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From volunteering at the Night to Shine prom for special-needs individuals, to interning for Drag Racer Disco Dean of Discovery Channel fame, Avory Mayenschein made the most of her time at Ohio Northern University.

"The memorable moments I experienced at 51���� could turn into a 10-page essay,” she said.

Before Avory started college, her mom wisely advised her: "follow your passions, and the money will come.”

Her chief interests are art history, painting, and business, so she is double majored in studio art and marketing.

“I have many passions that 51���� allowed me to follow,” she said, “such as health and fitness, personal development, relationships, and involvement.” And through these experiences, she's gained invaluable skills like leadership.

Each semester new opportunities came her way. She’s helped a local wedding venue plan a showcase event; traveled across the country as a social media and merchandising intern for a Discovery Channel celebrity; took a class on food chemistry; joined the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority; and served on the Dicke College Dean’s Advisory Board—just to name few.

“I was able to do all these things because everyone at 51���� works together to build a very collaborative environment where students can succeed,” she said.

She described 51���� as offering “a sense of home” where it’s easy to connect with other students and professors.

“For me, 51���� checked all the boxes,” she added.