoming TOPS graduates by hearing about their individual experiences. This time, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anthony Paul. Below is the interview with Anthony.

What is your name?

My name is Anthony Paul.

When did you start TOPS?

I started TOPS right after high school, in 2018. (During the 2020-2021 semesters, I took a gap year).

What was your favorite class at TOPS?

My favorite class would have to be Independent Study since I can do it on my own time and get help in Academic Center.

What is one of your favorite memories from TOPS?

My favorite memory during my time in TOPS is that I got to tour the Southwest Airlines Headquarters in Dallas, TX. It was arranged by my professor, and now mentor since he knew my interests in the airline.

How was your overall experience with TOPS? Was it fun, hard, exciting?

I had a good experience TOPS, I thank them for giving me the college experience.

What will you miss most about college?

I will miss seeing my friends that are a year or 2 younger than me that still have a couple years left.

What was your favorite thing about college?

My favorite thing about college was going to different student organizations.

What job do you have now?

I currently work as a Porter(driver) for Dent Magic.

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to work for Southwest Airlines in either Customer Service or in corporate office.

If you could describe college in one word, what would it be?

Enjoyable.

Congratulations Anthony! We will miss you!

Help us celebrate Timmy!

TOPS wants to recognize all of the hard work and accomplishments of the upcoming TOPS graduates by hearing about their individual experiences. This time, we had the pleasure of speaking with Timmy Clary. Below is the interview with Timmy.

What is your name?

My name is Timmy Clary.

When did you start TOPS?

August 2018.

What was your favorite class at TOPS?

Film Studies.

What is one of your favorite memories from TOPS?

Private Movie Night social event I planned.

How was your overall experience with TOPS? Was it fun, hard, exciting?

My experience was a little hard, but I learned a lot and I enjoyed it!

What will you miss most about college?

My cubs I’m in on campus!

What was your favorite thing about college?

Being independent. 

What job do you have now?

Working as a Student Assistant at the Bistr-OH!

What is your dream job?

Work in the TV/movie business, or work with marine animals.

If you could describe college in one word, what would it be?

Fun!

Congratulations Timmy! We will miss you!

Help us celebrate Alex!

TOPS wants to recognize all of the hard work and accomplishments of the upcoming TOPS graduates by hearing about their individual experiences. This time, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Rogers. Below is the interview with Alex.

What is your name?

My name is Alex Rogers.

When did you start TOPS?

I started TOPS in the 2018-2019 school year.

What was your favorite class at TOPS?

Theater and Creative Writing.

What is one of your favorite memories from TOPS?

Hanging out with my friends and my Ed Coaches.

How was your overall experience with TOPS? Was it fun, hard, exciting?

It was fun and hard as the same time because the only thing that was hard was some of the homework that I had to do.

What will you miss most about college?

My Ed Coaches and my friends and the TOPS staff.

What was your favorite thing about college?

My classes and hanging out with my friends.

What job do you have now?

My internship is at CVS right now and I got offered a job to be one of the photographers for the camel ride at the Columbus Zoo.

What is your dream job?

Photography.

If you could describe college in one word, what would it be?

Both fun and exciting.

Congratulations Alex! We will miss you!

Join us for our 2022 Summer Skills Workshops, sponsored by The Ohio State University Nisonger Center’s TOPS Program. These interactive sessions run from 9:00am to 1:30pm on OSU’s Main Campus.

COST: $60 per workshop; 3 or more for $50 each

See the class descriptions below for more information:

Tuesday, June 21st: Technology 1 + Thursday, June 23: Technology 2

In a personalized, two-part session, these classes will address common technology needs and concerns of participating students. Common skills that may be addressed are email, internet navigation and safety, Microsoft programs, smartphone & tablet apps for daily life, and more.

Tuesday, June 28th: Grocery Shopping & Couponing

Students will learn how to prepare for an navigate the ins and outs of grocery shopping – with the session ending in a trip to the grocery store for a fun, interactive scavenger hunt. Students will also learn how to compare prices, determine needs vs. wants, and how to use coupons properly.

Thursday, July 1st: Eating Out on a Budget

Students will learn the proper etiquette of choosing, ordering, and consuming a healthy, budget-friendly meal at a restaurant. Table manners, tipping, and other skills will also be addressed and practiced. This session ends with lunch at a local restaurant to practice what has been learned.

Tuesday, July 5th: Safety and Community Preparedness

Students will learn how to be alert and prepared for staying safe in a community setting, including how to properly respond to possible threats or emergencies. Students will also learn how to safely navigate various transportation options in the community and the basics of self-defense and triage when encountering a potential dangerous situation.

Thursday, July 7th: Travel Training and Navigation

Students will learn how to safely and efficiently navigate using the COTA bus system, including determining the most appropriate route, bus etiquette, and troubleshooting. This session includes supervised time spent on COTA buses to practice navigational skills.

Tuesday, July 12th: Personal Wellness 1 + Thursday, July 14th: Personal Wellness 2

In a personalized, two-part session, these classes will address common wellness needs and concerns of participating students. Common skills that may be addressed are healthy eating and nutrition, developing and maintaining a successful exercise routine, navigating healthy relationships, personal hygiene, and more.

Tuesday, July 19th: Basics of Kitchen Safety

Students will learn the basics of kitchen safety in regards to food preparation, such as knife safety, stove-top cooking, and proper cleaning etiquette. Students will also learn about common foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them.

Thursday, July 21st: Making Healthy Meals & Snacks

Students will learn how to discover and prepare simple healthy meals and snacks in their home kitchens. Students will learn how to follow basic recipes and how to determine the nutritional value of oven- and stove-less meals and snacks.

For more information, please email transitions@osumc.edu.

We are a group of Ohio State students within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and we are collaborating with Jessie and the TOPS organization to help jump-start the TOPS Alumni Society! Attached is a link to a survey where we all would appreciate hearing everyone’s feedback. The survey will only take about 10 minutes to complete. The survey will close March 6th at 11:59pm. We look forward to reading your responses and creating an engaging and interactive Alumni Society for all the TOPS Alumni and parents!

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d3Z4riV6ewYZciO