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Students in dorms often leave their doors open. We have some really good guest speakers including political ones, such as Michelle Obama, and Bill Clinton. THere are a ton of concerts and really good plays also. THis year, Ron Jeremy was involved in a Porn debate here, and that was very popular with the students. There are definatly a lot of things that students are interested in, it's no longer high school where these taboo issues are covered up. I roomed with my best friend from high school, which turned out badly, i wouldn't recommend it, and now i moved in with someone who has become my best friend. I'm also friends with someone i met on the very first day of class fall quarter. I am usually awake until 2 am, i am not a morning person so i don't schedule early classes. I stay up late doing homework, reading, watching tv, movies, just hanging out. My earliest class has been at 10am. Some people party every day that they can, but some people never do. It all depends on who you hang out with and what your preferences are. Ping, the rec center, is a very popular place to be. There is a small bowling alley, a limited number of restaurants, the ice rink, swimming pool, bike path, movie theater, coffee shops, and a couple shops within walking distance. There is a walmart, and more restaurants in town if you can get a ride.

Students at OU are very social. Even in the 24 hour quiet study residence halls students have their doors open and socialize regularly. There are some great traditions like Green Games - where each floor can enter a team into competitions like 4-way volleyball, corn hole, banner and t-shirt making contests, and more to win glory and pride for their floor, building and green. There are free movies, bands and comedians at the University Center every weekend. The local music scene is fantastic. Songwriter JD Hutchinson lives here as does Jorma Kaukonen (Rock and Roll hall of fame inductee). Two local bands (Southeast Engine and Skeleton Witch) have been signed to record deals in the past couple of years. There is also an annual film festival and an annual music festival, of course the big Halloween Party, moms weekend is very popular, a spring literary festival, really just about anything you can think of.

Football and basketball are always popular. Even though it's a club sport, hockey is quite popular too. In my experience, a lot of people in dorms leave their doors open. In most places, probably almost everyone parties every week, however in True House it's not really that way. People go to the dances and different kinds of things.

Yeah I don't have a social life, again look at the major. I'm calling this the "what the school won't tell you" part. They have money issues. I don't understand how they can get that much money every year and still be in the red. I'm not impressed with any of the university administration (not my college, the university). I think they get paid way more than they should for all they do. They seem to invent new titles just so they can more pay, keeping the old title at the same time of course. Anyone of them gets well above what I could live off of and be happy. The cost of living here in Athens isn't that great, hell it's one of the 4 poorest counties in Ohio by average income and unemployment. They can't re-hire someone to fill a vacant spot for the old salary, it gets bumped by something ridiculus like 10,000.

Most students keep their dorm open, but it really depends on the students comfort level. I usually stay up late talking away with my best friends. We see movies, go to speakers, go dancing, go to concerts, have other friends visit, go bowling, do community service.

not a lot of things to do but were are in the middle of nowhere

There's definitely a drinking social life here, but there are TONS of other things to do, so even if you don't drink you'd never be bored. and culturally, this place is incredible! It's like a city in the number and variety of cultural experiences here.

I'm somewhat involved with the Green Network and SDS. I've been a closet liberal for a long time and I'm just now starting to creep out and show my colors. I've always been a little scared of how especially my family would react to my being so Democratic. Athletic events are somewhat popular, guest speakers are awesome and many people go to see them and the theater could use a little publicity. My friends, I usually met at completely unexpected occasions in very unique ways lol. Frats and sororities are lame. Last weekend was mom's weekend and my mom and I went to the movies and searched for thrift stores. Off campus I usually just go home and am bored all the time or work.

The social life is different I believe for everyone. I am an introvert and I don't get out much but I do know that even though parties occur, they only occur on the weekends. During the week students are focused on school. Most everyone here is pretty friendly and will comre right up to you and start talking or drag someone like me out of my room and force you to be social.

Drinking is the common link between most groups. Court St. is the main attraction in Athens.