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Are you leaving your off-campus apartment or house in Columbus or Athens empty for Winter Break this year? If are abandoning your student rental, take some simple precautions to protect against a possible burglary. These tips apply equally whether you’re leaving for Winter, Spring or Summer breaks, or even for a road-trip weekend. Police …

Before you know it, Ohio University will take its annual Winter Break. This is a month for students and faculty to catch their breath from a busy Fall Semester and then gird their loins for an even busier Spring Semester. Rather than head back to mom and dad’s for the month-long break (Dec. 11 …

In mid-December, thousands of Ohio State University students will head home for the several-week Winter Break. But many will opt to stay in their Columbus rental house or apartment. If you haven’t decided whether to stay or leave, consider the pros and cons in this article. (In some cases, an advantage might be the …

Some people contend that winter breaks at American colleges and universities should be shorter. Generally, they last about a month, but may continue as long as six weeks at some colleges. And the trend is toward extending breaks even longer. Faced with the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, many universities (including Ohio University but not Ohio …

It may be hard to believe, but some students are homeless when the holidays roll around and college residential halls shut down. You may think it couldn’t happen to anyone you know, but think again. Often, those who end up with no place to go will work hard at preventing their friends from finding …

This post has been updated current information for 2022 Going away for the winter break? Be sure you talk to your landlord about standard winter preparations for Athens Ohio rental homes. You don’t want to return to a cake of ice in the toilet; nor do you want your pipes to break while you’re …

Updated with current information for 2023 Your friends are off to a ski trip in Vail or snorkeling in the Caribbean over the winter break and you’re stuck here in Athens. Reasons for your lack of mobility during the break may vary. Your family or you can’t afford the cost of airfare to go …

Updated with current information for 2023 Pat yourself on the back. You successfully (we hope) completed your first semester and now you’re set to take a well-earned break by going home to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends. While you’ll likely have a great time with all the festive goings-on, do be …

Updated with current information for 2023 You know who’s planning their Christmas shopping as soon as students leave for the holiday break? Burglars. But like Santa Claus on opposite day, they take instead of give. Don’t leave out any cookies, not to mention your iPad, as a token for their trouble. Thieves just might …