Category Archives: Blog Features

Maybe you loathe social media. We understand. However, you should try to overcome your loathing as you huddle in your Athens Ohio housing long enough to build your personal brand. With the COVID-19 public health emergency still hanging around, you should have more time than ever for this sort of self-improvement effort. You’ve grown …

If you’re staying in one of the university rentals in Athens Ohio during the summer, take heart. It’s not the worst place you can be. Here are some suggestions to make this a more enriching and productive experience. (This blog has been updated to reflect changes resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency.) Music, …

You may have had to live in the dorm your freshman and sophomore year because of Ohio University’s rules. Maybe you’re an upperclassman and you still haven’t made the break, but you’re thinking it might be time to look for Athens Ohio rentals close to OU. Here are some signs you may be ready …

Ugh. Summer school. Possibly you have bad memories of it from the past, and loathe the idea of wasting your summer cramming. But here’s the deal: summer course work is becoming the norm for many college students. For some, it’s an opportunity to get ahead, taking a course they need in the summer when …

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 …