Renting your first apartment might be an unfamiliar process, since it’s a little bit different from living in a school dorm. Many students begin searching for Ohio University off-campus housing without realizing that landlords often require several documents before approving an application.
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Having your own student apartment or rental offers you greater independence and flexibility than dorm living. However, living in an Athens apartment does come with more responsibilities.
When it comes to hitting the ground running on your first day of classes, a bit of prep goes a long way. The first week is always a mess; a little planning can streamline some of the chaos and set you up for a smooth ride once the semester gets into full swing.
When you need a roommate for that last bedroom in the perfect potential off-campus home, it’s a tricky situation. You don’t want to pass up living in a primo uptown apartment, but you also don’t want to accidentally invite a young Ted Bundy type to live with you.
The Ridges holds a special place in the hearts of Athenians, Ohio University, and every amateur and professional focused on the history of psychiatry in the US.
There are a bunch of fun things about staying in Athens during OU summer break. You’re in your own uptown apartment, but most of the students are gone, so it feels even more adulty than usual. The bars are fun because they’re not packed and you see the same new friends every night.
Happy Women’s History Month! From hill to holler, Athens and OU are full of the gifts of centuries of women who helped build, grow and sustain this place. Athens has long been known for its civil rights efforts, and Ohio University has a 45-year history of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies.
Weather, personal preferences, space, and other environmental factors mean sometimes your heat bill comes in the mail and gives you a not-so-great surprise: it’s huge.
Looking for things to do around town in the dead of January? One thing everyone loves about Athens is there’s always something to do.