Kenyon College is a phenomenal leading liberal arts college renowned for its tradition of literary study, but also known for it's strength in the humanities and sciences. It is located in a small village in rural Ohio, Gambier. It's a small school which allows for personalized teaching and a strong sense of community.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Know the Location: Visit campus, it was rated one of America's most beautiful colleges. It's an incredible place. Take a campus tour, get a feel for Kenyon's vibe and see if it's right for you.
Talk to current students and faculty - go sit in on a class, talk to the professors and students about your interests and what they like and dislike about the school.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Kenyon is very much a work-hard-play-hard environment. Students buckle down during the week and work hard, then on weekends relax. It's academically rigorous, but allows enough time for other aspects of student life!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorm buildings for freshman are not nearly as incredible as those for upperclassmen, but the dorms are comfortable and large all the same. Many of the upperclass housing are in old, beautiful historical buildings!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Peirce Hall is the only dining hall on campus, they place heavy importance on the use of local produce. They do a good job, and cater to a wide variety of palates and dietary needs. Kenyon also doesn't have a meal plan which means that everything is buffet style!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are lots of things to do for fun!
On a normal weekend there are accapella concerts, lots of parties, movies, talks, concerts etc. Also right outside is the Brown Environmental Center which has many hiking trails and a river (the Kokosing)
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I think that Kenyon College is definitely worth it! I've had a fantastic experience here, and really recommend it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
FIRST-YEAR SING
It sounds hokey, but it's a great bonding experience. It's also an initiation into Kenyon vocabulary, where you discover words like Kokosing and asphodel. Read the lyrics to Kenyon's songs here.
OPENING CONVOCATION
This is your first official march down Middle Path, between rows of gown-clad professors. Four years later, you do it again at Commencement.
THE MATRICULATION BOOK
Future president Rutherford B. Hayes signed it. So did future novelist E.L. Doctorow and future film star Paul Newman. Every October, after the Founders' Day Convocation, the newly settled first-years page through this remarkable book, then add their own names.
HONORS DAY
In April, the whole Kenyon community gathers to celebrate academic achievement, community service, and leadership, with the awarding of departmental and College-wide prizes. A time to cheer for hard work and good works.
FRIDAY CAFE
Every week closes with this lunchtime gathering, open to all. Ingredients: friendly conversation, a mingling of faculty, students, and village residents, a gourmet entree, an exquisite dessert.
SENIOR SOIREE
A long-standing celebration of what has been and what is to come. Each year, the members of the Senior Class invite the faculty and administrators who have been such an important part of their time at Kenyon to a semi-formal reception marking 100 days until Commencement. Typically falling on the second Friday in February, the Soiree is a bright spot on the calendar during a dreary time of the year and the first of many celebrations for the Senior Class.
SENIOR SING
You haven't graduated until you've sung the songs again. Yes, the same ones you sang as a first-year student, four short years ago. Warning: Your parents will cry. You might, too.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
-Motivated
-Diversity of Interests
-Hardworking
-Interest in Academics
-Openminded
-Interested in having a GREAT college experience.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Wide range from charity organisations, outdoors clubs, greek life, varsity and club sports, academic clubs etc.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Present and fun! Greek Life here is not overwhelming, about 30% of the campus is involved.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Kenyon College is a phenomenal leading liberal arts college renowned for its tradition of literary study, but also known for it's strength in the humanities and sciences. It is located in a small village in rural Ohio, Gambier. It's a small school which allows for personalized teaching and a strong sense of community.
Know the Location: Visit campus, it was rated one of America's most beautiful colleges. It's an incredible place. Take a campus tour, get a feel for Kenyon's vibe and see if it's right for you. Talk to current students and faculty - go sit in on a class, talk to the professors and students about your interests and what they like and dislike about the school.
Kenyon is very much a work-hard-play-hard environment. Students buckle down during the week and work hard, then on weekends relax. It's academically rigorous, but allows enough time for other aspects of student life!
The dorm buildings for freshman are not nearly as incredible as those for upperclassmen, but the dorms are comfortable and large all the same. Many of the upperclass housing are in old, beautiful historical buildings!
Peirce Hall is the only dining hall on campus, they place heavy importance on the use of local produce. They do a good job, and cater to a wide variety of palates and dietary needs. Kenyon also doesn't have a meal plan which means that everything is buffet style!
There are lots of things to do for fun! On a normal weekend there are accapella concerts, lots of parties, movies, talks, concerts etc. Also right outside is the Brown Environmental Center which has many hiking trails and a river (the Kokosing)
I think that Kenyon College is definitely worth it! I've had a fantastic experience here, and really recommend it.
FIRST-YEAR SING It sounds hokey, but it's a great bonding experience. It's also an initiation into Kenyon vocabulary, where you discover words like Kokosing and asphodel. Read the lyrics to Kenyon's songs here. OPENING CONVOCATION This is your first official march down Middle Path, between rows of gown-clad professors. Four years later, you do it again at Commencement. THE MATRICULATION BOOK Future president Rutherford B. Hayes signed it. So did future novelist E.L. Doctorow and future film star Paul Newman. Every October, after the Founders' Day Convocation, the newly settled first-years page through this remarkable book, then add their own names. HONORS DAY In April, the whole Kenyon community gathers to celebrate academic achievement, community service, and leadership, with the awarding of departmental and College-wide prizes. A time to cheer for hard work and good works. FRIDAY CAFE Every week closes with this lunchtime gathering, open to all. Ingredients: friendly conversation, a mingling of faculty, students, and village residents, a gourmet entree, an exquisite dessert. SENIOR SOIREE A long-standing celebration of what has been and what is to come. Each year, the members of the Senior Class invite the faculty and administrators who have been such an important part of their time at Kenyon to a semi-formal reception marking 100 days until Commencement. Typically falling on the second Friday in February, the Soiree is a bright spot on the calendar during a dreary time of the year and the first of many celebrations for the Senior Class. SENIOR SING You haven't graduated until you've sung the songs again. Yes, the same ones you sang as a first-year student, four short years ago. Warning: Your parents will cry. You might, too.
-Motivated -Diversity of Interests -Hardworking -Interest in Academics -Openminded -Interested in having a GREAT college experience.
Wide range from charity organisations, outdoors clubs, greek life, varsity and club sports, academic clubs etc.
Present and fun! Greek Life here is not overwhelming, about 30% of the campus is involved.
It's a small town and EXTREMELY SAFE.