Antioch is a beautiful college set in a funky town called Yellow Springs. It is not for the average person; in fact, it is for people that are wacky and creative and wish to speak their minds. Despite the fun, Antioch still has some issues, and it really just needs the students' guidance!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be aware that, like all colleges, it is not always fun and games. I was a little naive coming here, and thought it was going to perfect. I probably read the reviews on this school on this site about a thousand times because I was so excited to go here. Just don't let your enthusiasm completely cloud your judgement. People are really passionate here, which sometimes leads to some censorship. If you lean more conservative, you may not really like the school. It is very liberal, which I honestly love, but again sometimes, the people who go here can create a toxic environment. Make sure you do your research, and also if you really want to be here, fight for it. They love to see students with grit!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It's pretty rigorous. It may not seem so the first quarter you are here, but over time the difficulties build. I would also say it depends on the classes you take, and how much you are willing to handle. I had chem and bio this quarter, and it was rough. Be prepared for anything the professor will throw at you, even really really short deadlines!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
It is fun! You make friends very easily, and it has a very community-like feel to it. Everyone respects each other, for the most part. People like to steal each other's ice cream from the freezer now and then, but other than that, it is pretty nice!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is good sometimes and other times, you wonder what in the world the chefs were thinking that day. The food will make you nostalgic for home, and much of the food comes from the farm on campus!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
You can go to The Little Art Theater, get salsa dancing or modern dance lessons, mingle with the townies, go shopping in the cute, eclectic stores, go to Young's Dairy (you can feed goats there!) or Corner Cone, participate in the big festivals that the Village sometimes has, go out with friends, or participate in the events on campus!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Free tuition for the first four classes!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Drink from the springs in the Glen, and as legend has it, you will always return to Yellow Springs!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Liberal
Passionate
Understanding
Grit
Hard-working
Fun-loving
Dying to speak their minds
Open
Adventurous
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Plant Club
Salsa Dancing
Feminist Group
Masculinity Club
Gay / Lesbian / Transgender / etc Club
Still needs work, but you are open to create any club you wish, as long as you have support!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Antioch is a beautiful college set in a funky town called Yellow Springs. It is not for the average person; in fact, it is for people that are wacky and creative and wish to speak their minds. Despite the fun, Antioch still has some issues, and it really just needs the students' guidance!
Be aware that, like all colleges, it is not always fun and games. I was a little naive coming here, and thought it was going to perfect. I probably read the reviews on this school on this site about a thousand times because I was so excited to go here. Just don't let your enthusiasm completely cloud your judgement. People are really passionate here, which sometimes leads to some censorship. If you lean more conservative, you may not really like the school. It is very liberal, which I honestly love, but again sometimes, the people who go here can create a toxic environment. Make sure you do your research, and also if you really want to be here, fight for it. They love to see students with grit!
It's pretty rigorous. It may not seem so the first quarter you are here, but over time the difficulties build. I would also say it depends on the classes you take, and how much you are willing to handle. I had chem and bio this quarter, and it was rough. Be prepared for anything the professor will throw at you, even really really short deadlines!
It is fun! You make friends very easily, and it has a very community-like feel to it. Everyone respects each other, for the most part. People like to steal each other's ice cream from the freezer now and then, but other than that, it is pretty nice!
The food is good sometimes and other times, you wonder what in the world the chefs were thinking that day. The food will make you nostalgic for home, and much of the food comes from the farm on campus!
You can go to The Little Art Theater, get salsa dancing or modern dance lessons, mingle with the townies, go shopping in the cute, eclectic stores, go to Young's Dairy (you can feed goats there!) or Corner Cone, participate in the big festivals that the Village sometimes has, go out with friends, or participate in the events on campus!
Free tuition for the first four classes!
Drink from the springs in the Glen, and as legend has it, you will always return to Yellow Springs!
Liberal Passionate Understanding Grit Hard-working Fun-loving Dying to speak their minds Open Adventurous
Plant Club Salsa Dancing Feminist Group Masculinity Club Gay / Lesbian / Transgender / etc Club Still needs work, but you are open to create any club you wish, as long as you have support!
Very safe!!