Be self aware and push yourself to get things done. There are a few good councilors but you should know what you want to do and get it done. There are a ton of programs available to help you get out and get integrated into the university culture and even overseas!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
You need to know what you want, what you need to get there and keep your head straight. Don't expect some one to hand you a schedule and say OK, keep up with this and your done in four years, that's not gonna work here. DO keep yourself involved because the staff always wants to be involved with you, your life and your success.
Try to make sure that you don't just go with a general major because then you will just get lost in the crowd. DO take as many internships, exchange programs, honors programs and anything else that interests you as possible, because there is no much going on unless you want to drive out to West Chester University.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It really depends on the teachers and the students. Many teachers will work with a class that seems like it needs more help. Small class sizes mean that if all 15 students cant figure something out, you are OK to keep working on that subject and get it right. BUT< say your that one student who gets it, the teacher see that too and can give you more to do, or even recommend you for honors classes.
If you get into a class that wants to push, you can cover up 8 or 9 chapters in one class (and I am in the sciences!), so it can be rigorous, you just need to have the right attitude for this type of school. No one will hand you anything. They will help, but you need to ask.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I did not live in the dorms, but I have been in the new dorms which are very nice, and I have seen that they are planning on taking out the old dorms to add even more new dorms :)
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food in the dining hall is actually quite good, but the hours are crazy. I have classes for most of the time frame that they give us to eat, so I have to book in and try to eat an shove food into my bag *which is a college no no* or else I don't get to eat, because I have classes scheduled for dinner hour. BUT they have an amazing food bar that's separate, but its just not open long enough. There is a wawa about ten miles away, but you have to go through rural neighbor hoods to get there and its all up hill.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The university is very active. We have a lot of fun activities on campus, and a lot of clubs, but you need to get involved. There are quads where you can cook outside and some nice tables to eat outside, I heard there was going to be a bowling alley so that would be nice. Other wise commons has some tennis top tables and i think a tv. Other then that there is WIFI every where and a track and a wieght room. You can drive out to West Chester to go out if you need to.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
There is so much you can do at Cheyney University if you just give it a chance. Its not perfect, but neither are we as students. You can go over seas, you can work down the road, you can work in the labs here! There are so many options for things to do, experiences to have and real life to live at Cheyney. You wont see a lot of students coming out of Cheyney who have never worked hard before.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Pushers, people who already know what they want. People who are strapped for cash (because they are pretty cheap). People who like quiet campuses, any one who likes aquaculture and aquaponics.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many greek chapters, honors societies and even just plain old clubs. Last year we had a K-pop presentation, and we have had many job fairs and some veterinary colleges come to talk to us.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Cheyney University has a real police force on campus. They are friendly and helpful. They seem to actually care about the students instead of being worried about what the students are going to do to the university. The parking is very vast and they are very lax on the whole parking pass thing. Just don't park where the teachers park and your safe.
Be self aware and push yourself to get things done. There are a few good councilors but you should know what you want to do and get it done. There are a ton of programs available to help you get out and get integrated into the university culture and even overseas!
You need to know what you want, what you need to get there and keep your head straight. Don't expect some one to hand you a schedule and say OK, keep up with this and your done in four years, that's not gonna work here. DO keep yourself involved because the staff always wants to be involved with you, your life and your success. Try to make sure that you don't just go with a general major because then you will just get lost in the crowd. DO take as many internships, exchange programs, honors programs and anything else that interests you as possible, because there is no much going on unless you want to drive out to West Chester University.
It really depends on the teachers and the students. Many teachers will work with a class that seems like it needs more help. Small class sizes mean that if all 15 students cant figure something out, you are OK to keep working on that subject and get it right. BUT< say your that one student who gets it, the teacher see that too and can give you more to do, or even recommend you for honors classes. If you get into a class that wants to push, you can cover up 8 or 9 chapters in one class (and I am in the sciences!), so it can be rigorous, you just need to have the right attitude for this type of school. No one will hand you anything. They will help, but you need to ask.
I did not live in the dorms, but I have been in the new dorms which are very nice, and I have seen that they are planning on taking out the old dorms to add even more new dorms :)
The food in the dining hall is actually quite good, but the hours are crazy. I have classes for most of the time frame that they give us to eat, so I have to book in and try to eat an shove food into my bag *which is a college no no* or else I don't get to eat, because I have classes scheduled for dinner hour. BUT they have an amazing food bar that's separate, but its just not open long enough. There is a wawa about ten miles away, but you have to go through rural neighbor hoods to get there and its all up hill.
The university is very active. We have a lot of fun activities on campus, and a lot of clubs, but you need to get involved. There are quads where you can cook outside and some nice tables to eat outside, I heard there was going to be a bowling alley so that would be nice. Other wise commons has some tennis top tables and i think a tv. Other then that there is WIFI every where and a track and a wieght room. You can drive out to West Chester to go out if you need to.
There is so much you can do at Cheyney University if you just give it a chance. Its not perfect, but neither are we as students. You can go over seas, you can work down the road, you can work in the labs here! There are so many options for things to do, experiences to have and real life to live at Cheyney. You wont see a lot of students coming out of Cheyney who have never worked hard before.
Pushers, people who already know what they want. People who are strapped for cash (because they are pretty cheap). People who like quiet campuses, any one who likes aquaculture and aquaponics.
There are many greek chapters, honors societies and even just plain old clubs. Last year we had a K-pop presentation, and we have had many job fairs and some veterinary colleges come to talk to us.
Cheyney University has a real police force on campus. They are friendly and helpful. They seem to actually care about the students instead of being worried about what the students are going to do to the university. The parking is very vast and they are very lax on the whole parking pass thing. Just don't park where the teachers park and your safe.