Goshen College

Goshen College

Goshen, IN, USA
Private
4 Year

Elizabeth's Review

Review of Goshen College

from Greensboro, NC

Describe your college in three sentences.

A small, liberal arts, christian school that focuses on a personal education specific to your needs. The downfall of such a small school is the hours of the cafeteria and library, but the resources are just as good as any university. It is a well grounded and tight-knit community that let's everyone share in a common bond and goal for justice in our world.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Make sure you want to be at a small school and enjoy that tight community feel. Also, if you want to be at this school and aren't very spiritual, I advice being open-minded to a more religious view in some classes and in the weekly chapel.

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

The science classes are much more rigorous, but the 100 and 200 level classes for English and otherwise aren't especially strenuous.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Gorgeous dorms with great connecting lounges and hallways for all of the students. There is a really good dorm life staff and cleaning staff, so the dorms are clean and there are always fun floor activities.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

It is a smaller school, so the hours are fewer and the so are the options. However, there are new things to try most days and some classics that can keep you full if there is nothing else that suits your appetite.

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

There are many intramural sports and the gym has really fun options, such as: racquet ball, spinning classes, and a rock wall. There are hymn sings, which are fabulous, and many other ways to find service that works for you. There are always sporting events going on and floor activities during the night. And no matter what, you can join or start a club that suits your fancy.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

You receive a really good education that also focuses on servicing our world and our communities. The professors love what they do and expect and help you learn no matter what. Regardless of what you believe or what help you may need, someone is there to help guide you and enable you to receive the best education possible.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Hymn sings are a really cool tradition. The Hymn Club has a meeting once a week and then every now and then a giant hymn sing happens on campus. Faculty and students alike join in four harmony for 15-20 songs and just enjoy music and fellowship.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

If you are looking for an small setting with intimate classes and spiritual availability, this is the place for you!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are a good number of clubs for the size of the school and they vary from theatre club to introvert club. So regardless of your personality, you can find one that fits you and your schedule.

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

We have keycards that let us on to floors and dorms. There are video monitors around campus and you often see security around at night. I've always felt very safe.