Home to the Redfern Arts Center and a really good theatre and dance department.
Nestled in a quaint New England town the campus is really beautiful at night.
With a dedicated student involvement committee there is always something fun going on, did I mention Sizzlers?
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take advantage of admitted students day and campus visits and open houses.
Visit your top two college choices more than once and at different times during the year to really get a feel for what it would be like to live there.
Make time to poke around the local community so you know what surrounds the campus.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As a freshman my first month at Keene, I find the classes challenging yet not overwhelming.
I really liberal arts studies more than I thought, my English Gen Ed class, The ecology of food; Hmmmm, Everything I never wanted to know about tomatoes!
Seriously though they spread your Gen Eds over your four years so that you are able to dig right into your major.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I am living the suite life here on campus in the freshman parliments. A concept where students who share the same likes or majors are not only roommates but share the same floor/wing of the house. You are guaranteed to meet someone you have things in common with.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Breakfast is just ok, but the rest of the meals are restaurant quality, I even tried new foods that I like. The Dining Commons is open, inviting, and plenty of room to spread out or be along if you wish.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Festivals galore in this town and area of New England, it seems like there is always something going on for all tastes. The Saturday of Labor Day weekend is a huge music festival with all genre of music and over 70 bands throughout the town and the day. You may have heard of the legendary Keene Pumpkin Festival, well do to last year's mishaps it is no longer in Keene but the neighboring fairgrounds.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Cobblestone Ale House has a good menu at prices the average college kid can afford and the staff if fun and welcoming.
Did I mention sizzlers? The Night Owl Cafe on campus has these awsome wraps to incredible to even describe, not to mention the free popcorn and soda.
The great outdoors, hiking up Mt. Monadnock, fresh air, beautiful scenery, and exercise, FREE!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The local community and staff clap in the new freshman class, kind of different.
The bridge to Walmart, a foot path which includes a bridge over what I believe is the Ashuelot River leads to the local Walmart, at any given time you are bound to see a shopping cart at the end of the embankment in the water, shopping cart rides gone astray? Let's not forget the Llamas, and that's all I'm going to say about that.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I feel any type of student would fit in here. Easy to meet people, especially with the parliment living. There is always a party somewhere on the weekends if you so desire. If you are into the arts there is plenty of that in town and on campus.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a lot of them for sure, I havn't ventured out to join any as yet. Being a theatre major I am full swing into our fall performance and havn't had time to get involved.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Always a presence, always a blue light nearby. I feel very safe walking around day or night on campus and in town. In town every few blocks you are bound to see a patrol car circle around somewhere.
Home to the Redfern Arts Center and a really good theatre and dance department. Nestled in a quaint New England town the campus is really beautiful at night. With a dedicated student involvement committee there is always something fun going on, did I mention Sizzlers?
Take advantage of admitted students day and campus visits and open houses. Visit your top two college choices more than once and at different times during the year to really get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Make time to poke around the local community so you know what surrounds the campus.
As a freshman my first month at Keene, I find the classes challenging yet not overwhelming. I really liberal arts studies more than I thought, my English Gen Ed class, The ecology of food; Hmmmm, Everything I never wanted to know about tomatoes! Seriously though they spread your Gen Eds over your four years so that you are able to dig right into your major.
I am living the suite life here on campus in the freshman parliments. A concept where students who share the same likes or majors are not only roommates but share the same floor/wing of the house. You are guaranteed to meet someone you have things in common with.
Breakfast is just ok, but the rest of the meals are restaurant quality, I even tried new foods that I like. The Dining Commons is open, inviting, and plenty of room to spread out or be along if you wish.
Festivals galore in this town and area of New England, it seems like there is always something going on for all tastes. The Saturday of Labor Day weekend is a huge music festival with all genre of music and over 70 bands throughout the town and the day. You may have heard of the legendary Keene Pumpkin Festival, well do to last year's mishaps it is no longer in Keene but the neighboring fairgrounds.
Cobblestone Ale House has a good menu at prices the average college kid can afford and the staff if fun and welcoming. Did I mention sizzlers? The Night Owl Cafe on campus has these awsome wraps to incredible to even describe, not to mention the free popcorn and soda. The great outdoors, hiking up Mt. Monadnock, fresh air, beautiful scenery, and exercise, FREE!
The local community and staff clap in the new freshman class, kind of different. The bridge to Walmart, a foot path which includes a bridge over what I believe is the Ashuelot River leads to the local Walmart, at any given time you are bound to see a shopping cart at the end of the embankment in the water, shopping cart rides gone astray? Let's not forget the Llamas, and that's all I'm going to say about that.
I feel any type of student would fit in here. Easy to meet people, especially with the parliment living. There is always a party somewhere on the weekends if you so desire. If you are into the arts there is plenty of that in town and on campus.
There are a lot of them for sure, I havn't ventured out to join any as yet. Being a theatre major I am full swing into our fall performance and havn't had time to get involved.
Always a presence, always a blue light nearby. I feel very safe walking around day or night on campus and in town. In town every few blocks you are bound to see a patrol car circle around somewhere.