I Love OU: And that is not Ohio University
The University of Oklahoma is a special place for me and thousands of others, I’m sure. In my undergraduate experience there, I met guys on the football team, people that marched in the band but couldn’t plan an instrument, and people from every country you can name. It was quite an experience.
When I got to law school at the university, I was convinced that OU was the best place for anyone to go to college. I still believe that all these years later. I still have close friends that I met there.
I have monetarily supported scholarship programs at the law school in hopes of helping others have that same wonderful experience.
Today, OU begins its college football year with immense talent and drive. In fact, they are ranked #2 in the country. The quarterback is considered a good prospect for the Heisman Trophy. No pressure.
I’m not a rabid fan or anything, but I do have an OU flag in my yard and an alumni sticker on my car. I also have t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, sweatpants, shorts, and almost anything else you can name from the OU store. I could dress in OU gear every day of the week if I wanted.
The football team is a major draw for the university, but many other good things are there. A few years ago, I tried to convince my niece to go to OU for an International Business degree. She was accepted, but then she decided on another great school further from her parents. Distance from home is always a consideration for young students.
My own children grew up hanging out with me at the law school and going to OU football games on our season pass. We all loved the various activities around the university during those years. So did my children go to OU? No. They had other interests in Colorado, and all of my trying was not successful in getting another OU graduate from this family.
Of course, you can be successful without going to OU. My children are a testament to that statement. But I’m happy that the education section on my resume includes a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma School of Law. Thanks, OU! It has served me well.
