Office of Student Life

Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program

Elizabeth Patterson

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Major(s): History

Minor(s): Sociology, African American and African Studies

OSU Involvement: SPHINX Class 115, Morrill Scholars Program, Undergraduate Black Caucus 

Favorite Quote: "When you find out who you are, you find out what you need"- The Princess and the Frog 

Elizabeth has intentions to conduct historical research. Elizabeth would like to study the various histories and cultures of the countries she hopes to travel to in the future. Elizabeth is passionate about the way history is taught in the United States and hopes to have an influence on the system in the future. Elizabeth is currently considering becoming a history professor and pursuing her PhD.