Claremont Graduate University is a small campus with big university resources. It has small classrooms that allow you to truly connect with your professors and fellow classmates. It is an innovative and creative place that encourages students to explore and research topics beyond their own field.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Students should really try to get to know your advisor and professors because they will help you succeed in obtaining fellowships and grants, as well as direct you to particular databases and journals that coincide with your research.
Students should maintain a schedule of not only their assignments, but all aspects of their life. This will help you clearly see how much time you are able to dedicate to studies, work, and personal life. Being organized is a necessity in order to succeed because it will allow you to finish papers or study for exams in a more structured way.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
No matter where you go, graduate school is a place of high academic rigor. It is expected that students are self-motivated and driven to always do their best.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The nice part about being in graduate school is the ability to live in apartments for student housing. This allows you to have more independence and peaceful atmosphere in order to study.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food on campus is limited, but it is good quality. However, it is on the pricey side. If you go explore other parts of the Claremont Colleges, you will find other eateries that are less expensive.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Claremont village is minutes away from the campus and they hold lots of events such as wine walks, and weekly farmer's markets. It is a cute little area that is fun to walk around in and plenty of places to eat or grab a coffee.
Claremont Graduate University is a small campus with big university resources. It has small classrooms that allow you to truly connect with your professors and fellow classmates. It is an innovative and creative place that encourages students to explore and research topics beyond their own field.
Students should really try to get to know your advisor and professors because they will help you succeed in obtaining fellowships and grants, as well as direct you to particular databases and journals that coincide with your research. Students should maintain a schedule of not only their assignments, but all aspects of their life. This will help you clearly see how much time you are able to dedicate to studies, work, and personal life. Being organized is a necessity in order to succeed because it will allow you to finish papers or study for exams in a more structured way.
No matter where you go, graduate school is a place of high academic rigor. It is expected that students are self-motivated and driven to always do their best.
The nice part about being in graduate school is the ability to live in apartments for student housing. This allows you to have more independence and peaceful atmosphere in order to study.
The food on campus is limited, but it is good quality. However, it is on the pricey side. If you go explore other parts of the Claremont Colleges, you will find other eateries that are less expensive.
Claremont village is minutes away from the campus and they hold lots of events such as wine walks, and weekly farmer's markets. It is a cute little area that is fun to walk around in and plenty of places to eat or grab a coffee.