overall, elon university is a great school in which you will obtain all the resources you need to succeed. from the impeccable environment, rigorous classes, clubs/organizations and people on campus, elon always exemplifies excellence and the belief of success. everywhere you go faculty, staff, and students will help you out every step of the way, make you feel like family and guide you along the way to achieve your goals and aspirations.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
please remember to stay organized. it's very important to make a schedule of all of your classes, study times, meetings, and other activities. this is the best way to be successful in college because you will have everything balanced and stress free. this means better grades, you get everything done and you stay on top of everything. most importantly, use all of the resources on campus from academic advising to the writing center. you're paying a lot of money to go to college so please use every resource as much as possible and you'll see that your goals will be achieved. also be yourself, college can be intimidating, but take the time to try things outside of your comfort zone, make new friends, enjoy all the benefits of college life and make the next four years the very best.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
elon university stresses the importance of their academics. depending of your major a lot of classes are discussion based which means participation is a huge part of your grade. you'll have classes where the teacher will ask you to write papers every week, as well as have tests every week. also teachers expect the best quality of work from their students and no less. most importantly writing notes and listening to the teacher is key because he or she expects you to know the material not by memorizing it, but by being able to comprehend and explain what you've learned.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
at elon university, dorm life is amazing because there are many different types such as, learning communities (international pavilion, la casa de español and honors pavilion). in addition, you'll meet many great people within the dorm. as you share backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and ideas, you'll learn so many perspectives that will make you become closer to them like a family. you'll have a dorm advisor which is in charge of making sure everything is order, someone you can trust to talk about anything and sets up activities that as a whole can do together. no matter where you end up in a dorm. you'll enjoy many activities with your hall and roommates as well as grow as a loving and respecting family.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
elon university has three dinning halls which are, harden, mcewen, and colonades. there are also retail locations such as boars head, pan geos, varsity sports and grill, and 1889. there are a great selection of choices from salads, pastas, chicken, burgers and soups. there's many gluten free and healthier options for those who cannot eat gluten. the only concern would be that the if you go to lets say mcewen everyday, then you'll get bored of the same food. try to variate between the other dinning halls because eventually you'll get tired of eating the same thing.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there are many things to do for fun. elon has their chorale groups sing every friday and the weekend, there are movie runs on friday which are called movie on the lawn, bingo night, parties sponsored by faternities/sororities, and clubs/organizations. also you can go to the sports games with your friends and have a great time cheering on the elon phoenix teams.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
as an institution elon will make sure that you receive all the tools, resources, support, and guidance you'll need to succeed. you can't forget the beauty of the campus and the willingness that everyone has to make sure that you feel at home. i can say that elon university is one of the few universities that dedicates themselves to the diversity, growth and success of every individual. it's the perfect example of what a university should be and that is inspiration, respect, generosity, and initiative.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
at elon university, there has been the tradition of the polar bear plunge in which all elon students during their winter term classes dive into the university's lake mary neil's cold waters and retrieve a gift card. also there's an event called turkey trot every november in which elon students are able to run or walk a few miles in honor of the thanksgiving holidays.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
elon university is great for the students who are highly motivated, who want to see diversity expand larger every year, who are leaders and want to achieve, as well as learn everything possible to help give back to the communities and abroad.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are over 1,000 clubs and organizations from the latino student organization to the soccer club. if you're a sports fan there are tons of sports clubs that will suit your interests. if you're more into academics, there are many academic clubs to choose from and if your more into service, there are plenty of clubs and activities to do so. the best part is if they don't have the club you want you can start it yourself, get approval and see it grow.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
greek life is a vital part of elon university. there are hundreds of organizations to choose from. be careful though, not every greek organization is for everyone and it's very time consuming, so pick one that suits your interests and that the people have the same goals as you.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
the campus as a whole is very safe. there are emergency poles in every corner of the streets in the event that you feel insecure while walking late at night, you press the button and campus police will escort you to your dorm. also there's a program called safe rides which picks up many students who are out partying or roaming the campus. although it's an open campus, it's very safe because you can always contact campus police and safe rides to make sure you get to your dorm or destination safe and sound.
overall, elon university is a great school in which you will obtain all the resources you need to succeed. from the impeccable environment, rigorous classes, clubs/organizations and people on campus, elon always exemplifies excellence and the belief of success. everywhere you go faculty, staff, and students will help you out every step of the way, make you feel like family and guide you along the way to achieve your goals and aspirations.
please remember to stay organized. it's very important to make a schedule of all of your classes, study times, meetings, and other activities. this is the best way to be successful in college because you will have everything balanced and stress free. this means better grades, you get everything done and you stay on top of everything. most importantly, use all of the resources on campus from academic advising to the writing center. you're paying a lot of money to go to college so please use every resource as much as possible and you'll see that your goals will be achieved. also be yourself, college can be intimidating, but take the time to try things outside of your comfort zone, make new friends, enjoy all the benefits of college life and make the next four years the very best.
elon university stresses the importance of their academics. depending of your major a lot of classes are discussion based which means participation is a huge part of your grade. you'll have classes where the teacher will ask you to write papers every week, as well as have tests every week. also teachers expect the best quality of work from their students and no less. most importantly writing notes and listening to the teacher is key because he or she expects you to know the material not by memorizing it, but by being able to comprehend and explain what you've learned.
at elon university, dorm life is amazing because there are many different types such as, learning communities (international pavilion, la casa de español and honors pavilion). in addition, you'll meet many great people within the dorm. as you share backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and ideas, you'll learn so many perspectives that will make you become closer to them like a family. you'll have a dorm advisor which is in charge of making sure everything is order, someone you can trust to talk about anything and sets up activities that as a whole can do together. no matter where you end up in a dorm. you'll enjoy many activities with your hall and roommates as well as grow as a loving and respecting family.
elon university has three dinning halls which are, harden, mcewen, and colonades. there are also retail locations such as boars head, pan geos, varsity sports and grill, and 1889. there are a great selection of choices from salads, pastas, chicken, burgers and soups. there's many gluten free and healthier options for those who cannot eat gluten. the only concern would be that the if you go to lets say mcewen everyday, then you'll get bored of the same food. try to variate between the other dinning halls because eventually you'll get tired of eating the same thing.
there are many things to do for fun. elon has their chorale groups sing every friday and the weekend, there are movie runs on friday which are called movie on the lawn, bingo night, parties sponsored by faternities/sororities, and clubs/organizations. also you can go to the sports games with your friends and have a great time cheering on the elon phoenix teams.
as an institution elon will make sure that you receive all the tools, resources, support, and guidance you'll need to succeed. you can't forget the beauty of the campus and the willingness that everyone has to make sure that you feel at home. i can say that elon university is one of the few universities that dedicates themselves to the diversity, growth and success of every individual. it's the perfect example of what a university should be and that is inspiration, respect, generosity, and initiative.
at elon university, there has been the tradition of the polar bear plunge in which all elon students during their winter term classes dive into the university's lake mary neil's cold waters and retrieve a gift card. also there's an event called turkey trot every november in which elon students are able to run or walk a few miles in honor of the thanksgiving holidays.
elon university is great for the students who are highly motivated, who want to see diversity expand larger every year, who are leaders and want to achieve, as well as learn everything possible to help give back to the communities and abroad.
there are over 1,000 clubs and organizations from the latino student organization to the soccer club. if you're a sports fan there are tons of sports clubs that will suit your interests. if you're more into academics, there are many academic clubs to choose from and if your more into service, there are plenty of clubs and activities to do so. the best part is if they don't have the club you want you can start it yourself, get approval and see it grow.
greek life is a vital part of elon university. there are hundreds of organizations to choose from. be careful though, not every greek organization is for everyone and it's very time consuming, so pick one that suits your interests and that the people have the same goals as you.
the campus as a whole is very safe. there are emergency poles in every corner of the streets in the event that you feel insecure while walking late at night, you press the button and campus police will escort you to your dorm. also there's a program called safe rides which picks up many students who are out partying or roaming the campus. although it's an open campus, it's very safe because you can always contact campus police and safe rides to make sure you get to your dorm or destination safe and sound.