For my freshman year at Ohio University I chose to live in James Hall, a learning community dormitory on West Green. This meant that I would be living with people of similar majors to mine, and we would share many of the same classes. I bonded with other video production majors along with audio and journalism majors. Many of us work on student-run media organizations such as Athens Video Works and All-Campus Radio Network, where we learn about how shows are run, how to produce quality content, and how to manage other people. Over the past year, James Hall has become its own little community of residents who share many of the same interests. When I am not busy with school work, I spend time with my friends in James Hall playing video games, browsing the web, or sometimes even being productive.
One of James Hall’s greatest strengths is the many talents of its residents. Each floor is made up of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, athletes, designers, photographers, and thinkers who are willing to help other students. The James Hall study lounges and lobby are often filled with students buzzing away at a paper or relaxing. The first weekend I spent in James Hall, I immediately sensed that I could approach anyone from the building. A further connection has been created between the residents of James Hall through the official “James Hall” Facebook group. The group is a useful tool to find people to have lunch with, study with, or ask for help. The use of Facebook as a communication device for James Hall reflects on its residents as students who utilize technology as problem-solver. There is no doubt in my mind that a majority of James Hall residents will head leadership positions in the media industry due to their friendliness, willingness to help, and ability to take advantage of technology.
By Jarrod Dowalter
For my freshman year at Ohio University I chose to live in James Hall, a learning community dormitory on West Green. This meant that I would be living with people of similar majors to mine, and we would share many of the same classes. I bonded with other video production majors along with audio and journalism majors. Many of us work on student-run media organizations such as Athens Video Works and All-Campus Radio Network, where we learn about how shows are run, how to produce quality content, and how to manage other people. Over the past year, James Hall has become its own little community of residents who share many of the same interests. When I am not busy with school work, I spend time with my friends in James Hall playing video games, browsing the web, or sometimes even being productive.
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