Franklin is the perfect school if you are willing to work hard for your classes, be involved in community work, and get a great liberal arts education. The classes are challenging and all the professors (90 % of whom have a Ph. D. or equivalent) always encourage every student to put forth his/her best effort. However, not only academics are emphasized, but athletics and, of course, community and friendships are extremely important.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be open and only settle for a school that you think is perfect for you, be it Franklin or any other college.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As mentioned above, the classes are challenging, but still fun, and the professors are into the topics they teach and know exactly what they are talking about.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The sense of community is great and the different halls have their little event each month, which is very much fun.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Good food quality-wise, the dining facilities could be open longer, though (at least the main cafeteria; the small convenient store and cafe are open until midnight or even later).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Unless you have a car or friends with a car, there is not much to do in walking distance, although there is a small public pool and park just across the railroad tracks. Also, there are many athletic events throughout the year, tons of organizations to get involved with, magicians, a capella groups, and speakers come to campus, and on the highway there's bowling, ice cream, fast food, etc.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Excellent school in great location!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Before Homecoming, there's the Privy Burn, a tradition where a privy is built and burnt after the pep rally; there also is the Bell Game, the last home game each year against arch rival Hanover College (Franklin won again this year); and Franklin is the best tailgating school in the nation.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There are over 30 organizations on the campus of little over 1,000 students, 8 sororities and fraternities, students can get involved with governing the college, organizing events for the students, etc.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are 8 sororities and fraternities.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Security officers are on duty 24/7, call them and they will check out a computer for you or take you back to your dorm if you're afraid of something happening to you after dark.
Franklin is the perfect school if you are willing to work hard for your classes, be involved in community work, and get a great liberal arts education. The classes are challenging and all the professors (90 % of whom have a Ph. D. or equivalent) always encourage every student to put forth his/her best effort. However, not only academics are emphasized, but athletics and, of course, community and friendships are extremely important.
Be open and only settle for a school that you think is perfect for you, be it Franklin or any other college.
As mentioned above, the classes are challenging, but still fun, and the professors are into the topics they teach and know exactly what they are talking about.
The sense of community is great and the different halls have their little event each month, which is very much fun.
Good food quality-wise, the dining facilities could be open longer, though (at least the main cafeteria; the small convenient store and cafe are open until midnight or even later).
Unless you have a car or friends with a car, there is not much to do in walking distance, although there is a small public pool and park just across the railroad tracks. Also, there are many athletic events throughout the year, tons of organizations to get involved with, magicians, a capella groups, and speakers come to campus, and on the highway there's bowling, ice cream, fast food, etc.
Excellent school in great location!
Before Homecoming, there's the Privy Burn, a tradition where a privy is built and burnt after the pep rally; there also is the Bell Game, the last home game each year against arch rival Hanover College (Franklin won again this year); and Franklin is the best tailgating school in the nation.
Hardworking, mature, open-minded, social, athletic
There are over 30 organizations on the campus of little over 1,000 students, 8 sororities and fraternities, students can get involved with governing the college, organizing events for the students, etc.
There are 8 sororities and fraternities.
Security officers are on duty 24/7, call them and they will check out a computer for you or take you back to your dorm if you're afraid of something happening to you after dark.