The Oval

What is the most cliche part of campus to say is your favorite? The Oval of course, but at the risk of being cliche, I must admit that The Oval truly is my favorite part of Ohio State's campus. Ohio State is and urban campus located in a large city, so one who has never been to OSU may be mistaken and think that the campus has little to no green space. Well, without The Oval, that could would a pretty accurate statement. In such a huge university, there need for a huge green space, in a good location. The Oval meets both of these requirements. It is massive, and the placement was suggested by the Olmsted brothers, the guys who design Central Park. Even with OSU's growth, The Oval remains in a great location. It is not too far, no matter where you are on the east side of the Olentangy. There are academic buildings all around it, and even if a lecture you are heading to is not on The Oval, it is entirely likely that you have to cut through The Oval to get there. The location of this green space gives students the opportunity to spend a little time there on a frequent basis.

Although The Oval is nice to walk through on the way to class, there is no doubt that the best part about The Oval is just hanging out on it when the weather is nice. Whether one is studying, playing frisbee or just sun bathing, when the sun is out, there is no better place to be.