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Best Things

  1. Court Street is the epitome of fun in Athens. It's the reason that the city gets its reputation as a transplanted Mardi Gras and why OU is known as a top party school.
  2. The people. OU is loaded with attractive, outgoing people. It's easy to meet friends who will stick with you for a long time.
  3. Even though there are few clubs, the nightlife still rocks. Bobcats know how to party, and they love their bars.
  4. Ping. Ping. Ping. Can you say, "One amazing fitness center?" Rock climbing anyone?
  5. The classes. With classes like Philosophy of Sex and Love and Mediterranean  Food Culture, students are given ample reason to wake up on time.
  6. Family weekends are insane. Nothing compares to bars full of partying moms
  7. Homecoming weekend is unlike any other experience, especially if you manage to hit the bars at 9 a.m.
  8. Cheap drinks and local concoctions put the flavor in the bar scene. Be sure to have a Black Widow and a Junction Punch as soon as you turn 21.
  9. The Marching 110. Why watch the game when you can watch one of the best marching bands around? Fans seem to show more loyalty to the band than the team, but they deserve it.
  10. Sometimes you’ve simply got to relax. That is where cooking out and playing beach volleyball at Stroud’s come in. Take your mind off of classes for a while and make sure to enjoy any spring day without rain.

Happy Students

81% of students return after their first year.

Knowledgeable Professors

95% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

67% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

63% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

66% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Campus Pride

50% of students surveyed said that they love everything about the school and have a lot of campus pride.

Highly Satisfied Students

83% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

65% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Vibrant Social Scene

63% of students surveyed agreed that there are lots of popular activities around campus every day.

Learn from the Best

89% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Girls:
A+
Nightlife:
A+
Guys:
A

Guys & Girls at Ohio University

IsaacVanhouten

Computer Science '14

4.6
A

Wear Whatever You Sleep in

Fashion here is awesome; nobody cares at all what you wear! You'll see hot girls wearing sexy clothes, and you'll see hot girls wearing pajamas, it doesn't really matter, and the guy's here don't seem to care even less, all in all a perfect environment.

Feb 06, 2011

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Nightlife at Ohio University

OU11

Education '11

4.2
A-

OU Nightlife

Just about everyone knows OU's reputation as a party school. And while there are some awesome bars for the 21+ crowd and awesome house parties as well, there is plenty to do if you are underage or don't/ don't want to drink. Baker center offers comedy acts, small concerts, and themed nights (such as the popular casino night) all for free, every weekend. There is also a baker theater which shows brand new movies, before they're out on DVD, for only a buck. If you are 21+ some of the bars are better than others- i'd recommend the CI, red brick, the pub, or lucky's. Although if you want to be part of a sometimes hilarious mix of students, alumni, and "townies" then go to broney's! Be careful if you aren't of age, most of the bars check IDs pretty carefully. Finally, transportation is never an issue for nightlife, you walk everywhere, a car would only be a hassle!

Jun 06, 2010

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Guys & Girls at Ohio University

IsaacVanhouten

Computer Science '14

4.6
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Wear Whatever You Sleep in

Fashion here is awesome; nobody cares at all what you wear! You'll see hot girls wearing sexy clothes, and you'll see hot girls wearing pajamas, it doesn't really matter, and the guy's here don't seem to care even less, all in all a perfect environment.

Feb 06, 2011

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