Dillard University

Dillard University

New Orleans, LA, USA
Private
4 Year

Byron's Review

Review of Dillard University

from Chicago, IL

Describe your college in three sentences.

Dillard University is one of the best experiences I've had in my life. Also Dillard is an avenue of opportunity and the possibilities for you are endless. Dillard also is like a family, and I say this because the professors and other faculty members really care.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

For any new student entering Dillard University, i would recommend that you go into Dillard with an open mind, and also that you would make the best of all opportunities because you never know what could happen.

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

Dillard is definitely not a place where you can sit back skate by; you have to be willing to sacrifice partying and other parts of our social life in order to be successful.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life at Dillard University is very nice, it's air conditioning in every hall and it has plenty of space now that new dorms have opened up.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food at Dillard isn't the best but it's not the worst either.

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

For fun I like to work out, listen to music, and hang out with friends.

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

Dillard definitely will provide you with plenty opportunities, you just have to be willing to go after them. The school will put something out there but you have to go get it.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

One tradition that Dillard has is not walking on the grass that lays in the center of Dillard's campus, it is known as The Avenue of The Oaks. It is said that if you walk on the Oaks that you will not graduate on time. Another tradition that Dillard has is Catfish Fridays which is when the cafeteria makes catfish, macaroni, and gumbo every Friday.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Dillard is a great place for students who are optimistic and that are ready to work.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Dillard offers Men's Basketball and Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Track and Field. Also Dillard has intramural sports and other clubs such as the Chicago Club, Commuter Student Club, and many others.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Greek Life at Dillard University is prevalent, they has a lot of different organizations that you can join.

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

Dillard University's campus security is one of the best I have ever seen, and by Dillard being a smaller school, they know when someone doesn't belong.