Ohio Wesleyan University Top Questions

I would think that they are accurate

Absolutely

Overall, I feel that people view the students as spoiled, stuck-up kids. And yes, there are those kids, but a majority of the student body either is not one of those spoiled and stuck-up kids or they merely just don't show it.

It can be a party school at times, but, honestly any major is difficult and students need to get their work done to keep their grades up.

For the most part.

The truth is that there may be only 2,000 people at the school but I am no where close to knowing everyone in the school. Because the school is so small, classes are much more rewarding but at the same time are more challenging. Its the difference between being a little fish in a big pond and vice versa.

Yes, but they don't necessarily have a negative connotation.

Very, very true.

Not all the kids are from rich, uppity families. There are rich, uppity kids and you'll find them more often than the common kids.

somewhat. i know a lot of people who work their asses off everyday, but there are the few occasional stoner/party animal/borderline alcoholic who doesn't give a shit. those people are few and far between though...

we have a large GBLT community, and there are more than a few rich people, but they're not all snobs.

Yes and No. Not every student from the East Coast is preppy-many in fact assimilate to the Ohio culture/blend in quickly with other central Ohio/Columbus/Cleveland kids. However, many of the Darien/Fairfield county kids along with students who went to prestigious private schools and/or boarding schools bond together, especially with the lacrosse team. In actuality, the bars might be the only OWU force (apart from the Greek community) than can bring both midwesterners and eastcoasters together.

To some extent yes, most of these people make it a point to let everyone know how liberal they are or that they are from the east coast; If you have any brains, you won't associate with extremists like them and be able to understand and accept other peoples' views and opinions.

I don't believe that they are completely correct. I mean obviously a person will find people to meet those stereotypes at any university and OWU is no different. However, I feel that any student who does in fact meet those stereotypes will not be successful at OWU; in fact many students I knew who met those stereotypes did not make it to graduation.

Not at all. While there is a pretty big percentage of Connecticut kids who think they own the school, a lot of students are actually from Ohio and have to work to get into and stay in the school.

To an extent, yes. There are a lot of rich people from the east coast, but also a good number from Ohio and all over the US (as well as a significant international student base).

no, owu isn't very supportive, informational or helpful during your four years. they love to sell the school during visits and tours but as soon as you get in, you're just another student paying them and they don't care. they aren't helpful at all in preparing for graduation and informing you of the requirments.

Absolutely

It is small, but this gives you a chance to meet more upper class men.

We are very smart, and there are some people with money but they are not as a whole snobby. We have a huge Catholic turn out.