Sometimes I felt that Cottey had almost every subject under the sun! Of course thats not entirely true, but I could always find classes that I wanted to and was excited about to take. We all had a surprisingly large amount of classes to choose from especially from school that small. The teachers were there for us all the time and always left their doors open. The class sizes were also small ranging from 3-30. Latin 2 had 3 students, if I remember correctly, while the mythology courses were always almost completely full, maxing at around 30.
Did enjoy being here
I loved this school with every fiber of my being. We were all such a close knit community and there were always events going on from special school traditions to concerts and games. You couldn't not be apart of anything, especially because of the housing arrangements. We all lived in suites with up to at most 12 girls. My suite always tried to have a family meal once a month with game nights or goofing off nights throughout the month. Plus each suite also gets the Lodge one night to themselves. You came to know everyone very well. We all became sisters.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You receive so much for half of what other colleges are demanding for tuition. Cottey was, for me, around $20,000 and the great thing was is that because the School's and the PEO's generosity, I did not have to receive any loans for my two years there. Also, the class sizes are smaller so students receive more one on one learning and can look deeper into the details of things. The food is excellent. In fact for some of the food, I have not found anything to compare it too, such as the Swedish Pancakes. Also, you do not have to buy a meal plan, it is included in the cost so everyone receives 3 meals a day for 6 days and a HUGE brunch on Sundays. You also make lasting relationships and excellent memories that really no other experience can compare to.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't be put off because this school is an all-womens school. In fact it makes it easier, not having to worry about the relationship problems that occur in school. There are colleges nearby with guys around so you don't have to worry about there not being any guys, theres even an air force base nearby. But while your in class, its nice and relaxing to be without the opposite gender for awhile, except if your teacher is a male.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Really, a wide range of personality types come to Cottey from all over the globe. I had a suitemate from Ethopia. The only thing is that whoever goes to Cottey has to feel comfortable in an small environment in a very small town. While there are cool places to visit in town and things to do, Nevada is definitely not a city with city activities.
But other than that, it is a great chance for everyone. Its actually really hard to not be involved in a club or organization and everyone has a chance to be an officer of club. I personally was the President of the Handbell club and Treasurer of Reeves Hall even though I had never done anything of that sort in my life before. Everyone is able to widen their experiences and able to grasp leadership if they so choose.
Lastly, Cottey is great for those who want to be part of a community that stretches around the world. Not only do those who attend Cottey keep in touch for years afterwards and have regular reunions, but it is owned by the PEO sisterhood whose members live all over the world and love to help out Cottey students at any point in their lives. It is a community that loves to give and share with everyone.
Sometimes I felt that Cottey had almost every subject under the sun! Of course thats not entirely true, but I could always find classes that I wanted to and was excited about to take. We all had a surprisingly large amount of classes to choose from especially from school that small. The teachers were there for us all the time and always left their doors open. The class sizes were also small ranging from 3-30. Latin 2 had 3 students, if I remember correctly, while the mythology courses were always almost completely full, maxing at around 30.
I loved this school with every fiber of my being. We were all such a close knit community and there were always events going on from special school traditions to concerts and games. You couldn't not be apart of anything, especially because of the housing arrangements. We all lived in suites with up to at most 12 girls. My suite always tried to have a family meal once a month with game nights or goofing off nights throughout the month. Plus each suite also gets the Lodge one night to themselves. You came to know everyone very well. We all became sisters.
You receive so much for half of what other colleges are demanding for tuition. Cottey was, for me, around $20,000 and the great thing was is that because the School's and the PEO's generosity, I did not have to receive any loans for my two years there. Also, the class sizes are smaller so students receive more one on one learning and can look deeper into the details of things. The food is excellent. In fact for some of the food, I have not found anything to compare it too, such as the Swedish Pancakes. Also, you do not have to buy a meal plan, it is included in the cost so everyone receives 3 meals a day for 6 days and a HUGE brunch on Sundays. You also make lasting relationships and excellent memories that really no other experience can compare to.
Don't be put off because this school is an all-womens school. In fact it makes it easier, not having to worry about the relationship problems that occur in school. There are colleges nearby with guys around so you don't have to worry about there not being any guys, theres even an air force base nearby. But while your in class, its nice and relaxing to be without the opposite gender for awhile, except if your teacher is a male.
Really, a wide range of personality types come to Cottey from all over the globe. I had a suitemate from Ethopia. The only thing is that whoever goes to Cottey has to feel comfortable in an small environment in a very small town. While there are cool places to visit in town and things to do, Nevada is definitely not a city with city activities. But other than that, it is a great chance for everyone. Its actually really hard to not be involved in a club or organization and everyone has a chance to be an officer of club. I personally was the President of the Handbell club and Treasurer of Reeves Hall even though I had never done anything of that sort in my life before. Everyone is able to widen their experiences and able to grasp leadership if they so choose. Lastly, Cottey is great for those who want to be part of a community that stretches around the world. Not only do those who attend Cottey keep in touch for years afterwards and have regular reunions, but it is owned by the PEO sisterhood whose members live all over the world and love to help out Cottey students at any point in their lives. It is a community that loves to give and share with everyone.