TOSU

The Ohio State University practices at lot of public relations, and does a lot to keep up the university’s positive image.  However, the university also gets a lot of free PR and publicity.  OSU is known EVERYWHERE.  Proud alumni and supporters display their OSU spirit and pride constantly, with apparel, memorabilia, and pictures. 

My father travels all over the country and worldwide, and always wears his favorite OSU hat or a shirt or sweatshirt, something OSU.  He does so because he says he makes friends (or enemies from that school up north) everywhere he goes!

I have also tested this theory.  Over winter break, I was walking on the beach in Fort Myers, Florida, wearing an OSU shirt and baseball hat, and got several reactions.  During my hour on the beach, I got at least 10 “O-H” or “Go Bucks!” and even a few “Go Blue,” all reactions from strangers.  I felt an immediate connection to the fellow Buckeye supporters, we instantly held a shared interest.  

With my sister on the beach!

OSU is much more than a university; to some people it is a way of life.  I think it is incredible to attend and be a part of something so much larger than we see it every day.  OSU ‘s worldwide fan base and support system is incredible for the athletics and academics, OSU students, alumni, and supporters all have so much support and pride for OSU. 

Free PR is one way to look at it, but so is the viewpoint that OSU is a great institution, and it is important to have pride in your school and your state.  And, most importantly, GO BUCKS!