Do You Have to Live on Campus Your First Year? Ohio University’s Two-Year Rule, Explained
Yes. Ohio University requires first- and second-year students at the Athens campus to live in university housing with a meal plan until they’ve completed four fall and spring semesters after high school. If you’re asking, “Do you have to live on...
How to Decide Which Student Housing Amenities Are Worth It
Every apartment tour makes the place look like a dream. Then you see the price. Some student housing amenities are worth the extra cash, but others you won’t actually use. Here’s how to tell the difference before you sign a lease you’ll regret. Start...
How to Find a College Roommate Who Won’t Drive You Crazy
Finding the right roommate can make or break your off-campus experience. Pick the wrong person, and you’re stuck in a year-long sitcom…except it’s not funny because it’s your actual life. Pick the right one, and you’ve got a built-in...
The Honest Guide to Off-Campus Neighborhoods at Ohio University
Picking where to live off campus is one of the most important decisions you’ll make at OU—right up there with choosing a major and figuring out Perk coffee. The wrong neighborhood means long walks in January, noise you didn’t sign up for, or an Athens...
