Beloit is one of the best schools in the country to learn a lot from - but you still have to utilize your resources. Sure, you can go to class, learn some stuff, and then go home, but you get much, much more out of the experience if you actually stay five minutes after class to talk to the professor, sign up for a free student tutor, go to TA sessions, and study with your classmates. The potential is here to learn an extraordinary amount, you just have to take the initiative.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I may be a little biased because I technically wasn't supposed to go to Beloit, and yet I ended up here anyway. You can find virtually any type of person on campus, despite there being only 1200 kids. The atmosphere is, for the most part, great - however Beloit does have some flaws that you have to be willing to look past to make the most out of your experience here. Alcohol is very prevalent, the surrounding town is a very big let-down, there's no air in some of the dorms, no wireless in the dorms, and the food can be pretty bad at times - however, if you are able to look past the surface scratches you'll find that everyone here is unique (plenty of International students hanging around - I have a friend from Afghanistan and my roommate is from Senegal), and everyone is very willing to help you.
Oh, and 99% of the professors go by their first name, despite the fact that almost all of them are doctors. It's weird to think of them as Professor Smith or Dr. Smith and not simply just John.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Beloit is expensive.
That being said, Beloit has a tradition of giving out extensive financial aid packages. There are plenty of opportunities to get scholarships and aid, if you correctly demonstrate your need.
One interesitign fact is that the total of your tuition, room and board - though about $42,000 in 2010 - is only 75% of the cost of your education. Funds from alumni and other donors go to covering the extra 25%. So in terms of making the most for your dollar, it's all rather subjective, but Beloit is one of the better expensive schools to do so at, but only if you involve yourself in the campus and community. If you take advantage of opportunities such as clubs, sports, music/theater groups, study abroad, internships then you will definitely come away feeling as if it was worth it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Beloit has a historically high acceptance rate, but with the growing number of applicants, it's sure to decline. But, that being said, most of you reading this will probably get in to Beloit.
I know you've heard it a million times, but come visit the college before deciding to go here. There's only so much you can learn about from the website or the magazine - your own eyes can take in so much more.
Make sure you get your applications in early enough to apply for scholarships - such as the Presidential, or the Eaton - which can be life-savers.
Most of all, get in contact with the people here on campus. Talk to students, professors, admissions counselors - they all want to talk to you (or convince you to come here, like Olga - the Russian professor). We're a friendly bunch.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you're liberal (or at least not closed minded), internationally conscious, interested in anthropology/archaeology (have you heard about the Indian burial mounds on campus, or the Anthropology museum?), a little crazy, and a hard worker who knows how to party (or just relax if you don't like parties so much), then you'll fit in great here. Most kids end up studying a language and going abroad, and the International Relations department if phenomenal. Potential Creative Writing majors are highly encouraged (The Mackey Chair professor is a unique addition to campus), and for the most part the science majors have wonderful programs to choose from.
Mostly, though, if you're just a little odd in some way you'll fit in. Honestly, I'd warn anyone who thinks their straight up normal to think twice. There's a lot of weirdos here, but in a good way.
Beloit is one of the best schools in the country to learn a lot from - but you still have to utilize your resources. Sure, you can go to class, learn some stuff, and then go home, but you get much, much more out of the experience if you actually stay five minutes after class to talk to the professor, sign up for a free student tutor, go to TA sessions, and study with your classmates. The potential is here to learn an extraordinary amount, you just have to take the initiative.
I may be a little biased because I technically wasn't supposed to go to Beloit, and yet I ended up here anyway. You can find virtually any type of person on campus, despite there being only 1200 kids. The atmosphere is, for the most part, great - however Beloit does have some flaws that you have to be willing to look past to make the most out of your experience here. Alcohol is very prevalent, the surrounding town is a very big let-down, there's no air in some of the dorms, no wireless in the dorms, and the food can be pretty bad at times - however, if you are able to look past the surface scratches you'll find that everyone here is unique (plenty of International students hanging around - I have a friend from Afghanistan and my roommate is from Senegal), and everyone is very willing to help you. Oh, and 99% of the professors go by their first name, despite the fact that almost all of them are doctors. It's weird to think of them as Professor Smith or Dr. Smith and not simply just John.
Beloit is expensive. That being said, Beloit has a tradition of giving out extensive financial aid packages. There are plenty of opportunities to get scholarships and aid, if you correctly demonstrate your need. One interesitign fact is that the total of your tuition, room and board - though about $42,000 in 2010 - is only 75% of the cost of your education. Funds from alumni and other donors go to covering the extra 25%. So in terms of making the most for your dollar, it's all rather subjective, but Beloit is one of the better expensive schools to do so at, but only if you involve yourself in the campus and community. If you take advantage of opportunities such as clubs, sports, music/theater groups, study abroad, internships then you will definitely come away feeling as if it was worth it.
Beloit has a historically high acceptance rate, but with the growing number of applicants, it's sure to decline. But, that being said, most of you reading this will probably get in to Beloit. I know you've heard it a million times, but come visit the college before deciding to go here. There's only so much you can learn about from the website or the magazine - your own eyes can take in so much more. Make sure you get your applications in early enough to apply for scholarships - such as the Presidential, or the Eaton - which can be life-savers. Most of all, get in contact with the people here on campus. Talk to students, professors, admissions counselors - they all want to talk to you (or convince you to come here, like Olga - the Russian professor). We're a friendly bunch.
If you're liberal (or at least not closed minded), internationally conscious, interested in anthropology/archaeology (have you heard about the Indian burial mounds on campus, or the Anthropology museum?), a little crazy, and a hard worker who knows how to party (or just relax if you don't like parties so much), then you'll fit in great here. Most kids end up studying a language and going abroad, and the International Relations department if phenomenal. Potential Creative Writing majors are highly encouraged (The Mackey Chair professor is a unique addition to campus), and for the most part the science majors have wonderful programs to choose from. Mostly, though, if you're just a little odd in some way you'll fit in. Honestly, I'd warn anyone who thinks their straight up normal to think twice. There's a lot of weirdos here, but in a good way.