Ohio University-Main Campus Top Questions

There are two giant hills you must walk up and down on a daily basis but atleast you get a work out.

Very small amount of financial aid available for out of state low income students beyond Pell Grants.

The worst thing I can think is that the city seems to be in the middle of nowhere. But then again, that's one of the best things about Athens.

The worst thing about my school would have to be the noise in the dorms, but this is why they make study areas. The people down the hall from me are always loud and obnoxious while me and my roommate are trying to study.

Some people who attend this university are ignorant. Ignorant to people's cultures, and especially in regards to gender. I see too much misogyny here on campus. Too many disrespectful comments and actions solely based on someones gender (usually the extroverted gestures are committed by the guys here).

I love Ohio University and have a hard time coming up with the "worst thing" about it. But if I had to choose something, I'd say I was disappointed in the food that was offered. This sounds funny because there was so much variety, but that was part of my problem. I ended up eating a little of everything every day and got tired of it all pretty quickly. I think we need to go back to cafeteria-style food service where you only have a few choices rather than a full-on banquet at every meal.

There are so many hills

The fact that I am an out-of-state student I found myself to be at a disadvantage right off the bat. Many of the kids already knew each other and formed their cliques early, whereas my less socialable self has struggle to make any real good friends.

The partying and lack of focus on school work

I would say the worst thing about Ohio University is being so far from home. It is hard to adjust to college life when you are homesick and out of your comfort zone. However, I think it is essential to embrace this time away from home to truly learn about yourself and express your individuality. For that, the worst thing about my school becomes something that will benefit me for years to come.

The dining plan is the worst part of the school - it isn't very flexible and doesn't have much diversity. The school requires that you take the dining plan but I find myself using the plan dollars on laundry detergent, etc. more than food.

I wish they had a few more majors to help me figure out what i want to do

Ohio University has to many hills, that is my only complaint. I honestly can not come up with one bad thing about this school. I love this school!

The worst thing about my school is the reputation. it is known as a huge party school and most people get that image right away of me.

I hate the reputation. Anytime I am talking to a stranger and they say "Oh, OU the number one party school"...I have to take a minute to explain to them that Ohio University is so much more than a part school. It is a wonderful college that knows how to help its' students develop personaly and intellectually.

On South Green the rain floods the grass, however the school is fully aware of this and has built a catwalk so that even though it is annoying you are taken care of!

I feel that the worst thing about Ohio University is the lack of a shopping for the students. For example, students would have enjoyed a Target or even a small mall in addition to the local stores offered. I must mention that students are able to make the short treck to Columbus, but must have a car in order to do so. I strongly believe any sort of main stream shopping would have been beneficial.

I think the worst thing about Ohio University is having to walk around in the cold during the winter months.

OU is the number 2 party school in the country, which some people may like but I'm not much of a partier so it's kind of embarassing when that's all people associate OU with.

I felt that the lack of diversity at Ohio University was the worst thing about the school. It was very difficult for African-American students to get the things that they desired without having to travel to nearby Columbus or Parkersburg, West Virginia. I grew up in a diverse neighborhood and to experience real life segregation was very difficult for me. Though I sought to intergrate as much as possible, it was very difficult due to the fact that not to many blacks were education majors. I would often find myself being the only black in many of my courses.