I'm actually at the Oxford campus. The learning environment here is conducive to effective teaching. The classes are small enough that the professors take a personal interest in the students' education. Every class I have taken has moved at an appropriate pace for the professors to cover the material and for the students to grasp it. Also, the professors are always willing to help out after class time- through e-mail, office hours, etc.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I would have to say that choosing Oxford College of Emory University was probably the best decision of my life. I catch myself instinctively telling people I'm going home or My friends back home when I talk about the college. I've even said it in conversations with my parents- while in my house! There's a strong sense of community and enough to do to keep you busy and happy.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
While I love everything about Oxford College, the tuition is a little steep and financial aid can be fun to try to fight out of the college. However, the officers are helpful and want you to come, so they'll try to help with the cost as best as they can.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Come to the campus- You should see what it looks like and get a sense of where it's located.
Do an overnight visit- The thing that cemented my application to Oxford was my overnight visit. You meet real students and see what they really do in their free time and you get a real sense of what living in the dorm will be like.
Shadow a class- Visiting a class will let you see what some professors are like, and usually you'll be able to see how big some of the larger classes are.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who want a strong sense of community and smaller class sizes. You should be able to make your own fun (the surrounding towns don't offer the same sort of things that typical college towns would) or be willing to commute to downtown Atlanta or the main campus.
I'm actually at the Oxford campus. The learning environment here is conducive to effective teaching. The classes are small enough that the professors take a personal interest in the students' education. Every class I have taken has moved at an appropriate pace for the professors to cover the material and for the students to grasp it. Also, the professors are always willing to help out after class time- through e-mail, office hours, etc.
I would have to say that choosing Oxford College of Emory University was probably the best decision of my life. I catch myself instinctively telling people I'm going home or My friends back home when I talk about the college. I've even said it in conversations with my parents- while in my house! There's a strong sense of community and enough to do to keep you busy and happy.
While I love everything about Oxford College, the tuition is a little steep and financial aid can be fun to try to fight out of the college. However, the officers are helpful and want you to come, so they'll try to help with the cost as best as they can.
Come to the campus- You should see what it looks like and get a sense of where it's located. Do an overnight visit- The thing that cemented my application to Oxford was my overnight visit. You meet real students and see what they really do in their free time and you get a real sense of what living in the dorm will be like. Shadow a class- Visiting a class will let you see what some professors are like, and usually you'll be able to see how big some of the larger classes are.
Students who want a strong sense of community and smaller class sizes. You should be able to make your own fun (the surrounding towns don't offer the same sort of things that typical college towns would) or be willing to commute to downtown Atlanta or the main campus.