Almost every professor here at Adrian knows their stuff and is very willing to work with you to make sure you thoroughly understand the class material. They will stay after class, meet with you during or outside of posted office hours, and help you find a tutor. We also have a very good Academic Services office, which provides tutoring, note-taking for the disabled, time management counseling, and many other helpful services at no cost. Also, the classes are small; as a freshman, my largest class was 110, my freshman biology class. It was a lecture and the labs were split up into groups of about 15. My sophomore biology class will only be 30. My smallest class as a freshman was 10 students. Adrian provides an excellent learning environment for anyone willing to put forth the effort required to succeed in the collegiate academic setting.
Another thing to add would be that Adrian has a great music program. It's not like some schools where you can't be involved in music unless you're a major or minor. I am pre-med and I have had time to be in the marching band and jazz band and to take guitar lessons. I have been able to learn a lot about my academic program and music, which has nothing to do with my future career. Here at Adrian, you are welcome to try many different things, and that really broadens your knowledge.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
For being a small school in a medium sized town, there is a lot to do. There are many greek life organizations, which are an excellent way to get involved. There are also many religious life and special interest groups. One of the biggest things on campus is athletics. We have very nice athletic facilities and about 85% of the student body is involved in athletics in some way. There is almost always a game, varsity or intramural, to watch or participate in. Best of all, admission to all athletic events on campus is free to students!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Thirty thousand-something dollars is a lot of money. Many people on campus complain how they feel that they are paying too much to go here for what we get but what they don't understand is that our tuition is really not much relative to how much many other private schools cost. Some other small private schools cost upwards of $45,000 a year. Adrian also gives good scholarships to the best students. I believe that the bang for the buck here at Adrian is excellent, but could always be better. You will get a solid education in a great learning environment, and you will have a lot of fun along the way.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
There are people from all walks of life here at Adrian. I strongly believe that anyone can fit in and be accepted on this campus. We have people from inner-city Detroit, to people from different parts of Canada, to people from the cornfields in Ohio. You will not get lost in the crowd, and you will see people you know everywhere you go on campus...and I really do mean everywhere. It might not sound that appealing, but it's so nice to see so many friendly faces when you go out for a walk or have to grab a quick lunch. But, if you need to get away from the college, the city of Adrian has a lot of different things to do, or Ann Arbor is only a short 35 minute drive away. My number one tip to prospective students would be to keep an open mind about the school and the town's size. For me and for almost everyone here, the size is perfect...about 1,500 students. You know a lot of people everywhere you go, but everywhere you go there is an opportunity to meet someone new. There is also a lot to do on and off campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There are many very intelligent people here, but I have yet to meet the student who delves into 22 credit hours and does nothing but his/her classes. People here are into extra curricular activities, athletics, music, and meeting new friends as well as performing well in classes.
Almost every professor here at Adrian knows their stuff and is very willing to work with you to make sure you thoroughly understand the class material. They will stay after class, meet with you during or outside of posted office hours, and help you find a tutor. We also have a very good Academic Services office, which provides tutoring, note-taking for the disabled, time management counseling, and many other helpful services at no cost. Also, the classes are small; as a freshman, my largest class was 110, my freshman biology class. It was a lecture and the labs were split up into groups of about 15. My sophomore biology class will only be 30. My smallest class as a freshman was 10 students. Adrian provides an excellent learning environment for anyone willing to put forth the effort required to succeed in the collegiate academic setting. Another thing to add would be that Adrian has a great music program. It's not like some schools where you can't be involved in music unless you're a major or minor. I am pre-med and I have had time to be in the marching band and jazz band and to take guitar lessons. I have been able to learn a lot about my academic program and music, which has nothing to do with my future career. Here at Adrian, you are welcome to try many different things, and that really broadens your knowledge.
For being a small school in a medium sized town, there is a lot to do. There are many greek life organizations, which are an excellent way to get involved. There are also many religious life and special interest groups. One of the biggest things on campus is athletics. We have very nice athletic facilities and about 85% of the student body is involved in athletics in some way. There is almost always a game, varsity or intramural, to watch or participate in. Best of all, admission to all athletic events on campus is free to students!
Thirty thousand-something dollars is a lot of money. Many people on campus complain how they feel that they are paying too much to go here for what we get but what they don't understand is that our tuition is really not much relative to how much many other private schools cost. Some other small private schools cost upwards of $45,000 a year. Adrian also gives good scholarships to the best students. I believe that the bang for the buck here at Adrian is excellent, but could always be better. You will get a solid education in a great learning environment, and you will have a lot of fun along the way.
There are people from all walks of life here at Adrian. I strongly believe that anyone can fit in and be accepted on this campus. We have people from inner-city Detroit, to people from different parts of Canada, to people from the cornfields in Ohio. You will not get lost in the crowd, and you will see people you know everywhere you go on campus...and I really do mean everywhere. It might not sound that appealing, but it's so nice to see so many friendly faces when you go out for a walk or have to grab a quick lunch. But, if you need to get away from the college, the city of Adrian has a lot of different things to do, or Ann Arbor is only a short 35 minute drive away. My number one tip to prospective students would be to keep an open mind about the school and the town's size. For me and for almost everyone here, the size is perfect...about 1,500 students. You know a lot of people everywhere you go, but everywhere you go there is an opportunity to meet someone new. There is also a lot to do on and off campus.
There are many very intelligent people here, but I have yet to meet the student who delves into 22 credit hours and does nothing but his/her classes. People here are into extra curricular activities, athletics, music, and meeting new friends as well as performing well in classes.