I would rate drake a 4.8. We are a one of the top best value schools, because of the low tuition price and our great academics. Drake is a prestigious college that will take you places.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Tips for prospective students are that they should not eliminate any school, or have their heart set on one school initially. Because coming from my own experience I probably would never chosen Drake if I wasn't as open minded. Also fill out your applications before the week that they are due! And don't limit yourself to just a couple schools since you can never be absolutely sure if you will be accepted or not.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Drake does pride itself in the fact that we are a very prestigious university and that because of that our academics are extremely rigorous. Getting in may be an easy process but the actual classes will not come as easily as they did in high school. You have to take the initiative in class, the teachers do not coddle you as they do in high school. Also there is a high expectation for you since you now represent the University.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life can be can be great, and it can be difficult at times. I currently live in a triple and I had a problem with one of my roommates. After talking to our RA it was decided that our room did not communicate at all about any of our feelings about the other roommates. And so to make it through the year with your roommate(s), communication is definitely a key aspect. Other than that you meet people from all of the residence halls and learn to love your own! Also the residence halls are co-ed by floor and they separate them by boys at one end of the hall, girls down the other. But not all floors are co-ed.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food here is like any other college dining... it's okay, but it gets old real fast. I actually prefer Hubbell which is the buffet hall. It's not the best, but it could definitely be worse.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Drake offers a lot of events over the week and weekend. You sometimes get things in your mailbox or in an email about events going on around campus. Also there are a bunch of flyer's around campus that tell you about events coming up.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This school is definitely a bang for the buck. It is cheaper than most Universities including some state schools. Also the academics outweigh the price of tuition because you are paying for your future.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Drake is great for all types of students! We are a small campus, so it's not too overwhelming and yet you can easily meet new people around campus.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Drake offers a bunch of different clubs and activities. There is an activities fair during the beginning of September where all of the clubs have a table set up and you can get any info on the club. The one thing about signing up for the clubs is that they never take you off their emailing list, so even if you do not join the club you will constantly get emails from the club, for all four years that you are here! Also there is a business fraternity and two pharmacy fraternities and many pre-prefessional clubs for those who want to make their resume look extra nice!
I would rate drake a 4.8. We are a one of the top best value schools, because of the low tuition price and our great academics. Drake is a prestigious college that will take you places.
Tips for prospective students are that they should not eliminate any school, or have their heart set on one school initially. Because coming from my own experience I probably would never chosen Drake if I wasn't as open minded. Also fill out your applications before the week that they are due! And don't limit yourself to just a couple schools since you can never be absolutely sure if you will be accepted or not.
Drake does pride itself in the fact that we are a very prestigious university and that because of that our academics are extremely rigorous. Getting in may be an easy process but the actual classes will not come as easily as they did in high school. You have to take the initiative in class, the teachers do not coddle you as they do in high school. Also there is a high expectation for you since you now represent the University.
Dorm life can be can be great, and it can be difficult at times. I currently live in a triple and I had a problem with one of my roommates. After talking to our RA it was decided that our room did not communicate at all about any of our feelings about the other roommates. And so to make it through the year with your roommate(s), communication is definitely a key aspect. Other than that you meet people from all of the residence halls and learn to love your own! Also the residence halls are co-ed by floor and they separate them by boys at one end of the hall, girls down the other. But not all floors are co-ed.
The food here is like any other college dining... it's okay, but it gets old real fast. I actually prefer Hubbell which is the buffet hall. It's not the best, but it could definitely be worse.
Drake offers a lot of events over the week and weekend. You sometimes get things in your mailbox or in an email about events going on around campus. Also there are a bunch of flyer's around campus that tell you about events coming up.
This school is definitely a bang for the buck. It is cheaper than most Universities including some state schools. Also the academics outweigh the price of tuition because you are paying for your future.
Drake is great for all types of students! We are a small campus, so it's not too overwhelming and yet you can easily meet new people around campus.
Drake offers a bunch of different clubs and activities. There is an activities fair during the beginning of September where all of the clubs have a table set up and you can get any info on the club. The one thing about signing up for the clubs is that they never take you off their emailing list, so even if you do not join the club you will constantly get emails from the club, for all four years that you are here! Also there is a business fraternity and two pharmacy fraternities and many pre-prefessional clubs for those who want to make their resume look extra nice!