In the final episode of The Best Four Season 2, Laura sits down with Cat, an Ohio State senior and Columbus native, to discuss her journey navigating housing at Ohio State. From living in Blackburn House as a freshman in the Business Scholars program to moving into Scott House as a sophomore, and eventually into an off-campus apartment, Cat shares valuable insights on dorm life, the highly competitive lottery system, and her reasons for choosing to live off-campus. She also dives into the culture differences between North and South Campus, the pros and cons of scholars programs, and how to balance college life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Navigating the dorm lottery: how to get the best dorms at Ohio State
• The perks of joining Ohio State Scholars Programs
• Blackburn House, Scott House, and life in a North Campus apartment
• Why Cat chose to live in an off-campus apartment and her tips for securing one
• The competitive housing scene at Ohio State

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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

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This episode is brought to you by Rambler Columbus.

Rambler Columbus (https://ramblercolumbus.com/) is a student apartment located in North Campus near The Ohio State University. With options ranging from studios to 6-bedroom apartments, there’s something for everyone. With curated interiors and amenities including a heated rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, a dedicated study floor and more, you don’t want to miss this. Use the code BESTFOUR at RamblerColumbus.com to waive your application fee when you sign a lease (a $50 value).

In this episode of The Best Four, Laura sits down with Brenna, a senior at Ohio State University, to discuss everything you need to know about living on campus and beyond. From her experiences in South Campus dorms (Park-Stradley Hall) to living in her sorority house and finally landing a coveted off-campus house, Brenna shares practical tips and advice for navigating the competitive housing scene at Ohio State.

In this episode, we cover:

• South Campus vs. North Campus dorms: where to live and what to expect
• Life in a sorority house at Ohio State and how to get a spot
• The competitive nature of off-campus housing and tips for landing the perfect house
• Dorm rankings and why South Campus dorms might be worth it, even without AC!

Explore more episodes and continue the conversation on our website: https://thebestfourpod.com

This episode is brought to you by Rambler Columbus.

Rambler Columbus (https://ramblercolumbus.com/) is a student apartment located in North Campus near The Ohio State University. With options ranging from studios to 6-bedroom apartments, there’s something for everyone. With curated interiors and amenities including a heated rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, a dedicated study floor and more, you don’t want to miss this. Use the code BESTFOUR at RamblerColumbus.com to waive your application fee when you sign a lease (a $50 value).