Category Archives: Columbus
7 Tips to Rock Online Learning
Feb 08, 2021
Many students at both Ohio State and Ohio University take classes online, including many students staying in off-campus rental housing in both Columbus and Athens. Online classes allow for flexibility in your schedule and convenience. You could even take them from the comfort of your college rental home in your underwear. However, online learning …
+ read moreNeed a Stay-at-Home Job? Online Work May Be the Answer
Feb 01, 2021
Of course, you need some extra money while you’re earning your college degree, but it can be tough to work even a part-time job around your classes and the obligations that come with them, such as labs, researching and writing papers, and studying for tests. Overall, online work may offer the best opportunities for …
+ read moreLong-Distance College Romance: Not Easy
Jan 18, 2021
You’ve been together since high school. Or maybe you just met that summer before you went away for college. What are the chances your romance will last while you’re separated by distance, attending different colleges, or perhaps one of you working in your hometown and the other going to school? How this works out …
+ read moreRenting Furniture: Pros and Cons
Jan 04, 2021
Whether you live in a rental house or apartment in Athens or Columbus, you will need some furniture if your new place isn’t furnished. Perhaps your parents have some extra pieces of furniture to get you going. Or you may be able to find what you need from local resale shops such as the …
+ read moreColumbus’ Metro Parks Offer 20-Plus Parks for Your Enjoyment
Dec 28, 2020
If you didn’t know better, you’d think Columbus, Ohio was an ordinary, nondescript Midwestern City. Flat, featureless, basically a slightly bigger Indianapolis with more road construction. That would be wrong. Columbus is actually a vibrant metropolis, with ample diversity, a lively nightlife, plenty of sports, and a variety of other recreation and cultural outlets. …
+ read moreCreate an Office Space at Home
Dec 21, 2020
Updated with current information for 2023 Now that you’ve been settling into your rental housing, whether in Columbus or Athens, maybe you’ve started thinking about ways to make it work better for you. One of the best ways to make a cozier, more comfortable and better organized living space is to set up an …
+ read moreColumbus Campus Isn’t Immune From Crime
Nov 25, 2020
Whether you live in Ohio State University housing or commute to campus from your Columbus Ohio rental housing, keep your safety in mind while on campus and in the community. Freshmen especially may not know they are vulnerable to crime at OSU and in Columbus. There are things you can do to stay safe. …
+ read moreCampus Isn’t Immune From Crime, Whether in Athens or Columbus
Nov 23, 2020
Whether you live in Ohio University housing or commute to campus from your Athens Ohio rental housing, keep your safety in mind while on campus and in the community. Freshmen especially may not know they are vulnerable to crime at OU and in Athens. If you’re living in an off-campus rental in Columbus, the …
+ read moreBook Your Graduation Trip Way Before the Trip Date
Nov 09, 2020
Hey, senior. Congratulations! Getting your degree is no mean feat, and we’re glad you’re on your way to the finish line. Maybe you’re among the lucky ones who plan to celebrate with a graduation trip after you receive your diploma this year. If so, you have many options, from domestic to foreign. The good …
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Nov 02, 2020
You’ll likely be working the 9 to 5 (or the equivalent or longer) routine for a good many years, so make your graduation sojourn count. Here are seven popular destinations you’ll enjoy, but you’re bound to discover many, many more where you and your companions can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. If you’re …
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