It's very unfair to portray Ohio Wesleyan as a place where students "ignore God." We have plenty of devout members of various religions on campus, especially Christianity. Our CRU (Campus Crusaders for Christ), FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and Newmann (a Catholic club) are large and active organizations. Various Bible study groups meet every week and the Chaplain's office hosts many very visible events including weekly Christian services. If anything, my faith has been reinforced while I have been here considering I have met some of the most inspirational and sincere followers of Christ who have proven to me that despite the popularity of such agents of intolerance as Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson who seem to be at the forefront of the modern evangelical movement, not all Christians are closed-minded hypocrites and bigots who exploit their religion for personal gain. The Christians here tend to actually be educated, practice the true meaning of their faith, and care about the wellbeing of their fellow man. If anything, OWU encourages religion to be an important part of one's life. It's just that the community as a whole is supportive and offers many opportunities to all who practice their faiths, whether they be Jewish or Muslim or Christian or anything else. And while the student body itself tends to be more liberal (educated/ open-minded) than the general population, it is no more liberal than most colleges. Conservatives constitute a sizable minority, and all the professors I have had have always remained neutral or demonstrated the validity of both sides of arguments. They can't always help that conservative positions tend to defy logic and reason (i.e. our zoology department teaches classes on the theory of evolution, as does any university in America that has a legitimate science department). In addition, the surrounding community of Delaware, Ohio tends to be very conservative.

If you are looking for a very liberal college, nice campus, smart students and kids who ignore God on a regular basis, then Ohio Wesleyan is the school for you!

I will never forget or forgive this school.

great school, great people, great fun. I go there again in a heart beat. the reputation gets better every year. The teacher CARE and small class sizes are great.

Wesleyan is a great school but really really tough academically...especially in the sciences.

I highly recommend Ohio Wesleyan to prospective students. Ohio Wesleyan University is in all things personal. If you want to be anonymous, OWU is not the place for you. If, on the other hand, you're interested in finding a place where you can settle down and get comfortable for four years, Ohio Wesleyan is the place for you. Ohio Wesleyan University is a diversity university. More than 15% of its student population is international and another 10% represent minorities. Diversity at Ohio Wesleyan does not only diverse student body but also wide range of academic and social options available to students. Organized clubs and activities are so easy to get involved in; In my second semester and I was the executive producer of talk radio, sports editor of the Transcript, and membership director of the Ohio Wesleyan Democrats. There are many different activities here, with an emphasis on political groups. Students here are liberal/radical. Size Matters: At just under 1900 students, OWU forms a genuine community where almost everyone knows, or at least knows about, everyone else. The students almost all live on campus, and those who don't live within a mile of it. Friendly conversations occur even in the most formal of situations. As a student at Ohio Wesleyan, I had chats with administrators and employees of all sorts. They remembered my face, and often my name, because they didn't have to deal with tens of thousands of others. In sum, Ohio Wesleyan University student services are just about as personal as they get. From cleaning crews all the way up into the administration, college employees make an extra effort to show students a kind and gentle face. The mask of The Institution is rarely to be found on the Wesleyan campus. I am finishing my senior year and have loved every minute, and my brother is going to be a freshman in the Fall. Most of the people I know at Ohio Wesleyan come from New England. You ask anyone where they're from, and chances are you'll get the number of minutes outside of Boston they live, CT, NY, but it's not as bad as it seems. Despite the huge numbers of Boston, CT, and NY suburbians we have at OWU, we also have people from all over the country (my roommates freshman year were from Hawaii and West Virginia) and all over the world. Not to mention the fact that no matter where they are all from, the people at OWU are overwhelmingly fun and relaxed, and a big part of the reason the school is as great as it is. The biggest incentives to come to OWU over other similar schools are our academics, great selection of class and our diversity and location. The SLU system is unique to OWU and becoming more and more of a plus as the fraternity scene is diminishing. The major benefit of the houses are their parties, which give students a chance to have a good social time (and, of course, drink beer, let's be honest) in a larger atmosphere. The parties are consistently packed and mean that you can meet new people every weekend if you want. And if you love dancing, as I do, then it gives you the dancing scene that many other small schools lack. The SLUs also organize all kinds of other events, like lectures, professor dinners, and fairs. If you have ideas, you can usually get them implemented through your Small living Unit house. Ohio Wesleyan is a lot like many other small New England liberal arts colleges, but the several things I listed earlier are what really make it different, and better in my opinion. You might think being in Ohio for four years is awful, but Columbus is so close that you can have a lot of fun here. You might not have heard of Ohio Wesleyan before, but that doesn't mean that it isn't for you or your kid. My dad keeps saying how he wishes he could go back to college so that he could go to Ohio Wesleyan; it's just that nice. I've had a great time, but that obviously doesn't mean everyone will. If you feel the need to be in the middle of a city, then OWU is not for you. But if you want to be able to walk around campus and know most of the people you see, have a great time, get personal attention from professors, and live and eat great, then you should take a closer look at Ohio Wesleyan. Come visit us!

I graduated from Ohio Wesleyan 4 years ago. I had a wonderful experience there. If you are looking for a college that has a beautiful campus, an intellectually stimulating environment, and a mix of some of the smartest and most creative kids, then Ohio Wesleyan is it. When you arrive on campus the first thing you are told is that the goal of a OWU education is to make sure that when you graduate you are able to think critically. Be it English 105 or Bio 300 your mind is constantly being challenged and expanded. The professors are some of the best in their field and truly enjoy teaching and seeing students learn and become active in the academic field and in the community. The liberal environment at Ohio Wesleyan University allows for a lot of self exploration and self expression. You can pretty much follow through on any idea you come up with. In terms of starting a new group or planning an event, the only requisite is that you take initiative. There are a number of kids at OWU who complain there's nothing to do, but that's because they're being lazy and staying in their rooms bitching. Ohio Wesleyan offers a lot of activities, you just have to make the effort to partake in them. Columbus being 30 minutes away is also a definite plus. The city has so much to offer, and professors really take advantage of the museums and other cultural offerings (one of my friends had to go see plays in the city every week for his drama class). The other advantage of course is the opportunity to do internships in any possible industry that you may be interested. Lastly, and most important to me when I was looking at schools, Ohio Wesleyan is probably one of the most diverse small liberal arts colleges out there. There is a number of ethnic based organizations (African, Asian, African-American, Carribean, Latino, Korean, and Southeast Asian), plus tons of other groups exist on campus. Nearly 25% of the students are either international or from multicultural backgrounds. So, the diversity if not a myth, but reality at Ohio Wesleyan University. The school really is a cross cultural mix of people and it makes for an amazing experience.