News

This is a creative space updated occassionally with program news as well as short reflection posts by the Fellows. Posts will reflect on current activities and events happening in the Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program. 

• Letter to a Mentor - Jasmin Shaw

  05/22/20 by Beth Johnson

  Dear Martin,

  As my time in Columbus ends, I want to thank you for the role you have played in my life. Over the past four years, I have learned so much from you. You have taught me not only through your words, but more importantly through your actions.

• Letter to a Mentor - Jordan Benn

  05/22/20 by Beth Johnson

  Dad, 

  Ohio State was the farthest school I applied to. I had a really odd feeling that not only was I going to get in but would also get the Morrill Scholarship. My intuition just felt really strong. This actually scared me. I told you that I was scared I’d get the full ride, end up far away from home, and struggle to make connections with people in a state that I had never been to before. I knew no one in Ohio.

• Letter to a Mentor - Xiaomin Huang

  05/21/20 by Beth Johnson

  Dear Dad,

  Thank you so much for sending me all the way to the U.S. back when I was 15 and supporting me financially and spiritually. Now I think about it, it’s probably very hard for you to make that decision as I only come back home once a year and stay for less than one month.

• Letter to a Mentor - Jacob Farr

  05/21/20 by Beth Johnson

  “Hey Mamá?” 

  How many times have I introduced a crazy plan or strange idea with

  the words: “Hey Mamá?” Yet, how many countless times have

• Letter to a Mentor - Nithika Badam

  05/21/20 by Beth Johnson

  Dear Heidi,

  I hope you and your family are doing well in Arizona! As my senior year at Ohio State comes to an end, I wanted to reach out and thank you for your continued mentorship throughout my time as a student. Your support over text, through video calls, and in-person were all appreciated, and I always look forward to your insight whenever we connect!

• Letter to a Mentor - Ezekiel Hatfield

  05/21/20 by Beth Johnson

  Dear Mom,

  Thank you.

  Thank you for the early school mornings making Ate Sam and I lunch. Thank you for sometimes letting me stay up an extra hour to play games. Thank you for always cooking Leche Flan for my sweet tooth. Thank you for burdens that you constantly endured.