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Going to college in Cincinnati is a great opportunity for someone looking to enrich their lives with a variety of experiences. Whether you have a passion for art, sports, music, or nightlife, there is something for everyone. The city is big enough to satisfy students looking for a hip, urban environment, but it’s not too big for someone coming from a small town. Plus, there is always something going on in Cincinnati, no matter what time of year, so students will never be bored. Students generally wander off campus to find their entertainment, but Main Campus is just minutes away downtown and the entertainment districts, so the journey to find fun is never overwhelming. Newport on the Levee, which is right across the Ohio River, is a great place for college students. Newport is especially popular with the over-21 crowd, as there is a variety of bars within walking distance of one another.

For students who don’t want to venture downtown, the Clifton area where UC is boasts a fair number of hip hangouts. Although the administration says UC is a 24-hour campus, many students will tell you it’s not. Most eateries close early, and events tend to wrap up before 11 p.m. But beware: Since a majority of students are commuters or live in surrounding neighborhoods, campus tends to look more like a deserted ghost town at night than a happening hot spot.

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owenss4

Biology '14

3.5

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Bearcat Country

Cincinnati is great. It has plenty of local shops as well as a few major corporations. Nothing is too far and public transportation is readily available. Crime rate is a little high compared to a rural community but is about average for a major city. There is always something to do from football games to the zoo to visiting Newport just across the river.

Apr 23, 2012

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KnockOut215

Early Childhood Education '15

2.3

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It's Okay

The off campus atmosphere is a little scary. I wouldn't want to go walking around Clifton at night. But going dowtown is fun because you can go see a play or musical, or go the Art Museum or the History Museum. There are also a lot of cute cafes around that have local bands, so that's cool.

Apr 16, 2012

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Connor3400

Civil Engineering '15

4.6

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Atmosphere at UC

There's always something going on in Cincinnati whether its on or off campus. Downtown Cincinnati has events going on almost everyday. UC's campus also has events almost every day. There's always something to do. There are a ton of over-looks around Cincinnati where you can get a view of downtown and see the river.

Apr 14, 2012

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