Gordon State College

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA, USA
Public
4 Year

Maci's Review

Review of Gordon State College

from Decatur, GA

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

If you want to make a great impact on our school and yourself, join the SGA club; speak for you and your classmates and be an advocate for your fellow students. You can also apply for employment on campus.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

As far as academics goes, the teachers are amazing and are always willing to help. Gordon is all about academics in the students' lives. There is a student success center available to students who may need tutoring, better guidance, locate counselors, and also a place to use on-camps desktops. Tutoring is free for all subjects!

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life at Gordon State College has its pros and its cons. On the Gordon campus, you have a choice of Gordon commons, the Village, and Melton Hall. Gordon commons is a great choice if you want to feel like you're at home! The commons is set up like an apartment. The village is more for individuals who prefer to room with someone else side by side or if you want just one room to yourself. Melton Hall is mainly for students who are looking for low-cost housing. Visiting hours are limited to 12 a.m on weekdays Sunday through Thursday; and 2 a.m Friday through Saturday. There are random room checks so stay clean!

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The Café at Gordon is often good. There aren't always many options but you do have your choice of fruit, vegetables, meat, and desert. It is more so like a buffet, all you can eat! Drink machines are awesome; they vary from soft drinks, to juice, and even coffee.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There are weekly student activities that you can participate in for free! These things range from food, to games, fun, and exercise. There's belly dancing for the ladies, Lander Late Night, and movie night for everyone. Just about once a week in the grass we play volleyball which attracts lots of people. There is also a game room located beside the Gordon café which includes a pool able, wii system and games, a ping pong table, air hockey, and much more.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are all types of clubs for all individuals at Gordon College. There is cheerleading, a business club, gay-straight alliance club, dance club, step team, and much more. There is a club for everyone guaranteed.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Gordon Safety is excellent! The Gordon Police are very friendly and will attend any problems that you have. They aren't strict but they do their job the way its supposed to be done as far as safety goes. There are automatic cross walk signs to let you know when it is okay to cross the street. If you do not feel comfortable crossing the street they also have an underground walk way that leads you right to the class buildings.