LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — High school students spent their day off from school looking ahead to their future during a Be a Buckeye Preview Day at The Ohio State University at Lima on Monday morning.

About 40 students attended the event to learn about the benefits of starting or completing their degree at a regional campus. Organizers highlighted the wide range of academic programs available, along with nearly 30 student clubs designed to enhance the college experience.

Be a Buckeye event highlights opportunities at Ohio State Lima

“There are pathways for everyone with Ohio State whether you're looking for to be a nurse or you're looking to be a theater major. We always have something for everyone, and we are always here to support them. A lot of students just don't realize that we are Ohio State University. We're one university with a lot of different locations. So matter where, no matter where they are, they're Buckeyes through and through,” says Zachary Welly, Admissions Recruitment Coordinator, Ohio State Lima.

University representatives also emphasized that Ohio residents are already approved for admission to Ohio State Lima, making the transition to college more accessible for local students.

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