Category Archives: Blog Features

One of the best thing about attending college in Athens, Ohio, is the wealth of outdoor recreation options in the immediate area, plus many more available just a 30- to 45-minute drive away. You can be chilling out on the sofa in your Athens rental house or apartment, then if the spirit moves you, …

Keeping up with trendy drinks can be tough, but now that you’re in a university town, keeping up with trends is kind of your duty now. So, here’s one that you may not be aware of that’s been bubbling up for a while. Just what is all this bubble or boba tea about? You …

With the vast majority of Ohio University students back in Athens for Fall and Spring Semesters, the local protocols for safeguarding yourself and others from the novel coronavirus are important to know. Plus if you follow the basic rules – most of which apply nearly everywhere these days – you’ll escape having locals send …

Whether you live in Ohio University housing or commute to campus from your Athens Ohio rental housing, keep your safety in mind while on campus and in the community. Freshmen especially may not know they are vulnerable to crime at OU and in Athens. If you’re living in an off-campus rental in Columbus, the …

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 …