Category Archives: Blog Features
OU Students: Broaden Horizons by Volunteering
May 25, 2020
OK, so it’s not like you need one more thing to do, on top of attending class, staying fit, socializing with friends and holding down duties as vp of the French Club or the serving on the Student Senate. But what about volunteering? We’re not just talking the occasional bake sale or car wash …
+ read moreClueless on Cleaning? Here Are Some Tips
May 18, 2020
But in the age of COVID-19, nothing could be more important than cleanliness. Keep in mind the virus can stay on surfaces for several days. If a friend stops by to use the bathroom and happens to be a carrier without any symptoms, he or she could infect the faucet, the toilet handle, or …
+ read moreCollege Students: Beware of Credit Card Debt
May 11, 2020
A quarter of all college students amass more than $10,000 in credit card debt by the time they leave college. Pretty scary, right? Maybe you’re one of them, on your way to building up massive credit card debt, in addition to your student loans. You may figure you’ll deal with it once you get …
+ read moreLook Into Merit-Based Scholarships
May 08, 2020
For millions of students, college would not be possible without some kind of financial aid. While that aid often comes in the form of federal loan, private grants or private loans, it might also come as a scholarship. There are two basic types of scholarships: need based and merit. Perhaps you’re more familiar with …
+ read moreMoving Out of the Dorm: Follow These Tips
May 04, 2020
Updated with current information for 2023 Congratulations! You made it. You’re moving out of your dorm room and into college housing – maybe one of the best Athens Ohio rentals. There are a lot of things to consider: roommates, housing insurance, decorating, parking spot and yard, but most important – selecting the right apartment …
+ read moreRecycling in Athens: Good for the Earth, Good for You
Apr 27, 2020
College is traditionally a time when students begin taking on a bit of responsibility for themselves. That may be because your parents are struggling to put you through college, or it may be that, even if your parents are well heeled, they’d like you to at least make an effort to demonstrate you know …
+ read moreCollege Students Experience Homesickness
Apr 20, 2020
You’d think most college students would be thrilled to get out from under the watchful eye of mom and dad and enjoy their freedom. Who wouldn’t love to have the rule of the roost of their Athens Ohio apartment? The world is finally your own. And there’s so many new people to meet, exciting …
+ read moreOU’s Alden Library Shines With CoLab for Study Groups
Apr 13, 2020
If you didn’t discover it last semester, make sure you take advantage of OU’s Alden Library’s CoLab – a great place for your study and project groups to meet. It’s also the site of #StudySpaceSunday events. Alden Library is also the site for a wide variety of programs and presentations throughout the semester. Check …
+ read moreThere Is Help for First Generation Students
Mar 30, 2020
If you’re the first one in your family to go to college, you’re what’s considered a “first generation student.” It’s a special designation that some students might think implies disadvantages, but that’s not necessarily the case. Most colleges recognize, however, that first generation students may not have had the mentorship and guidance that students …
+ read more‘Race for a Reason’: April 25
Mar 23, 2020
The Athens Ohio Race for a Reason 2020 is set for April 25 at Ohio University, S. Shafer St., starting at 7 a.m. The event features a triathlon, duathlon, a 5K run, a 3K walk and a mud run. Select a charity, a cause or non-profit organization that you care about and set a …
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