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Have a yen to go global with your studies? Ohio University has you covered. OU is among the first U.S. universities to endorse the NAFSA Association of International Educators’ principles supporting the idea that understanding of other languages and cultures improves our country’s ability to function in an interdependent world. In keeping with that …

This is a notice on Ohio University’s website: Under the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, after weighing the needs for proper health and safety of our community and staff, this year’s in-person Campus Rec Summer Camp program has been canceled. The following article was posted before the pandemic emergency but we’re hoping the information will …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …