Five Under Twenty-Five is one of SAC’s most well-known programs, and its success has tremendously increased over the Autumn 2010 quarter. One of the most successful and unique programs of the quarter was the Agriculture Education 5 U 25.  The Ag. Ed. 5 Under 25 was hosted by the Agriculture Education Society (AES) in collaboration with SAC.  This particular program occurred during an AES meeting.

The meeting began with a home cooked Thanksgiving meal. From turkey, to green bean casserole, to homemade pumpkin pie, all areas of a perfect Thanksgiving meal were provided. During the meal, members of AES, SAC, and faculty of the Agriculture College were intermixed among tables across the room.  We all exchanged stories about our experiences in our different majors and organizations.  It was quite interesting learning more about the College of Agriculture. 

After dinner the AES meeting officially began, with 5 Under 25 as first on the agenda. The five panelists, like always, were recent graduates of Ohio State. Although they all majored in Agriculture Education, each panelist chose a different path after graduation. Some graduates attended graduate school and others began careers immediately. The occupations of the panelists ranged from a 4-H Youth Development Coordinator at Colorado State University, to the Coordinator of Ohio State’s Major Campus events. The experiences, stories, and advice of every panelist differed, however, each panelist shared relevant information that not only applied to the AES students, but it applied to every undergraduate student at Ohio State.  Some shared the advice of taking classes more serious and others shared the benefits of utilizing Ohio State’s study abroad program. What was most enjoyable about this particular panel was the honesty they exhibited.  One panelist shared that he found a job at home, and now lives with his parents.  He helped undergraduates realize that it is okay to do what is necessary to find employment in this job market. The majority of the panelists even admitted that they were terrified on the morning after graduation.  Because they were so honest and “real,” they were also very relatable.

The success of this 5 Under 25 means that big things are on the way for this program.  Through this particular 5 Under 25, SAC was able to reach out to a group that has been overlooked in the past.  Michael Coleman, the PCo of 5 Under 25, said, “This was by far the best 5 Under 25 of the quarter. In my opinion, this is the start to a great partnership between SAC and AES. I am also happy that we are fulfilling our Spring Quarter mission to expand our influences to other, often less represented groups on campus.”  In conclusion, the success of the Agriculture Education 5 Under 25 is the start of something great.