bethel college is an all around great school. the safe, healthy, and wholesome environment is perfect for any individual who desires to grow in their academic, service, or spiritual life. or all three!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
if you are a prospective student, i would highly recommend looking at the rules of the college because some people are put off by some of the stricter rules of bethel. bethel college has certain rules in place to create a specific type of safe, healthy environment and to encourage academic excellence, but if this is a big concern for you, look into this before applying. also, if you are wanting a good taste of the campus and the passion of the professors, sit in on one of dr. bob's classes, he's wonderful!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
many of the professors at bethel college are committed to challenging their students, for their benefit. although there are easier options, such as many colleges may offer, there are many classes that are of higher rigor for those who desire a challenge.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
the ras and rds of the dorms promote dorm life through a variety of weekly activities. each room is given a monthly schedule of all of the activities that they feature each week. an example of a fun event that we do is called shupe week. shupe is the freshman girl dorm, which spends a week bonding, participating in fun activities, and worshipping together. there are also other weeks for various dorms, which they do similar things. (guys do more manly things, such as nerf wars) another example for the girls: on valentine's day the freshman girl's dorm went to the south bend chocolate factory and then went to see the vow. (deliciously romantic) :)
Describe the food and dining at your college.
there are give options for dining. two restaurants near campus, three on-campus restaurants, and the dining commons. for the restaurants off campus, students can use bethel bucks at an italian restaurant, politos pizzeria, and a seafood restaurant, tradewinds. the restaurants on-campus, that students can use their meal swipes, include a small café, café à la carte, a coffee house type restaurant, sufficient grounds, and a soup and sandwich restaurant, the acorn, which is similar to subway. the dining commons offers a variety of foods, which are presented and organized very well. there are always quite a few options, including a salad bar. overall, the dining options at bethel are delicious and easily accessible.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
social life offers many opportunities every week to have something fun to do, such as concerts, bowling, and movies. also, every year there are intramural sports offered for anyone who is interested in staying active!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
every year, after spring break, everyone on campus (students, faculty, and staff) are allowed to participate in a game called ambush. in ambush, everyone playing is given a squirt gun and a name. it is your mission to get the person, whose name you have, out by squirting them. it is a fun game to play and watch and brings everyone together in a unique way!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
bethel offers a variety of clubs. several include: the psychology club, accounting club, agape fire, american sign language club (asl club), mu kappa, rotaract, and kingdom mobilizers. there is also an honors club, bethel undergraduate intellectual leadership development (build), which qualified students can apply for their freshman year. although there are not a whole lot of clubs, bethel is very open to people who have a vision and the motivation to start a new club!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
there is always a campus safety officer on duty, 24/7 and 365 days of the year. they patrol the campus and offer several safety services, such as rides for individuals who do not feel comfortable walking across campus.
bethel college is an all around great school. the safe, healthy, and wholesome environment is perfect for any individual who desires to grow in their academic, service, or spiritual life. or all three!
if you are a prospective student, i would highly recommend looking at the rules of the college because some people are put off by some of the stricter rules of bethel. bethel college has certain rules in place to create a specific type of safe, healthy environment and to encourage academic excellence, but if this is a big concern for you, look into this before applying. also, if you are wanting a good taste of the campus and the passion of the professors, sit in on one of dr. bob's classes, he's wonderful!
many of the professors at bethel college are committed to challenging their students, for their benefit. although there are easier options, such as many colleges may offer, there are many classes that are of higher rigor for those who desire a challenge.
the ras and rds of the dorms promote dorm life through a variety of weekly activities. each room is given a monthly schedule of all of the activities that they feature each week. an example of a fun event that we do is called shupe week. shupe is the freshman girl dorm, which spends a week bonding, participating in fun activities, and worshipping together. there are also other weeks for various dorms, which they do similar things. (guys do more manly things, such as nerf wars) another example for the girls: on valentine's day the freshman girl's dorm went to the south bend chocolate factory and then went to see the vow. (deliciously romantic) :)
there are give options for dining. two restaurants near campus, three on-campus restaurants, and the dining commons. for the restaurants off campus, students can use bethel bucks at an italian restaurant, politos pizzeria, and a seafood restaurant, tradewinds. the restaurants on-campus, that students can use their meal swipes, include a small café, café à la carte, a coffee house type restaurant, sufficient grounds, and a soup and sandwich restaurant, the acorn, which is similar to subway. the dining commons offers a variety of foods, which are presented and organized very well. there are always quite a few options, including a salad bar. overall, the dining options at bethel are delicious and easily accessible.
social life offers many opportunities every week to have something fun to do, such as concerts, bowling, and movies. also, every year there are intramural sports offered for anyone who is interested in staying active!
every year, after spring break, everyone on campus (students, faculty, and staff) are allowed to participate in a game called ambush. in ambush, everyone playing is given a squirt gun and a name. it is your mission to get the person, whose name you have, out by squirting them. it is a fun game to play and watch and brings everyone together in a unique way!
bethel offers a variety of clubs. several include: the psychology club, accounting club, agape fire, american sign language club (asl club), mu kappa, rotaract, and kingdom mobilizers. there is also an honors club, bethel undergraduate intellectual leadership development (build), which qualified students can apply for their freshman year. although there are not a whole lot of clubs, bethel is very open to people who have a vision and the motivation to start a new club!
there is always a campus safety officer on duty, 24/7 and 365 days of the year. they patrol the campus and offer several safety services, such as rides for individuals who do not feel comfortable walking across campus.