BVU is a small university nestled in the quaint town of Storm Lake. It is a university known for its science department. Overall, many students find it to be a school and home for them.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Figure out your major quickly, it makes life less stressful if you know what you want going into college.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
For what I have seen the academics there are very good for the sciences and social sciences. BVU has an awesome computer science program with professors that really know their subject well.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms looked clean. Pierce and White Hall were just renovated a couple years ago and give a nice view of the scenery. There were lots of social and study areas.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I thought the food was great with lots of options. There is lots of tables and space to eat and people watch or study. My favorite time to study is while I eat anyway.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
You can play a varsity or intermural sport. King's Pointe, is a waterpark in walking distance from which is fun in the late spring. You can also hang out at the lake or go to a bar. There are plenty of events that the SAB hosts on campus like movie night.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It is expensive, but merit scholarships can knock down the price to near or equivalent to a state university
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People interested in the Sciences.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Non-existent.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
On the campus visits I have taken the security seemed very good. They also seemed approachable with any questions you may have.
BVU is a small university nestled in the quaint town of Storm Lake. It is a university known for its science department. Overall, many students find it to be a school and home for them.
Figure out your major quickly, it makes life less stressful if you know what you want going into college.
For what I have seen the academics there are very good for the sciences and social sciences. BVU has an awesome computer science program with professors that really know their subject well.
The dorms looked clean. Pierce and White Hall were just renovated a couple years ago and give a nice view of the scenery. There were lots of social and study areas.
I thought the food was great with lots of options. There is lots of tables and space to eat and people watch or study. My favorite time to study is while I eat anyway.
You can play a varsity or intermural sport. King's Pointe, is a waterpark in walking distance from which is fun in the late spring. You can also hang out at the lake or go to a bar. There are plenty of events that the SAB hosts on campus like movie night.
It is expensive, but merit scholarships can knock down the price to near or equivalent to a state university
People interested in the Sciences.
Non-existent.
On the campus visits I have taken the security seemed very good. They also seemed approachable with any questions you may have.