Berry is a large, outdoorsy campus with a student to deer ratio of 1:3 Classes are very difficult but you learn a lot and you are challenged every day which will help you out in the long run. Every student is offered a job on campus and you can get promoted as well; an RA is a level four job but the head RA is a level 5 job.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be sure you visit campus before you say yes or no. I knew as soon as we drove into the front drive that I would be attending Berry College. However, the small school life is not for everyone. We did however just get a football team this year!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Berry is VERY difficult; especially the science department. But if you're looking to get into a grad school or medical school of any sort, having an undergrad degree from Berry boosts your acceptance chances by almost 50%. It's like a small Harvard with no greek life.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I've only lived the the Ford buildings (built by an Italian family and funded for by Henry Ford himself) but there are cottages, townhouses, and apartment style living and they are so awesome! Traditional dorms are just like every other college.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is the Din ing Hall which serves pizza, salad, burgers, grilled chicken, and sandwiches every day along with different foods at the home cooked and two international food stations. Also there is the upstairs dining called Valhalla and it contains Chick-fil-a, Burger Studio, a mexican place, sushi and chicken and rice bowls, and then a small grocery like area. It's all pretty good! Also, we have a Starbucks in the same building and another coffee place in the library.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The downtown in Rome is so much fun. Lots of restaurants and bars are down there. We've had singers come to The Brewhouse downtown. I've seen Florida Georgia Line, Chris Lane, and Tyler Farr. I was right on the stage all three times and received picks from all three bands. It's a small place with a big reputation. Also, Berry has something going on EVERY night. It's really awesome.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Berry is VERY expensive, but it has been totally worth it. Even though I am 5 and half hours away from home, I will stay the whole 4 years. I have learned and grown so much all due to Berry's environment and persistent encouragement for me to succeed. A+
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Wow, too many to talk about! We have a dairy and lots of cow fields, 26,000 acres covering all of Mount Berry, and historic sites all over. The original water wheel that supplied the early campus all of its water, the old brick factory that was originally used to start the school, and the old chapels and school buildings from the early 1900's. Marthapolooza is a giant fair on campus once a year in order to honor our founder, Martha Berry's, birthday. We do a grand march and parade and we get out of classes that day. It is so much fun.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hard working for sure. Athletes who want to be challenged on and off the field. People who enjoy the outdoors.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
This is the heart of Berry. People are known for what they do. If you don't recognize a name while conversing with someone, you just ask what that person does on campus and with a short oh he is part of KCAB (Krannert Center Activities Board), you will know exactly who that person is now.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek Life on campus.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Wonderful. The Gatehouse is right across the street so they can be at the scene within 1 minute. I ALWAYS feel safe. People leave their backpacks, laptops, wallets, phones, etc. at tables in the library, Valhalla, study rooms, etc. all the time and no one every steals anything! Totally awesome.
Berry is a large, outdoorsy campus with a student to deer ratio of 1:3 Classes are very difficult but you learn a lot and you are challenged every day which will help you out in the long run. Every student is offered a job on campus and you can get promoted as well; an RA is a level four job but the head RA is a level 5 job.
Be sure you visit campus before you say yes or no. I knew as soon as we drove into the front drive that I would be attending Berry College. However, the small school life is not for everyone. We did however just get a football team this year!
Berry is VERY difficult; especially the science department. But if you're looking to get into a grad school or medical school of any sort, having an undergrad degree from Berry boosts your acceptance chances by almost 50%. It's like a small Harvard with no greek life.
I've only lived the the Ford buildings (built by an Italian family and funded for by Henry Ford himself) but there are cottages, townhouses, and apartment style living and they are so awesome! Traditional dorms are just like every other college.
There is the Din ing Hall which serves pizza, salad, burgers, grilled chicken, and sandwiches every day along with different foods at the home cooked and two international food stations. Also there is the upstairs dining called Valhalla and it contains Chick-fil-a, Burger Studio, a mexican place, sushi and chicken and rice bowls, and then a small grocery like area. It's all pretty good! Also, we have a Starbucks in the same building and another coffee place in the library.
The downtown in Rome is so much fun. Lots of restaurants and bars are down there. We've had singers come to The Brewhouse downtown. I've seen Florida Georgia Line, Chris Lane, and Tyler Farr. I was right on the stage all three times and received picks from all three bands. It's a small place with a big reputation. Also, Berry has something going on EVERY night. It's really awesome.
Berry is VERY expensive, but it has been totally worth it. Even though I am 5 and half hours away from home, I will stay the whole 4 years. I have learned and grown so much all due to Berry's environment and persistent encouragement for me to succeed. A+
Wow, too many to talk about! We have a dairy and lots of cow fields, 26,000 acres covering all of Mount Berry, and historic sites all over. The original water wheel that supplied the early campus all of its water, the old brick factory that was originally used to start the school, and the old chapels and school buildings from the early 1900's. Marthapolooza is a giant fair on campus once a year in order to honor our founder, Martha Berry's, birthday. We do a grand march and parade and we get out of classes that day. It is so much fun.
Hard working for sure. Athletes who want to be challenged on and off the field. People who enjoy the outdoors.
This is the heart of Berry. People are known for what they do. If you don't recognize a name while conversing with someone, you just ask what that person does on campus and with a short oh he is part of KCAB (Krannert Center Activities Board), you will know exactly who that person is now.
There is no Greek Life on campus.
Wonderful. The Gatehouse is right across the street so they can be at the scene within 1 minute. I ALWAYS feel safe. People leave their backpacks, laptops, wallets, phones, etc. at tables in the library, Valhalla, study rooms, etc. all the time and no one every steals anything! Totally awesome.