Ohio State University-Main Campus Top Questions

The size of the university, although beneficial in some respects, tends to detract from the overall experience. Classes are often too large for a one on one relationship with professors and are more often than not taught by grad students rather than the professors themselves. Some of the branch campuses offer a smaller university feel while still maintianing the benefits of a larger university but very few degrees can be obtained solely at those locations.

The worst thing about Ohio State is the barage of information presented to students at first. The resources are endless, but unless someone takes the time to show you how to navigate the university databases the perks of going to a large school are easily overlooked.

It is located in Ohio, where the weather gets cold in the winter. The tuition is expensive so apply for many scholarships.

Again, I will be in incoming freshman so I don't what would be the worst thing about Ohio State, if anything.

The chemistry department is definitely lacking. The T.A.'s grade unfairly, failing exams is normal, and office hour visitations are discouraged. The lab procedures are too long for the alotted time. All in all, it's a terrible experience.

The worst thing about Ohio State is that they do not help transfer students with financial aid. I decided to come here after two years at a smaller school. I chose not to come here initially because I was intimidated by its size. Eventually, however, I wanted to change majors, and OSU was one of the few schools that offered an undergraduate sport management program. They offered me no academic or merit scholarships. All I was awarded were federal loans. I think they should offer some type of scholarship for transfer students only.

The worst part of The Ohio State University would have to be the large lecture halls and classes in comparison to other, smaller colleges. Personally, it doesn't affect me a great deal because I can still go up and ask the lecturers a question or two after each lesson, but if one wants to have a sit down talk with the professors they have to take the time outside of class to set up and meet with the professor. If you are a very individualized learner, or busy student, this would put you at a disadvantage.

The worst part about attending The Ohio State University is that Ohio State offers more student organizations, interesting classes, and opportunities for service, travel, and research than one student can participate in over a single undergraduate career. I have met so many interesting people as a freshman at Ohio State, and each person is uniquely involved in Ohio State's student life. As much as I have involved myself in student organizations already, I know that I will continue to find new opportunities for personal development service, and fellowship that I direly wish I had time for.

I think the worst thing about my school is what they do with the profit they earn from the football team. I think they should funnel the money back into academics rather do things like loan the student athletes iPads.

A lot of the professors are VERY smart individuals but not so good teachers.

Financial aid resources are difficult and the advisors and not helpful.

It is not closer

The worst thing about OSU is getting a professor who teaches a very important class but fails to actually teach during lecture and then gives the students a midterm or final that is much harder than the material he/she gives you on his/her notes. It happens way too often at OSU one gets a professor who cares more about failing students than actually teaching them the material.

Advisors dont do much for you, and financial aid doesnt communicate with you. Fairly self explained

The worst thing about Ohio State is that it can be intimidating due to its size. Class sizes are fairly large, especially first-year classes, and it is not uncommon for an individual to feel "lost in the crowd." The staff, fortunately, does a very good job making themselves available to students who need help, and are always willing to take questions during class, even in rooms of over 300 sudents. Despite this, the feeling of discomfort when asking a question in front of that many people often discourages students from doing so.

Some student dining places are not open on the weekends.

The only bad thing about Ohio State is that even though there are a thousand campus organizations for students to get involved in and we have to live in a residence hall our first year, it can be hard to make close friends here your first year. Although I feel like a part of this university, I don't really have close friends because with so many people here, it can be very intimidating to make new friends.

The only bad thing about The Ohio State University is the crime. It's typical for the city, but some students are surprised by it and feel unsafe. However, I have never felt unsafe. Prospective students who are not from a large city should seek advice on how to stay safe and protect their belongings and health.

The worst thing about our school is it's large size because there are over 60,000 students. Although the school never seems overwhelming, sometimes a student can feel like they are just a number and that the school doesn't really care about them.

The worst thing about my school is how difficult the classes are. I went to an extremely competitive high school and thought that college would be a breeze, but I was very wrong. College requires so much work and when you attend one of the most prestigious undergraduate programs in the world, the work load is harder than ever.