One of the most common questions coming from new students or their parents is about learning communities. Should the student participate? What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? What to know about a learning community A learning community (LC) is a cohort of students enrolled in a set of classes which encourages engagement between …
Parking in Athens is always a fun topic or subject of woe, depending on who you ask. Whether it’s a discussion about someone attempting to parallel park Uptown or the constant moving of cars in residential neighborhoods, parking in Athens is frequently top of mind. For students, it is possible to get a space on …
This post was originally published on May 27, 2022 and most recently updated on September 19, 2022 to reflect updated business hours. The Athens bar scene is well-known. While Ohio University is nationally recognized for academic excellence, uptown Athens is known for its bars. In particular, Court Street, the main (one way!!!) street through the …
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College drop-off will be here before you know it. First year students will be welcomed on campus in just two weeks. You’ve probably spent the last few weeks preparing, having send-offs with their friends, and, hopefully, squeezing in some family time. If this is your first student to college, we’re sharing some advice to prepare …
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The area surrounding the city of Athens, home to Ohio University, is a beautiful region of the state with many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Southern Ohio’s Appalachian foothills are surrounded by a lush landscape including popular destinations in the Hocking Hills and the Wayne National Forest. A recent addition to the outdoor recreation scene is …
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A birthday, for most people, is a day to celebrate and have the spotlight on you. Many family’s have special birthday traditions that they follow each year. It may be a special breakfast, a home baked cake, or dinner at a favorite restaurant. Whatever it may be, you are now faced with the realization that …
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Sending your student to college can be scary for any parent. But you’ve gotten them to this point and they are ready to launch! Before you go, consider having a conversation around tougher topics so you each have clear expectations.
You are making lists of “don’t forget” items because the countdown is on. You are moving your student to Athens in just a couple of weeks. I’m sure you have checked off many of the “to-do” items on your list. You’ve bought the XL twin bedding, bathroom supplies, and much more. And hopefully you read …
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General education courses are required at most institutions of higher education. BRICKS is Ohio University’s 38 credit hour general education requirements framework. General education models are created to give students fundamental and breadth of knowledge learning and experience. BRICKS replaced OHIO’s Tiers general education requirements model that had been in place since 1979 and became …
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Late night eats are a right of passage in college. Or at least they were for me and my friends. I’m nostalgic about the late night food runs we’d make almost nightly. We lived in our sorority house and dinner was served at an early 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. We had a great cook; …
Strawberry Mojitos on a sunny afternoon We spent a good portion of this afternoon at North End Kitchen + Bar. Today was one of those perfect Athens days – blue sky that was almost cloudless, abundant sunshine, and a perfect 80 degrees with a slight breeze. These were some of my favorite kinds of days …
When visiting Athens, whether it’s to tour OHIO as a prospective student or to retrace your own collegiate path, often times a quick lunch stop is needed. And you’re in luck. Athens has many great lunch choices. Uptown (please make note of this – Athens has an uptown, not a downtown and locals will be …