Davidson's academic atmosphere encourages dedication and consistent hard work. The school prides itself in the rigor it puts students through to prepare them for the next level, whatever that may be. The professors are incredibly knowledgeable, or experts in fact, of their fields and allow you to take your investment in a subject to a whole new level. I'm learning so much here...and not only about school related topics. At Davidson, even as an underclassmen, I have already been asked to stretch outside my comfort zone and take matters into my own hands, a lesson I believe is extremely important for post-graduation.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I am a varsity athlete at Davidson. I am not going to lie, it is very difficult, but as it would be a every other school. There is a lot of pressure to do well and at Davidson you surround yourself with people who are extremely driven and know what more or less what they want to do career wise. It can be overwhelming, but more than worth it. The really great thing about Davidson though is you always see a familiar face and it is so easy to make friends outside of sports teams, freshman halls, or other entrance organizations. The people here are so nice and you can feel the passion on the campus, coming from students, faculty, staff, and community members. An enormous amount of people are really invested in the college and it's apparent during everyday life.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The education I am receiving is worth the money my parents and I are spending. The Davidson Trust also makes it well worth it. It is a program that gives money to students in form of a grant. Any student will be grateful to walk out of their undergraduate education with little or no debt to pay back...it's a blessing.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I suggest you really figure out what college atmosphere you want. Davidson has a very unique perspective on the education process and connection with its students. It's a very special place to be, and I'm honored to be a part of it. However, the small size of the school and the town itself is definitely something to consider when stepping onto campus. Definitely take an official tour and try to get into a few classes. The best idea would be to do the prospective student overnights, that way you can get a feel of what a day in the life of a Davidson student is!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
- Incredibly self-driven and dedicated to academics
- Interested in a solid Liberal Arts education
- students also looking at Ivy League schools
- students looking for a small, tight-nit community
Davidson's academic atmosphere encourages dedication and consistent hard work. The school prides itself in the rigor it puts students through to prepare them for the next level, whatever that may be. The professors are incredibly knowledgeable, or experts in fact, of their fields and allow you to take your investment in a subject to a whole new level. I'm learning so much here...and not only about school related topics. At Davidson, even as an underclassmen, I have already been asked to stretch outside my comfort zone and take matters into my own hands, a lesson I believe is extremely important for post-graduation.
I am a varsity athlete at Davidson. I am not going to lie, it is very difficult, but as it would be a every other school. There is a lot of pressure to do well and at Davidson you surround yourself with people who are extremely driven and know what more or less what they want to do career wise. It can be overwhelming, but more than worth it. The really great thing about Davidson though is you always see a familiar face and it is so easy to make friends outside of sports teams, freshman halls, or other entrance organizations. The people here are so nice and you can feel the passion on the campus, coming from students, faculty, staff, and community members. An enormous amount of people are really invested in the college and it's apparent during everyday life.
The education I am receiving is worth the money my parents and I are spending. The Davidson Trust also makes it well worth it. It is a program that gives money to students in form of a grant. Any student will be grateful to walk out of their undergraduate education with little or no debt to pay back...it's a blessing.
I suggest you really figure out what college atmosphere you want. Davidson has a very unique perspective on the education process and connection with its students. It's a very special place to be, and I'm honored to be a part of it. However, the small size of the school and the town itself is definitely something to consider when stepping onto campus. Definitely take an official tour and try to get into a few classes. The best idea would be to do the prospective student overnights, that way you can get a feel of what a day in the life of a Davidson student is!
- Incredibly self-driven and dedicated to academics - Interested in a solid Liberal Arts education - students also looking at Ivy League schools - students looking for a small, tight-nit community