Bradley University

Bradley University

Peoria, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Thomas's Review

Review of Bradley University

from Oak Forest, IL

Describe your college in three sentences.

Bradley is a fantastic college for those looking for a warm, inviting classroom atmosphere. The professors are always willing to sit with their students, one-on-one, to halp them reach their fullest potential. At Bradley, the opportunities for success are endless.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

ALWAYS seek help when you need it. This can be done by asking the professor directly, asking your peers, or getting some tudoring. Every professor has office hours where you can just walk into their office and ask questons. Also, you can schedule a meeting time with your professor if needed. Every week you can get 2 free hours of tudoring in any subject. Use that to your advantage. The tudors are other students who previously took the class and excelled.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Although Bradley is very strict on their cheating policy, the professors still do a good amount of bending. For example, some professors will completely change the grading scale if the class average is lower than the usual ABC scale.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The dorm life is nothing short of exciting. There is always something going on on your floor. People to socialize with, games to play, and floor activities to participate in.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Bradley just recently (within the past 2 years) updated four of its dining halls and food courts. The food in each are is great (most of the time) and there is a large array of choices. The most recent addition to campus is a Chick-fil-a in the student center.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

The campus is always lively. In the Olin quad on most days you will find hundreds of students hanging out or palying games. Once or twice per month there is the Late Night BU. This is a large event that takes place in the rec-center and students come to play games, win prizes, listen to music, and eat some FREE FOOD. The events are something that has to be experienced.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Bradley offers numerous benefits that other colleges don't. On top of Late Night BU, Bradley offers benefits for the school part of the Bradley experience. Each student can ave up to 2 hours of free tudoring per week if they need it as well as professors who are willing to help at almost any time. The professors offer office hours every week as well as schedule appointments, which is more than a large majority of other colleges.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

It is a tradition at Bradley basketball games to have every student and fan in the stadium turn their backs to the court and drown out the announcer when the other team is being announced.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Bradley is great for any student who wants a quality education but also wants to enjoy their college years.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Bradley has an uncountable number of clubs on campus. If you do not find the club you want, then it is easy to create it. All it takes is a few more people to sign a petition and your club becomes part of Bradley!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Bradley's campus is a very greek campus. There are over 1300 students in the various fraternities and sororities.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Bradley University has its very own police force located on campus. At night, you can call the campus cruiser to come pick you up and drop you off anywhere on campus for free. There is also a safty patrol that walks campus all night to ensure you are safe.