It's a very vibrant campus and community- so much so that people will be disappointed if you don't find an EC to occupy your time. The classes are small and professors are available to students for discussions and conversations.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be prepared for intense work in classes, they don't baby you. You'll need to stay on top of your work because once you start slipping, it's very hard to get back up to standards. It is however, very easy to go talk to teachers if you have concerns.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As I said before, stay on top of it. When it starts going downhill, it gains traction very quickly.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I like the dorms. The place is usually clean, the Wi-Fi works fine. Almost everyone is friendly. People are willing to talk about issues instead of boiling over.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Some people say the dining hall isn't up to par, but it's warm food on bad days. It may need seasoning, and pizza and pasta do get old quickly, but there's always something available.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There's Tinker Day, when the school cancels day classes, people dress in ridiculous costumes, and climb a mountain. On the mountain, there are skits, songs and various performances from each class, and prizes are awarded. It's a very invigorating experience, or so I was told. There's no requirement to go, and if you should choose to stay home, you have the campus to yourself and can sleep, study or do anything you like.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you're artsy, political, and/or fall on the LGBTQA+ community, this is a great place for you. There a seeming multitude of opportunities in the theatre, performing and tech. There are marches and protests about social justice and political issues. The campus also has a majority of kind and welcoming people for those in the LGBTQA+ community, and will respect pronouns, gender and sexualities.
It's a very vibrant campus and community- so much so that people will be disappointed if you don't find an EC to occupy your time. The classes are small and professors are available to students for discussions and conversations.
Be prepared for intense work in classes, they don't baby you. You'll need to stay on top of your work because once you start slipping, it's very hard to get back up to standards. It is however, very easy to go talk to teachers if you have concerns.
As I said before, stay on top of it. When it starts going downhill, it gains traction very quickly.
I like the dorms. The place is usually clean, the Wi-Fi works fine. Almost everyone is friendly. People are willing to talk about issues instead of boiling over.
Some people say the dining hall isn't up to par, but it's warm food on bad days. It may need seasoning, and pizza and pasta do get old quickly, but there's always something available.
There's Tinker Day, when the school cancels day classes, people dress in ridiculous costumes, and climb a mountain. On the mountain, there are skits, songs and various performances from each class, and prizes are awarded. It's a very invigorating experience, or so I was told. There's no requirement to go, and if you should choose to stay home, you have the campus to yourself and can sleep, study or do anything you like.
If you're artsy, political, and/or fall on the LGBTQA+ community, this is a great place for you. There a seeming multitude of opportunities in the theatre, performing and tech. There are marches and protests about social justice and political issues. The campus also has a majority of kind and welcoming people for those in the LGBTQA+ community, and will respect pronouns, gender and sexualities.