Corban University is the best. The community is great, the classes are great, and life is just great. The only downside is that it is very expensive.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Corban University is hard to get into - you will need to really sell yourself to Admissions! Also, you will have to write a little testimony on how you came to faith in Christ, how you have grown in your spiritual walk, and so on.
Also, be sure to look into Corban's scholarships. Many majors have their own special scholarships - Political Science, for example, has 10 $16,000 scholarships that they give to outstanding applicants who have prior political experience.
Also, look at my comment on Dorm life if you want to know what dorm building is right for you - each has its own personality!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes here are great. They aren't overly easy, but they aren't a stupid kind of hard either. All of the professors are simply awesome, and rather than being condescending, cold people who find students a nuisance to be dealt with, they actually enjoy talking with you after class, helping you find opportunities, and unlocking your full potential.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There are three sets of dorms on campus, and each has its own personality. They are as follows: Prewitt/Van Gilder (normally abbreviated to PVG), Balyo/Davidson, and Farrar/Aagard (often smashed together and called Fraagard.) Each has its own personality and its own special event each year.
In PVG, the building is the newest and very nice. There is a pool table and a ping pong table in the lounge, and a lot of couches and tables to study at or just hang out at. But life is dangerous here! Pranks abound in PVG, and often I hear of everything from stink bombs to freezing people's wallets. If you love pranks and you want to live in a nice building, PVG is your place! PVG's event each year is Mr VG, which is something like a mix of a pageant and a talent show.
Balyo and Davidson are also newer buildings, although they are not quite as nice as PVG. The community is also a little better here than in PVG; pranks aren't as wild or rampant, and overall these dorms offer a middle ground or 'best of both worlds' experience. If you are just wanting something 'normal,' then you want to live here! Balyo and Davidson's event each year is the Lumberjack games, which includes things like log rolling, wall climbing, etc.
Next is Fraagard. The buildings are very old and are heated by radiators, but the community is simply the best. Nowhere else on campus are people as close as here. While in PVG people keep their doors shut most of the time, in Farrar almost everybody just lets their doors stay open most of the day. People just come into each other's rooms at will and hang out. If you are looking to make lasting friendships and you don't care that heating is iffy and that there is no air conditioning at all, then consider staying in Aagard or Farrar.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Dining here is run by Aramark. It is run buffet style, and the food is okay, although not stunning. One thing I appreciate is that about half of the menu options rotate and are something new every day, while the essentials are always there (ice cream, pizza, burgers and fries!)
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Corban doesn't have much of a party culture (especially since alcohol is not allowed on campus) but there is still a lot of fun things to do. There are a variety of intramural sports to join, as well as varsity sports if you are really good. Our men's soccer and women's volleyball especially are very good teams that place nationally a lot. Our campus also has several dozen clubs, ranging from pro-life groups to fine dining and poetry!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This place is very very expensive. But it's so great, I think it is worth it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Farrar each year holds the Pumpkin Smash, which is when all of the Farrarians toss pumpkins out the windows of the third floor onto a mat, smash them with baseball bats, and then add a whole bunch of dish soap to the mixture. Then they take off their shirts and wrestle in it! Very gross, but a tradition that is older than I am.
There are also some strange locations on campus. The Clock Tower is a tall tower with a clock on it (how did you know?) and is often used as a grouping place. "Meet me at the clock tower!" Also, we have the 'push bush' which is a bush that has a huge dent in it because of all the people that have been pushed into it from behind.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Conservative Christian students will do great here, although a lot of more liberal Christians do just fine as well.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Lots of clubs - several dozen! And we have intramural sports and varsity sports.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Ummm, there is none! The closest thing you'll get to a sorority or a fraternity is Fraagard.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Simply the best. Campus officers are always there when you need them, and you never feel unsafe walking at night, or around certain groups. This is one of the greatest blessings that Corban has.
Corban University is the best. The community is great, the classes are great, and life is just great. The only downside is that it is very expensive.
Corban University is hard to get into - you will need to really sell yourself to Admissions! Also, you will have to write a little testimony on how you came to faith in Christ, how you have grown in your spiritual walk, and so on. Also, be sure to look into Corban's scholarships. Many majors have their own special scholarships - Political Science, for example, has 10 $16,000 scholarships that they give to outstanding applicants who have prior political experience. Also, look at my comment on Dorm life if you want to know what dorm building is right for you - each has its own personality!
The classes here are great. They aren't overly easy, but they aren't a stupid kind of hard either. All of the professors are simply awesome, and rather than being condescending, cold people who find students a nuisance to be dealt with, they actually enjoy talking with you after class, helping you find opportunities, and unlocking your full potential.
There are three sets of dorms on campus, and each has its own personality. They are as follows: Prewitt/Van Gilder (normally abbreviated to PVG), Balyo/Davidson, and Farrar/Aagard (often smashed together and called Fraagard.) Each has its own personality and its own special event each year. In PVG, the building is the newest and very nice. There is a pool table and a ping pong table in the lounge, and a lot of couches and tables to study at or just hang out at. But life is dangerous here! Pranks abound in PVG, and often I hear of everything from stink bombs to freezing people's wallets. If you love pranks and you want to live in a nice building, PVG is your place! PVG's event each year is Mr VG, which is something like a mix of a pageant and a talent show. Balyo and Davidson are also newer buildings, although they are not quite as nice as PVG. The community is also a little better here than in PVG; pranks aren't as wild or rampant, and overall these dorms offer a middle ground or 'best of both worlds' experience. If you are just wanting something 'normal,' then you want to live here! Balyo and Davidson's event each year is the Lumberjack games, which includes things like log rolling, wall climbing, etc. Next is Fraagard. The buildings are very old and are heated by radiators, but the community is simply the best. Nowhere else on campus are people as close as here. While in PVG people keep their doors shut most of the time, in Farrar almost everybody just lets their doors stay open most of the day. People just come into each other's rooms at will and hang out. If you are looking to make lasting friendships and you don't care that heating is iffy and that there is no air conditioning at all, then consider staying in Aagard or Farrar.
Dining here is run by Aramark. It is run buffet style, and the food is okay, although not stunning. One thing I appreciate is that about half of the menu options rotate and are something new every day, while the essentials are always there (ice cream, pizza, burgers and fries!)
Corban doesn't have much of a party culture (especially since alcohol is not allowed on campus) but there is still a lot of fun things to do. There are a variety of intramural sports to join, as well as varsity sports if you are really good. Our men's soccer and women's volleyball especially are very good teams that place nationally a lot. Our campus also has several dozen clubs, ranging from pro-life groups to fine dining and poetry!
This place is very very expensive. But it's so great, I think it is worth it.
Farrar each year holds the Pumpkin Smash, which is when all of the Farrarians toss pumpkins out the windows of the third floor onto a mat, smash them with baseball bats, and then add a whole bunch of dish soap to the mixture. Then they take off their shirts and wrestle in it! Very gross, but a tradition that is older than I am. There are also some strange locations on campus. The Clock Tower is a tall tower with a clock on it (how did you know?) and is often used as a grouping place. "Meet me at the clock tower!" Also, we have the 'push bush' which is a bush that has a huge dent in it because of all the people that have been pushed into it from behind.
Conservative Christian students will do great here, although a lot of more liberal Christians do just fine as well.
Lots of clubs - several dozen! And we have intramural sports and varsity sports.
Ummm, there is none! The closest thing you'll get to a sorority or a fraternity is Fraagard.
Simply the best. Campus officers are always there when you need them, and you never feel unsafe walking at night, or around certain groups. This is one of the greatest blessings that Corban has.