Summertime in Athens is a fun vibe. Many of the students are gone, and many of the permanent residents – who look forward to these quieter seasons – retake Court Street and host different events that are special to Athens.
Athens Events
Every spring, students look forward to the start of fest season in April. Palmer, Mill, High, Congo – every weekend there’s a reason to celebrate the fact that the semester’s almost over.
It’s winter; cabin fever is real. Especially after what happened over Christmas – that was wild.
OU’s International Week is one of the most vibrant weeks on campus green and uptown Athens – not just because of all the cool things to experience, but visually as well. Colorful clothes, wares, music, flags and foods of the different cultures represented in OU’s student body.
One of the best things about OU is how much culture and diversity the university manages to attract. It’s a pretty worldly little corner of Ohio we’ve created here!
Athens has a settler heritage of over 200 years; it’s one of the oldest towns in Ohio. In fact, it low-key predates the state. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg as far as Athens’ actual history goes.
No matter your area of study, your major, your thesis, we could all use a bit of an anthropology brush-up at times. Remembering to consider everyone else’s point of view as the same value as your own is part of being a well-rounded person.
Anyone who’s visited the Athens area knows it’s crisscrossed with train tracks – both derelict ones, one still in use, and old trestles converted to walking and bike trails.
For nearly 60 years, Hocking Hills State Park has hosted an annual winter hike in late January. It’s a chance for locals and tourists alike to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the area from a different perspective – because who plans a hiking trip during winter, right?
Sibs weekend is always a blast. It’s great for your family to get to check in on you in the dead of Spring Semester, before the weather gets warmer and Fest Season starts. And what’s a better college visit for your younger relatives than a tour of campus and uptown from you firsthand?