This is my second semester here at AU, and so far I have had some really great professors! Last semester I had 6 classes, and 5 of my professors had their doctorate degrees. It was hard to pick a favorite between them, they were so good at it! The teachers are all very accessible, and there are always places to go and get help. They have office hours, reply well to emails, and make time for you. Also, I really enjoy the small class sizes. My biggest class so far had about 28 students in it! So teachers definitely learn your name, and want to help you do your best. When I visited first, I felt like Ashland would be a fun place to go - but they are also a very strong school academically! Which is definitely the most important part.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I absolutely love it here at AU. Within the first few weeks, it started to really feel like home. I just could not get over how nice everyone was! Almost everyone you walk past smiles at you, or says hi. It's a very friendly atmosphere, in which I felt comfortable right away! There are tons of activities to do, and lots of clubs and organizations to become involved in. I, for example, am in the Honors Program, Women's Chorus, Newman Catholic Ministry, and Psychology Club. I also played intramural bowling and volleyball. Like I said, there are tons of things to do - just look for anything your interested in, and try it out! :) Another thing I should mention - the food is fantastic! We have gotten award for our food for quite a few years now, and it is great. Plus, we have an awesome Rec Center! It has a huge pool, a running track, tons of exercise machines, and a weight room. Out of the 6 schools I looked at, all private and in Ohio, this one had one of the best Rec Centers!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
When you look at the price tag, which is now over $36,000, it can be very intimidating. But Ashland does a good job of giving finincial aid and scholarships. If you go to their website and find the scholarship calculator, you can see how much your initial, academic scholarship will be when you plug in your grades and test scores. You'll get your financial aid letter in the spring, which is where you see exactly how much they will give you. I never thought that I would be able to afford to come here, but out of the 6 private schools in Ohio that I applied to, they gave the best financial aid package! So if money is a concern, I definitely encourage you to at least apply and see how your package comes back. Personally, I fell in love with this school, and I think it's worth the expense. I know I'll be going in debt to go here, but I think it's worth that.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
First of all, you really should come and visit. We have a beautiful campus, and it's the best way to see if it's a good fit. You get to hear a lot of information first hand, from a student who knows what they're talking about! I suggest a group visit, at least for the first time. It was durign my group visit that I felt I got the best information, and that was when I felt fell in love with this school.
Once you're here, get involved! If a club or group sounds interesting, go for it. That is where you'll meet your friends and have a lot of fun. Work hard in classes, and speak up in class - make an effort to get to know your professors, and have them know you! Professors can give you a lot of opportunities when you get to know them.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
AU has a great Education program, we're really well known for it. I'm partial to our Psych program myself - we have some fantastic teachers. If you want to be active and get leadership roles early in your college career, AU is great for that, too. If you want personal attention, and a school that is small but not too small, I highly recommend Ashland!
This is my second semester here at AU, and so far I have had some really great professors! Last semester I had 6 classes, and 5 of my professors had their doctorate degrees. It was hard to pick a favorite between them, they were so good at it! The teachers are all very accessible, and there are always places to go and get help. They have office hours, reply well to emails, and make time for you. Also, I really enjoy the small class sizes. My biggest class so far had about 28 students in it! So teachers definitely learn your name, and want to help you do your best. When I visited first, I felt like Ashland would be a fun place to go - but they are also a very strong school academically! Which is definitely the most important part.
I absolutely love it here at AU. Within the first few weeks, it started to really feel like home. I just could not get over how nice everyone was! Almost everyone you walk past smiles at you, or says hi. It's a very friendly atmosphere, in which I felt comfortable right away! There are tons of activities to do, and lots of clubs and organizations to become involved in. I, for example, am in the Honors Program, Women's Chorus, Newman Catholic Ministry, and Psychology Club. I also played intramural bowling and volleyball. Like I said, there are tons of things to do - just look for anything your interested in, and try it out! :) Another thing I should mention - the food is fantastic! We have gotten award for our food for quite a few years now, and it is great. Plus, we have an awesome Rec Center! It has a huge pool, a running track, tons of exercise machines, and a weight room. Out of the 6 schools I looked at, all private and in Ohio, this one had one of the best Rec Centers!
When you look at the price tag, which is now over $36,000, it can be very intimidating. But Ashland does a good job of giving finincial aid and scholarships. If you go to their website and find the scholarship calculator, you can see how much your initial, academic scholarship will be when you plug in your grades and test scores. You'll get your financial aid letter in the spring, which is where you see exactly how much they will give you. I never thought that I would be able to afford to come here, but out of the 6 private schools in Ohio that I applied to, they gave the best financial aid package! So if money is a concern, I definitely encourage you to at least apply and see how your package comes back. Personally, I fell in love with this school, and I think it's worth the expense. I know I'll be going in debt to go here, but I think it's worth that.
First of all, you really should come and visit. We have a beautiful campus, and it's the best way to see if it's a good fit. You get to hear a lot of information first hand, from a student who knows what they're talking about! I suggest a group visit, at least for the first time. It was durign my group visit that I felt I got the best information, and that was when I felt fell in love with this school. Once you're here, get involved! If a club or group sounds interesting, go for it. That is where you'll meet your friends and have a lot of fun. Work hard in classes, and speak up in class - make an effort to get to know your professors, and have them know you! Professors can give you a lot of opportunities when you get to know them.
AU has a great Education program, we're really well known for it. I'm partial to our Psych program myself - we have some fantastic teachers. If you want to be active and get leadership roles early in your college career, AU is great for that, too. If you want personal attention, and a school that is small but not too small, I highly recommend Ashland!