Life doesn't start until college. Of course, you've probably been alive for 18 years before you actually arrived, but now is when your life really starts. When you walk through College Gate for the first time, you'll finally get your chance to be whoever you always wanted to be.
You might want to be an accountant or a zookeeper, a cheerleader or a chemist, or all of the above. But the one thing every college freshman has in common is that some way, some how, you want to make a difference. And by the time you graduate, you'll have learned the skills - both in class and in life - to take on the world however you choose.
But here at The Post, we believe you don't have to wait until you don your cap and gown to show the world what you're made of. After all, college is more than just a diploma. It is a growing experience like no other, and what you discover, learn and accomplish along the way is just as important as the degree you will ultimately receive.
That's why we spent the summer developing Class of 2014, a multimedia project that will document six Ohio University students' journey through college via stories, photos, videos and Web components.
The only thing missing from this venture is you.
We're calling for incoming freshmen of all majors, backgrounds, cultures and hobbies who would be interested in sharing their college experience with their peers.
This is your chance to have a voice where you may not ordinarily have one, to make a name for yourself when you thought you would be invisible or to bring attention to something that you care about. During the next four years, you'll get the chance to show the world your accomplishments and brag about how much fun you're having - or vent about the tough times to an audience that will listen. By participating in Class of 2014, your impressive class project could catch the eye of a potential employer, or your conflicts could reach a struggling classmate and let them know they aren't alone. At the very least, you could walk out of The Convo on graduation day with a documentation of your four years in Athens that's way better than a few albums on Facebook.
Whatever the reason, we hope you or someone you know would consider sharing your college experience with us. If you're interested, email al106606@ohiou.edu to receive a quick questionnaire so we can start getting to know you a little better. We'll also be visiting 100-level classes during week one to talk more about our goals and answer any questions.
The possibilities are endless, and they are exciting. But The Post can't tell your story without you.
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Amanda Lucci
