Category Archives: Blog Features

Some people contend that winter breaks at American colleges and universities should be shorter. Generally, they last about a month, but may continue as long as six weeks at some colleges. And the trend is toward extending breaks even longer. Faced with the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, many universities (including Ohio University but not Ohio …

Hey, senior. Congratulations! Getting your degree is no mean feat, and we’re glad you’re on your way to the finish line. Maybe you’re among the lucky ones who plan to celebrate with a graduation trip after you receive your diploma this year. If so, you have many options, from domestic to foreign. The good …

You’ll likely be working the 9 to 5 (or the equivalent or longer) routine for a good many years, so make your graduation sojourn count. Here are seven popular destinations you’ll enjoy, but you’re bound to discover many, many more where you and your companions can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. If you’re …

Lucky you. The folks are rewarding you with a BIG trip abroad to honor your college graduation next year. But whether riding on a Eurail pass through the major cities of Europe, trekking through Nepal, creating a vlog the length of Vietnam, or island hopping in the Caribbean, keep this in mind. When we’re …

Walking is great exercise for young and old. And as we’ve learned during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a good way to get exercise and keep your social distance so you’re not exposed to infection. It’s a perfect antidote to being cooped up in your Ohio University off-campus housing. You don’t really need any …

Did the prof drop a group project on your head? Silly you. Think COVID-19 would save you from the terrifying group project where the sanctity of your grade rests on Zed and his beer can smashing cranium? Yeah, good luck with that. We’re kidding. It’s going to take a lot more than luck to …

Student veterans often feel isolated on university campuses. They are typically older than most of their fellow students, and many find they have little in common with the average university student, who has never experienced anything remotely like combat – or discipline for that matter. For many veterans, the result is isolation, where they …

Every year the city of Athens celebrates Veterans Day with a parade, starting at 10 a.m. After winding through neighborhoods and onto Court Street, the parade ends at the Soldiers and Sailors monument on Ohio University’s College Green, with a military ceremony honoring the nation’s veterans. It’s a great thing to get out of …

Like it or not, pandemic or not, you know that Ohio University students in town for Fall Semester will want to party – hopefully in a safe fashion that won’t risk them getting COVID-19. The same goes for Buckeyes showing up for Fall Semester at OSU. There’s some basic precautions that one can take …

Ohio University sponsors a Veterans and Military Student Services Center that provides programs and services for student veterans, military personnel and their families. This effort includes helping veterans make a successful transition to university life, and to providing support for their academic careers. OU has been recognized consistently for being Top 10 Tier II …