Category Archives: Blog Features
5 Secrets to Less Awkward Zoom Friend Dates
Aug 31, 2020
Have you Zoomed a happy hour yet? If not, you’re missing out. In the age of Coronavirus, Zoom (or whatever video conferencing app you use) brings the Crystal or J-Bar to your apartment Athens style. Practice social distance and still get your social time in. Here’s the thing — it can admittedly be rough …
+ read moreHow to Bring the American Worker Back Into Labor Day
Aug 24, 2020
Updated with current information for 2023 Who thinks about celebrating the American worker these days on Labor Day? Not many of us, and that’s evidenced by the way we spend that September holiday. For most, it’s a day off from work (or classes), and we celebrate by barbecuing or having a party with a …
+ read moreYes, OU Classes Return in the Fall: 5 Ways to Social Distance
Aug 17, 2020
Yes, in person classes at Ohio University are expected to resume in the Fall of 2020 — at least tentatively. The OU Board of Trustees made the announcement in early June. That doesn’t mean we’re through this crisis, by a long shot. Life’s not returning to normal, whatever that means. But you can expect …
+ read moreSophomore Slump Afflicts 2nd-Year Students
Aug 10, 2020
With your first year at Ohio University in the bag, you’re all geared up for the fall semester, tentatively planned to start Aug. 24 (because of the COVID-19 pandemic, everything has been more or less tentative). You’re excited about returning, but take note: if you’ve heard about the dreaded sophomore slump, it is real. …
+ read moreTrying Out for a Sports Team
Aug 03, 2020
Once you’re enrolled in a university, you may want to try out for an athletics team. You may have been playing the sport you’re interested in for a long time, or you may be a relative newcomer. With lots of practice and dedication, there’s a good chance you can play in a team sport …
+ read moreYes, OU Will Return in the Fall: Prepare Your Athens Ohio Student Rental for Lift Off!
Jul 27, 2020
Ohio University is planning to reopen for Fall Semester 2020. University officials are being vague over whether or not they are committing to in-person classes, no holds barred, but on June 5 the Board of Trustees did release guidelines for reopening. Athens saw a surge of COVID-19 cases in early July but those numbers …
+ read morePicnicking Outdoors in and Around Athens This Fall
Jul 20, 2020
Everybody’s been on picnics. Maybe your parents enjoyed taking the family out for an outdoor gathering by a lake or in a park, or you’ve taken your significant other out for a picnic date in the woods. But if by some miraculous happenstance you haven’t, we can assure you that it’s a lot of …
+ read more6 Cleaning Tips to Protect Your Ohio University Rental from COVID-19
Jul 13, 2020
Classes are resuming at Ohio University in the Fall of 2020, at least tentatively. But the virus hasn’t gone away, even if our hopes for a normal existence have. How do you limit the spread of germs in your Athens Ohio apartment? Here are 6 cleaning tips to limit the spread of COVID-19. Stock …
+ read moreSeeking Off-Campus Housing? Is a House or Apartment Better?
Jul 06, 2020
Now that you’re vacating dorm life, a big question that will need an answer is which is the better choice for off-campus housing, an apartment or a house for rent in Athens, Ohio? Though everybody’s mileage may differ, for many college students a house is the best option for a college student, particularly if …
+ read moreAre You Ready for a Pet?
Jun 29, 2020
So, you’ve moved into your Athens Ohio apartment or house and you’ve decided it’s time to get a pet to keep you company. How great to have a loyal friend in your new apartment or house! Pet ownership has many positive benefits, from improving your mental health to lowering blood pressure to helping you …
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