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Wonderfully diverse and active. Any one can find a place to fit in. Some friction between groups, but all and all a good overall vibe. Quite a liberal campus.

I'd say OWU is one of the most laid back college in my experience. I mean that in regards to the students. They're very nice and excepting. I have yet to encounter someone closed minded that can't except someone based on their skin, religion, political choice, or even sexual preference. I feel completely comfortable here.

strong international program many asian students

The students are pretty friendly at OWU and seem to make it what it is. Without the friends I had made at OWU, I probably would not have stayed there past my freshman year and would not be the person I am today. A pretty decent amount of the campus seems to have a drinking problem, which can be annoying to those who choose not to drink, as there are many times campus vandalism thanks to those who have decided to get drunk. My sophomore year I had to pay over $100 for community damage in my dorm because the drunks on a different floor kept ripping out their water fountain in the middle of the night.

Descent very liberal and the school listens (some what) to what the students want, which is what is nice about a small school. Your voice can be heard.

I consider myself lucky to have many GLBT friends on campus, but I'm not sure if the entire campus supports GLBT issues, which saddens me. Many people (though we are adults in college now) still use the word "gay" as an insult. Many people still treat the GLBT community as "abnormal." On a related note, despite the growing presence of the GLBT and Women's Resource Centers and the Women's House, many people (male AND female) are not feminists, either, and treat women like second-class citizens, even yelling "You deserved it!" at a rally protesting sexual assault and rape. Obviously, that's horrifying and I cannot believe some of these people are even on campus.

There is something for every kind of person at Wesleyan, you just have to take the initiative and join a club or experience something new.

The black demographic is fairly segregated from the majority of the white and international students through predominately black initiated organizations which im my opinion serve to divide students, not foster any kind of working academic environment where all can interact and learn from each other. Religion, i do not care fot it, but the school has a wonderful chaplin and a great department that teaches, councils religious matters etc... The students are very understanding for the most part of different cultures and other peoples religious beliefs. there is quite a large wealthy or very wealthy demographic that drive expensive cars and indulge in alot of drug and alcohol use, but many of that make up are also normal hard working students. A conservative, wealthy, city going individual with little exposure to international or modern forms of thought would be out of place. OWU students are from everywhere, 12{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} international i think, or international and international nomad as we cal it. Many students are politically active and engaged, but most just go about their lives doing whatever makes them happy, and politics dont make anyone happy in my experience.

OWU students represent 48 countries and 46 states. We are 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} international, 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} out of state and 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in-state. For a student body of just around 2000, that is a lot of diversity. We also represent a large portion of multi-cultural students. Religiously we are diverse as well. OWU has it's own chaplan's office and two story chaple that welcomes all the denominations of campus. Clothes-wise, some OWU students where pajamas every day and others wear dress pants and heals. Each student has their own style (the occasional prom dress of ugg boots with tights) but there is not one style that defines the OWU student body.

OWU has a wide variety of students. Almost anyone can fit in here. There are the greek life people, athletes, internantional students and everyone else.

There is a nice representation of each race at the school. We have a very large international student body. Students come from India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Japan, Dominican Republic, and even Maritius. Besides them, we have a nice asian population, black student body, but were have lik 10 hispanics in the school, so if you are hispanic, COME TO OWU TO REPRESENT WHAT YOU'VE GOT!! Eventhough there are more students than others, everyone is represented and has an opportunity to be. We have culture fest annually which is when different cultures of the school come together to perform an aspect of who they are either through song, dance, instruments etc. There are also student groups on campus, like the Student Union of Black Awareness, the Japanese Club, the club for those who are gay/lesbian/or bi. There are clubs for different religions, and there is a chapel in which all people of all religions can go and pray. 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students are from Ohio, but you also meet some pretty cool people from far away places, and far places in the U.S.

Actually, students come to class in regular clothes and not pajamas as I was told. Some do, but it's not the majority. I'm probably not the best person to describe any of this because I don't really hang out in groups outside of class. I've hung out with my roommate and her friends--we're all similar in our majors, art/music, and so we get along well. Other than that, I'm by myself and just observe others around me. Without knowing more about them, I can't really say much about who hangs out with who and what they talk about.

Since it's so easy to wind up in a club, group, or organization, it's hard to feel left out no matter who you are. Kids here are generally nice.

OWU's student body is an interesting thing. We have one of the highest percentages of liberal arts colleges for international students and I think that it adds to the education outside of the classroom. On the other hand, we have many students from Chicago, Cleveland, and a high percentage of our studnet body comes from the east coast. We are a mix of people that is for sure, but somehow it works out very nicely.

OWU is a liberal arts college. Liberal. This word is there for a reason. However, it isn't so liberal that it becomes annoying. There is a great mix of different kinds of people at OWU that all find comfort at the school. I haven't witnessed or even really heard of any racial, religious, or LGBT issues that would be of concern to anyone. OWU as a whole is extremely accepting of people. Period. Any kind of person. They're all people who want to learn at a good school. At the same time, there are groups on campus for all sorts of interests. There's the House of Black Culture, SANGAM (the South Asia club), VIVA (the Hispanic club), and the EURO Club. There's Campus Crusade for Christ, Tauheed (the student Islamic group), as well as the Women's House (a SLU based on Women's rights and interests). These are just off the top of my head. There is a club, group, or SLU (Small Living Unit) for practically everyone. Most students wear whatever they want to class. Sometimes you see people in pajama pants and a t-shirt that looks like it has been worn for 3 days straight. Sometimes you see guys wearing suits and ties to class (usually has something to do with a fraternity). But on average, OWU students wear your typical college-age student garb. Ok, say there are four tables at a dining hall on OWU's campus. One table is probably overflowing with CrossCountry runners or SwimTeam members who always eat together. The second table probably has a group of international students trying out our deep-fried American food (don't worry there's more to eat than just that). The third table might have a bunch of upper-class sorority girls gossiping about nothing while they sip their drinks with their pinkies up. And finally, the last table would probably have a group of art and music people who don't care what anyone thinks of them. There are plenty of other tables with different people, but those are probably the four most commonly seen tables around OWU. Politics on campus swing the way you probably think they do. Usually to the left. In classes, especially politics classes, the professors don't try to tell you what to think. They show you how to think for yourself when it comes to politics. Politics is kinda big on campus, but if you aren't interested in politics it isn't hard at all to avoid it. People think with their own brains and they like to speak their minds. And this brings so much to OWU.

OWU's capmus is pretty accepting of every type of person, whether it be homosexuals, ethnic groups, or any others. There are people at OWU for anyone to get along with. Not everyone comes from a wealthy family here or drives a BMW. There are also some pretty down to earth people that feel lucky to be able to continue their education at such a prestigious school. Most students here, however, seem to be left-sided.

OWU has a very diverse student body. There are people on campus from around the world.

I am happy to see more and more international students at OWU. We're much less annoyingly East Coast (lacrosse and popped collars) than Denison, although you will probably find every stereotype present amongst the OWU student body -- including the loathesome ones.

Nobody will feel out of place at OWU. Students are very friendly and willing to help you if you ask for it. It is not uncommon to see people you know every day while walking across campus, so everyone knows who you are. The student body is also very diverse. Fifty world countries are represented, so you will have the opportunity to learn about many different cultures as well as have many new experiences. Students are very accepting of others and will interact with many different people every day.

on neat fact about OWU is that it has the highest percentage (by student body) of international students of all the schools in Ohio . . . . this is a great thing, i have developed many serious relationships with friends from literally around the globe