DeSales University

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA, USA
Private
4 Year

Ariel's Review

Review of DeSales University

from West Easton, PA

Describe your college in three sentences.

Be who you are and be that well. DeSales will help you find yourself and unleash your true potential in life. They help develop student's faith, knowledge and overall being.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

First and foremost, be proactive. Don't save things until the last minute. Assignments and papers will pile up before you know it and you will feel overwhelmed. Another tip is get to know your professors. A huge advantage DeSales has is that it is a small school and you are capable of have a personal connection with professionals in your field of interest. Plus, you never know when you will need a good recommendation!

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

A majority of the upper level courses as well as a select undergrad course are very challenging. The key is to ask questions before you fall behind and don't be afraid to a other students from class for help. I have been in dozens of study groups and some of them resulted in wonderful friendships.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

I personally commute to DeSales but I stay over all the time with my friends and teammates. Upperclassmen buildings are nice but overall the housing for DeSales students is good.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Once again I commute, but every now and then I stay to grab a bite to eat with some friends. The food is exceptional and fresh. However, I have heard the lack of variety gets to some people. I have no complaints.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

It is what you make of it. There are plenty of intramurals, disc golf, gym, playground right down the road and a CRAZY AWESOME sledding hill in the winter. You have to see it to believe it. But honestly, you create your college experience.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

There is some serious bang here. I could picture myself anywhere else. Except maybe overseas, but DeSales has a study abroad program.... so that's not a problem!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Fall Fest â?? September, Homecoming, Battle of the Bands â?? November, Super Weekendâ?? February, Siblings Weekend â?? February/ March, Spring Fling â?? April/May, Winter Formal, Relay for Life, Senior Week, plus HUGEEEE Thanksgiving and Christmas DELICIOUS dinner for campus... for free :)

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Theater, athletic, artistic, catholic, students used to the small school environment, nature lovers, and really anyone looking to better their future.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

www.desales.edu- Best Buddies, Campus Ministry, Colleges Against Cancer, Ball room Dancing, Bowling club, Soccer, baseball, softball, laccrosse, feild hockey, friends of rachel, pro life, pshcology club, zumba and so much more. Hey.... even start your own!

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

We have one of the lowest crime rates in the country.... except for our crazy deer crashing through class room windows.... haha