Student Stories

Current Honors students and alumni share advice from their time at BGSU in the Honors College, both in and out of the classroom.

You might be excited, nervous, intimidated, or elated about joining the Honors College.  Trust us, we have been there, and we remember feeling the same way.  On this page you will hear from current students, and have the ability to connect one on one with students to ask them questions about classes, living on campus, getting involved, finding yourself and more!  This page is created by us...the current Honors students to help you feel comfortable with your decision to join Honors!  Welcome to the Honors family!

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Kenzie Moss '20  decided to follow her passion and make the most of her Honors Project.

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Matt Kaufman '22  learns that failure isn't the worst thing his first year.

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Carol Hall '21 opens up about her struggle whether or not to join Honors at BGSU.

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Lexi Morris '20 opens about how she was able to find help when struggling with mental health.

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Alana Ritt '21 opens up about having the guts to change her major.

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Ben Lawson '22 gives tips for BGSU move-in and taking advantage of Fall Welcome.

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Justin Mascarin '21  leaves his comfort zone, and makes the Honors College home away from home.

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Sophia Llamas '22 talks about being nervous starting at BGSU.

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Patrick Caniglia '22 finds opportunities to discover his passion.

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Lauryn Hulett '22  discusses knowing if the Honors College is right for you if you are an introvert.

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Emily Meyer '22 shares how failures can be seen as successes.

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Michael Johnston '22 found that the Honors experience helped him understand his own identity.  

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"[The Honors experience is] all about hard work. You have to have the mindset to be hungry about education, to strive for greatness"

-Asia Wilson, '21
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"I did not meet the recommended ACT score [for the Honors College] . . . I felt like I would be behind the rest of the students in the Honors College [, but] it really is all about how you apply yourself, anyone can succeed with the right work ethic and dedication"

-Maya Reineck, '22
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"[My Honors courses] from a wide range of fields showed me a way of learning and communicating with peers unlike any classes I have ever taken before"

-Sophia Llamas, '22

Updated: 07/19/2021 11:45AM