Why did you choose Ohio State University for your graduate studies?

When I decided to pursue a Ph. D., there were three schools which excelled in my area of study. OSU was one of them. I contacted some of the professors here to discuss my research ideas and their program. I felt the combination of scholarship and financial assistance here was the right choice for me.

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What do you like about your graduate program at Ohio State?

We have a variety of interesting and novel courses in this department. You can also take individual study courses with a professor, tailored to your interests.

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What do you like about Columbus?

Columbus has a lot more to offer than I expected. As the capital of the state, I am amazed at the level of cultural and technological activities in the city. It is centrally located and allows me access to the rest of the state or the country in a few short hours by car or plane.

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What has been your experience in obtaining financial aid?

I am very pleased with the number of funding sources available. For example, whenever I have a conference to attend, I know I will be able to find assistance from various university offices to help defray the cost.

Why did you choose Ohio State University for your graduate studies?

OSU has an excellent graduate program in Textiles and Clothing major, one of the best in the country. Our program is demanding, but allows us to get great training in teaching and research throughout the graduate program. I earned my master's degree from the same department years ago and left the school to work in industry. Two years ago, I came back to the same program at OSU to pursue my doctorate degree because I knew the quality of training and faculty support that I would get here.

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What do you like about your graduate program at Ohio State?

As a multidisciplinary program, our program accommodates diverse interests of students in advancing the field. In other words, our program is open to new development in the field and this allows our program to be well up-to-date with the fast changing society, culture, and technology.

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Any comment on the Research facilities, teaching, and opportunities at Ohio
State?

Our program has a CAD lab with the most current software used for apparel and textile design, a textile lab with most textile testing equipment, and an historic costume museum offering continuing exhibitions.

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What do you like about Columbus?

Not too big, not too small. Living expenses are a lot less than big cities, but still you can have some taste of city life.

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What has been your experience in obtaining financial aid?

I've been very impressed with our faculty in their efforts to provide financial aid to more students. I've been supported from my master's program here to my doctorate program as a GA. This year, I have a college fellowship.

Why did you choose Ohio State University for your graduate studies?

I chose the Ohio State University for my graduate studies because of two reasons. First, the reputation of the Consumer and Textile Sciences Department and its faculty are outstanding. I wanted to graduate knowing that this reputation would be associated with me. Second, my area of study includes textile science, and I wanted hands-on experience with archaeological and historical textiles. I knew I would have those opportunities if I went to OSU.

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What do you like about your graduate program at Ohio State?

The thing I like best about my graduate program are the skills I have obtained and the experiences that I have had. By working closely with my advisor, Dr. Kathryn Jakes, a well-known researcher in textile science, I have had the opportunity to present my thesis at an American Institute for Conservation Textile Specialty Group session. This allowed me to meet and network with prominent researchers in the field.

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Any comment on the Research facilities, teaching, and opportunities at Ohio
State?

The teaching opportunities are great! When I first came to OSU, I was assigned as a Graduate Research Associate in the Historic Costume and Textiles Collection. Since then, I have been a GTA teaching Introductory Textiles. I have also had the opportunity of being the primary instructor for an undergraduate level class.

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What do you like about Columbus?

Columbus is a great city. From diverse shopping to fabulous restaurants, there seems to be something for everyone. Columbus is extremely diverse and active. You will never get bored.

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What has been your experience in obtaining financial aid?

It was very easy for me to get financial aid. It was also very easy to apply for and obtain a graduate student associateship.

Why did you choose Ohio State University for your graduate studies?

There are two reasons why I chose OSU for my graduate studies. First of all, my undergraduate advisor, as well as a few other CTS faculty, was interested in the same topic that I wanted to do my Master's thesis on, and, she has published several articles relating to my research topic. With this in mind, I knew that I would have plenty of support in the completion of my Master's degree. The second reason why I chose OSU was because I wanted to complete my Master's through a Combined Degree program where I started my Master's my senior year, and finished the program a year later. In other words, within five years I will have finished both my undergraduate and Master's programs. The opportunity to complete a program of this kind was available here at OSU.

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What do you like about your graduate program at Ohio State?

The people, both faculty and students, make the difference in my program. Everyone is as helpful as can be, whether you need encouragement or criticism with your work.

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Any comment on the Research facilities, teaching, and opportunities at Ohio
State?

Currently, my research topic doesn't involve the use of OSU's Research facilities, but, I have heard good things about them. Meanwhile, teaching opportunities, specifically in my department seem to be quite abundant and worthwhile. Other opportunities for advancement, leadership positions, community service, etc. are also available here at OSU.

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What do you like about Columbus?

Many, many things: the big size of the city, the many malls and shops, the fact that Columbus is a college town with OSU being a city inside a city, the various restaurants that serve the campus area, etc.

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What has been your experience in obtaining financial aid?

Well, I've had my ups & I've had my downs, but, in all I'd say it's been okay. I think the one thing that has made my experience w/ financial aid better than it could've been were the various connections I made w/ certain financial aid counselors; find one you like and only work with him/her so that they can get to know you and vice versa (you tend to get priority that way!).