Ohio University-Main Campus Top Questions

It's the perfect size. Not too big that everyday you are surrounded by strangers, but when trying to avoid somebody, it is still possible. The campus is absolutely gorgeous, but the town of Athens just happens to be the complete opposite. Townies are very scary, and, unfortunately, it is about 50/50, unless on campus. Other than that, nicest campus you can find.

This school is the perfect size, but quite hilly. I spend too much time in my dorm. I never have and never will have a lot of school pride, but I think most people here do. OU's pretty haunted.

I would make more activities available to students on the weekends. I believe that students would be less inclined to drink if there were more fun activities for them to participate in. I also believe that if less bars were on Court Street, students would also be less inclined to drink.

I think it's very interesting that Athens, Ohio, is known for being one of the most haunted places in the world. We're right up the road from an old asylum, and we've had ABC do a special on the ridges and surrounding areas. The main entrance and surrounding rooms are used as the Kennedy Museum of Art, but the rest of it isn't safe to go into because of lead paint chipping off of the wall. Nevertheless, kids get in there and take pictures. It's one of the creepiest places I've ever seen-- I'd be horrified to stay a night in there. Also the stories of Wilson Hall's room 428 being sealed off because it's uninhabitable-- I could go on and on about the hauntings of Athens, Ohio. The campus is beautiful, with lots of greenery and the school's old classical architecture.

I think that the campus is beautiful, and is a great fit. I was reaised in a large city, and I find that there is just as much to do here as any big city. It's a great size, and although it is a college town, there's enough off-campus to be somewhere else when you don't want to think about school. Otherwise the campus is very student- friendly, with programs going on every week. I am glad I came here.

best thing about ohio is the fellow students and it is a great college town

The town of Athens is definitely a college town. Athens would probably be wiped off the map if Ohio University was not situated here. The biggest recent controversy on campus dealt with Chris Yonker's opinion piece about immigration. Many Hispanics and African Americans wanted The Post to fire him, and held many protests about it. The school pride here is decent enough; however, I do notice that quite a few students seem to wear their Ohio State gear, which to me sends the message: "We have no pride in OU's athletics." The administration here is a little shaky at the top, but at the college and department levels, the administration is alright (especially the Scrips' School of Journalism's director).

The best thing about OU is the atmosphere on campus. I feel safe on campus and the people are accepting and not judgemental. When I tell people I go to Ohio they automatically say that it's a party school. I think the school is just the right size, it's not too big that you get lost,but it's not too small that you see the exact same person 24-7.

I believe that the campus is just right. It isn't too spread out and it is very easy to walk from places to place.

Ohio is such a fun place to live, you meet a ton of new people and make connections that will last after college. The secenery is great and for the most part everyone does there part to keep the campus looking great.