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School Slang
  • 42nd: The infamous 42nd Street is known simply as 42nd.
  • BAL: Students refer to the Arts & Letters building as BAL
  • DIEHN: Much like BAL, the Diehn Fine & Performing arts building is referred to as DIEHN.
  • Ted/Ted’s Head/Constant: The Ted Constant Convocation Center. Here, sporting events take place as well as concerts and the infamous NEWPAGE class (as well as other courses). It’s the largest, most obvious building, other than ODU herself.
  • Vabeach: Virginia Beach is the closest beach to ODU and the most popular during the summer months.
  • The Village/UV: No, it’s not the University Village. It’s the Village, or the UV.
  • Webb: The Webb Center. This is the hub of student activities, containing cafeterias, arcades, and computer labs.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Choose a major by your second year. If not, you’ll get behind in classes and end up taking random electives.
  • Don’t let counselors bully you into taking classes. Depending on your major, a lot of counselors will choose classes for you during PREVIEW. Don’t let that happen, or you might end up with a terrible schedule and get off to a bad start.
  • Talk to you professors if you have late papers. Most of them will allow you to turn them in anyway.
  • You don’t need to go to Freshman Orientation or the first part of PREVIEW, even though they say it is mandatory. It isn’t. And you don’t have to stay overnight if you’re not planning on living in the dorms.
Tips to Succeed
  • Choose classes that are at least somewhat enjoyable. �
  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions in classes.
  • Get to know your professors.
  • Go to class.
  • Let professors know if you’re having difficulty.
  • Mix gen eds with major-specific courses to keep semesters interesting.
  • Read the syllabus and keep up with assignments.
  • Research your professors on www.rateyourprofessor.com.
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Inside Scoop at Old Dominion University

TajaAllen

'14

Biology

5.0
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Diverse Clubs and Organizations

I love ODU for it's diversity. You'll never be alone. We even have a ghost hunting club!

Jan 05, 2012

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nunupeefrom413

'15

Dental Hygiene

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Odu has a little something for everyone. Whether your into academic clubs social clubs sororities and fraternities this school has it all for you. The food is descent the dorm rooms are manageable and the teachers are here to help. Tutoring is available and there is a lot to do off campus. One thing they can work on is transportation to things off campus especially for freshmen who aren't allowed to have cars for the first year.

Nov 28, 2011

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payshan03

'15

Nursing

4.2
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Campus Life and Pluses

The great things are:

- Its one of the most diverse schools

- Housing is pretty good compared to other universities

- You'll pretty much find a party going on every night

- Our campus spirit is enoroumous

- Our staff teach you so much

Nov 08, 2011

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Facts

Traditions Climbing the Lion: It’s tradition for seniors to climb the lion outside of Webb and get their picture taken with them on it before they graduate. The danger involved is that any senior that is caught will get expelled from the school.
Urban Legends
  • Ever since Constant has opened, Madonna has been planning a concert there.
  • It’s a myth that most of ODU has been built on an old burial ground and that for this reason the crime rate is so high and people are shot at so often.

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