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Ohio has very diverse academics. You have so many different directions to do in, it was a great place to go as an undecided freshman.

Academics are like at most colleges I imagine. If you want to talk to a professor they're usually available, even in larger lecture hall classes.

There is not common class participation because classes are slightly huge. But most students are very competitive. Ohio's academic requirements are pretty fair, and it is definitely geared towards getting ajob. Too expensive though.

Studying happens when you need to study, and thats totally cool. Get your stuff done, and then go out and have fun. We party a lot, but also always do our work.

Professors in smaller classes know my name, and if I made the slightest effort they could learn it in the larger classes. My favorite class is chemistry where we get to play around with dangerous chemicals and fire. My least favorite is calculus- dry, dull and boring. Some students never open a book, and some do nothing but study and pull all-nighters a few days in a row. Class participation depends on the class. Some students have intellectual conversations, but some don't- it depends on the student. Again, some students are competitive and some aren't. I'm a Forensic chemistry major in the chem department. It's pretty cool, my professors are former police detectives and we get hands on experience. I spend time with some professors outside of class. Ohio's academic requirements could be tougher. Some classes are geared towards emplyoment, and some towards learning.

I did/do not have any problem going to class everyday. I love the smaller classes because it gives you more of an opportunity to get to know your professors and peers one on one. This makes you want to go to class more often and makes you feel involved. One of my favorite classes here was definitely World of Plants with Art Trese. My least favorite is Intro to Health and Life Choices with Julie Miller because it is an online class and I am not about it. Also, the professor is sort of a bitch.

My least favorite class was either BIOS 103 (8 a.m. M-F fall quarter) or my poorly taught Art History class. My favorite class and one I would recommend to anybody is Social Work 101 with Sylvia Hawranick, class was always interesting and tests weren't too hard. Bigger lecture classes are nice if it's a subject you grasp easily, for a subject you struggle in the smaller classes are best; that way if you struggle the teacher more than likely knows names to faces and it'll be easier to get help.

worst teachers of all time, extremely opinionated,biased and all of them have an agenda. the classes are miserably boring. it is absolutely ridiculously that art and science majors have to take two years of a language, also the quarters system is absolutely horrible. the academics of this school is the reason im transferring

I hate Geography labs, I hate science. Students study all hte time. I know some of my professors names not all, i never talk to most ofthem. Class participation depends on class size. Intellectual conversations depend on the student not everyone's smart.

I have had an excellent academic experience here. If you want an easy ride there are some majors and classes that are, but if you want to challenge yourself and get the best education possible, you can. I have been accepted into a PhD program in psychology next year, and I feel my academic experience here has really prepared me. I love the variety of classes available as well. Psychology department is awesome.

My favorite class was probably my Plant Biology lab. I hate science, but this was a really neat interactive class where we made different things every week like paper, waffles out of scratch by taking apart the wheat brans and seeds, etc. Students study probably everynight for a little bit, and then cram before the big tests. Students are competitive if their major is harder to get into. In Early Childhood you have to apply to get into the program first, which has driven me to do really well this year with competing against others. The education at Ohio is geared both towards getting a job and learning for its own sake.

The small classes are beneficial. My professors typically know my name in the smaller classes, but not the large lecture hall classes. I actually have one professor who passes out pieces of paper to prove students participate. Yes students are competitive and have intellectual conversations outside of class.

Like many other colleges, Ohio University has classes with over 400 students in it, and others with only about 20. The professor's seem very qualified and passionate about what they teach. As a result (but not solely due to the professors, for many students have always held a passion for certain subjects), that same kind of passion can be seen throughout the students. Even though OU has a reputation of being a party school, that does not keep students from taking their studies seriously. We even have extra sessions for certain classes that are commonly well-attended. OU offers tons of majors, minors, and certificates amongst which its students can find something that interests them. Ohio has an education abroad program, a foreign exchange program, and as I am an education major, I know firsthand that it also has an excellent College of Education. I'm motivated and excited about my education classes and learning to become a teacher. The professors and faculty of OU are reachable and relatable too which makes it that much easier to connect and learn. Intellectual conversations often take place outside of the classroom, as OU as a whole is an entire learning experience.

Most professors really want to see you suceed and make themselves available frequently for discussion or help. 101 classes are huge and professors rarely get to know you on a personal level.

I feel that while some of the classes are so big that there is no way they can all know your name they try their best. If you make it a point to meet your professors and get to know them they will remember who you are. Once you get into your classes of your major they are smaller and focus more on you as a student. I am a physical education major and my professor are great. They get to know you and help you out in any way possible. I feel that the physical education program has changed for the better. They have a set of standards and make sure that you learn them. Also, they teach you how to teach something that applies to everyone.

I know my professors by name. Sometimes the classes are large, but I have never had a professor who was unwilling to meet with me persoanlly when I needed help. Some of the professors here are the kind of people you want to go get a beer with. Certain professors have really changes my outlook on life by what they teach and how they involve students. the best thing about many of my classes is that we are left to make our own decisions. It has really helped me grow as an individual. I think students have most of their intulectual conversations outside of class. You are only in class for a short period of time, so it is outside the classroom where real subjects come up and real meaning is found.

Students in my classes have often made our own study groups and through the library and the student help center there is always help available when you need it. I love the Career Services Department at the Baker Center. The Career Services not only helps decide what major you should consider, but they also help you get the job you want (including setting up interviews for you at their offices).

My professors usually don't know me by name, but that isbecause I am still taking 100 level lectures. I would say students study a lot compared to schools my friends go to. Class participation varies from class to class. My most unique class would be IART117. I like that OU has the tier program. I think education is geared towards both learning and getting a job.

Being in a master's program its a bit different, but I have pretty good relationships with the faculty in my department. While there are some students who take academics seriously, it is the exception to the rule, and one of the disappointments i have here. The classes do seem to be geared towards learning for learnings sake.

For the most part, I've had great relationships with my professors. If you need any extra help, professors are always willing. Ohio University does a good job of making sure you get enough classes outside of your major to get a broad education, while still making sure you get more than enough experience in your field of choice.