Category Archives: Blog Features

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 …

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 …

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 …

The so-called “typical” college student is changing, as more and more students must work, in order to help offset the costs of their education. Some estimates put the number of working students at 80 percent. While most of those students are working part time, the need to work creates some challenges in getting the …

Most days, you’ll find the lion’s share of activities at the OU Convocation Center trending toward basketball and volleyball. That’s set to change on April 9 when the athletes take a step back and let other types of endeavor come to the fore. Look out for art installations, the results of scientific studies and …