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The size of OWU is just right for me. You might not know every person, but you definitely recognize everyone. You wind up with a lot of friends with whom you have a lot in common, because the kid in your bio class first semester turns out to be a theater kid like you, and winds up wanting to live in the same SLU as you next semester, and the bonds you form wind up being really strong. OWU's student council - WCSA - is notroiously lacking in any sort of power to make change amongst the administration. It's something I'd like to see change while I'm at OWU, because I want to see the students making a difference, but it's not a really prominent problem. It's probably impossible to not find something to get involved with at this school. And it's totally okay to do whatever you want (as much as you can handle) with virtually no continuity between your academic career and your social life/extracurricular career. For instance, my 2 majors are zoology and creative writing (dissimilar enough as it is), and for work study I build sets for the theater and work backstage. In my spare time, I am ONstage as a Babbling Bishop in OWU's totally awesome improv comedy troupe. I also edit one of the school's literary magazine, Confiscated. Furthermore, I will be living in the House of Thought when I go back in the fall, which upon it's conception was primarily full of philosophy majors. So it's a completely custom-fit college experience that I wouldn't trade for the world.

OWU is a great place for undergrad. The professors are really always willing to help and become good friends. They are there for moral support, homework help, or good life chats. The professors are the best part of OWU, and I think they are the reason that it is such an impressive school. The setting is nice as well because it has that small college town atmosphere, with Columbus and OSU nearby.

OWU is the perfect size for me. I know a lot of people around campus, making it seem more friendly in a way. But at the same time I don't feel like I know every single person on campus. Most of my time, when not studying in Slocum or the library, is spent just hanging out with friends in the dorms or the SLUs. If the weather is nice, it is great to hang out outside of HamWil or Welch. Delaware, OH is a very interesting place. It's both small and big at the same time. Its proximity to Columbus is very nice and sometimes it is just necessary to get out of Delaware and head down to a real city (Columbus). OWU definitely has school pride, like any school, but it doesn't have so much that it's annoying. That's one thing that made OWU more appealing to me, the students aren't overzealous about sports teams or anything like that. There are a lot of little things that make OWU what it is. For instance, during finals week there was chalk provided for anyone walking down the Jaywalk and they were allowed to draw or write whatever they wanted to. This kind of free expression is one of those little things that sets OWU aside from other more typical schools.

The best thing about OWU is the student diversity. There are students from all over the world.

The best thing about OWU is the ability to have close relationships with professors and making lasting relationships with people that you are likely to see every day. OWU may be a bit too small. I came from a small high school, though, so it's not something I tend to notice. People think OWU is a prestigious school but very small. I spend most of my time in the Science Center as I am a Science major, but I enjoy other non-academic activities in the dorms and at the gym. One problem I have is that OWU does not have enough school pride.

The best thing at OWU would have to be the student-faculty relationship. The class sizes are just right for the professors to get to know every student, which can be a bad thing if you are prone to missing classes, but I feel it is an asset because there is not a fear of approaching the professors after class is over, or even saying hi to them if you see them in town.

It's a beautiful town, really. Small, for sure. But it's home to the best ice cream in the midwest, and the best pizza shop too. The houses in Delaware are amazing - so many styles of architecture thrown in beside one another, and half the trees are flowering trees. Idyllic. OWU is really a good mixture of everything. A million niches.

The best thing about OWU is the atmosphere. Even though OWU is in a large city, the university is still small enough that you will not feel intimidated and make new friends with students and faculty quickly. Everyone will work with you to make sure that you are as comfortable as you can possibly be while on campus. The one thing that I would change about OWU is the accessibility of the dorms and some of the academic buildings to make them more accessible to the physically impaired. When I tell people that I'm an OWU student, I always get a positive reaction from them because they have heard positive things about the school from my parents. I usually spend most of my time in my room studying or in the Student Union center. The residence hall that I live in is known as the honors dorm. It has many things that other residence halls do not have including study rooms and a gymnasium. The Student Union Center is where our mailroom, food court, bakery, and some campus offices are located. The food court and bakery are great places to grab a meal or snack as well as catch up with friends and meet new ones. OWU is definitely a college town. Since it is in the city of Delaware, there are always new places to go and something to do so you are never bored. School spirit is evident here. You will always see students going to some sporting event, or wearing OWU apparel. OWU's Administration is very friendly. They will do everything they can to help you and ensure your success as a student at their school. They will listen to any ideas, comments, and suggestions you may have. One thing that is unusual about OWU is that even though it is a liberal arts college, you still have the option to design your own major/minor if they do not have one that interests you. One experience I will always remember is taking the campus tour. I had my own tour with my mom and a tour guide so I felt like I saw everything I wanted to see, and had every question answered. When I was touring the campus, I pictured myself as a student there and saw my dreams of graduating from OWU become a reality.

Important things to note about OWU include that it is a liberal arts college, so it is one the smaller side and does not offer a degree like a BS, only a BA. this is good however, as BAs go on to make more money anyways. looking at the posed quesitons: how one rates the size is based on an individual's desires, for me, i love the size. people are perfectly fine when i tell them that i go to OWU . . . some people are even impressed (just recently i was talking to a woman sitting next to me on a flight who was aware of the school). i spend most of my time in the science centers (the main building and the adjacent science library, but that's because i'm a chem major and need the additional resources on that part of campus . . . the chem department has a site license to a couple of special software programs) . . . the town is nice and leaves the university alone for the most part, though the newspaper follows the sports rather well. additionally, many local businesses interact with the campus . . . we have off campus food points that can be used in several restaurants including subway, a homemade ice-cream shop, a coffee cafe, a couple nice sit-down ones . . . . OWU's administration is a problem spot right now, a lot of the higher ups have been moving about, which is a little annoying because it makes one wonder how much leadership we have (we lost a president, the dean of students, and some other high positions) . . . . there is no egotistical school pride, it's not overwhelming, we are, however a very athletic institution, winning the NCAC all-sports trophy several times

The best thing about OWU for me is that I feel at home. Everyone is very welcoming and very nice. I feel like I am a part of the OWU community. If I could change anything about OWU, I would want to change the residential aspect of the school. Our living arrangements are lacking in quality and students are turned away by this. When I tell people that I go to OWU most people say "wow." Many others say that is a very tough school which I would have to agree. On campus I spend most of my time in the library or in acedemic buildings during the day. At night I spend most of my time with my friends in dorms or on "the hill" which is where the frats are. I think that Delaware is very much a college town. Most business are able to run due to the money they get from college students. I think we now have a great administration. THe University has gone through major changes since I have even been here. We recently hired a new President and I think that we will see new changes that will be beneficial for our school and for those who attend Ohio Wesleyan. There really isn't much controversy on campus. THe only problems I can really come up with are the housing situations for next school year. Due to the poor quality of our dorms, students want off campus. They are bound and determined to get off campus one way or another and it can cause some problems. I do believe there is a lot of school pride. Each and everyone of us pays a lot of hard earned money to go to Ohio Wesleyan and we take pride in our University and are proud to be a student there. Unusual about OWU.. I never really expected it but OWU is very diverse. I would think because OWU is a small school in Ohio, there would be many local students there but this is far from the case. OWU is very diverse and there are many students from other countries that are students at Ohio Wesleyan. This was the most unusual I thought. Student complaints (I hear these all the time because I am on Student Govt.): Housing problems, dorms to small, no apartment style living, aren't allowed off campus, no wireless internet, no AC, Class rooms out of date, Everything is too expensive, we have to pay 27 per month per cable, too small, not enough to do, etc.

I'm not going back to OWU, I'm transferring and I definitely wouldn't recommend OWU to anyone. The town is small and sad, there's nothing to do there and the school doesn't do anything to help the boredom. Many people are pretentious, snobby and lack common sense. It's just not a good place to be.

The best thing about OWU is the laid back feeling on campus and in the classroom. The school is a little too small for my taste when it comes to student population; however, I love the small campus feel in terms of the lay out of the school building and the student/faculty relationship. Most people have never heard of OWU when I tell them that i go there. I spend most of my time on campus in my room or a friends room. When I study, I usually go to the study rooms that we have on each floor or the library. Delaware is definatly a college town. I feel the OWU administration is great. The benefits of a small school and small population are noticed when in the classroom. Because of the small class size, it is not overwhelming and you feel noticed.

OWU is a great place to be. I can walk down the Jay Walk on the way to class and know the majority of the people I pass. It's also really great to be part of a sorority, I have 58 sisters who I see everywhere because of it. People are generally friendly and welcoming.

Ohio Wesleyan is a small liberal arts college with a ton of activity. I like the size of the school because there are opportunities to meet new people, but the school is not so large that you never run into the same person twice. The city of Delaware is a small town, and I feel that it thrives in part because of our college community.

I knew I didn't want to go to a big school, and OWU was just right for me. Not too small--you won't know everyone on campus or even in your class--but not too big either--you do know at least half the people you see every day and your professors know who you are and what you're interested in. As for Delaware, it is a small town, but Columbus is close enough to drive down any night you want more of a "big city" experience. Restaurants and shops seem to come and go in Delaware, but there is almost always something new and exciting to discover because of it. The residence halls aren't especially new, but they are a decent place to live (especially Welch and Smith). And if you don't like the dorms live in the SLUs!! :) The Small Living Units (SLUs) are one of the COOLEST things about OWU. A house of 10-16 students united by a cause or theme (environmentalism, feminism, language, art, peace and justice, philosophy, black culture, faith, and internationalism). You get a real kitchen, shared common living spaces, a real sense of community, and a house to call your home, but you don't have to worry about rent or groceries because you stay on the university's housing and meal plan.

The best thing about OWU is the people at the school. OWU has some of the most diverse and unique individuals I have ever met. Even though the student body is not very large, there are still tons of people you can meet in many different ways. Greek life is huge on campus. There is no better way to get involved on campus or to meet people than to join a fraternity or sorority. It is much more fun to hang out at a fraternity than in the slums of Delaware. Delaware is a nice place during the day because there are families taking walks together, there are a lot of restaurants and things to do that are open, etc. However, at night the town is a little scary. There are drunks and townies coming home from the bar who try and talk to you and its creepy sometimes. Finally, one thing about OWU that many people do not like is Public Safety. They spend too much time making sure people aren't drinking in dorm rooms and that cars parked in the lots have permits when they should be making sure the student body is safe. And that means keeping creepy townies away from students.

Best thing about OWU is that you get the individual attention of a small school, with the proximity to an enormous city (Columbus) and school (OSU) so that you'll never get bored. OWU's administration is really stuck in it's ways... it definitely needs reforming. The athletics at this school are amazing and really fun to watch, especially lacrosse and soccer, both men's and women's.

OWU is great for student-teacher interaction. Few TA's, and most teachers are unbelievably approachable. A majority of the teachers here really love what they do, and it shows in their concern and commitment. It is a small campus, and an even smaller student body. If this is what you’re looking for, then OWU is the place.

I'd change the dorms at OWU because all but Smith have AC and that's really bad in the summertime. All the dorms should have AC not just the newest one. I came to OWU because I liked its small size; it's just the right size for me. When I tell them I go to OWU, most people don't know where it is and have never heard of it. I spend most of my time in my dorm because the Campus Center it too crowded most of the time, and the library is too loud (except for the top floor which is the silent floor). Delaware is a town with a college in it; it's not a college town except that students get discount.

The best think about owu is that it's pretty easy to make friends. the classes are small so you get a chance to make friends with basically everyone you have class with. you usually go to class the first day knowing at least a few people. A lot of people also choose to study together which is good, even if it's just for moral support. I haven't really decided what i think about the size yet. The fact that it's small is good because of the aforementioned reasons, but it's also a little too small in the fact that you see the same people everyday. It's good if you like routine, but it gets kind of awkward if you do something stupid at a party because you know you'll definitely see those people the next day, there's no avoiding them. When i tell people that i go to owu, they have either never heard of it or say "isn't that a methodist college?" and i usually say in return "yeah it was, but we aren't religiously affiliated anymore" because i wouldn't have come here if it was (i'm... undecided about religion...) that's another good thing about owu, they don't cram religion down your throat. there are religion courses, but you can choose whether or not you want to take them. owu gives you information and lets you choose for yourself. one of my complaints abotu owu is that it doesn't seem like delaware has really embraced the fact that there's a college there. There are a few places; like mean bean stays open 24/7 during finals week, some places accept our off campus food points, and some places have deals for students, but i would just like to see a little more my biggest complaint: the price. we are crazy expensive.