Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Tess's Review

Review of Illinois Wesleyan University

from LA Grange, IL

Describe your college in three sentences.

Illinois Wesleyan is an amazing small liberal arts university focused on giving the students a great well rounded education through classes and activities. The community is incredibly welcoming and supportive.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Be open to a liberal arts education! It's great being able to take interesting classes that don't necessarily connect with my major, but still count towards my degree.

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

The expectations of the students are pretty high but the professors are always willing to work one on one with students to ensure success.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Some of the dorms are a little outdated, but the communities in the dorms are fun and supportive. Most physical problems are solved within a couple days.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

There aren't too many dining options on campus, but each one offers quite a bit a variety.

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

Hansen Student Center always has events going on that are free to students. The Shirk Fitness Center is open to all students and has a lot equipment for play or a great workout.

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

It is quite expensive, but by far worth the price. Great professors, wonderful new facilities, and a wonderful reputation that comes with the IWU name!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The fourth floor of Ames Library is filled with first editions and beautiful stained glass from Oxford University.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Great for students who love to learn and are interesting in many different things.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are so many clubs here that it is hard to pick which ones to be in! Because there are so many, it is easy to get involved and easy to take a leadership position in a club you're passionate about.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

The Greek Life on campus is small but mighty. There not that many sororities or frats but each one is fairly prominent on campus. That being said, the greek life is not so ingrained in the social life of the university that not participating in greek life leaves you left out.

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

The campus is pretty small so you're never far from another student or security personnel. Fairly often are blue call boxes that call security incase of an emergency. The surrounding area is pretty nice and residential; it is mostly filled with students, professors, and employees of State Farm Insurance.