Ohio University-Main Campus Top Questions

Those who enjoy positive atmospheres and extensive opportunities, but are able to maintain focus and drive; there are a LOT of distractions on and around this campus. With that said, the benefits far outweigh the potential losses from going out often, avoiding schoolwork, etc. It's easy to do well if you focus mildly and enjoy what you study.

People who go to schoool for more than academics. The community is very strong but academics could be stronger.

Any type of person

A person who is a leader and not a follower, is socialable and likes to get involved with school events and activities while maintaining there studies.

The kind of person that should attend Ohio University is a diverse student that works hard and has a lot of passion for the school they will be attending. As one of the best jounalism schools in the country, along with rigourous programs such as Business and many Health fields, coming to this unversity definitly requires students to put in a lot of stud time. However this school also is for a person that has a lot of school spirit and that loves meeting new people because this campus is so welcoming to everyone.

I would say a person that is open minded to the different views that people have to offer. There is a diverse group of pepople that attend this university and having an open mind helps you to connect more with the surrounding students.

Outgoing, hard wroking, generous, helpful, responsible, respectful, and school spirited students are the type of people that would thrive at Ohio Unversity. Because here everyone has each others back, helps when needed, and does not meet a person they do not like. OU is full of diversity, so you as a person has to be open to that diversity and accept it. And most of all you have to have school spirit and love the color green!

A person who is motivated and willing to experience new things. There are so many opportunities available you have to be willing to try new things. you also have to be motivation and hard work.

Ohio University is the second craziest party school in all of America. Don't be mistaken though; this college can represent all people of my every ethnicity and lifestyle. The general social norm here are the weekends out on the town including the strip of bars and wonderful locally owned restaurants, but there are so many organizations that definitly cater directly to a student's personality and background!

There is no ideal candidate for OU admissions. If you choose OU you should be fun, laid back, outgoing, friendly, looking to have a good time. However, you should also be smart, driven, ambitious and able to knuckle down because you have to be able to find a balance between your school life and your social life in order to succeed.

Someone who is very outgoing and independent. Someone who is willing and able to walk the campus. We walk and walk and walk to classes. Nobody drives a car. Someone who is hardworking because college is alot harder than you think. Someone who is focused because it is easy to get distracted with all of the partying.

OU is known as a party school but it is a good place to get a good education too. Class size is OK. The school is not know as apowerhouse in sports and that gives a person interested in playing a good chance to be on a team. If you have a radical agenda this may not be the scool for you. Things are pretty calm on campus. Nearly everyone is in the same boat here and that makes it easy for a shy person to form relationships with classmates.

You have to be driven! There are many distractions on campus but as long as you prioritize your life you'll be fine. I've heard many people call Ohio University one of the happiest places on earth. I would definitely agree with that. Everyone is here to have a good time and make the most out of their college experience. The campus is supposed to be haunted as you may hear from the many stories but it just makes Halloween even more fun here!

People who struggled in high school but are intelligent and responsible beyond that level can do well there. Those who thrive in a small town setting with high tech access to the world will find this University very welcoming. You must have the mental fortitude to keep your focus on your work.

As advice to prospective students looking at Ohio University, I would say it's an excellent school for those who are looking for a true experience, different from what you would find at other univerities. People who enjoy a laid back and accepting environment would love Athens. There's really something for every kind of person here at OU!

somebody who is open to new things

Ohio University is an extremely pleasant place to live and go to school. Individuals here are extremely helpful and nice. There is plently to do at Ohio University aside from classes, and it is important to stay focused on schoolwork and make that your first priority. Ohio University is a positive, fun-loving environment. The faculty and staff make you want to succeed. I have been given many opportunities to excell in my major, education, here and I would encourage any new students to find a major that they love and stick with it.

A Social person

a person that knows how to balance work and play

I think any kind of person would be happy here