Daniel Adamson is a history major from Goshen, Ohio.
What do you love most about history?
I love history for many reasons, but mainly I appreciate that it is such an expansive subject. You can learn so much about so many different cultures and people through this one subject, and as a very curious person, that is a big draw for me.
Why did you choose to be history major?
I have been passionate about history since I was a little kid, and I grew up in a family that was also very passionate about history. I remember growing up and having my Uncle talk to me about the Transcontinental Railroad, and the massive amount of movies about historical events I watched with my Grandfather. When I got to college and didn’t know what I wanted to do, I realized history would be a natural choice.
What are the favorite history courses you have taken?
My favorites would probably be History of the American Criminal Justice System, History of the Soviet Union, and Seminar in Military History.
Do you have a favorite professor or professors? Who are they and why?
Prof. Randolph Roth taught my History of the American Criminal Justice System course and I always looked forward to it. He has always been incredibly welcoming and helpful. I feel like I learn something new and interesting whenever I talk to him.
What’s one thing you wish every Buckeye knew about the past (and/or about the history department)?
Every Buckeye should know that the History Department is full of interesting courses about any region, period, or theme they might want to learn about. Also, Buckeyes can see history all around them, even on campus. Between Jesse Owens and the student movement of the 1960s and 1970s, Ohio State has both been shaped by world history and US history in ways that may not be apparent at first glance. It goes to show that history is often not distant from us but all around us.