I'm starting my junior year of high school this Thursday. I'm a very good student and everyone expects I will go off to college and do well. I'm excited about this, but also really, really nervous. This is a big choice and my parents and advisors at school all want me to get on top of making this choice because of certain scholarship opportunities and whatnot. I was wondering if my fellow Ohioans could give me some advice. I want to go to college in Ohio for many reasons. There's no need for me to go out of state (which usually costs more in tuition) when there are so many colleges right here. Also, I don't want to go too far away from home. I want to have the option to visit my family and friends whenever I want. So, my question to you all is which colleges, in your opinion would fit me the best? I want to become a journalist, that's what I'll be studying when I do go to college. It's got to be an open-minded place that loves hippies and lesbians too. I am a very good candidate for scholarship money, and we have some money saved up for college, but the private colleges, like Oberlin, are just so much more than bigger ones... However they seem to offer more of what I want. It's all so complicated. Any advice or stories you could share? Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I suggest Ohio University ... have you looked into it at all?!?! Very liberal and has one of the best journalism fields in the country.... I personally dont go to school their But I live there and go to Hocking college like 10 min away!!! lots of hippies in athens and lesbians too well they are mostly Bi.... best of luck to ya friend
Thanks for responding. I have looked into OU. I just want to make sure I investigate every possible option because this is such a big choice.
You should figure out what kind of college you want to go to. There's a huge difference between Oberlin and OU. After that I'd research and see what schools have strong journalism programs. When you have a good list of 5 or 6 schools you should try to visit them and get a good feel for the people and the area. If you do all of this you should have no problem knowing which one fits you best. I went to case western reserve for my first year, and while it was a very cool campus and in a cool area I had to transfer to Cleveland State because of money. Transferring sucks, so try to make a wise decision. Just go with your instincts and what feels right. -Mike
Yeah, I've heard many horror stories about transfering schools. Lost records and whatnot. I know someone who goes to Case right now. He seems to like it a lot. I have a kind of small list of schools I'm thinking about right now. There is a variety of different schools on it. It's hard to decide what kind of college I want because I can see both good and bad things about each kind.
I transferred from two community colleges.... never had a problem at all. I will be going to Ohio University.... I will update you on if I like what.
well, im from dayton and can say that UD is a nice private college with a very good law school(discount if you're catholic). life can be fun around here as long as you have a car and UD kids can throw some alright parties. WSU is a mediocre college with an allright medical program, seems like their main priority is minorities attending their schools. sorry i cant help with any knowledge of schools outside of dayton, but im a kid that doesnt get out of the city much. but i would say check out UD, having lived close to the school all my life i can say that i would recommend it to someone who is interested in journalism. University of Dayton Wright State University best of luck in your studies. o ya and listen to this station even if you dont decide to go to UD, some great music and talk on this one. UD Radio
If ur in Cleveland, I'd for SURE suggest OSU! Go Buckeyes!!! I was born at University Hospital in Columbus. My mother was born there too. OSU is on the way to being an IVY leage school.
i know a few ppl who went to OU for journalism... thats about all i know about journalism. theres no shortage of ppl looking to have fun at OU tho. but if ur still not sure when the time comes, columbus state comunnity college has classes that transfer everywhere for the most part. pretty laid back there
Im going to have to also say transferring is horrible. Ive moved a lot and went to two colleges so far. I am now in Xenia and stuck because I am soooo scared of going back, then moving again. Its so nice to see you are taking your time! I will have to also agree OU is a great school. I went there a summer while in highschool for a program called Upward Bound. Very neat. Beautiful country and great people, I grew up down in the area. I am also a Bucks fan but I think at OSU you'll find a totally different mantality. More city I guess. Take your time, and good luck hun!
For hippies, I'd say Ohio University in Athens is your best choice. I've hung out at many college campuses and I'd say you'd be among a lot more like minded folks there. Very good school too. Antioch College in Yellow Springs is another hippie friendly school, but apparently they might be closing
I just finished with my first year at Antioch, it is probably the most life changing school one can go to, at least here in the US... As of right now Antioch will be closing its doors june 30th but an "Antioch in Exile" underground school is in the works. You didn't think we'd give up that easily did you?
Antioch in exile sounds very cool. I have been a regular visitor to YS and the Glenn for about 20 years now, and I remember considering Antioch College prior to graduating HS. The tuition was unbelievably expensive! I have been watching the buildings on the campus deteriorate for years, and I have to wonder where all the money was going. My question is how will the Antioch in exile programs be accredited? will tuition be lower?
hey lindsay i'm also a junior this year in cleveland. I go to brush. if you don't mind me asking what school do you go to?
OSU SUCKS! Go to a real school where you get a real education instead of getting a football degree (a degree from a university that is only concerned abut their football team). There are a lot of Universities that are good in Ohio. However, remember, bigger does not mean better. You’ll find in some of these small and mid size universities, a lot of the professors have actually worked and highly succeeded in the career field that they teach (so the actually know what they are talking about) and not just started teaching in grad school and never had a real job in their field. At larger universities, you usually only see the professor two times during the whole quarter/semester and the rest of the time the grad assistants does the lecturing. Also remember, neither professors nor grad assistants are trained to teach. Due to my career, I've attended many universities through out the US and one overseas. The small and mid size universities are best because you have a lower ratio of students to professors. The professors not only actually know your name but you become friends with them. I just got back from one of my alma maters and stopped by to say hi to an old professor. He told me to stop back in ten minutes, which I did and we sat and talked for over two hours about each other's family, changes in the campus community, my career and his nationally known career. At Bowling Green State University, some of my professors became life long friends. I heard from a graduate from Wright State University that at one time he ran out of cash to continue going to college the next quarter, so when his professor found out, the professor personally loaned the student enough money to go that next quarter. Wright State University is a good University, I attended one quarter there. My niece went to both Antioch University and Miami University, which she liked. I’m also familiar with University of Dayton, Cedarville College, Central State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, University of Kentucky, Colorado State University, University of Denver, University of New Mexico, Capital University and Franklin University, all of which are great schools with great professors who are concerned about their students. I’ve heard a lot of positive comments about Ohio University as well. Remember, in real life, it’s not the name of the University that you’ve graduated from, it’s that you have the knowledge, skills and ability to compete to the work force. That is, unless you are planning to bullshit your way through your career, then you can become a politician. Now, if you are concerned about graduating from an Ivory League College, then I will inform you that nobody gives a crap where you attend your first three years of college as long as they are transferable to the university that you intend to graduate from. The only thing that matters is the name of the university that is on your diploma. To graduate from most universities, you must only attend the last year at that university. Therefore, in this case, let me suggest that in order to save money during your first two years of college, stay at home and attend a local community college. Concentrate on your GPA and taking the required college core courses (English, math, science, Humanities and P.E. classes) which are not in your major field of study. With your high GPA, you will be able to transfer your third year to a good small to mid size university where you can start concentrating on courses in your major field of study. You will also be able to get to know your professors and play politics with them while again concentrating on your GPA. With your high GPA and obvious dedication to your chosen field, your professor, who more than likely graduated from an Ivory League College, will be very pleased with you. With your high GPA and your professor’s recommendation as an alumni of an Ivory League College, you simply apply and transfer to that Ivory League College. The money you saved during your first two years of college may now be used when you need it during your expensive senior year at the Ivory League College. Your diploma will only state the name of the university that you graduated from and nothing about the colleges that you attended during the first three years of college. Also, so many students do not make it all the way through their fourth year of college for one reason or another (usually a baby comes along) and they never receive any diploma. My cousin had a high GPA all through his three-and-a-half years of college. However he ran out of money and never finished his fourth year and therefore never received his degree. He, however, was a manager at a fast food restaurant. So I advise people, while attending a community college and taking the required college core courses, also take courses in a field related to the field you want your BS degree in and a field where you can take that two year Associate Degree to get a decent job incase for some reason you do not fully complete your four year degree. If a baby does come along in your life, you will at least have a halfway decent job instead of having to work in a low paying fast food job. You may also, if needed, take a break from college and work for awhile in a decent paying job to save up more money to finish your degree. However, if you do thing right, with your high GPA, you should be able to get scholarships. If I had to do it all over again, this is what I would do. Remember, though, OSU has a football team!
I go to OU right now. Yeah, we're pretty liberal and the school of journalism is really good. Only downside is that they don't give a lot out in financial aid or scholarships. But a plus is that they're awesome when it comes to the whole Green Movement thing and Sustainability. Just be aware of the party scene. This place WILL turn you into an alcoholic if you're not careful.
