Is The Ohio State University called "THE ... Ohio State University" outside of an athletic context?
Yes. It seems the “The” was intended to help establish the university as the leading institution of higher learning in the state when it was founded and has more recently been reasserted to help distinguish it from other uses of the acronym “OSU.” The Ohio State University Library website provides the following explanation:“Why are we called "THE" Ohio State University"?In 1986, a new University logo was introduced in the hopes of moving away from the "OSU" symbol, which had been used since 1977. The change from simply "OSU" was said to "reflect the national stature of the institution." University officials wanted the institution to be known as "The Ohio State University," again, since OSU could also mean Oregon State and Oklahoma State University.However, the "The" was actually part of the state legislation when the university was renamed in 1878. The following excerpt is from the Board of Trustee minutes:"...the educational institution heretofore known as the 'Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College,' shall be known and designated hereafter as 'The Ohio State University.'"Those who wanted the name change thought the original name was too narrow in scope, and that it was inadequate for the institution that was the only beneficiary of the land grant act. President Edward Orton was insistent that a new name would separate the institution from other colleges in Ohio.Legend also has it that "The" was used to show the other colleges which institution was supposed to be the leader in the state - both in size and in financial support from the legislature.”
Can I get into Ohio State University?!?
maybe qualify for scholarships? I live in So.California and I have my eye set on OSU. It really seems like a perfect place for me! Having friends in Ohio, i have heard that it is getting far more difficult to get into this university. Also, I am worried that the cost of going to a state school out of Cal. would not be worth it ...possibly i could get scholarships to make the cost more affordable. (I am trying to convince my parents). sooo... As of now I have a 4.0 weighted gpa...:/ and am taking a rigorous 5 weighted-class schedule this senior year. My ACT is a 27 so far, but i am planning on raising it significantly this month. I have been in the highest level orchestra in my school all four years and have been playing violin for 9 years...i am very commited to this and have played in the SD youth symphonies, as well as local string ensembles outside of school (additionally, private lessons and have competed in solo competitions). Also, I have about 200 community service hours as a lifeguard assistant as well as doing "Tikun Olam" with a Jewish organization to repair the world. I swim on my h.s. team (since freshman year), as well as a club team. This year is my fifth year of taking Spanish and am now studying literature in espanol! I am trying to possibly get an ethnic scholarship? I am Israeli.romanian speak hebrew romanian and english. now gaining some fluency in spanish. There is much to say..I hope I am on the right track. The main thing after knowing if i can get in, is that i could hopefully qualify for scholarships. What do you think? :)
Should I go to California State University: Northridge? Please help?
Hello I'm seventeen years old and a senior. I have just been accepted into California State University Northridge yesterday. The thing is I'm an out of stater and currently live in Pennsylvania. I have always wanted to live over in California and I would love to go to UCLA but with my grades it would not be possible. So I'm thinking I could start at CSUN and keep my grades up and then transfer to UCLA eventually. I have been accepted to Universities in Pennsylvania such as Albright College, Shippensburg University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Penn State Berks. I'm still waiting to hear back from Temple University. Anyways I really would like to go to CSUN because it is pretty much one of the top schools I wanted to go to in which I applied. I'm just worried about the cost as being an out of stater. I'm applying for financial aid and plan to get a job but that's basically how I'm getting my money. I don't care that CSUN isn't the best school out there but it will be a good choice for me because I plan to double major or get a duel degree in Art Education and Psychology, CSUN offers good programs for both and then I could always go to UCLA for my masters in Psychology or even CSULA they have a really good masters program for Psychology. Other than that do you think that I will be able to pay for college and that I'm not making a huge mistake? I want your opinion and any other information you could provide me with. I really need help because I have to accept my admission by March 1st.
Is the University of Michigan worth it for out-of-state students?
I was an out-of-state student who graduated from Michigan in 2010.The question is difficult since the financial angle has such a disproportionate effect on the answer. The cost may be so prohibitive to your financial situation that you shouldn’t attend, even considering all of the benefits in becoming a Wolverine (there are many).You need to take a sober look at your financial circumstances and consider whether you want to rack up potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt for this experience.But putting aside the financial angle, Michigan was a great experience. You hear this often but it’s worth repeating: Michigan has the perfect mix of stellar academics, a high standard of living, and a great social scene.Not only do you get to study with extremely intelligent professors and colleagues, but you get to live in one of the best cities in America. The school also comes together in supporting Michigan sports, which adds to that sense of community. It’s hard to find all of these benefits at one school.Also, there are tangible benefits to having a degree from Michigan once you leave Ann Arbor.Michigan does have national prestige, and I firmly believe that being a Michigan alum played some role in helping me enter law school and find my first job. By attending Michigan, you join a network that is strong in virtually every major city (especially on the East Coast). Sometimes, the fact that you’re a Michigan grad may open doors that wouldn’t be open if you attended a different school.Basically, the question is whether all of these benefits outweigh the financial costs. Only you can answer that question. But for me, the benefits did outweigh the costs (even as an out-of-state student), and I’m ultimately happy with my decision.
Called to Jury Duty out of state, I'm a college student... Help!?
You shouldn't be in any kind of trouble. I'm from Indiana and go to school in Michigan, and a couple of years ago I got a notice to serve for Jury Duty. I called the court and they told me that I had to e-mail them saying that I was in school away from home and I wasn't able to come back. I didn't get any response back, but they deferred my jury duty to another time, which ended up being like two months later, and so I had to do the same thing, until they finally got me when I was home for the summer. So, to answer your question: yes, being a college student away from home is a valid excuse, and no, just because you didn't get a response back, it doesn't mean that you're in in trouble with the law. If you were in any trouble, they surely would've told you by now.
Is San Diego state university a good school?
San Diego State is an excellent university. I attend the university and I had a 3.80 GPA from high school with AP units. If you live outside of the service area the GPA requirement is a lot higher. I knew so many people from high school who were not admitted with a good GPA. The rumors about the parties are just not true. Keep in mind that there are over 25,000 students and most of them are not druggies or drunks. The school has so much to offer with a wide variety of majors to choose from and a wealth of extracurricular activities. No matter what college you attend it will be up to you to take advantage of what the university offers. People who make negative remarks about the school are not students who attend the university so how would they know what the atmosphere is like. I personally do not know how SDSU ever got the party reputation. My friend attends USC and there are just as many party animals. No matter where you go to college you will find people who like to party. Here are some rankings to view. http://advancement.sdsu.edu/marcomm/news/sdsufacts.html
How can I help my parents support me in going out of state for college?
First of all can they afford to send you out of state? It costs a LOT more for out of state students. If they can afford it then talk with them about it and WHY you prefer to go out of state. You have to have some good reasons like, this college has the best Major Rating for what I want to do eventually as a Career. But you have to back up your reasons, I think a change will help me to grow better and learn more, etc. I’ll always come back home on holidays, school breaks and I’ll work part time. Check with some friends or other family to help with this.But if support is needed, then you have other options. Go to Community College for 2 years, much cheaper and somewhat easier. Also work PT. Then Transfer either in state or out if you again and they can afford out.A lot of students and parents make a big mistake thinking only the best, the top rated universities will matter for a good education. Maybe if you go to one of those in the top 20/25. The ones that cost 40k to 70k or more to attend per semester Counting all your expenses. But in reality if you are looking to save money, still get a good education, most ALL colleges will provide one. In the end it’s up to you to learn, get top grades maybe go on for an MS Degree after. It depends on what you you will Major In.I went to a good Community college, transferred to a local State College. Then got an MS Degree at another State College, I did OK Career wise. My daughter went to Comm. and State and now owns her own Small Business.So as you Mature in school you will see in the end it’s all on you how you will do in lifeGood Luck
How to convince my parents to let me go to an out-of-state college.?
I'm a freshman in high school right now and I've never really known what to do with my life. I've switched "What I want to be when I grow up" hundreds of times and my parents are always getting on me for never having any idea what I want to do. I realized, after working on a play last year at my local middle school, that I have always been in love with theater, movies and the entertainment industry. Suddenly, everything clicked. I didn't mention this to my parents. For some reason my dad printed off this sheet with a massive list of jobs on it and told me to circle what I was interested in. There weren't many options for entertainment, so I just circled Movie Director and Author and put a question mark by Lawyer because I felt like I needed to mark something else. My parents were so happy about Lawyer that they completely ignored the other two. I gently reminded them and they shrugged it off. It was shot down pretty fast. I live in small-town Indiana. No opportunities for entertainment. I mentioned to my parents in a car ride that I definitely wanted to go out-of-state for college and they refused to talk to me for an hour and a half because I was "being rude and disrespecting our state." I said it very politely, I promise, and it definitely didn't warrant that kind of reaction. Both of my parents went to in-state colleges and have never lived anywhere but Indiana. While living here I've seen so many people get stuck in ruts and never get out of the state. I'm genuinely terrified that it will happen to me. A few months ago, I hears about this girl from my school that ended up going to NYU for college. A few weeks ago, I researched it and fell in love with the Tisch School of the Arts TV and Film program in NYU.It's everything I want in a college and I've always had a fascination with NYC, even though I've never been. Tisch is my dream school. I have good grades (4.05 GPA) and do a lot of extracurriculars. I just need to tell my parents without a fight
Going to a University in the US while you live in Canada (UCLA-university of California, Los Angeles)?
So I want to go to university in the states but I currently live in Canada. I’m currently in grade 8 so I don’t really know my Sat scores or my GPA either. I'm considered smart, I guess -not bragging- so if this is an option, I would do my best to meet the requirements. I was planning to major in law and become a lawyer and I did some research and I found out that UCLA is a good school for law (top 15 law schools). I asked my dad about it and he said that: 1. He wasn’t sure but you might not be able to go to a university outside the country if you aren’t going on a scholarship (either you can’t pay the money or they only accept really smart people?) 2. ^if that’s not true, then it would cost a lot and you’d need to register a student visa and stuff. I searched up UCLA and found this part of their site: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/budget.htm and it seems really expensive. I have a cousin who went to the states to study graphic designing (logos) and he said it was very difficult because he had to work a lot part-time along with the homework. Should I try applying for UCLA? Or should I just stick to University of Toronto, where I live close to. And also for the website, http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/budget.htm , it says that non-residents pay around twice as more. Does non-residents mean like, people who don’t live in the area? Or does it mean that people who aren’t from the states, like me if I were to apply/get in? Or both? And also, I told my dad that on the applying list, I was probably going to put University of Toronto first then University of California, Los Angeles second. (I would really want to put UCLA first but my dad said that it would probably be a bad idea to go on student loans and go to a university outside the country) He told me that putting a university within your country then putting one outside would be a really weird (and kinda dumb) idea because the people who review these might think negatively. What do you guys think? Thank You.