OU is home to the most National Merits.
OU is home to the Big 12 Championships of 2015.
OU is home to the most international students who are UWC (United World College) Davis scholars.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Some of the most helpful tips I received as a freshman are to be prompt, go to class, learn to study, get help from tutors or professors, sleep and most importantly get connected with groups to make lifelong friends. It is crucial to attend classes, after all you paid for these classes. With class attendance comes promptness. If you are going to go through the trouble of attending class in the first place, you might as well try to get the most out of it. Going to class is the first step, the second step is learning how to study. Different people have different methods of studying, but it is crucial to learn how to study before an exam. That does not mean to cram the night before; instead, studying means pacing yourself, focusing and making a plan on how you are going to tackle the subject. If you stumble upon any questions, it is best to take note of it and ask the professor or a tutor for help. Professors are willingly to provide you with offices hours, or hours they set aside to help their students, so it is to your advantage to use it wisely. There are Action Center tutors that are available almost 24 hours a day to provide you with one-on-one tutoring on any subject. However, in order to study right, it is vital to obtain a decent amount of sleep every night. Sleep helps you retain the facts and process the information correctly. Without sleep, your health will gradually deteriorate, and studying will become futile. Most importantly, make friends. At first college may seem daunting, but if you have the right group of friends, from organizations or clubs, the transition to becoming an adult will become more fun.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As a freshman, it is crucial to complete all your prerequisites in order for you to begin your field of study. As a result, courses are not as complicated yet. However, as one of the largest universities in the nation, OU is not easy, so be prepared to learn and accommodate to the new academic rigor that is extremely different than high school. It is vital to learn to study and take advantage of any and all of extra credit opportunities to boost your GPA. You will be academically challenged. Professors expect your homework assignments and essays to be turned in promptly. This means you must learn to juggle classes and manage your time wisely.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Be aware. With paper thin walls, small bathroom sinks, messy roommates and non-adhesive walls, dorm life may be unsatisfying but it's well worth it. Yes, the rooms are small and walls are thin, so blaring your music may not be the best option. But it is worth it to jam out to someone's karaoke session. With small sinks it may become difficult to brush your teeth and look into the mirror simultaneously. Yet with limited space the sink is easily able to adapt and optimally stores just enough space for soap. Walls are also non adhesive to any type of tape other than 3M. Duct tape won't stick for long and tacks aren't permitted. However, 3M sticky tacks are not hard to find. And provides and nice support for all sorts of weigh and shapes. Lastly the roommate, let's leave as the best option is not to room with your bestie. Too much of a good thing could be bad. However, if you any tribulations accommodating to the environment the RA, or room advisers are there to help. With helpful resources they can alleviate any stress induced problems or find the right places to hang out. RAs are there to host mandatory meetings, walk you safely back to your dorm, and check up on us periodically. Without their assistance, dorms would be chaotic.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The options galore. There are a wide variety of pubs, cafes, and shops located around Campus Corner. Under each Residential Hall are small eateries like Raisin' Canes, Couch Express, and Xcetra. The University of Oklahoma also has a couple of dining halls. One being the most prominent is the Caf, short for Couch Caf. The Caf is an all-you-can-eat buffet serving different assortments of food from all over the globe including an all-you-can-eat Chick-fil-a. Food from Greece, Italy, China and Mexico are all available. Served alongside are other options that serve to be a healthier option (e.g. salad bar, fitter foods, and vegetarian station). And that is just the Caf alone. In other dining halls, like Cate and the Union, they serve Quiznos, Taco Mayo, Starbucks and even one restaurant that opens 24 hours, providing us with limitless varieties of food, promising us that we will never become enervated.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The University of Oklahoma is known for its football. This season the best games were played and with each touchdown, the crowds roar and cheer. Football season always brings together friends and family. On a more calming and serene note, many people enjoy taking a stroll down south oval during the weekends. This large, beautiful campus has myriads of botanical creations. Within walking distance from the campus are two museums that are free of admission. The two museums are both nationally recognized: The Fred Jones Jr. Museum, which houses many prominent artist's paintings and sculptures and the Sam Noble Museum, which houses historical artifacts and hosts lectures of illustrious speakers from around the world.
Located at the heart of Norman, OU gives students the opportunity to traverse and see what Oklahoma has in store for free. With free buses that arrive on campus every hour to take students to the Sooner Mall and Walmart, students are given the chance to explore the third largest city in Oklahoma. Other intercity buses can take students to the two most fascinating events: Norman Music Festival and the Norman Medieval Fair.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The University of Oklahoma, or OU, uses its tuition and fees wisely. With a beautiful landscapes, great places to study and delicious food, the fees are spent towards the students. The tuition is not exorbitantly high and the overall cost is fairly decent as compared to other research institutions in the nation. Coming to OU, and receiving this higher educational degree will be very worth it in the long run.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Rumor has it that if you walk under the clock tower, you would not be able to graduate on time. I, on the other hand, had forgotten about this and while I was on the phone, I had accidentally walked underneath the clock tower. All eyes bore into my soul, but I continued to casually stroll. After I had hung up, I noticed the stares. I looked behind me and realized the crime I had just committed. Out of fear and humiliation, my first thought was to walk back under the clock tower to reverse the curse. So, I ran back through. Laughter rose and it came to fruition that I had not reversed the curse, instead I had veritably confirmed it.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
With an easy accessibility, clubs and organizations are found on the app called OrgSync. With just one tap, you can contact the coordinator, receive notifications on future meetings and become an active member of the club. Clubs on campus are riveting. There are religious organizations, STEM (science technology engineering math) based clubs, volunteering and tons more. You have the chance to hang out with friends, engage your brain, and work together with others forming bonds outside of the typical lecture halls or classrooms that can last a lifetime.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek life is loads of fun. They go out and party almost every Friday night, however be mindful that OU is a dry campus, which means we do not allow drug and alcohol on campus.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Located around campus are blue telephone boxes, with a bright blue light at the top, are designed to contact the OUPD directly once it has been opened. So, if by any chance you are being chased or stalked, the OUPD is easily accessible. We also have Safe Walk, which is where two RAs, a male and a female, are always on-call to provide a safe walk back to the dorms during any time of the day. These two RAs differ from day to day but are rained and more than willing to escort you back.
OU is home to the most National Merits. OU is home to the Big 12 Championships of 2015. OU is home to the most international students who are UWC (United World College) Davis scholars.
Some of the most helpful tips I received as a freshman are to be prompt, go to class, learn to study, get help from tutors or professors, sleep and most importantly get connected with groups to make lifelong friends. It is crucial to attend classes, after all you paid for these classes. With class attendance comes promptness. If you are going to go through the trouble of attending class in the first place, you might as well try to get the most out of it. Going to class is the first step, the second step is learning how to study. Different people have different methods of studying, but it is crucial to learn how to study before an exam. That does not mean to cram the night before; instead, studying means pacing yourself, focusing and making a plan on how you are going to tackle the subject. If you stumble upon any questions, it is best to take note of it and ask the professor or a tutor for help. Professors are willingly to provide you with offices hours, or hours they set aside to help their students, so it is to your advantage to use it wisely. There are Action Center tutors that are available almost 24 hours a day to provide you with one-on-one tutoring on any subject. However, in order to study right, it is vital to obtain a decent amount of sleep every night. Sleep helps you retain the facts and process the information correctly. Without sleep, your health will gradually deteriorate, and studying will become futile. Most importantly, make friends. At first college may seem daunting, but if you have the right group of friends, from organizations or clubs, the transition to becoming an adult will become more fun.
As a freshman, it is crucial to complete all your prerequisites in order for you to begin your field of study. As a result, courses are not as complicated yet. However, as one of the largest universities in the nation, OU is not easy, so be prepared to learn and accommodate to the new academic rigor that is extremely different than high school. It is vital to learn to study and take advantage of any and all of extra credit opportunities to boost your GPA. You will be academically challenged. Professors expect your homework assignments and essays to be turned in promptly. This means you must learn to juggle classes and manage your time wisely.
Be aware. With paper thin walls, small bathroom sinks, messy roommates and non-adhesive walls, dorm life may be unsatisfying but it's well worth it. Yes, the rooms are small and walls are thin, so blaring your music may not be the best option. But it is worth it to jam out to someone's karaoke session. With small sinks it may become difficult to brush your teeth and look into the mirror simultaneously. Yet with limited space the sink is easily able to adapt and optimally stores just enough space for soap. Walls are also non adhesive to any type of tape other than 3M. Duct tape won't stick for long and tacks aren't permitted. However, 3M sticky tacks are not hard to find. And provides and nice support for all sorts of weigh and shapes. Lastly the roommate, let's leave as the best option is not to room with your bestie. Too much of a good thing could be bad. However, if you any tribulations accommodating to the environment the RA, or room advisers are there to help. With helpful resources they can alleviate any stress induced problems or find the right places to hang out. RAs are there to host mandatory meetings, walk you safely back to your dorm, and check up on us periodically. Without their assistance, dorms would be chaotic.
The options galore. There are a wide variety of pubs, cafes, and shops located around Campus Corner. Under each Residential Hall are small eateries like Raisin' Canes, Couch Express, and Xcetra. The University of Oklahoma also has a couple of dining halls. One being the most prominent is the Caf, short for Couch Caf. The Caf is an all-you-can-eat buffet serving different assortments of food from all over the globe including an all-you-can-eat Chick-fil-a. Food from Greece, Italy, China and Mexico are all available. Served alongside are other options that serve to be a healthier option (e.g. salad bar, fitter foods, and vegetarian station). And that is just the Caf alone. In other dining halls, like Cate and the Union, they serve Quiznos, Taco Mayo, Starbucks and even one restaurant that opens 24 hours, providing us with limitless varieties of food, promising us that we will never become enervated.
The University of Oklahoma is known for its football. This season the best games were played and with each touchdown, the crowds roar and cheer. Football season always brings together friends and family. On a more calming and serene note, many people enjoy taking a stroll down south oval during the weekends. This large, beautiful campus has myriads of botanical creations. Within walking distance from the campus are two museums that are free of admission. The two museums are both nationally recognized: The Fred Jones Jr. Museum, which houses many prominent artist's paintings and sculptures and the Sam Noble Museum, which houses historical artifacts and hosts lectures of illustrious speakers from around the world. Located at the heart of Norman, OU gives students the opportunity to traverse and see what Oklahoma has in store for free. With free buses that arrive on campus every hour to take students to the Sooner Mall and Walmart, students are given the chance to explore the third largest city in Oklahoma. Other intercity buses can take students to the two most fascinating events: Norman Music Festival and the Norman Medieval Fair.
The University of Oklahoma, or OU, uses its tuition and fees wisely. With a beautiful landscapes, great places to study and delicious food, the fees are spent towards the students. The tuition is not exorbitantly high and the overall cost is fairly decent as compared to other research institutions in the nation. Coming to OU, and receiving this higher educational degree will be very worth it in the long run.
Rumor has it that if you walk under the clock tower, you would not be able to graduate on time. I, on the other hand, had forgotten about this and while I was on the phone, I had accidentally walked underneath the clock tower. All eyes bore into my soul, but I continued to casually stroll. After I had hung up, I noticed the stares. I looked behind me and realized the crime I had just committed. Out of fear and humiliation, my first thought was to walk back under the clock tower to reverse the curse. So, I ran back through. Laughter rose and it came to fruition that I had not reversed the curse, instead I had veritably confirmed it.
With an easy accessibility, clubs and organizations are found on the app called OrgSync. With just one tap, you can contact the coordinator, receive notifications on future meetings and become an active member of the club. Clubs on campus are riveting. There are religious organizations, STEM (science technology engineering math) based clubs, volunteering and tons more. You have the chance to hang out with friends, engage your brain, and work together with others forming bonds outside of the typical lecture halls or classrooms that can last a lifetime.
Greek life is loads of fun. They go out and party almost every Friday night, however be mindful that OU is a dry campus, which means we do not allow drug and alcohol on campus.
Located around campus are blue telephone boxes, with a bright blue light at the top, are designed to contact the OUPD directly once it has been opened. So, if by any chance you are being chased or stalked, the OUPD is easily accessible. We also have Safe Walk, which is where two RAs, a male and a female, are always on-call to provide a safe walk back to the dorms during any time of the day. These two RAs differ from day to day but are rained and more than willing to escort you back.