Dickinson College is a small, liberal arts school. It has a small community feeling, but it certainly doesn't feel like high school like I was worried about before coming here. While it does have a very diverse mix of students, most students tend to be preppy, sporty, and liberal.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Go on an overnight. I host prospective students, and I really wish I would have done one before coming here. It really gives a prospective students a good day in the life feel for what Dickinson will be like, and it also offers a good opportunity to 1) stand out to admissions and 2) ask questions you may not have thought of before or were too embarrassed to ask in front of your parents.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Depends on the class, but as you gain seniority, classes get increasingly more difficult (as expected). While some 100 level classes are really easy, there are also a lot of very difficult 100 levels. The professor has a big part in it. Overall, expect a lot of reading and expect to improve your writing skills! That said, I've actually enjoyed going to most of my classes, unlike high school where classes were deadly boring.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorms are really nice, especially if you live in Adams or Dreyer. The Quads are smaller, but still nice. Things are generally kept clean. There's a pretty good sense of community, and the RA's are overall really helpful and chill.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Most days food is pretty good. The worst part about it is that it just gets boring. We don't have a food service, we have chefs, so the food isn't gross, mass-produced in a factory. Also we have a soup chef that used to a White House soup chef!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Going out to parties is pretty big on the weekends, but if you're not into that, there's always something going on at the social hall, such as a movie or theme night. Usually there's also a group of people always watching a movie in the common room of the dorms as well.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
SO expensive ($60,000) but I love the school, so it's worth it to me.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Thanksgiving and Christmas Feasts, Allison Hall is a desanctified church, Old West is one of the main academic buildings that students enter during orientation freshman year and exit during graduation senior year-this is the only time people walk up and down the steps of Old West. Students do not step on the college seal (it's bad luck).
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Preppy, athletic, LGBTQ, Eco-Friendly
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Tons of options, and very easy to create your own.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
About 20% do it. It's not a huge thing on campus, but if you're in it, it runs your life. Frats run a lot of parties but most people can get in them.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Blue lights are everywhere, there are crossing guards, and DPS is always patrolling. Very Safe.
Dickinson College is a small, liberal arts school. It has a small community feeling, but it certainly doesn't feel like high school like I was worried about before coming here. While it does have a very diverse mix of students, most students tend to be preppy, sporty, and liberal.
Go on an overnight. I host prospective students, and I really wish I would have done one before coming here. It really gives a prospective students a good day in the life feel for what Dickinson will be like, and it also offers a good opportunity to 1) stand out to admissions and 2) ask questions you may not have thought of before or were too embarrassed to ask in front of your parents.
Depends on the class, but as you gain seniority, classes get increasingly more difficult (as expected). While some 100 level classes are really easy, there are also a lot of very difficult 100 levels. The professor has a big part in it. Overall, expect a lot of reading and expect to improve your writing skills! That said, I've actually enjoyed going to most of my classes, unlike high school where classes were deadly boring.
Dorms are really nice, especially if you live in Adams or Dreyer. The Quads are smaller, but still nice. Things are generally kept clean. There's a pretty good sense of community, and the RA's are overall really helpful and chill.
Most days food is pretty good. The worst part about it is that it just gets boring. We don't have a food service, we have chefs, so the food isn't gross, mass-produced in a factory. Also we have a soup chef that used to a White House soup chef!
Going out to parties is pretty big on the weekends, but if you're not into that, there's always something going on at the social hall, such as a movie or theme night. Usually there's also a group of people always watching a movie in the common room of the dorms as well.
SO expensive ($60,000) but I love the school, so it's worth it to me.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Feasts, Allison Hall is a desanctified church, Old West is one of the main academic buildings that students enter during orientation freshman year and exit during graduation senior year-this is the only time people walk up and down the steps of Old West. Students do not step on the college seal (it's bad luck).
Preppy, athletic, LGBTQ, Eco-Friendly
Tons of options, and very easy to create your own.
About 20% do it. It's not a huge thing on campus, but if you're in it, it runs your life. Frats run a lot of parties but most people can get in them.
Blue lights are everywhere, there are crossing guards, and DPS is always patrolling. Very Safe.