Henderson State University is a terrific place to call home. There's always something to do on campus so there's no excuse for someone complaining about being bored. The professors are great and I haven't had not one professor who wasn't available during office hours to help their students in areas they needed it the most. On a scale from 1-10, this school is definitely a 10!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Please, apply for HOUSING and SCHOLARSHIPS as early as possible. The earlier you apply, you have a better chance of getting into the newer dorms and also first dibs on scholarship money! Also, take your ACT as many times as possible! Don't wait until your senior year to start taking them! Start your junior year, or better yet, your sophomore year and get the best score possible! The higher your ACT, the higher amount of scholarship money you will receive!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
No one spoon-feeds you here. It's up to you to grasp the material or get help understanding it. That's what a lot of people fail to understand, especially first-time freshmen. College is no walk in the park; it takes hard-work and dedication and if you do not possess one or the other, it's going to be hard to pass all of your classes! All professors have office hours in which you can drop in and get help on assignments or just to simply discuss important things with your professor. Study, study, study!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I would have to say nearly all freshmen stay in Newberry or Smith their first year at HSU. However, if you're one of the lucky ones and turn in your housing application early (before November, in my opinion) then you will be placed in the newer dorms, which are East and West Halls. I stayed in Newberry my first year and it wasn't that bad. I met tons of friends while there and if I wouldn't have stayed in Newberry, I wouldn't have met my best friend. It all depends on your preferences. Several of my friends stay in Whispering Oaks, the on-campus apartments. If you have a lot in refund, I would definitely recommend them.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The main places for dining on campus are: Caddo Cafeteria, also known as The Caddo, Reddie Cafe, and Quizno's. The Caddo isn't that bad, but it can be a little repetitive if you ask me. Not much of a choice where to eat when you're a broke college student lol.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
My friends and I always go to the Garrison on Fridays where they play different movies. We also attend just about all the on-campus events such as Greek shows, Big Money Bingo, Basketball/Football Games, you name it. Hot Springs and Little Rock is also right around the corner and there's plenty of things to do in those two places.
Henderson State University is a terrific place to call home. There's always something to do on campus so there's no excuse for someone complaining about being bored. The professors are great and I haven't had not one professor who wasn't available during office hours to help their students in areas they needed it the most. On a scale from 1-10, this school is definitely a 10!
Please, apply for HOUSING and SCHOLARSHIPS as early as possible. The earlier you apply, you have a better chance of getting into the newer dorms and also first dibs on scholarship money! Also, take your ACT as many times as possible! Don't wait until your senior year to start taking them! Start your junior year, or better yet, your sophomore year and get the best score possible! The higher your ACT, the higher amount of scholarship money you will receive!
No one spoon-feeds you here. It's up to you to grasp the material or get help understanding it. That's what a lot of people fail to understand, especially first-time freshmen. College is no walk in the park; it takes hard-work and dedication and if you do not possess one or the other, it's going to be hard to pass all of your classes! All professors have office hours in which you can drop in and get help on assignments or just to simply discuss important things with your professor. Study, study, study!
I would have to say nearly all freshmen stay in Newberry or Smith their first year at HSU. However, if you're one of the lucky ones and turn in your housing application early (before November, in my opinion) then you will be placed in the newer dorms, which are East and West Halls. I stayed in Newberry my first year and it wasn't that bad. I met tons of friends while there and if I wouldn't have stayed in Newberry, I wouldn't have met my best friend. It all depends on your preferences. Several of my friends stay in Whispering Oaks, the on-campus apartments. If you have a lot in refund, I would definitely recommend them.
The main places for dining on campus are: Caddo Cafeteria, also known as The Caddo, Reddie Cafe, and Quizno's. The Caddo isn't that bad, but it can be a little repetitive if you ask me. Not much of a choice where to eat when you're a broke college student lol.
My friends and I always go to the Garrison on Fridays where they play different movies. We also attend just about all the on-campus events such as Greek shows, Big Money Bingo, Basketball/Football Games, you name it. Hot Springs and Little Rock is also right around the corner and there's plenty of things to do in those two places.