Any browncoats in Ohio? Nope? Oh well...
POSTED BY: PerfectShow
UPDATED: Friday, July 21, 2006 04:19
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Well, I bet you could find yourself a small Ohio college town that at least comes close to meeting your standards. I'm basing that conclusion on my own little piece of the 'verse (plus some that I've visited) and it matches most of what you mentioned.
You can bike almost anywhere where I live. There's only really one large road (a highway that runs through) that you wouldn't want to travel on and might not even want to cross, though I'm sure the latter could be done. Other than that, though, you can pretty much go anywhere you want with a bike as your mode of transporation. And, I know we're not the only place like that. You might be surprised, but you can find some really small places. In fact, I'm willing to be there's plenty of small college towns smaller than mine where you literally could ride your bike around with no impeding highways at all.
Trust me when I say there's no shortage of countryside in Ohio. Oh, there's large cities, too. (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, etc.) But, countryside surrounds most places, especially the towns and small cities. Once you get beyond city limits (and, sometimes, within them, depending on where you are and just how tiny and country-like it is), there's plenty of open spaces. And parks, at least in my city, are nice. Mine is in between a cemetery and some houses (as opposed to the pool and library you mentioned). It's pretty large, so you have no real distractions from the outside once you're in it.
My town isn't exactly the most charming place on earth... it certainly isn't an Everwood or a Stars Hollow (if you're familiar with Everwood or Gilmore Girls, you know what I mean). But, it is a nice little town and there are others that are much prettier. Have you ever heard of the College of Wooster? That's another Ohio college and the campus is really beautiful. I imagine it's probably closer to the peaceful, picturesque piece of ispiration you seem to be seeking.
There are plenty of visible stars in Ohio, too. Again, as most Ohio places are surrounded by countryside, you can definitely find your stars if you go out there. Tons of 'em out there!
By the way, I'm a writer, too. 
Writing in any form is my passion, but I've always had a love for creative writing. I don't plan on pursuing it as a career (at least not my main one), but it'll always be a hobby. Instead, I plan to be a journalist.
Best of luck to you in finding the right college! I hope you can get the financial aid you need to go where you want. I've heard great things about Oberlin from my friend's sister and it sounds like you already love it, too. A woman I know who writes novels once told me that if you follow your heart it will lead to your best writing. So, no matter where you end up... keep that in mnd. (Best of luck to you with your writing, too!)
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Just stay clear of Zanesville, we got NOTHING going on for us. Although it makes me smile to see Ohio has some 'coats hiding on me.
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