Corban has a great Christian community, which bleeds through into every aspect of life. Professors are interested, not only in our academic success, but in seeing us grow as believers and as people. The community is welcoming and friendly, and no one is a stranger here.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
1. Keep your door open, and poke your head into other people's doors. It's a good way to get to know people quickly.
2. Take advantage of extracurricular activities, whether you are interested in drama, music, or self-defense.
3. Get into shape. We have a lot of stairs here on campus!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I'm still a freshman and had a pretty rigorous high school curriculum, so I didn't feel too challenged my first semester. Professors challenge you to do your best, and you really do need to pay attention and keep on top of your homework.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Some of the dorms (Aagard and Farrar) are on the older side, but we still love them. Aagard, where I live, is pretty awesome. It's right below the dining hall, which is pretty handy when you crave a snack. We have hang-out spaces on all three floors, including a large movie room. It's pretty easy to find a good place to study or watch a movie. Sectionals are fun, and we had a great Christmas party with our brother hall that was one of the best evenings I've had all semester. I love getting to know the girls in my hall and spend time with them during hall group every week (those who come regularly).
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Our dining plan gives us unlimited access to the dining hall during its open hours (7:30-7:00 or so). Hot food is available during actual meal times, and has pretty good variety. The rest of the time, there is always sandwich fixings, the salad bar (well-stocked and varied), and a rotating selection of cereal, as well as fruit. We have someone working the grill at every meal, so we can get eggs at breakfast, and grilled sandwiches or burgers at lunch and dinner. There is also always pizza at lunch and dinner.
The coffee shop is open in the morning from around seven-thirty until three in the afternoon, and then opens again at eight. They have a good variety of drinks, as well as snacks. You can also get your lunch there, using your meal plan.
There is also another little snack shop in the library, called Provisions on Demand. I think it has the same hours as the library. Limited selection, but convenient hours.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
We have a good number of extracurriculars on campus. I participate in Women's Self Defense on Wednesday evenings and SALT, a homeless outreach ministry, on Fridays, but there are a lot of others, too. We have dance clubs, intermurals, Cineclub, an art club, a poetry club, ultimate frisbee club...
We also have ASB and SAB planned activities on a pretty regular basis, like Humans versus Zombies (an entire week of tag with nerf guns and night-time missions).
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Every dorm has its own event that it puts on some time during the year. My favorite is Farrar's Pumpkin Smash, which is a bunch of boys wrestling on a tarp covered in smashed pumpkins. It sounds pretty gross (it is), but it's also really fun to watch and cheer the guys on.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus feels very safe. Campus safety officers are very present, and I have never felt concerned about walking around campus at night, even at times when I probably should have (like the night I walked the nature trails in the dark during Humans versus Zombies.)
Corban has a great Christian community, which bleeds through into every aspect of life. Professors are interested, not only in our academic success, but in seeing us grow as believers and as people. The community is welcoming and friendly, and no one is a stranger here.
1. Keep your door open, and poke your head into other people's doors. It's a good way to get to know people quickly. 2. Take advantage of extracurricular activities, whether you are interested in drama, music, or self-defense. 3. Get into shape. We have a lot of stairs here on campus!
I'm still a freshman and had a pretty rigorous high school curriculum, so I didn't feel too challenged my first semester. Professors challenge you to do your best, and you really do need to pay attention and keep on top of your homework.
Some of the dorms (Aagard and Farrar) are on the older side, but we still love them. Aagard, where I live, is pretty awesome. It's right below the dining hall, which is pretty handy when you crave a snack. We have hang-out spaces on all three floors, including a large movie room. It's pretty easy to find a good place to study or watch a movie. Sectionals are fun, and we had a great Christmas party with our brother hall that was one of the best evenings I've had all semester. I love getting to know the girls in my hall and spend time with them during hall group every week (those who come regularly).
Our dining plan gives us unlimited access to the dining hall during its open hours (7:30-7:00 or so). Hot food is available during actual meal times, and has pretty good variety. The rest of the time, there is always sandwich fixings, the salad bar (well-stocked and varied), and a rotating selection of cereal, as well as fruit. We have someone working the grill at every meal, so we can get eggs at breakfast, and grilled sandwiches or burgers at lunch and dinner. There is also always pizza at lunch and dinner. The coffee shop is open in the morning from around seven-thirty until three in the afternoon, and then opens again at eight. They have a good variety of drinks, as well as snacks. You can also get your lunch there, using your meal plan. There is also another little snack shop in the library, called Provisions on Demand. I think it has the same hours as the library. Limited selection, but convenient hours.
We have a good number of extracurriculars on campus. I participate in Women's Self Defense on Wednesday evenings and SALT, a homeless outreach ministry, on Fridays, but there are a lot of others, too. We have dance clubs, intermurals, Cineclub, an art club, a poetry club, ultimate frisbee club... We also have ASB and SAB planned activities on a pretty regular basis, like Humans versus Zombies (an entire week of tag with nerf guns and night-time missions).
Every dorm has its own event that it puts on some time during the year. My favorite is Farrar's Pumpkin Smash, which is a bunch of boys wrestling on a tarp covered in smashed pumpkins. It sounds pretty gross (it is), but it's also really fun to watch and cheer the guys on.
The campus feels very safe. Campus safety officers are very present, and I have never felt concerned about walking around campus at night, even at times when I probably should have (like the night I walked the nature trails in the dark during Humans versus Zombies.)