Antioch College is one of the best decisions I've made. Everyone here is so wonderful and accepting. Not only is it an accepting environment it is an active one.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Expect a lot of debates at Antioch College. Everyone here is diverse in the best way possible, but we are also very vocal about our opinions. Antioch College is focused on social justice and equality as well. You are allowed to be a loud voice at Antioch, but be aware that other people are allowed to be just as loud.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes here are tough. But they are definitely fair. Academic competitiveness isn't as important as Academic co-operation at Antioch. We all help each other out.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are wonderful. There is very little verbal fighting and no physical fights, and the fighting that happens is usually resolved within minutes. Everyone here tends to have a level headed approach to conflict. The dorm rooms themselves are fairly spacious. And they try to room you with a close personality match for as much comfort as possible.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food here is phenomenal! The variety of options is great. They take into account vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions as needed.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Yellow Springs and Antioch College are crazy places to be. The town has such an odd variety of things to do. Fair warning: city folks may find themselves in a bit of a culture shock. Yellow Springs is a small town. There are a variety of cafes that people frequent. Political events happen frequently.
Yellow Springs is a very musical town, and something is happening every week. There are nearby towns that are also very active if Yellow Springs isn't cutting it for you.
Antioch College is one of the most politically active colleges I've seen. People are usually organizing events to travel to, or other various activities. The student body is very fun to be around as well. We tend to make our own fun, and that is no understatement. We all seem very cultured and like to share movies, music, games, ideas, and political movements with each other.
Not to mention the fact that there are usually at least 2-3 events happening on campus every week.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Since Antioch is giving the Horace Mann Fellow Scholarship out, students really only have to pay for room and board, traveling expenses, and books. It's a really great deal for what you are getting.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Antioch recently restarted, so we as students are sort of making our own traditions as we go.
The Olive Kettering Library is one of the most popular study or even hang out spots for students. The Library allows food, drinks, and even talking and socializing for students and the general public. There is an old record room for anyone who likes old music. It has one of the most expansive libraries in Ohio and one of the best rare book collections in the U.S.A. (It's not uncommon to have the only copy of some texts in the world.) Above the library is Antiochiana, which houses the rare books, various rooms for presentations, and just a generally cool place to be.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Politically active, social justice oriented, and equality focused students will do wonderfully at Antioch.
Minority students will do wonderfully here as well.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The clubs at Antioch recently just started up and so it's difficult to keep up with all of them.
You can probably find a club or two to fit into.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We aren't about that life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus, despite being open to the public, feels very safe. The worst crimes in town are limited to bike theft and that never happens on campus. Campus security is always available to escort students. Students also look out for each other a lot. Self-defense workshops happen often as well. Student dorms are keycard only and have rigorous guest processes to help students feel safe.
Antioch College is one of the best decisions I've made. Everyone here is so wonderful and accepting. Not only is it an accepting environment it is an active one.
Expect a lot of debates at Antioch College. Everyone here is diverse in the best way possible, but we are also very vocal about our opinions. Antioch College is focused on social justice and equality as well. You are allowed to be a loud voice at Antioch, but be aware that other people are allowed to be just as loud.
The classes here are tough. But they are definitely fair. Academic competitiveness isn't as important as Academic co-operation at Antioch. We all help each other out.
The dorms are wonderful. There is very little verbal fighting and no physical fights, and the fighting that happens is usually resolved within minutes. Everyone here tends to have a level headed approach to conflict. The dorm rooms themselves are fairly spacious. And they try to room you with a close personality match for as much comfort as possible.
The food here is phenomenal! The variety of options is great. They take into account vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions as needed.
Yellow Springs and Antioch College are crazy places to be. The town has such an odd variety of things to do. Fair warning: city folks may find themselves in a bit of a culture shock. Yellow Springs is a small town. There are a variety of cafes that people frequent. Political events happen frequently. Yellow Springs is a very musical town, and something is happening every week. There are nearby towns that are also very active if Yellow Springs isn't cutting it for you. Antioch College is one of the most politically active colleges I've seen. People are usually organizing events to travel to, or other various activities. The student body is very fun to be around as well. We tend to make our own fun, and that is no understatement. We all seem very cultured and like to share movies, music, games, ideas, and political movements with each other. Not to mention the fact that there are usually at least 2-3 events happening on campus every week.
Since Antioch is giving the Horace Mann Fellow Scholarship out, students really only have to pay for room and board, traveling expenses, and books. It's a really great deal for what you are getting.
Antioch recently restarted, so we as students are sort of making our own traditions as we go. The Olive Kettering Library is one of the most popular study or even hang out spots for students. The Library allows food, drinks, and even talking and socializing for students and the general public. There is an old record room for anyone who likes old music. It has one of the most expansive libraries in Ohio and one of the best rare book collections in the U.S.A. (It's not uncommon to have the only copy of some texts in the world.) Above the library is Antiochiana, which houses the rare books, various rooms for presentations, and just a generally cool place to be.
Politically active, social justice oriented, and equality focused students will do wonderfully at Antioch. Minority students will do wonderfully here as well.
The clubs at Antioch recently just started up and so it's difficult to keep up with all of them. You can probably find a club or two to fit into.
We aren't about that life.
The campus, despite being open to the public, feels very safe. The worst crimes in town are limited to bike theft and that never happens on campus. Campus security is always available to escort students. Students also look out for each other a lot. Self-defense workshops happen often as well. Student dorms are keycard only and have rigorous guest processes to help students feel safe.