gordon college is an academically rigorous and spiritually uplifting institution that has benefited me as a young scholar and as a follower of jesus christ. gordon's community is one that is loving and open to members of all christian denominations. gordon offers many opportunities in the liberal arts and in christian ministries that makes it the perfect launching pad for a christian in today's society.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
prospective students should certainly visit gordon before making a decision. a visit can make or break a decision, and it is important for prospectives to get a feel for the community before sending in their deposit.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
gordon has an impressive academic rigor. students are always slammed at finals season; gordon's academics should not be underestimated just because it is a lesser known school. every major has challenging courses that bring out the best in every student, while thoroughly preparing the students for the fields they are pursuing.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
dorm life is wonderful. i've been blessed to have great guys on my floor for two years now, and i'm looking forward to the next two years as well. the one draw-back to dorm life is the sometimes strick visitation policy, which makes it difficult for boyfriends and girlfriends (or just friends of the opposite gender) to hang out whenever they want to in their rooms.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
when the student government asks students to give an opinion on what they want to see changed, the number one response is dining services. students are not crazy about gordon's food, but the reality is that few schools (especially gordon's size) offer the finest cuisine.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
gordon has many lounges around campus where students gather to play video games, watch movies, watch espn, and do many other things. in addition, the main dining hall has a cafe where students can order food up until 11pm while relaxing on a couch to watch the game. chester's, one of the campus's hotspots, is a tavern-like setting where students can get hot and cold drinks (non-alcoholic, dry campus) while either doing homework or hanging out with friends. there are also many places in the surrounding area (i.e. malls, restaurants, cafes, theaters, boston, etc.) where students can go for fun.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
gordon is expensive, but it's worth it in my opinion. you'll pay a lot, but you get a great education and great, life-long relationships out of it. although you'll pay a lot more for gordon than other colleges, it's important to keep in mind that gordon is still cheaper than many other competing schools.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
every sunday night, an event called catacombs is held in gordon's chapel. catacombs is an event where gordon students can gather to worship the lord jesus christ with one another. it is led start-to-finish by student worship leaders playing several contemporary instruments.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
-born-again christians/followers of jesus christ
-new christians looking to challenge and deepen their faith
-those pursuing ministry
-those pursuing to implement their faith into their area of study
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
gordon has many clubs and activities. all things are possible through the student government, which gordon's administration has authorized to approve clubs that students want to propose. among the clubs and activites that are student run are the campus events council, which coordinates every major event on campus, along with the student venues council, which maintains student spaces and proposes the addition of new ones. if you have an idea, you can form a club at gordon.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
gordon has its own police force, which is available on call 24/7. they are very helpful and in addition to keeping campus safe, they will even come give your car a jump-start if the battery dies!
gordon college is an academically rigorous and spiritually uplifting institution that has benefited me as a young scholar and as a follower of jesus christ. gordon's community is one that is loving and open to members of all christian denominations. gordon offers many opportunities in the liberal arts and in christian ministries that makes it the perfect launching pad for a christian in today's society.
prospective students should certainly visit gordon before making a decision. a visit can make or break a decision, and it is important for prospectives to get a feel for the community before sending in their deposit.
gordon has an impressive academic rigor. students are always slammed at finals season; gordon's academics should not be underestimated just because it is a lesser known school. every major has challenging courses that bring out the best in every student, while thoroughly preparing the students for the fields they are pursuing.
dorm life is wonderful. i've been blessed to have great guys on my floor for two years now, and i'm looking forward to the next two years as well. the one draw-back to dorm life is the sometimes strick visitation policy, which makes it difficult for boyfriends and girlfriends (or just friends of the opposite gender) to hang out whenever they want to in their rooms.
when the student government asks students to give an opinion on what they want to see changed, the number one response is dining services. students are not crazy about gordon's food, but the reality is that few schools (especially gordon's size) offer the finest cuisine.
gordon has many lounges around campus where students gather to play video games, watch movies, watch espn, and do many other things. in addition, the main dining hall has a cafe where students can order food up until 11pm while relaxing on a couch to watch the game. chester's, one of the campus's hotspots, is a tavern-like setting where students can get hot and cold drinks (non-alcoholic, dry campus) while either doing homework or hanging out with friends. there are also many places in the surrounding area (i.e. malls, restaurants, cafes, theaters, boston, etc.) where students can go for fun.
gordon is expensive, but it's worth it in my opinion. you'll pay a lot, but you get a great education and great, life-long relationships out of it. although you'll pay a lot more for gordon than other colleges, it's important to keep in mind that gordon is still cheaper than many other competing schools.
every sunday night, an event called catacombs is held in gordon's chapel. catacombs is an event where gordon students can gather to worship the lord jesus christ with one another. it is led start-to-finish by student worship leaders playing several contemporary instruments.
-born-again christians/followers of jesus christ -new christians looking to challenge and deepen their faith -those pursuing ministry -those pursuing to implement their faith into their area of study
gordon has many clubs and activities. all things are possible through the student government, which gordon's administration has authorized to approve clubs that students want to propose. among the clubs and activites that are student run are the campus events council, which coordinates every major event on campus, along with the student venues council, which maintains student spaces and proposes the addition of new ones. if you have an idea, you can form a club at gordon.
gordon has its own police force, which is available on call 24/7. they are very helpful and in addition to keeping campus safe, they will even come give your car a jump-start if the battery dies!