Living in Cincinnati & Attending Ohio State University (Columbus, Grove City: law school, restaurants)

[aquila]

Originally Posted by wilson1010

The geology of Ohio works like this. Cincinnati is a hilly mess. When it snows everything gets screwed up. At the 8 mile marker on I-71 it turns flat as a pancake all the way to Columbus. Thank the Ordovician Glacier for that. I-71 is aways passable unless the wind starts blowing cars around. Happens one day a year.

You lost me on that one....where is the 8-mile marker you're referring to?

Anyway....it is true that schools around Cincinnati call off for anything more than 2" accumulation, and people freak out at the slightest hint of minor snow showers. So be prepared to crawl along at low speeds when in the Cincinnati area during the Winter.

[Wilson513]

Originally Posted by aquila

You lost me on that one....where is the 8-mile marker you're referring to?

Anyway....it is true that schools around Cincinnati call off for anything more than 2" accumulation, and people freak out at the slightest hint of minor snow showers. So be prepared to crawl along at low speeds when in the Cincinnati area during the Winter.

Well, I71 has these really helpful mile markers every tenth of a mile starting downtown. So if you're on 71, and going north, they start at 1.0 and go all the way to Columbus which is probably about 100.0. So, Edwards Road is about 5 and I guess Red Bank would be about 9, so maybe its 10 or 11 when it is completely flat. But, if you ever get stranded and you say "northbound 71 at the 8.2 mile marker", they will find you for sure.

[aquila]

Originally Posted by wilson1010

Well, I71 has these really helpful mile markers every tenth of a mile starting downtown. So if you're on 71, and going north, they start at 1.0 and go all the way to Columbus which is probably about 100.0. So, Edwards Road is about 5 and I guess Red Bank would be about 9, so maybe its 10 or 11 when it is completely flat. But, if you ever get stranded and you say "northbound 71 at the 8.2 mile marker", they will find you for sure.

I wasn't trying to be a smart-ass. Just didn't know if you were talking about the 18-mile marker, but made a typo and left off the "1".

Yeah, you really don't flatten out until you get to the Montgomery Road exit. However, we should probably note the hill going down to the Little Miami canyon near Fort Ancient. I doubt that would be an issue in the snow, as it's not a steep decline.

[Wilson513]

I wasn't being a smartass either. I wasn't sure if you knew about the mile markers.

But, to be precise, Montgomery Road above Kenwood is Exit 12. So, I guess it is flat from about the 11.5 mile marker to Columbus. Again, thank the glaciers.

[aquila]

They number the exits according to the nearest mile marker going north, correct?

[Wilson513]

Originally Posted by aquila

They number the exits according to the nearest mile marker going north, correct?

Yea, its quite convenient. You know if you going to Exit 66 and you just passed Exit 32 you have 34 miles to go. And, thoe emergency vehicles often can't find people who need their help. So if you look to the guard rail and it says 8/3 you are at the 8.3 mile post and they can find you.

[aquila]

Originally Posted by wilson1010

Yea, its quite convenient. You know if you going to Exit 66 and you just passed Exit 32 you have 34 miles to go.

True, but only if you're going north or east on an interstate. If you're heading south or west, you have to subtract the exit from the mile marker.

[barak123]

Thank you again to everyone! I have decided to go for my PhD at OSU. I will be living and working in Cincy and will commute to Columbus for school. Thanks for all the practical info. I will be driving to Cincy the week after Memorial Day to explore the area, check for housing, visit RWC, and also for an interview at OSU on Monday May 26.

It is very exciting!

Thank you thank you again!

[Kimberly J. Koch]

Originally Posted by barak123

I will be moving into Cincinnati from Oklahoma City in June. I have been offered a full time job as an instructor at University of Cincinnati. I should start in the fall of this year (2009). So far, my highest degree is a MA. I am planning to complete my PhD in the next coming years to be able to obtain better opportunities in the field. The only university that offers the program in my field is OSU in Columbus. I found out that the PhD program is flexible and as a part time student I will be attending classes at the most twice a week.

As crazy as it may sound, I plan to work and live in Cincy and attend OSU part time.

Can anybody get me feedback on how you see my plans to attend OSU while working and living in Cincinnati? Will this be a crazy idea? How is the driving? I am willing go through some sacrifice in order to obtain my PhD.

Depending on your area of study OSU has a lot of online classes. They also have weekend and evening. Most likely take you a little time, but is feasible. I considered it since I am interested in Polish Jewery in History for Masters, but I think I am shooting for Brandeis. Goodluck! I really enjoyed my time at the University of Cincinnati. One more thing, OSU has an online website that allows you to see a lot about class availability and so forth before you even sign up. Also, my advice is to live in the middle. In this way you will have an hour and a half drive to work, and an hour and a half drive to school.

[kjbrill]

Raymond Walters is right off I-275 in Blue Ash, an easy drive from the North. I would definitely consider Lebanon or South Lebanon as places to live to get a jump on the drive to OSU. As others have commented, the drive to Columbus is boring, much like the drive from Oklahoma City to Lawton.