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College Prowler Take
The good thing about the guys and girls at ODU is that most of them are—on the average—extremely good-looking. None are horridly misfortuned, and a good number of them always look like they’ve walked out of a modeling gig or a GAP commercial. The student body is at its best in the summer when the girls and the guys shed some clothes and go out to tan or catch a few waves at the beach. This isn’t to say that everyone in attendance at ODU looks primped, proper, and ready to go every day of the year—there are students who could care less about their personal appearance. These are the students who attend classes with bed-wrecked hair and rock pajamas like they are going out of style. Although, a lot of the men look better that way than when they are all Prada'd. The male-to-female ratio is pretty balanced here, so the chances for hookups are high, and flings as well. Although ODU isn’t a sexually loose campus, parties, clubs and other situations can be perfect for the proverbial one-night stand. Relationships are pretty big here, and so are rumors. Who is dating whom and what’s happening—these are topics of discussion for members of an inner circle of friends. But whether you’re looking for a fling or a relationship, you’ll most likely be happy with your options. Students Speak Out
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ODUIS says: Old Dominion University 2013 Communication and Journalism  |
A typical student cares about his...
A typical student cares about his or her appearance and is athletic and outgoing. Girls in particular are dressed to impress, while guys dress with style as well.
Guys & Girls: April 02, 2009
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ODURA says: Old Dominion University 2012 History |
The girls are mad snobby,...
The girls are mad snobby, especially the girls from northern Virginia. Girls at ODU are barbie dolls.
Guys & Girls: March 20, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
We here at Old Dominion University...
We here at Old Dominion University are an attractive bunch, but divided still in our cliques of style and social archetypes. It’s a broader version of high school at the very core. Students tend to mind their own business. The lobby can be a sad place to behold. People stuck in their texts, or chatting away on their cell phones completely ignoring those around them. The foreign exchange students are too cool though, they are like a gang of culture. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s so funny here—everyone looks...
It’s so funny here—everyone looks really good. And if they don’t, they still dress really well and keep themselves well groomed. Everyone is extremely approachable and nice. If you come here looking for someone to hook up with or to date, the school is so diverse that there is bound to be someone here for you. |
Anonymous says: |
The girls are pretty hot actually. |
FactsBirth Control Available?
Yes - Birth control is available through Student Health Services.
Social Scene
It's tough trying to find someone to be friends with or to have a romantic interest in. And it's even tougher trying to approach that person once you've found them. It's no different at ODU—but luckily, a lot of the guys and girls here are very outgoing and easy to talk to. Very rarely will you find someone who doesn't want to be spoken to or who will stick a nose up at you for approaching them—especially in classes or at campus events. Most students here are big on going to the beach, and there is so much diversity that no one person will feel like they have nothing to contribute to a conversation when in a social environment.
Hookups or Relationships?
Like in any college setting, the spontaneous hookup occurs more often than not, mostly at parties and clubs. This isn't to suggest, however, that relationships are impossible. Couples can be seen walking through the fields in every direction.
Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls
The best place to meet guys and girls will probably be in student organizations or student-sponsored events. In these settings, you know you have something in common with that person, and the environment is more informal than that of a classroom. Sure, University events will bring out a more diverse crowd, and clubs may have a larger sample and better selection of men and women, but in terms of approaching and meeting new people, student organizations and events are the easiest and safest ways to go. Another easy way to meet people is in class, but if you want to actually pay attention in class, this comes with an obvious drawback. At the same time, though, if there is a hot guy or a cute girl in one of your courses, odds are you can easily strike up a conversation just by asking a question apropos to the class or an assignment. But what if there are no guys or girls that push your button in any of your courses or activities? Well, you’re not doomed. There are a handful of clubs off campus where guys and girls alike flock to at least once a week. The Wave, for example, is a magnet for gay men (mostly) seeking partners on the dance floor or in life. Guys and girls looking to hook up should check out Excess or the Beach House near the oceanfront. If clubs aren’t your scene, then just wait until spring when the warm temperatures force the guys and girls to show a little skin. In fact, it’s not unnatural to see guys dressed in swimming trunks, ready to go to the beach at a moment’s notice, and girls wearing a bathing suit beneath their clothes.
Dress Code
ODU really doesn't have a set look or style. On any given day, you are likely to run into someone who looks like he or she stepped out of an A & F catalogue, a RocaWear advertisement or bed, bare feet or slippers included. And few people care. Most of students I know on campus say they can spot the freshmen because they are the ones who are dressed like they will be judged by their clothes. By students’ second or third years at ODU, many have developed their own personal style and just dress the way they feel most comfortable. Dress shirts, frayed jeans/skirts, graphic tees, and neck bands are usually standard, and Steve Madden and Diesel shoes are abundant. Since the temperature in Norfolk is so erratic, a lot of students dress so that they can be ready to go to the beach at any second. However, one thing is for certain—when it's time to party, girls and guys both pull out all their guns to look their best.
Did You Know?
Top Places to Find Hotties:
1. The beach
2. The Wave
3. Activity Hour Top Places to Hook Up:
1. The beach
2. Off-campus parties
3. On-campus events
4. The Webb Center
5. Activity Hour
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