Bethel College has a tremendous academic system and a very tight knit community. Professors really care about their students and how they are doing. The surrounding area is great for students to get jobs and get connected in churches and volunteer opportunities.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Prospective students should come for a visit before choosing which college to attend. If Bethel is the place for you, you will have no doubts after you visit. Stay the night at a dorm and get to know the students and professors. Everyone is very welcoming!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Classes can and will push you, but if you are wise with your time and seek aid when you need it you will do just fine. Bethel's professors are easily accessible and always willing to do whatever they can to help. Most of the time they will even give extensions on assignments if you need it. Bethel also has a great tutoring staff and writing center of fellow students.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is one of the best things about Bethel. The freshman dorm, Shupe, is very open and friendly. Dorms have events nearly every week and Bible studies throughout the night. Monthly calendars labeled with the activities for the month are given to each room. There is even a Shupe week packed with fun things to do every night. Shupe activities include hall slip 'n slide, movie nights, tie dye shirts, sporting events, and dance parties.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Bethel may not have the options that other colleges do, but the food is very good in my opinion. The dining commons and Sufficient Grounds, a coffee shop and diner, have comment cards where you can give suggestions for future menu items. The meal options are posted online. Bethel provides money on your meal account, called Bethel Bucks, which can be used at two local restaurants in the area: Tradewinds and Politos.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
For fun, students can participate in intramurals such as soccer, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee. Students often play campus golf as well. There is a dollar theater close to Bethel, as well as a Bowling Alley and Go Kart area and a Put Put Course. Bethel is close to several local restaurants where students can hang out. About 5 minutes down the road from Bethel is a beautiful river walk where students often go. It's never very hard to find something exciting to do at Bethel.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Bethel college is fairly reasonably priced for a private university; however, it is still a little pricey. The experience is well worth the money! I have greatly enjoyed and appreciated my first year at Bethel. You will learn so much in your classes as well as about God and about yourself. Bethel is a great environment to learn and develop as a person. It is worth every penny.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Bethel is great for students who want to grow closer to God and closer to others. The spiritual life on campus is terrific. Students at Bethel have an authentic desire to see God move on the campus, in the community, and in the world.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Bethel has many clubs for students to get involved with. There are also weekly classes such as Breaking Free, Fire Side Chats on Discipleship, Friday Night Fire worship, and a Dave Ramsey's course on financial information. There are also opportunities for students to get involved in the community through organizations such as Five Star and Hope Ministries.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Bethel College does not have a Greek Life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Bethel's campus is extremely safe. Campus safety patrols all hours of the day and night. There are several intercom boxes spread throughout the campus indicated by bright blue lights if anyone needs assistance. Students can call campus safety if they ever feel unsafe and desire an escort.
Bethel College has a tremendous academic system and a very tight knit community. Professors really care about their students and how they are doing. The surrounding area is great for students to get jobs and get connected in churches and volunteer opportunities.
Prospective students should come for a visit before choosing which college to attend. If Bethel is the place for you, you will have no doubts after you visit. Stay the night at a dorm and get to know the students and professors. Everyone is very welcoming!
Classes can and will push you, but if you are wise with your time and seek aid when you need it you will do just fine. Bethel's professors are easily accessible and always willing to do whatever they can to help. Most of the time they will even give extensions on assignments if you need it. Bethel also has a great tutoring staff and writing center of fellow students.
Dorm life is one of the best things about Bethel. The freshman dorm, Shupe, is very open and friendly. Dorms have events nearly every week and Bible studies throughout the night. Monthly calendars labeled with the activities for the month are given to each room. There is even a Shupe week packed with fun things to do every night. Shupe activities include hall slip 'n slide, movie nights, tie dye shirts, sporting events, and dance parties.
Bethel may not have the options that other colleges do, but the food is very good in my opinion. The dining commons and Sufficient Grounds, a coffee shop and diner, have comment cards where you can give suggestions for future menu items. The meal options are posted online. Bethel provides money on your meal account, called Bethel Bucks, which can be used at two local restaurants in the area: Tradewinds and Politos.
For fun, students can participate in intramurals such as soccer, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee. Students often play campus golf as well. There is a dollar theater close to Bethel, as well as a Bowling Alley and Go Kart area and a Put Put Course. Bethel is close to several local restaurants where students can hang out. About 5 minutes down the road from Bethel is a beautiful river walk where students often go. It's never very hard to find something exciting to do at Bethel.
Bethel college is fairly reasonably priced for a private university; however, it is still a little pricey. The experience is well worth the money! I have greatly enjoyed and appreciated my first year at Bethel. You will learn so much in your classes as well as about God and about yourself. Bethel is a great environment to learn and develop as a person. It is worth every penny.
Bethel is great for students who want to grow closer to God and closer to others. The spiritual life on campus is terrific. Students at Bethel have an authentic desire to see God move on the campus, in the community, and in the world.
Bethel has many clubs for students to get involved with. There are also weekly classes such as Breaking Free, Fire Side Chats on Discipleship, Friday Night Fire worship, and a Dave Ramsey's course on financial information. There are also opportunities for students to get involved in the community through organizations such as Five Star and Hope Ministries.
Bethel College does not have a Greek Life.
Bethel's campus is extremely safe. Campus safety patrols all hours of the day and night. There are several intercom boxes spread throughout the campus indicated by bright blue lights if anyone needs assistance. Students can call campus safety if they ever feel unsafe and desire an escort.