Since coming to this college two years ago, I have learned so many things that have changed my world perspective. From the small class sizes (ranging from thirty to six; possibly even lower in some senior level classes) which offers a unique one-on-one type of learning, to the extra-curricular lyceums (lectures) offered in a variety of subjects almost every night, this college has opened my eyes to a brand new way of seeing things.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The Emory & Henry campus is unique, to be certain. With a mix of buildings built in the 1800's to the most recent addition built in 2010, a walk through Emory & Henry is a walk through the college's history. The housing options are varied, with most Freshman living in the First-Year Village (a grouping of buildings on the main campus close to all of the main academic buildings) and upperclassmen having choices of living in The Village (house-type dorms ranging in age) located across the ever present railroad tracks. The extra-curricular activities are always well advertised and to be honest, just a trip to the duck pond to view the beautiful Appalachian scenery should be enough to make you want to attend.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Emory & Henry is an expensive liberal arts college, but the exchange for the quality of education is worth it in my eyes. When you apply online, you are automatically entered into consideration for several of their merit scholarships. When I received my acceptance letter, it also came with letters notifying me of my substantial scholarship awards. If these are not enough, the Financial Aid office is more than willing to help you find outside scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply - I applied to this school as an afterthought, and when I got accepted it piqued my interest. The rest, they say, is history.
Get Involved - This school is a very tight-knit community willing to care for one another. The more you're involved, the more likely you'll be offered opportunities that you couldn't get anywhere else.
Attend Classes - The school is very strict on class attendance, and with the money you're paying to go there I would be too. Professors have individual attendance policies for their classes, and it pays to show up to class, lest you come one day to find your name removed from the class roll.
Be Open - Coming here I had no idea what to expect. This school is seeped in tradition and if you choose to open yourself up to the experience, your time here will be some of the best years of your life. I know I enjoy it here, and if you choose to attend as well, I know you will too.
Emory & Henry is famously know as being one of the colleges that changes lives. It's changed professors lives. It's changed lives of members of the community we service. It's changed my life, and countless others before me. Let it change yours.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Emory is great for people who can enjoy the slowness of life. It's a small campus built for an individualized learning experience. The people here are going to be leaders in their respective communities and many people here are very devoted to community service. You don't have to fit any type of mold to come here, but know this. You come to Emory & Henry College as a student. But you leave this campus a changed man or woman; ready to impact the lives of others for the better.
Since coming to this college two years ago, I have learned so many things that have changed my world perspective. From the small class sizes (ranging from thirty to six; possibly even lower in some senior level classes) which offers a unique one-on-one type of learning, to the extra-curricular lyceums (lectures) offered in a variety of subjects almost every night, this college has opened my eyes to a brand new way of seeing things.
The Emory & Henry campus is unique, to be certain. With a mix of buildings built in the 1800's to the most recent addition built in 2010, a walk through Emory & Henry is a walk through the college's history. The housing options are varied, with most Freshman living in the First-Year Village (a grouping of buildings on the main campus close to all of the main academic buildings) and upperclassmen having choices of living in The Village (house-type dorms ranging in age) located across the ever present railroad tracks. The extra-curricular activities are always well advertised and to be honest, just a trip to the duck pond to view the beautiful Appalachian scenery should be enough to make you want to attend.
Emory & Henry is an expensive liberal arts college, but the exchange for the quality of education is worth it in my eyes. When you apply online, you are automatically entered into consideration for several of their merit scholarships. When I received my acceptance letter, it also came with letters notifying me of my substantial scholarship awards. If these are not enough, the Financial Aid office is more than willing to help you find outside scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Apply - I applied to this school as an afterthought, and when I got accepted it piqued my interest. The rest, they say, is history. Get Involved - This school is a very tight-knit community willing to care for one another. The more you're involved, the more likely you'll be offered opportunities that you couldn't get anywhere else. Attend Classes - The school is very strict on class attendance, and with the money you're paying to go there I would be too. Professors have individual attendance policies for their classes, and it pays to show up to class, lest you come one day to find your name removed from the class roll. Be Open - Coming here I had no idea what to expect. This school is seeped in tradition and if you choose to open yourself up to the experience, your time here will be some of the best years of your life. I know I enjoy it here, and if you choose to attend as well, I know you will too. Emory & Henry is famously know as being one of the colleges that changes lives. It's changed professors lives. It's changed lives of members of the community we service. It's changed my life, and countless others before me. Let it change yours.
Emory is great for people who can enjoy the slowness of life. It's a small campus built for an individualized learning experience. The people here are going to be leaders in their respective communities and many people here are very devoted to community service. You don't have to fit any type of mold to come here, but know this. You come to Emory & Henry College as a student. But you leave this campus a changed man or woman; ready to impact the lives of others for the better.