simon's rock offers a strong academic program with a quirky and varied student body. people come here for a challenge, stay for the professors, and leave with the skills to be competitive students and citizens. there is a lot of learning and growing the community could do, and i've enjoyed going through that process with my peers these past years.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
really commit yourself to the applications and think of them as a first assignment. when you arrive, be willing to consider new ideas, and expect to restructure your approach to academics.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
as an undergraduate institution, we actually offer an academic program more rigorous that several top tier institutions. more importantly, the faculty care immensely about the students and want to see us succeed. there are many more support systems in place as well (compared to a traditional college).
Describe the dorm life at your college.
the first year dorms are the oldest on campus. in many ways, it shows. in many other ways, you will find that the community in the dorms and tangible, that the experience can be as positive as you're willing to make it, that the people who live in the dorm to support you can be your biggest allies, and that... honestly... the housing isn't that bad. this clearly isn't a five star experience, but you have the resources to make your space, hang out with people, and laundry is free.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
like any other school, the food fluctuates in quality. any given day, there are staples in the buffet that you can stick to, but there are also lots of fun dishes to try. like most other departments, the dining hall staff are also extremely kind, and they accommodate gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. there are also some days when the food is incredible, and some days when the staff does cute themes and decorates the dining hall.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there are upwards of four hundred events every year. so, even if it isn't necessarily something you like, there is usually something to do. there will be lots of recurring events during the year like late night breakfast, rock the community, parents weekend, social justice and inclusion week, mayfest, dolliver drag, spring formal, and several others. there will also be low engagement game nights, open mics, things like that, as well as high engagement lectures, workshops, and campus conversations. hanging out with friends is always great, too.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
simon's rock is very expensive at sticker price, but almost no one pays that. the school does their best to offer the typical federal aid, institutional aid, and merit scholarships. put your best foot forward on the applications to be considered for merit scholarships. there are also jobs available on campus, etc.
in the end, the value can be seen. students who work hard here leave with strong writing skills, critical engagement, multi-disciplinary understanding, and for those who stay for the ba, thesis experience. simon's rock prepares students incredibly to be strong academically, and gives them ample opportunity to develop themselves personally.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
i think this school has so many quirky little traditions and strange locations, that i would recommend you visit yourself and learn about them. this is a school full of wonderfully bizarre, smart, and caring people.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
students who are motivated and independent, and who are either tired of high school or want to take a leap ahead into college should consider simon's rock. many of our students were valedictorians who weren't satisfied with the teach-to-test ap & ib courses offered at their high schools. others were starting to lose interest in learning at schools where their peers weren't engaging in the work and were uninterested in discussing. i would recommend looking into the school and figuring out your reason and if it is the right fit.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are several clubs and activities throughout the year put on predominantly by the student life staff. any student can also start their own club pretty easily, and put on their own events. community council can provide funds to make that happen as well.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there is no greek life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
the campus is very safe. this is one of the only places where i've felt most comfortable walking around at night. the security staff is comprised of nice people, and the student body is so small that you should recognize most persons on campus.
simon's rock offers a strong academic program with a quirky and varied student body. people come here for a challenge, stay for the professors, and leave with the skills to be competitive students and citizens. there is a lot of learning and growing the community could do, and i've enjoyed going through that process with my peers these past years.
really commit yourself to the applications and think of them as a first assignment. when you arrive, be willing to consider new ideas, and expect to restructure your approach to academics.
as an undergraduate institution, we actually offer an academic program more rigorous that several top tier institutions. more importantly, the faculty care immensely about the students and want to see us succeed. there are many more support systems in place as well (compared to a traditional college).
the first year dorms are the oldest on campus. in many ways, it shows. in many other ways, you will find that the community in the dorms and tangible, that the experience can be as positive as you're willing to make it, that the people who live in the dorm to support you can be your biggest allies, and that... honestly... the housing isn't that bad. this clearly isn't a five star experience, but you have the resources to make your space, hang out with people, and laundry is free.
like any other school, the food fluctuates in quality. any given day, there are staples in the buffet that you can stick to, but there are also lots of fun dishes to try. like most other departments, the dining hall staff are also extremely kind, and they accommodate gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. there are also some days when the food is incredible, and some days when the staff does cute themes and decorates the dining hall.
there are upwards of four hundred events every year. so, even if it isn't necessarily something you like, there is usually something to do. there will be lots of recurring events during the year like late night breakfast, rock the community, parents weekend, social justice and inclusion week, mayfest, dolliver drag, spring formal, and several others. there will also be low engagement game nights, open mics, things like that, as well as high engagement lectures, workshops, and campus conversations. hanging out with friends is always great, too.
simon's rock is very expensive at sticker price, but almost no one pays that. the school does their best to offer the typical federal aid, institutional aid, and merit scholarships. put your best foot forward on the applications to be considered for merit scholarships. there are also jobs available on campus, etc. in the end, the value can be seen. students who work hard here leave with strong writing skills, critical engagement, multi-disciplinary understanding, and for those who stay for the ba, thesis experience. simon's rock prepares students incredibly to be strong academically, and gives them ample opportunity to develop themselves personally.
i think this school has so many quirky little traditions and strange locations, that i would recommend you visit yourself and learn about them. this is a school full of wonderfully bizarre, smart, and caring people.
students who are motivated and independent, and who are either tired of high school or want to take a leap ahead into college should consider simon's rock. many of our students were valedictorians who weren't satisfied with the teach-to-test ap & ib courses offered at their high schools. others were starting to lose interest in learning at schools where their peers weren't engaging in the work and were uninterested in discussing. i would recommend looking into the school and figuring out your reason and if it is the right fit.
there are several clubs and activities throughout the year put on predominantly by the student life staff. any student can also start their own club pretty easily, and put on their own events. community council can provide funds to make that happen as well.
there is no greek life.
the campus is very safe. this is one of the only places where i've felt most comfortable walking around at night. the security staff is comprised of nice people, and the student body is so small that you should recognize most persons on campus.