Students, parents explore YSU at Crash Day

YOUNGSTOWN

Jordan Zackasee and his mother Michele, of Lowellville, were among the mass of high school students and parents Friday attending Crash Day, Youngstown State University’s main recruitment event of the year.

“I wanted to see some of the engineering programs here,” Jordan said while waiting in line to register at the Watson and Tressel Training Site, 651 Elm St.

Jordan said he is interested in studying chemical engineering. A student at Lowellville High School, he’s narrowed his decision to YSU or Ohio State University.

“They have a great engineering program” at YSU, said Michele, who’s also a YSU alumna.

The Zackasees and other families met with representatives from the university’s six academic colleges, student service areas, and student organizations. Students also had an opportunity to meet with YSU President Jim Tressel at certain times throughout the day.

Students also visited the college of their choice where they met with faculty and staff to learn about available programs. There were also opportunities to attend YSU classes and visit points of interest.

Read more about the program in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.