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Broaden Your Horizons With an Afternoon at the Columbus Museum of Art

Jan 03, 2022

If you’re ever stuck in your Columbus apartment on a rainy day, and have run out of stuff to do inside, why not visit a world-class art museum? Wait a minute, you ask, Columbus has a world-class art museum? As a matter of fact it does. The Columbus Museum of Art prides itself in …

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Save Energy and Money While Staying Comfortable This Winter

Dec 27, 2021

When winter arrives and you start feeling the chill in your Columbus or Athens apartment or rental house, you can save yourself both money and comfort by taking some simple steps to prepare for and survive the long Ohio winter. Some of these tips are unique to houses. And some especially apply to student …

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Athens Offers a Variety of Sources for Unique Holiday Gifts

Dec 20, 2021

Why wait till you head home for Winter Break to start your Christmas shopping? Athens has plenty of great options for gifting your loved ones, whether mom, dad, brother, sister or significant other. You’ll also help the local Athens economy by doing some of your holiday shopping here. If any of your family or …

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Make the Best of Spending the Winter in Your Athens Rental Housing

Dec 13, 2021

One thing about winter in Athens is that it’s better than winter in most places in the Midwest. No matter the weather, you still have a great college town filled with nearly 20,000 of your peers. Plus, you can take some steps to adjust your lifestyle to make the best of winter in Athens. …

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Don’t Leave Your Student Rental a Sitting Duck for Burglars Winter Break

Dec 06, 2021

Are you leaving your off-campus apartment or house in Columbus or Athens empty for Winter Break this year? If are abandoning your student rental, take some simple precautions to protect against a possible burglary. These tips apply equally whether you’re leaving for Winter, Spring or Summer breaks, or even for a road-trip weekend. Police …

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You Might Stay in Athens Winter Break? Consider the Pros and Cons

Nov 29, 2021

Before you know it, Ohio University will take its annual Winter Break. This is a month for students and faculty to catch their breath from a busy Fall Semester and then gird their loins for an even busier Spring Semester. Rather than head back to mom and dad’s for the month-long break (Dec. 11 …

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Consider the Pros and Cons of Staying in Columbus for Winter Break

Nov 22, 2021

In mid-December, thousands of Ohio State University students will head home for the several-week Winter Break. But many will opt to stay in their Columbus rental house or apartment. If you haven’t decided whether to stay or leave, consider the pros and cons in this article. (In some cases, an advantage might be the …

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You’ve Never Rented a Place to Live Before? We Have You Covered!

Nov 08, 2021

If you’re shopping for your first house or apartment to rent in Columbus, Athens or wherever, you have something in common with millions of other people who have had the same experience. There’s a first time for everything, including living in rental housing. Your path into the rental housing world can be made much …

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Take Steps to Prevent Getting the Dreaded ‘Freshman 15’ at College

Nov 01, 2021

Some things never change. Just as was the case in 1982, some 40 years later college students, including both Buckeyes and Bobcats, have to be wary of the dreaded Freshman 15. This accursed affliction strikes many college freshmen who struggle to acclimate themselves to dining-hall food. Having the option to choose nearly any food …

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Moving Off-Campus Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful; Follow These Tips

Oct 18, 2021

Now that you’ve chosen your ideal off-campus rental, you’ll need to consider various tasks that need to be completed both before and after your move-in. This applies whether you’re inhabiting your new home in the fall or later in the academic year. Ohio State University’s Student Life department has extensive information on its website …

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