I began my experience at Ohio State as an OWL. Ohio State Welcome Leaders (OWLs) arrive to campus on the Wednesday prior to move-in to participate in events that will allow OWLs to build a sense of community, familiarize themselves with campus, and prepare for the excitement of Move-In Day. The goal of being apart of the welcome leaders is to make the move in experience as easy as possible for students and help reduce the stress students have as they move into their new home. On Saturday, OWLs greet students and families and help to transport student belongings into residence halls.
Being an OWL allowed me to build not only leadership skills, but also communication skills among my peers. Communication is a key factor into making Move-In Day run smoothly. From 7am-5pm, 7,500 students are expected to move into residents halls across campus. This experience allowed me to to meet new people and create friendships during the days before move-in, as well as creating a positive and exciting environment for my fellow classmates as they arrive at their new home. 