God's hand is very present here on campus. If you are looking for a place with legitimate people coming to know The Lord, Harding is the place for you. I would not be anywhere else.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't buy into the whole ring by spring concept (meaning you get married super early on in college) Everyone around you will probably be engaged by their senior year (or married) but honestly, just remember this is just here. Most places you go that doesn't happen and it isn't everyone. I'm a prime example.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Personally, I am in easy classes. That's not to say there aren't difficult classes. If you want difficult classes, we have teachers who graduated from Harding or Yale that everyone decides not to take based on their difficultly level. You will just have to go to ratemyprofessor and see who is the best fit for you. There are top notch courses academically, and there are breezes. You will find what you want to find.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I live in Stephens which is an upperclassmen female dorm (however, freshman overflow can get in and its much nicer than other freshman dorms.) and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is what's great. You can go down the hall and know everyone and wave to them and stop and genuinely ask about their day. Plus, they aren't tiny by any means. Stephens was remodeled in 2011 and I believe they are planning on building another dorm as well due to the amount of freshman coming in are multiplying each year. The opposite gender is not allowed on any floor except the lobby and they can't be in each other's rooms aside from during open dorm. The goal of this is to make sure we keep Harding's christian mission, and while some people are bothered by this, it has never affected me. I love it. There is also a midnight curfew on week days and one AM on weekends. I've never had a reason to be out past midnight because if you're following your pledge (to not drink, party, go to clubs, etc) then except for midnight walmart trips, going out late at night is pointless. I like not coming home to a drunk roommate or a suitemate with a boy in her bed. The rules are like boundaries. They keep us safe. I know some of you will think that's hogwash and that's fine. It's all about perspective. If you think of the rules as guidelines and less like fences and collars, you will love dorm life. You do have to live on campus until you're 22 or married so basically your whole time here. But honestly, I wouldn't want to live off of campus. You miss too much just being gone on the weekends. Just this past week, we had the Ice Bucket Challenge, Steps Devos constantly, Spider-Man 2 showing, blood drives, etc. :) You will be happier if you live on campus and get involved!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
No. Just NO. I LOVE Harding. But the cafeteria food is terrible. The Grill is okay (mostly hamburgers and fries) but it gets old fast. There are other options like declining balance on your meal plan can be applied places on campus like Chickfila, Java City, and Taco Bell. However, you only have a limited about on that, so don't spend it all at once. The caf has good days in the comfort foods, but usually I stick to the soup or the stuff they have everyday.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
SO much on campus. Not a lot off campus, but you can to Little Rock and do fun stuff there, or go to Heber Springs and swim/jump off cliffs. :)
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I feel like they're very fair for a private school. All the other Christian private schools I've looked into are $15,000 + a year after scholarships and grants (this coming from a girl who's EFC was 0 and thought the government would give her enough money to cover everything. NOPE!) but Harding is $8,000 for the first year with those of an EFC of 0. It goes up the more EFC you have, and each year you are here it costs more especially if you don't keep your GPA at a 3.5. I'm paying $9,500 this year, and I'm having to take loans but I promise it's worth it. Be sure to bring bags of quarters though...because the washers and dryers cost extra.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Ring by spring, three times to the swing on campus he wants to marry you, going under the clock tower when it strikes and you're alone means you're alone forever, going under the clock tower when you're with a guy means you'll marry him
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Genuine Christians who want to grow in their relationships with God and other people.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is always something going on at campus! Social club stuff starts this thursday. (August 28th)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
You'll have to see for yourself. There are a lot of stereotypes. I will gladly tell you if you come up to me on campus. ;)
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Searcy has little to no crime. Campus is the same way.
God's hand is very present here on campus. If you are looking for a place with legitimate people coming to know The Lord, Harding is the place for you. I would not be anywhere else.
Don't buy into the whole ring by spring concept (meaning you get married super early on in college) Everyone around you will probably be engaged by their senior year (or married) but honestly, just remember this is just here. Most places you go that doesn't happen and it isn't everyone. I'm a prime example.
Personally, I am in easy classes. That's not to say there aren't difficult classes. If you want difficult classes, we have teachers who graduated from Harding or Yale that everyone decides not to take based on their difficultly level. You will just have to go to ratemyprofessor and see who is the best fit for you. There are top notch courses academically, and there are breezes. You will find what you want to find.
I live in Stephens which is an upperclassmen female dorm (however, freshman overflow can get in and its much nicer than other freshman dorms.) and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is what's great. You can go down the hall and know everyone and wave to them and stop and genuinely ask about their day. Plus, they aren't tiny by any means. Stephens was remodeled in 2011 and I believe they are planning on building another dorm as well due to the amount of freshman coming in are multiplying each year. The opposite gender is not allowed on any floor except the lobby and they can't be in each other's rooms aside from during open dorm. The goal of this is to make sure we keep Harding's christian mission, and while some people are bothered by this, it has never affected me. I love it. There is also a midnight curfew on week days and one AM on weekends. I've never had a reason to be out past midnight because if you're following your pledge (to not drink, party, go to clubs, etc) then except for midnight walmart trips, going out late at night is pointless. I like not coming home to a drunk roommate or a suitemate with a boy in her bed. The rules are like boundaries. They keep us safe. I know some of you will think that's hogwash and that's fine. It's all about perspective. If you think of the rules as guidelines and less like fences and collars, you will love dorm life. You do have to live on campus until you're 22 or married so basically your whole time here. But honestly, I wouldn't want to live off of campus. You miss too much just being gone on the weekends. Just this past week, we had the Ice Bucket Challenge, Steps Devos constantly, Spider-Man 2 showing, blood drives, etc. :) You will be happier if you live on campus and get involved!
No. Just NO. I LOVE Harding. But the cafeteria food is terrible. The Grill is okay (mostly hamburgers and fries) but it gets old fast. There are other options like declining balance on your meal plan can be applied places on campus like Chickfila, Java City, and Taco Bell. However, you only have a limited about on that, so don't spend it all at once. The caf has good days in the comfort foods, but usually I stick to the soup or the stuff they have everyday.
SO much on campus. Not a lot off campus, but you can to Little Rock and do fun stuff there, or go to Heber Springs and swim/jump off cliffs. :)
I feel like they're very fair for a private school. All the other Christian private schools I've looked into are $15,000 + a year after scholarships and grants (this coming from a girl who's EFC was 0 and thought the government would give her enough money to cover everything. NOPE!) but Harding is $8,000 for the first year with those of an EFC of 0. It goes up the more EFC you have, and each year you are here it costs more especially if you don't keep your GPA at a 3.5. I'm paying $9,500 this year, and I'm having to take loans but I promise it's worth it. Be sure to bring bags of quarters though...because the washers and dryers cost extra.
Ring by spring, three times to the swing on campus he wants to marry you, going under the clock tower when it strikes and you're alone means you're alone forever, going under the clock tower when you're with a guy means you'll marry him
Genuine Christians who want to grow in their relationships with God and other people.
There is always something going on at campus! Social club stuff starts this thursday. (August 28th)
You'll have to see for yourself. There are a lot of stereotypes. I will gladly tell you if you come up to me on campus. ;)
Searcy has little to no crime. Campus is the same way.