Allegheny will push you to work until not only the professor is satisfied but so is the student. The key to a successful life at Allegheny is to work hard during the week and then go enjoy a full weekend with friends. The opportunities are endless with not only programs on campus, but joint projects with the community, and larger cities to visit nearby.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The one thing I would definitely focus on is learning how to balance your time. On multiple occasions I would hear many friends pulling unnecessary all nighters. Fortunately for me I never had that issue. The key to avoiding excess stress, at least for me, was to immediately start the work assigned in a class the day it was given instead of doing it the next day. Not only was there more time to work on it but by Thursday afternoon I had no more work to worry about until the weekend.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
If I'm going to pay a large sum to attend a private liberal arts college I expect to be pushed and I certainly have been. Some of my classes have been fairly easy while others have made me work for multiple days to obtain a fairly decent grade. It truly depends on what your intended major is when it comes to the size of your workload but I know I will have some very long weeks ahead once I've decided what I want to do with my life.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I wish I could tell people about the typical freshmen dorm, but I was placed into the women's dorm because of my preference for a more quiet area. I personally enjoy my dorm because it is connected to the dining hall so I don't have to bundle up to go in search of food. Also, overall the people in other rooms are considerate of those sleeping or studying and friendly to those willing to chat. The only issue I have is that because I'm in a corner room with two windows, most of the time my room is too cold for my liking and the heating doesn't seem to kick in until I'm asleep. I plan on talking to my RA when I return if the problem is still there.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
When I first got there, the opportunity to eat as much as I want per meal swipe was appealing. Yet over time the food became rather repetitive and sometimes wasn't appetizing. Although the cafe on campus is a good alternative to the main dining hall some items sold there are way overpriced. However don't let my criticisms scare you away, overall the food is exactly what I expected from college food, some days are delicious and other days I'd rather fend for myself.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The town is small so there isn't a large social scene in Meadville. However the college has many sponsored events every weekend on campus and at times there are activities available in town to see. If necessary, an outlet mall is not too far away and Erie, PA is only forty minutes north of Meadville.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The college is rather pricey and I certainly need plenty of financial aid to get by but I do appreciate what I get in return. Most professors are friendly and welcoming even if you are not one of their current or previous students. Also, from the beginning you are connected with ACCEL which helps push students into career and internship opportunities for the future and orchestrate study abroad programs. The college not only wants you to do well but also branch out to greater prospects.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
All clubs I've been interested in are extremely welcoming, you just need to be willing to go out and participate. I'm personally interested in theater and already in one semester I've been an assistant costume designer for a student run show and have done run crew for one of the large department shows.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I personally won't be part of Greek Life in the near future but it is prevalent on campus. Fraternities and Sororities hold school sponsored events that are enjoyable and safe for all students and there is absolutely no pressure to join.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus is definitely a place where you can walk safely from place to place. During the first week of school students receive numbers for the RAs in the building and general security for the campus. If you feel unsafe you can call security and have a personal escort to your desired destination. Any time there is some kind of disturbance it is because a student forgot to lock his or her car or wasn't paying attention to where they were going.
Allegheny will push you to work until not only the professor is satisfied but so is the student. The key to a successful life at Allegheny is to work hard during the week and then go enjoy a full weekend with friends. The opportunities are endless with not only programs on campus, but joint projects with the community, and larger cities to visit nearby.
The one thing I would definitely focus on is learning how to balance your time. On multiple occasions I would hear many friends pulling unnecessary all nighters. Fortunately for me I never had that issue. The key to avoiding excess stress, at least for me, was to immediately start the work assigned in a class the day it was given instead of doing it the next day. Not only was there more time to work on it but by Thursday afternoon I had no more work to worry about until the weekend.
If I'm going to pay a large sum to attend a private liberal arts college I expect to be pushed and I certainly have been. Some of my classes have been fairly easy while others have made me work for multiple days to obtain a fairly decent grade. It truly depends on what your intended major is when it comes to the size of your workload but I know I will have some very long weeks ahead once I've decided what I want to do with my life.
I wish I could tell people about the typical freshmen dorm, but I was placed into the women's dorm because of my preference for a more quiet area. I personally enjoy my dorm because it is connected to the dining hall so I don't have to bundle up to go in search of food. Also, overall the people in other rooms are considerate of those sleeping or studying and friendly to those willing to chat. The only issue I have is that because I'm in a corner room with two windows, most of the time my room is too cold for my liking and the heating doesn't seem to kick in until I'm asleep. I plan on talking to my RA when I return if the problem is still there.
When I first got there, the opportunity to eat as much as I want per meal swipe was appealing. Yet over time the food became rather repetitive and sometimes wasn't appetizing. Although the cafe on campus is a good alternative to the main dining hall some items sold there are way overpriced. However don't let my criticisms scare you away, overall the food is exactly what I expected from college food, some days are delicious and other days I'd rather fend for myself.
The town is small so there isn't a large social scene in Meadville. However the college has many sponsored events every weekend on campus and at times there are activities available in town to see. If necessary, an outlet mall is not too far away and Erie, PA is only forty minutes north of Meadville.
The college is rather pricey and I certainly need plenty of financial aid to get by but I do appreciate what I get in return. Most professors are friendly and welcoming even if you are not one of their current or previous students. Also, from the beginning you are connected with ACCEL which helps push students into career and internship opportunities for the future and orchestrate study abroad programs. The college not only wants you to do well but also branch out to greater prospects.
All clubs I've been interested in are extremely welcoming, you just need to be willing to go out and participate. I'm personally interested in theater and already in one semester I've been an assistant costume designer for a student run show and have done run crew for one of the large department shows.
I personally won't be part of Greek Life in the near future but it is prevalent on campus. Fraternities and Sororities hold school sponsored events that are enjoyable and safe for all students and there is absolutely no pressure to join.
The campus is definitely a place where you can walk safely from place to place. During the first week of school students receive numbers for the RAs in the building and general security for the campus. If you feel unsafe you can call security and have a personal escort to your desired destination. Any time there is some kind of disturbance it is because a student forgot to lock his or her car or wasn't paying attention to where they were going.