If I were to describe DePaul in three sentences i'd have to say, it's very unique, as in location, religion, as well as culturally. There are so many different kinds of people here, ones you wouldn't expect to have similar interests, and ones that are all the way from across the country. If you're looking for a wild ride and adventure, DePaul is the place to be.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
A few tips for prospective students would be, your high school years are what you make it, so get more involved, strive for good grades, test scores aren't everything so if thats not your thing don't worry about it too much, you have the option not to send it in. DePaul has about 15 different merit or activity based scholarships, keep working hard and theres no reason why you shouldn't receive one.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I'd say its about average, college is college, it's going to be hard. I'd also add that it really depends on what it is you want to major in. A communication major's academic rigor is going to be different then a physics major.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life i'd say is great! DePaul goes by an open door policy, if your door is open, people are free to walk right in and say hey. If your door is closed, it's a polite way of letting people know you're busy. DePaul's dorming halls do a great job in leading events that will bring the people living in the dorms together as a whole. For example, Clifton likes to hold dodge ball tournaments against each floor as well as community dinners. Events very between dorming halls.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The student center is where it's at! DePaul's food as a whole gets a full 5 stars, there is lots of variety, more than any school I've visited. Not only is there variety, but the quality of food and the politeness each worker has is outstanding.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
What not is there to do?! You're in the city, when DePaul mentions in the brochures that the City is your classroom they really mean it. Go downtown and see a random free show with your demon discounts. DePaul is located 15 minutes away from the lincoln park zoo as well as the lake. If you hop on the L you're about 5-7 minutes outside downtown Chicago. DePaul has a variety of partnerships that give DePaul students discounts. For example, UGGS, the Apple store, Dairy Queen are only a few places that DePaul gives discounts to, check out a DePaul Sports game with free tickets, don't forget about the DePaul art museum, or a live theatrical performance put on by your fellow peers. Not only does DePaul give discounts to stores, but recently, within the last month, every DePaul student is now a member of the Natural history museum of Chicago!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
GO WHEREVER THE FREE FOOD IS. DePaul because it is in the city is surrounded by many many restaurants with cheap price tags for college students. Devil Dogs, and Allende's are only 2 examples of great late night eats that are pretty cheap especially if you have a midnight snack attack.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Are you involved in theater? If so DePaul is the place for you! DePaul's new theater school is in the process of being built. This gorgeous building should be done within the next year!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The amount of activity, and involvement fairs that occur through out the school year are ridiculous. There are so many clubs, activities, job& internship fairs through out the course of the year to help you get involved. From Multicultural fraternities & sororities, cheerleading, dance to acapella groups, club sports, intramurals, pre med/law clubs, science clubs, anime clubs, art clubs, book clubs, jazz music clubs etc. DePaul literally has it all.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Although it might not be obvious, DePaul surprisingly has a strong greek life community. Due to the fact that DePaul does not have housing, it's hard to tell. For instance, this year (2012) during rush week 400 girls participating in the rushing for sororities. About 1/5 of DePaul is involved in some sort of greek life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety definitely deserves a 5 stars. Scattered through out campus are tall blue lights with an emergency button on them that should be used only incase of an emergency. When pressed, police will report to the scene of the crime. From every blue emergency call station you stand at, you can see another emergency call station. Not only are these emergency call stations located all through out campus, but campus security is constantly driving about campus to make sure everything is indeed safe. Lastly, DePaul for all dorming halls has a swiping system. Everything is constantly locked when it comes to dorming halls and not accessible to those who are not residents within those dorming halls. Students must swipe in order to unlock the front door, show their id to the front desk, swipe in, and then swipe once more to unlock the doors to either the stairwell, or the elevator. Although in the city DePaul does an excellent job in making sure students are and feel safe.
If I were to describe DePaul in three sentences i'd have to say, it's very unique, as in location, religion, as well as culturally. There are so many different kinds of people here, ones you wouldn't expect to have similar interests, and ones that are all the way from across the country. If you're looking for a wild ride and adventure, DePaul is the place to be.
A few tips for prospective students would be, your high school years are what you make it, so get more involved, strive for good grades, test scores aren't everything so if thats not your thing don't worry about it too much, you have the option not to send it in. DePaul has about 15 different merit or activity based scholarships, keep working hard and theres no reason why you shouldn't receive one.
I'd say its about average, college is college, it's going to be hard. I'd also add that it really depends on what it is you want to major in. A communication major's academic rigor is going to be different then a physics major.
Dorm life i'd say is great! DePaul goes by an open door policy, if your door is open, people are free to walk right in and say hey. If your door is closed, it's a polite way of letting people know you're busy. DePaul's dorming halls do a great job in leading events that will bring the people living in the dorms together as a whole. For example, Clifton likes to hold dodge ball tournaments against each floor as well as community dinners. Events very between dorming halls.
The student center is where it's at! DePaul's food as a whole gets a full 5 stars, there is lots of variety, more than any school I've visited. Not only is there variety, but the quality of food and the politeness each worker has is outstanding.
What not is there to do?! You're in the city, when DePaul mentions in the brochures that the City is your classroom they really mean it. Go downtown and see a random free show with your demon discounts. DePaul is located 15 minutes away from the lincoln park zoo as well as the lake. If you hop on the L you're about 5-7 minutes outside downtown Chicago. DePaul has a variety of partnerships that give DePaul students discounts. For example, UGGS, the Apple store, Dairy Queen are only a few places that DePaul gives discounts to, check out a DePaul Sports game with free tickets, don't forget about the DePaul art museum, or a live theatrical performance put on by your fellow peers. Not only does DePaul give discounts to stores, but recently, within the last month, every DePaul student is now a member of the Natural history museum of Chicago!
GO WHEREVER THE FREE FOOD IS. DePaul because it is in the city is surrounded by many many restaurants with cheap price tags for college students. Devil Dogs, and Allende's are only 2 examples of great late night eats that are pretty cheap especially if you have a midnight snack attack.
Are you involved in theater? If so DePaul is the place for you! DePaul's new theater school is in the process of being built. This gorgeous building should be done within the next year!
The amount of activity, and involvement fairs that occur through out the school year are ridiculous. There are so many clubs, activities, job& internship fairs through out the course of the year to help you get involved. From Multicultural fraternities & sororities, cheerleading, dance to acapella groups, club sports, intramurals, pre med/law clubs, science clubs, anime clubs, art clubs, book clubs, jazz music clubs etc. DePaul literally has it all.
Although it might not be obvious, DePaul surprisingly has a strong greek life community. Due to the fact that DePaul does not have housing, it's hard to tell. For instance, this year (2012) during rush week 400 girls participating in the rushing for sororities. About 1/5 of DePaul is involved in some sort of greek life.
Campus safety definitely deserves a 5 stars. Scattered through out campus are tall blue lights with an emergency button on them that should be used only incase of an emergency. When pressed, police will report to the scene of the crime. From every blue emergency call station you stand at, you can see another emergency call station. Not only are these emergency call stations located all through out campus, but campus security is constantly driving about campus to make sure everything is indeed safe. Lastly, DePaul for all dorming halls has a swiping system. Everything is constantly locked when it comes to dorming halls and not accessible to those who are not residents within those dorming halls. Students must swipe in order to unlock the front door, show their id to the front desk, swipe in, and then swipe once more to unlock the doors to either the stairwell, or the elevator. Although in the city DePaul does an excellent job in making sure students are and feel safe.