Drake University has become my home away from home. It has become a place were I can grow as an individual to better myself and achieve my goals and prepare for the next step in pursuing my education. Every student that I have met has been able to contribute to making the Drake community stronger and more passionate about each other and our campus.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
It is very easy to adjust to living at Drake because in the first-year dorms, they focus on creating programs so that you can find ways to remain active in campus life at Drake. It is a positive learning environment and all of the possible resources necessary to succeed are provided. My favorite thing about Drake is the close relationship you grow to have with your professors and how easy it is to stand out. They are very willing to help, even outside of the classroom. Definitely utilize office hours, tutoring opportunities, and the library.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It can be very difficult learning to adjust to college academics. You must be willing to read, which can be very cumbersome with very long and dull readings. However, they are still necessary and will help a lot with your grade. You will also have to learn your own study routine and not just cram at the last minute before your exams. Lastly, you will be expected to take classes you may have no interest in, but you still have to do your best because that is a class that YOU are paying for.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Drake's residence halls are extremely clean and very at home. All of the furniture (beds, wardrobes, desks, etc.) are very well kept and although there are community bathrooms on the floor, the cleaning crew cleans every day. Some halls are coed so you may see the opposite sex walking around in their towel, but to everyone else, this is normal.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Hubbell breakfast is AMAZING. The omelets and waffles are a campus favorite however, the dining is definitely lacking when it comes to lunch and dinner. You will commonly find yourself eating the same foods continuously but it is convenient that the Quad dining hall is open until 1 in the morning for the night owls. You will also notice that the quality of the cooking changes substantially when it is parents' weekend or tour weekend.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Greek life is a very large factor to many people's social lives at Drake. Many people who hang out or go out are in a fraternity or a sorority, however it is not necessary to be in Greek life to have a social life.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Drake is an outstanding university and a great place to achieve your degree, however the tuition is constantly increasing because of the few students who attend Drake since it is a private university.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a kissing rock where it is said that if you kiss someone on the rock that you guys will stay together forever.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Drake is great for students who are willing to push themselves to learn more and achieve greater. They are self motivated and willing to accept a challenge.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Drake really encourages everyone to get involved in clubs and activities outside of the classroom to stay involved and find others who may share the same passions as them.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek life tends to dominate the social life at Drake University.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus security is very easy to reach and they always make rounds to the dorms to check the safety of the students. They are very friendly and always ready to help anyone out. They always keep all the students well aware of what goes on around the campus.
Drake University has become my home away from home. It has become a place were I can grow as an individual to better myself and achieve my goals and prepare for the next step in pursuing my education. Every student that I have met has been able to contribute to making the Drake community stronger and more passionate about each other and our campus.
It is very easy to adjust to living at Drake because in the first-year dorms, they focus on creating programs so that you can find ways to remain active in campus life at Drake. It is a positive learning environment and all of the possible resources necessary to succeed are provided. My favorite thing about Drake is the close relationship you grow to have with your professors and how easy it is to stand out. They are very willing to help, even outside of the classroom. Definitely utilize office hours, tutoring opportunities, and the library.
It can be very difficult learning to adjust to college academics. You must be willing to read, which can be very cumbersome with very long and dull readings. However, they are still necessary and will help a lot with your grade. You will also have to learn your own study routine and not just cram at the last minute before your exams. Lastly, you will be expected to take classes you may have no interest in, but you still have to do your best because that is a class that YOU are paying for.
Drake's residence halls are extremely clean and very at home. All of the furniture (beds, wardrobes, desks, etc.) are very well kept and although there are community bathrooms on the floor, the cleaning crew cleans every day. Some halls are coed so you may see the opposite sex walking around in their towel, but to everyone else, this is normal.
Hubbell breakfast is AMAZING. The omelets and waffles are a campus favorite however, the dining is definitely lacking when it comes to lunch and dinner. You will commonly find yourself eating the same foods continuously but it is convenient that the Quad dining hall is open until 1 in the morning for the night owls. You will also notice that the quality of the cooking changes substantially when it is parents' weekend or tour weekend.
Greek life is a very large factor to many people's social lives at Drake. Many people who hang out or go out are in a fraternity or a sorority, however it is not necessary to be in Greek life to have a social life.
Drake is an outstanding university and a great place to achieve your degree, however the tuition is constantly increasing because of the few students who attend Drake since it is a private university.
There is a kissing rock where it is said that if you kiss someone on the rock that you guys will stay together forever.
Drake is great for students who are willing to push themselves to learn more and achieve greater. They are self motivated and willing to accept a challenge.
Drake really encourages everyone to get involved in clubs and activities outside of the classroom to stay involved and find others who may share the same passions as them.
Greek life tends to dominate the social life at Drake University.
Campus security is very easy to reach and they always make rounds to the dorms to check the safety of the students. They are very friendly and always ready to help anyone out. They always keep all the students well aware of what goes on around the campus.