<p>My ds is scheduled to visit Cincinnati soon to look at their pharmacy program. DD (10th grade) is going to go too. She told friends about it today and they said it was in a terrible, ghetto-like area, and she should fear for her safety there. Now neither want to even go look at it. I do know my neighbor's niece was raped while attending there but I figure that can happen at any college. Another neighbor's daughter goes there for fashion design and loves it. Can anyone tell me the facts about the school? I would really appreciate it.</p>
<p>Univ of Cincinnati is in a city. It is bounded on a couple of sides by Cincinnati’s major hospitals. People from the most wealthy in the world to residents of Over the Rhine (arguably Cinti’s poorest neighborhood) are patients, visitors and employees at these hospitals. On another “boundry” is Hebrew Union College - one of the campuses of the Jewish Reform movement’s rabbincal school.</p>
<p>The area has lots of “student” type places – sandwich shops, bars, funky clothing stores, ethnic restaurants and even a couple of tatoo parlors.</p>
<p>Students should take certain precautions there, as they would at any school in a city. But…there are plenty of examples of crime at most rural and suburban campuses, too.</p>
<p>You should defintely take a tour of the school, and stick around after dark if you can – just to get a sense of how safe you and your children would feel.</p>
<p>There is a Univ of Cinti thread on CC with a couple of very active parent posters. You should also post your question there.</p>
<p>My d is a freshman in the conservatory at the University of Cincinnati. She says she feels quite safe on campus and in the surrounding areas. She uses common sense as far as walking in groups at night and being careful who she gets involved with. Students get crime reports regarding incidents in the area, and as far as she knows, there haven’t been any violent crimes this year. I get the feeling that UC takes security very seriously.</p>
<p>You should definitely visit and make your won decision. It is a cool campus with some great programs.</p>
<p>Princeton Review’s survey comments on campus life address the neighborhood:</p>
<p>“Many students praise the “modern and nice” campus as “an urban oasis of amazing architecture” with amenities galore. The campus itself is “usually pretty safe.” However, the “shady” surrounding neighborhood “can be extraordinarily hostile.” There’s “way too much crime.” While there’s been “a rebirth of on-campus interest and activity” in recent years, UC largely remains “a big commuter school with little cohesive force.” A lot of students are from Cincinnati and often spend weekends “at home rather than around campus.” Football and basketball games are the biggest extracurricular draws but, otherwise, “people don’t have a lot of enthusiasm for campus events.” The frat scene is noticeable but not huge. On the weekends, “drinking is inevitable.” “For fun we party at houses and in bars,” explains one student. Downtown bars are popular destinations.” “The urban setting adds excitement to the atmosphere.” </p>
<p>It’s worth noting that there’s only campus housing for one in five UC undergrads, so the off-campus environment is very relevant.</p>
<p>Very cool campus integrated in the city. I think one of the best things is that it’s a stronger school on the whole so no matter what you do, you’ll be getting a great education.</p>
<p>I think you need to visit the campus. Forbes magazine just listed UC as one of the most beautiful campuses for architecture. The football team has recently become national contenders, so school spirit is growing every year. Lots of positives to UC!</p>
<p>Forbes commentary about UC:</p>
<p>“Architecture students at UC need only step outside the classroom to observe some of the more cunning modern architecture of their day. Kevin Lippert, publisher of the Princeton Architectural Press, says the school has positioned itself for the 21st century with a wholly renovated campus. Its master plan showcases major architectural works by Michael Graves, Peter Eisenman and Frank Gehry, among others.”</p>
<p>The distinction further justifies UC’s decades-long renewal through the Campus Master Plan, a $1.2 billion investment, now seen as one of the keys to record student applicants.</p>
<p>UC is pretty cool. It manages to be self-contained in the middle of the city. If you are looking for an abundance of green lawns and a sylvan atmosphere…UC is not the place. But it does have its own vibe and sensibility. (Check out the architecture design for the engineering building.)</p>
<p>My daughter is in her fourth year there. First, the architecture, as noted by many, is outstanding. They have used some of the best architects to design their campus, and it shows.</p>
<p>As for crime, my daughter has NEVER had a problem nor does she no anyone who had a problem. However, with that said, UC is an inner city schools akin to Columbia and NYU. You need to be careful.</p>
<p>Hi. The above was a joke around here a while back. Anyway, all the construction does mean it’s a modern, attractive campus.</p>
<p>We know several students there from our competitive, suburban school. One is studying graphics and the other, engineering. I hear good things! Cincinnati is a very interesting, historic city. And it has better climate than the rest of Ohio…</p>
<p>Everyone needs to be cautious on or near university campuses. Be smart. </p>
<p>I’m sorry your kids are letting other people’s opinions influence them so much, though it’s not surprising. Been there.</p>
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with good German restaurants and weird chili :D</p>