<p>Ohio State Uni vs U of Iowa. I have to make a choice, but haven't got a clear view of those 2 (academics, life, ...). I will major in Finance or Econs ...
Helppppp me :(</p>
<p>Ohio State University
Academics
The Ohio State University in Columbus is “a great blend of academics, opportunity, and fun.” This is one of the largest universities in the country, and as such, you’ll find “every resource you could possibly need” and “unlimited” academic opportunities. “Everything from music to biochemical engineering and anything and everything in between” is available. “You name it and we’ve got it,” guarantees an English major. “The size of campus can be in some ways intimidating,” though. It’s a “cattle call” here. Classes are often enormous, and it can be hard to get the ones you want. Also, while “the administration seems to run the school fairly smoothly,” “red tape” is a problem. “If you want to do anything out of the ordinary, such as apply a scholarship to the summer quarter, or take a leave of absence, it is very difficult.” “You have to kind of fend for yourself to figure out how the school works.” “OSU is not a school which holds your hand though planning and logistical matters,” cautions a business major. The general education curriculum is unpopular with many students, but Ohio State is on a quarter system and coursework moves pretty fast. Any class you don’t like will be over relatively quickly. Some professors are “incredibly eager to work with students” and are “as interesting and entertaining as they can be when lecturing.” “There are a lot of mediocre professors,” too. Still other faculty members are “too wrapped up in their research” and “don’t pay attention to whether the students are learning or not.” Also, just like at any big state school, there are plenty of teaching assistants here and they are "sometimes sub par.</p>
<p>Student Body
It’s hard to categorize students here, says a sophomore. The vibe is “middle class” and “very Midwestern,” and just about everyone is either “from small Ohio towns” or from “from a suburban-type setting” around Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati, or Cleveland. Otherwise, “Ohio State is a melting pot,” and “it easy to blend into the crowd.” “There is no real homogenous, average student.” Several ethnic minorities are solidly represented. Many students dress “like they shopped in a department store, albeit a nice department store,” observes a senior. “There is a lot of style and fashion walking around campus,” too. There are also hordes of students clad in “OSU clothing.” A huge contingent of students is “smart, outgoing, athletic, and involved,” but “the stereotypical weird kids at other universities have several hundred like-minded classmates at OSU.” There are “drunks, nerds, overachievers, underachievers,” “artists,” outcasts, and hippies. Many students are “working a job or two.” “The large community provides diversity,” relates a senior. "However, we have our own smaller communities to help campus feel like home.</p>
<p>Campus Life
For many students, life at Ohio State comes down to “drinking and sports.” The entire campus is fulled up with “a ton of Buckeye spirit.” “Attending the varsity sports events is popular.” “Everyone is obsessed with Buckeye football.” It’s a little bit “like a religion” and the team is “idolized.” Students also “party a lot in general.” “It’s hard to tell exactly how many people really are partying,” explains a senior. “It just seems like a lot.” For many students, “awesome” house parties “are the preferred medium” for social activity, but there is “always a party, always a bar” “Thursday through Saturday.” “There are other scenes than just the party scene,” of course. The “great” recreation center here is absolutely gargantuan. “There is always an interesting event, conference, or performance,” and OSU brings in plenty of “big entertainment acts.” There are about 800 student organizations as well. “Greek life here isn’t dominant” but it’s noticeable and a few thousand students are involved. “It’s impossible to not find something that fits you,” promises a senior. “You’re never bored.” Off campus, Columbus boasts a population of over one million souls and “is its own city.” Many students “gallery hop in the art district” or regularly take advantage of the area’s "great shopping</p>
<p>University Of Iowa
Academics
Students get the “best of both worlds” at University of Iowa thanks to “very strong academics” and a student body that likes “to have a lot of fun.” As one undergrad explains, “On one hand it’s a huge party school, but on the other hand it’s very academically challenging.” Fundamentally, the school offers “a great community that knows how to have fun while succeeding.” But don’t expect to breeze on through classes. Academics are “challenging,” and most students agree “you get out what you put in.” “If a student is motivated and wants to do well, there is an army of people here to help them improve in all areas of their academic needs,” says one student. A substantial part of that support team is comprised of “great professors who encourage you to live life and always learn with passion.” While some professors “are more interested in research than teaching, all are very knowledgeable and attempt to help their students.” The “research facilities” and “solid programs in a variety of fields” are cited as two of Iowa’s “greatest strengths.” On the administration side of things, students find little common ground. Some say that that administration is “pretty good” and that it has done “a wonderful job handling the flood damages and changes, which occurred this past summer.” Others feel the administration is “a little strict” and “has made some bad decisions in the past year.” One student notes, "The president of the university seems both in and out of sync with the problems and challenges which lay ahead-she had a rocky start but seems to be getting better.</p>
<p>Student Body
Most students here come from either “small-town Iowa or the Chicago area” and are “committed to learning but at the same time still want to enjoy college life.” Indeed, “work hard, play hard” is echoed by the majority of students. Most note that while “Iowa is ethnically homogenous,” there’s “more diversity socially” thanks to a “combination of different types” who all “find their place here.” Students do report that there are “many” international students and “a lot of political activism and artistic expression” among “minority students,” along with “communities for people with many different hobbies and lifestyles.” Overall, what binds these Hawkeyes is a “very strong sense of community” (as evidenced recently “during the flooding over the summer”) and “a lot of school spirit,” meaning that ultimately "the majority of Iowa students find their niche.</p>
<p>Campus Life
How best to explain what University of Iowa has to offer its students once classes are out? As one student concisely puts it, “great times, amazing friends, awesome partying, chances of a lifetime, no regrets, intense moments, and rewarding futures.” It’s no secret that Iowa has a “rather large party scene” with students “heading downtown for happy hour on the weekends.” However, some students complain that “social life is starting to head downhill with harsh alcohol policies aimed at students’ wallets and cracking down on parties.” Despite this, most here report that they lose interest in partying as they “mature” and find plenty to do thanks to “student groups, lots of interesting public lectures,” and “free night activities to attend.” Iowa City “has a great local music scene” and offers a “plethora of restaurants, shops, nightlife, and cultural events.” The proximity of downtown is “an advantage” to students, who not only “breathe a breath of life” into all the local businesses but also “work in businesses” themselves. The university’s hospitals and clinics provide “amazing” opportunities to “volunteer or get a part-time job.” That said, when the chips are down, “football games take precedence over everything else” at this "Big Ten school with a smaller campus feel.</p>
<p>-Princeton Review</p>
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