Auburn is definitely a highly academic school. Just because Auburn is in Alabama does not mean that it is by any means easy. It was actually just ranked as one of the hardest grading colleges in the nation. This is not a place for slackers. Be ready to attend classes, go to study groups, and study hard in order to excel.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
It's hard to arrive on campus and not to fall in love with the feel of this college town. Though Auburn is strong it academics, it is still easy to have social life. Football games are indescribable. There are countless organizations to become involved with from SGA to a water skiing team. Greek life is also quite prominent on campus with a third of the student body being in either a frat or sorority. If Greek life isn't for you, it is not hard to avoid. Downtown also lights up at night from the bars (more like small clubs). They're a fun place to go socialize and dance. It's hard to find a quite moment at Auburn (well for me at least, I like staying busy). It really is an amazing college experience.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I'm an out of state student, so my tuition is pretty high. There are plenty of financial aid and scholarships offered through Auburn to help out. Instate is really low and probably an amazing bang for your buck. I would visit campus and ask as many questions as you can think of before you commit. You can also find many great scholarships offered by Cappex and other similar sites.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit campus in the fall or spring to really get the feel of what Auburn is like. You can even sit in on classes if you ask someone you know or even the Student Recruiters (tour guides). If you're coming from out of state, Greek life may be the perfect way to meet people (that's a main reason why I did it). If it's not right for you, no worries there are also many other ways to meet people. These are some tips specifically if you are going to Auburn:
1) Get your lunch right before classes get out so you don't have to wait in long lines (espceially at Salsaritas or ABP)
2) If you get season football tickets, that's great! If not, a majority of your fellow freshman friends will also have half season so you can still tailgate or watch it on TV
3) It is a 10 minute walk from Terrell to Haley
4) If you are required to move your car during football season, don't wait till Friday. There are usually avaliable spots in RO on Wednesday or Thursday.
5) Don't spend all your meal plan in the first two months.
6) Every drink and food item in the stadium is $4 so bring money to the games, and your meal plan won't cover it
7) Studying for tests in high school is not like studying in college. If you feel that you need tutoring early on, go for it!
8) Be careful where you park and know the parking rules. You cannot park in RH, RW, or RQ on weekends.
9) Get involved! :) There are over 300 organizations on campus! Or start your own!
10) Sororities have their chapters on Tuesday and Wednesay night so Village Dining is very crowded for dinner!
11) If you are eating on campus dinner on Friday or Saturday night, eat early because places close early!
12) If you are living in the dorms, bring your laundry home to wash if you can, the machines are expensive
13) Make a friend in each of your classes, you may not end up best friends but you can help each other out
14) If you can do it, take a foreign language! It is very fun! :)
15) Get to football games when the gates open...
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who like the South and are studious and social. There are also a ton of intramural sports, if you're athletic. If you've never been to the South before, come and visit! It just may surprise you :)
Auburn is definitely a highly academic school. Just because Auburn is in Alabama does not mean that it is by any means easy. It was actually just ranked as one of the hardest grading colleges in the nation. This is not a place for slackers. Be ready to attend classes, go to study groups, and study hard in order to excel.
It's hard to arrive on campus and not to fall in love with the feel of this college town. Though Auburn is strong it academics, it is still easy to have social life. Football games are indescribable. There are countless organizations to become involved with from SGA to a water skiing team. Greek life is also quite prominent on campus with a third of the student body being in either a frat or sorority. If Greek life isn't for you, it is not hard to avoid. Downtown also lights up at night from the bars (more like small clubs). They're a fun place to go socialize and dance. It's hard to find a quite moment at Auburn (well for me at least, I like staying busy). It really is an amazing college experience.
I'm an out of state student, so my tuition is pretty high. There are plenty of financial aid and scholarships offered through Auburn to help out. Instate is really low and probably an amazing bang for your buck. I would visit campus and ask as many questions as you can think of before you commit. You can also find many great scholarships offered by Cappex and other similar sites.
Visit campus in the fall or spring to really get the feel of what Auburn is like. You can even sit in on classes if you ask someone you know or even the Student Recruiters (tour guides). If you're coming from out of state, Greek life may be the perfect way to meet people (that's a main reason why I did it). If it's not right for you, no worries there are also many other ways to meet people. These are some tips specifically if you are going to Auburn: 1) Get your lunch right before classes get out so you don't have to wait in long lines (espceially at Salsaritas or ABP) 2) If you get season football tickets, that's great! If not, a majority of your fellow freshman friends will also have half season so you can still tailgate or watch it on TV 3) It is a 10 minute walk from Terrell to Haley 4) If you are required to move your car during football season, don't wait till Friday. There are usually avaliable spots in RO on Wednesday or Thursday. 5) Don't spend all your meal plan in the first two months. 6) Every drink and food item in the stadium is $4 so bring money to the games, and your meal plan won't cover it 7) Studying for tests in high school is not like studying in college. If you feel that you need tutoring early on, go for it! 8) Be careful where you park and know the parking rules. You cannot park in RH, RW, or RQ on weekends. 9) Get involved! :) There are over 300 organizations on campus! Or start your own! 10) Sororities have their chapters on Tuesday and Wednesay night so Village Dining is very crowded for dinner! 11) If you are eating on campus dinner on Friday or Saturday night, eat early because places close early! 12) If you are living in the dorms, bring your laundry home to wash if you can, the machines are expensive 13) Make a friend in each of your classes, you may not end up best friends but you can help each other out 14) If you can do it, take a foreign language! It is very fun! :) 15) Get to football games when the gates open...
People who like the South and are studious and social. There are also a ton of intramural sports, if you're athletic. If you've never been to the South before, come and visit! It just may surprise you :)