Achieve More

To do well in our program, don’t just meet the basic requirements. Do more with your time here! We consider the highest achievement to be that of expanding your horizons.

THEATRE-GOING. See as much theatre as possible. The department sponsors field trips to see performances at various regional theatres. Organize your own trips—take your friends with you—talk about what you see—become the very best student of theatre by becoming the very best audience member. The more you see of theatre, the more you are able to imagine what you might produce in the theatre. Work with the Chair and our undergraduate theatre group, TUG, to organize the next theatre trip!

MINORS. Expand your major program by taking a minor or a second major. There are wonderful programs all across the campus that provide excellent augmentation to your BA. Consider minoring in Education, Film Studies, Dance, Women's Studies, English, Business, or Communications. A minor may be just the kind of "extra" expertise that will get you a job someday. For more information about these minors, visit Undergrad Student Academic Services (USAS) in Denney Hall.

STUDY ABROAD! Our department sponsors various study-abroad experiences, and the university offers hundreds of overseas residencies and programs. In recent years, we have sent groups of students to London and Cuba. The world is alive with theatre, and international experiences are priceless for your education—find some way to take advantage of all the opportunities OSU offers to travel AND study. Watch for announcements in the Department about upcoming programs, or contact the Office of International Studies in Oxley Hall.

INTERNSHIPS. Plan on doing an internship. We can help you find and set up an internship with regional arts organizations. This can be done in the summer or by working an entire quarter away from OSU with regional theatres. While you are interning, you can receive credit that counts towards your major. Internships are sure ways to network for the future. Contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies or any theatre faculty member to help setup and organize your internship.

HONORS. Challenge yourself with an honors project. If you are an honors student, consider doing a senior project that involves playwriting, performance, or historical study. This kind of extended independent research provides invaluable experience in learning how to make your own work happen. Be active in the Honors or Scholars programs on campus—this is a way to qualify for small, focused classes, housing and residential amenities, individual mentoring, service-learning projects, and career planning. The Arts Advising Office can give you more information about all the Honors and Scholars programs.