University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Top Questions

I honestly think that anyone can find their place at the University of Oklahoma, but I do acknowledge that my college experience would have been a lot more difficult if I did not have the financial support to back my education and personal endeavors.

I believe everyone should be given the opportunity to attend this school. Saying that, those who have trouble balancing their social life and their academic studies should not enroll in many hours or look for other options. Once you have a good mindset about putting your academics first, you should concider this school.

Though the university is open to a diverse group of individuals, there are some who might not adapt well to the university life. Generally, people who come from small towns to this campus struggle to assimilate into the community because they are used to a smaller environment. When choosing to come here one should be prepared for the culture shock.

For a school that strives on excellence, a student that fails to challenge him/herself continuously should not attend this school. A person that simply does not have the spirit to be happy has no place in this school. What a stereotypical state school is and isn't does not matter; the will to find opportunities and to take advantage of them matters. This, and in addition to any institution, is no place for a student who fail to find and pursue happiness.

Transfer student who is looking to make friends, particularly if focusing on a science based major.

The kind of person that shouldn't attend this school is one who is not wanting a big University. University of Oklahoma is very big campus. Although it is a big campus it is very easy to get around and find your way. All of the people are very friendly and willing to help.

Someone who likes a small campus and smaller class sizes.

Anyone who does not like a large campus.

I wouldn't recommed this university for someone who isn't totally serious or fully committed to their studies and their future. We are hard working students who come from all walks of life. We are diverse and we all share an interest in helping others, preserving history, our native cultures, and the environment. We truly care about our futures and want nothing but the best education possible. The students are at the best interest of the professors. We want to do well and succeed and we won't let anyone get in the way.

OU is geared towards students and is very competetive. A student that does not want a close knit community or a strong school identity should not attend this college.

I think any person should attend OU. Any person is capable of an education, and therefore I think that any person of any age or ethnicity should definetly pursure an education at a state university such as OU.

People who have horrible study habits should avoid the University of Oklahoma.

I think the only people who get the most out of this school are those looking for the degrees that OU specializes in such as meteorology, law, and health sciences.

A person who is extremely intent on being a part of a number of organizations should not attend this school. There are more organizations on this campus than even imaginable, and someone who is looking to be a member of every organization possible can be spread too thin and lose interest in their school work, as a consequence of being too involved in extracurricular activities. This person would need to learn how to create a balance to fully develop into a well rounded individual.

I think this school is big enough to have a place for everyone. Extremely liberal people might feel uncomfortable at first, but they will find a group of like-minded people like I did.

A person that is wanting a small, intimate campus experience or that is overwhelmed by a large campus environment.

The only people unsuited for the University of Oklahoma are those not willing to put forth any effort. Those who would violate the dry campus policies and choose never to go to class. This is true of any university. If you are not here to learn, you have no business here.

A person should not come to this school unless they are serious about wanting to learn and work hard. I was a straight A student and very organized and motivated in high school, but honestly I have had to work very hard to keep my A status. Granted, I took some advanced classes such as Calculus 2, but it has been hard work. Also, a person who needs a small close environment and small classes should not come here. Although I have some classes that are small (my English class has 19 people ) there are also classes with 350 people.

I think that it is possible for individuals to succeed in any setting, given determination and drive to do so. The University of Oklahoma was a wonderful educational experience, and it offers diverse extracurricular activities. It has student services for a diverse student populations, therefore enabling students from different backgrounds to succeed.

The University of Oklahoma is a perfect fit for anyone. There are clubs, organizations, classes, sororities, and fraternities for every type of person or interest. Someone who would have a hard time apprectiating diversity might be overwhelmed at OU. There are students and faculty from all over the world on campus, who have contrasting views and backgrounds of others. The diversity on campus is beautiful and someone who is not able to see that might feel uncomfortable.