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Comparable Schools'
Diversity Grades:
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OSU students voice mixed feelings regarding diversity issues. The main population of the University is still overwhelmingly white, and though there has been a visible effort on the part of the school to increase this, there has been no drastic change in the number of minorities enrolled. Still, many feel that the changes necessary for creating a more diverse school are in the process of being made. In addition, recent articles in the Lantern (the student newspaper) have shown that, while there may be a significant minority population at OSU, most students tend to stay within their own cultural boundaries—the phenomenon of self-segregation. The biggest drawback to OSU’s student climate is a lack of racial diversity. Considering the school’s Midwestern location, there is still a respectable number of cultures represented; however, this doesn’t change the fact that minority students may feel like fish out of water, at times, in OSU’s largely homogenous community. The redeeming factor is that there are many cultural clubs and organizations in the University, so minority students have a chance to meet each other and take better advantage of OSU’s programs. Students Speak Out
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BuckeyeGirl says: Ohio State University 2016 Communication and Journalism  |
OSU does have diversity, but...
OSU does have diversity, but people tend to stick to their own ethnic groupe. I am an African-American girl, but the majority of my friends are white.
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It is fairly diverse racially and...
It is fairly diverse racially and politically. We definitely have an active conservative scene on campus, which can be incredibly annoying, regardless of what you consider yourself politically. I personally hate the anti-abortion fetus truck that drives around campus, and of course, Brother Jed. |
Anonymous says: |
There are many nationalities and...
There are many nationalities and ethnicities represented here. Coming from a very small, homogenous town, it’s pretty neat to hear five different languages being spoken just on a walk to class. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s not as diverse as I would...
It’s not as diverse as I would have hoped. |
Anonymous says: |
I’ve read in the paper that there...
I’ve read in the paper that there are more minorities than people realize because people tend to stay within their own ethnic groups. I think that might be true. |
FactsEconomic Status
Due to problems with the budget, the state of Ohio does not help much when it comes to paying for higher education. You will not find a lot of poor students at Ohio State, for the simple reason that they cannot afford it. Most students range from lower-middle-class to upper-class.
Gay Pride
OSU has a number of gay/lesbian groups such as Fusion and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Services (GLBTSS). Columbus is an extremely open community with a large amount of gay and lesbian individuals. In fact, it is considered one of the five most permissive gay communities in America.
Minority Clubs
There are various clubs in which any type of student can join. There is the All-Ethiopian Students Association, Turkish Student Association, the Hispanic Organization of Texas Students (HOTS), and numerous others. The Hale Center on South Campus is the African American Cultural Center. Check the union for information on other active minority clubs.
Most Common Religions
There are many different religious groups that are represented. Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Jewish, and Muslim beliefs are some of the more highly visible, though these are just a few of the total. Non-denominational Bible studies are commonplace on campus, and there is no official University religious affiliation. All official places of worship are off campus.
Political Activity
The campus definitely has a liberal leaning. When President George W. Bush gave the commencement speech at spring graduation in 2003, a group of students organized a protest. Every time the president would speak, they would turn their backs on him. Anti-war demonstrations are common, as well as peace rallies. A local newspaper, the Sentinel, is one of the few voices that speaks for conservatism.
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