Life as an Ohio State Student Athlete: Campus Tips & Tricks from an OSU Men's Volleyball Player

In this episode of The Best Four Podcast, host Laura sits down with Ben, a junior at The Ohio State University and a student-athlete on the men’s volleyball team. Ben shares his journey from being recruited by Ohio State to his experiences living with teammates, both on and off campus. From his freshman year living in Lawrence Tower on North Campus (a dorm repurposed from a hotel) to an off-campus house near South Campus. 

Ben dives into the challenges of balancing life as a student-athlete, the pros and cons of living in various dorms and housing options, and his advice for incoming freshmen. They also chat about the culture on North vs. South campus, what it’s like living with eight housemates, and the realities of Columbus student housing.

In this episode, we cover:

• Living in North Campus vs. South Campus dorms: the major differences
• The perks and challenges of living with fellow athletes
• Tips for finding off-campus housing and why it’s so competitive
• Dorm options for Ohio State freshmen and sophomores
• Ben’s experience as a student-athlete at Ohio State