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Athens has a totally different vibe in the summer than it does the rest of the year when school is in session. It’s kind of like a ghost town without the majority of the student population. Which, depending on how you like to spend your time, could be kind of cool. If you’re staying …

Being a spring freshman at Ohio University can be a unique and exciting experience. While it may be different from the traditional path of starting college in the fall, it can offer a number of advantages and opportunities for those who are up for the challenge. Here are some things to keep in mind …

Yeah, it’s college, but at the end of the day (or year), an Ohio University student rental is just like any other apartment, and that lease you’re signing is a legally binding agreement. It’s a big step, and you could be held financially liable for any side of your agreement you don’t hold up, …

Every Ohio University student knows this is fact: Rentals in Athens Ohio have closets the size of birdcages – from the smallest one-bedroom spaces to the largest five-bedroom houses. And that’s if you’re lucky enough to have a closet at all. It’s not uncommon to find closets only a half a foot deep. Some …

Spending the summer in Athens Ohio rental housing? Most likely, you’re due for a roadtrip. And if you’re roommates are out of town for the summer and you have that whole four bedroom house to yourself – you’ll probably get bored quickly. Athens is its own little world, but it always helps to remember …

Updated with current information for 2023 Many of us gave up on making New Year’s resolutions years ago, knowing we were unlikely to keep them, but college students commonly find it’s a good time to resolve anew to work harder on changing their lives in a positive way. Here are some common resolutions that …

Let’s face it. Studying can be especially hard in the summer, especially when it seems like the rest of the world is on summer vacation. But just because you’ve got your eyeballs buried in macroeconomics doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some sun too. Get out of your boring Athens Ohio studio apartment, catch some …

Updated with current information for 2022 OK. It’s not marriage. You’re not even dating, though hopefully, you’re friends. Still, it’s a big commitment, one that will probably require sharing the same bathroom. Just how do you ask someone to share the lease on an Athens Ohio apartment and be your roomie next year? First, …

Every year in August new students and parents arrive at Ohio University for move-in weekend, starting this year on August 24. This is the time when newly enrolled Bobcats who are opting to live in residence halls make the transition to full-fledged college students. Numerous volunteers will be on hand to help, but there’s …

Updated with current information for 2022 Thinking about owning a pet when you’re an Ohio University student? Before you sign the adoption papers, make sure a pet is allowed in your lease. It’s also a good idea to think about whether you want a cat or a dog and how each can affect where …