Earlham is a school with a passionate student body and amazing professors. The community is unlike anything I have ever experienced before, and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't be afraid to talk to profs or students if/when you visit! Mostly everyone is really nice and will be honest with you about their experience and if they think Earlham would be good for you. Make up any weak spots in your application with an essay that really shows your character, integrity and genuineness are important and valued here.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Tough as nails, but also what you make of it. I work my butt off and have taken a lot of different classes to challenge myself. Some people just kinda skate by, but you do you. If you're looking for a good education, you can definitely get one here.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Okay, so Res Life kinda sucks BUT my experience living in the dorms has been great. I think most of the dorms are pretty nice with the exception of Hoerner, but you get used to it if you do end up living there. Doing laundry in Warren or Wilson is a drag because there's one machine in each building. The theme & friendship houses are sort of falling apart, but they're kind of a cool thing. Earlham is also stepping up their dorm game and they're going to be offering more suite-style dorms next year. So overall I'd say it's a pretty decent set up.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
We've gone through a lot of dining changes during my time here, and once you've been here for a while you get kinda sick of the food. The red hot chef has saved me. Late night chais and smoothies from the coffee shop have also gotten me through some rough times lol. It can be rough if you have a lot of dietary restrictions, but it's easy for your schedule to get packed and not have a lot of time for cooking so bear that in mind. The number of dinning options around campus sucks. Marsh, Dominos, and the Sunshine Cafe will be come your home because there's basically nothing else. Welcome to small town, Indiana. No matter how sick of it you get, it will grow on you and you'll miss late night Marsh runs when you leave.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Just chill. The depo district is pretty cool if you wanna get off campus but don't wanna go too far. If you have a car or know someone with one you can do more stuff for sure, Dayton has a decent mall especially compared to Richmond. Go to hash at least once, even if you don't smoke or drink. Go on a little excursion back campus every now and again, it is beautiful in the fall. Swing on a swing, play games with your friends, and GO TO CAMPUS EVENTS!!! SAB works hard and cool people often come to campus. Enjoy it, you're paying for it anyways.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I come from a very low income family and Earlham has been incredible with financial aid. Accounting can be stressful, and prepare for your tuition to go up over the years, but overall they can be very, very generous. Thank you, wealth alumni!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Hash = parties in the woods. The football field is also a good place to stargaze (a perk of being in the middle of nowhere). The Heart is our version of a quad and while its kind of inconvenient, kicking back on one of those white chairs or a blanket with your friends after a long day of classes is honestly so nice. Oh, and the steam tunnels that run under campus, like hash, go at least once.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Dedicated, passionate, curious, ambitious. Ask questions, get in debates. Earlham has a reputation for being a hippy-dippy liberal school, and I mean it's not wrong. Just don't come here if you think you know everything (regardless of political views), because I garuntee you will learn a lot if you listen to people and keep at least somewhat of an open mind.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Plenty to do. You'll find your niche.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I pretty much always feel safe on campus and public safety is very chill (depending on the person). Some lighting could be better, and you might get a little spooked walking back from Carpenter alone. Just keep your guard up and notify pub safe if anything seems suspicious. Have their emergency number in your phone, because you never know and they're pretty quick, even if you just got locked out somewhere.
Earlham is a school with a passionate student body and amazing professors. The community is unlike anything I have ever experienced before, and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
Don't be afraid to talk to profs or students if/when you visit! Mostly everyone is really nice and will be honest with you about their experience and if they think Earlham would be good for you. Make up any weak spots in your application with an essay that really shows your character, integrity and genuineness are important and valued here.
Tough as nails, but also what you make of it. I work my butt off and have taken a lot of different classes to challenge myself. Some people just kinda skate by, but you do you. If you're looking for a good education, you can definitely get one here.
Okay, so Res Life kinda sucks BUT my experience living in the dorms has been great. I think most of the dorms are pretty nice with the exception of Hoerner, but you get used to it if you do end up living there. Doing laundry in Warren or Wilson is a drag because there's one machine in each building. The theme & friendship houses are sort of falling apart, but they're kind of a cool thing. Earlham is also stepping up their dorm game and they're going to be offering more suite-style dorms next year. So overall I'd say it's a pretty decent set up.
We've gone through a lot of dining changes during my time here, and once you've been here for a while you get kinda sick of the food. The red hot chef has saved me. Late night chais and smoothies from the coffee shop have also gotten me through some rough times lol. It can be rough if you have a lot of dietary restrictions, but it's easy for your schedule to get packed and not have a lot of time for cooking so bear that in mind. The number of dinning options around campus sucks. Marsh, Dominos, and the Sunshine Cafe will be come your home because there's basically nothing else. Welcome to small town, Indiana. No matter how sick of it you get, it will grow on you and you'll miss late night Marsh runs when you leave.
Just chill. The depo district is pretty cool if you wanna get off campus but don't wanna go too far. If you have a car or know someone with one you can do more stuff for sure, Dayton has a decent mall especially compared to Richmond. Go to hash at least once, even if you don't smoke or drink. Go on a little excursion back campus every now and again, it is beautiful in the fall. Swing on a swing, play games with your friends, and GO TO CAMPUS EVENTS!!! SAB works hard and cool people often come to campus. Enjoy it, you're paying for it anyways.
I come from a very low income family and Earlham has been incredible with financial aid. Accounting can be stressful, and prepare for your tuition to go up over the years, but overall they can be very, very generous. Thank you, wealth alumni!
Hash = parties in the woods. The football field is also a good place to stargaze (a perk of being in the middle of nowhere). The Heart is our version of a quad and while its kind of inconvenient, kicking back on one of those white chairs or a blanket with your friends after a long day of classes is honestly so nice. Oh, and the steam tunnels that run under campus, like hash, go at least once.
Dedicated, passionate, curious, ambitious. Ask questions, get in debates. Earlham has a reputation for being a hippy-dippy liberal school, and I mean it's not wrong. Just don't come here if you think you know everything (regardless of political views), because I garuntee you will learn a lot if you listen to people and keep at least somewhat of an open mind.
Plenty to do. You'll find your niche.
I pretty much always feel safe on campus and public safety is very chill (depending on the person). Some lighting could be better, and you might get a little spooked walking back from Carpenter alone. Just keep your guard up and notify pub safe if anything seems suspicious. Have their emergency number in your phone, because you never know and they're pretty quick, even if you just got locked out somewhere.