Ohio State University - Off the Record
The prospective college student’s antidote to the Princeton Review doldrums.
186 pages of real insider information to help you decide if this is the right college for you.
Ohio State University Students Tell It Like It Is
Do you want the inside scoop on OSU's dorms?
'I definitely recommend South Campus dorms. North Campus and the Towers are too far away from everything. There are always activities on South Campus, and you're closer to Greek life.'
'I'm an RA at one of the North Campus dorms, and it's quiet. South is a little more rowdy.'
'You definitely need to live in the dorms your freshman year. The dorms are really friendly; everyone normally leaves their doors open, and it's a great way for you to meet new friends. South Campus most definitely is the place to be.'
Or the truth about the dating scene . . .
'A campus as large as OSU's tends to make one optimistic in regards to finding someone attractive. Some students, of course, are taken, but there is also a large majority of available coeds who are out in search of a good time. Guys and girls alike feel that there is enough variety to find any type of relationship you're searching for. No matter what your style is, students agree that you can probably find your type somewhere on campus. It doesn't hurt that there are some 50,000 other people around the city, either.'
Fun Facts about Ohio State:
The term 'Buckeyes,' in reference to Ohio State sports, actually comes from an older, broader use of the term?it used to refer to everyone who lived in the state of Ohio. The name was probably adopted because of the buckeye tree, the official tree of the state, or because Ohio is known as the 'Buckeye State.'
Don't watch your mailbox: all grades and bills are sent electronically to your University account, which can be accessed through OSU's network.
If you need some extra luck on finals, go to the main library and rub the nose of former OSU president William Oxley Thompson.
Find out if OSU truly has something for you, straight from the students' mouths.
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