It has a very great atmosphere with a lot of great people you can relax with or study with; at Lafayette there are a lot of intelligent people who are completely willing to help. In addition to the people, the professors are truly amazing because they take the time to get to know you personally and will try their best to help you, and they will even offer research since Lafayette has the resources of a large university in a much smaller, friendlier environment. Not only does Lafayette have a beautiful campus, everything is within ten minute walking distance meaning your friends are never far away.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Honestly, Lafayette isn't for everyone and if someone says that then they are lying, but Lafayette is a beautiful place, but it is quite small with just over 2400 students, so if you want a large university - this isn't it. However, here professors and students alike get to know everyone around them making for a very comfortable and helpful environment. Lafayette is a great school but I go here so I am biased, but it isn't challenging to get used to the environment and you will never feel left out here unless you don't like Lafayette's qualities.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Now this is a very subjective category to talk about, but I believe that Lafayette isn't too challenging primarily because it is small and professors will usually have time to help you out when you need it. Obviously quantum mechanics will be harder than intro to philosophy but in the end it will come down to personal strength and weaknesses, and like I said there will always be people willing to help and always free of charge. Lafayette sponsors many tutoring programs for all areas of study, so you don't have to panic that much because you will always be in capable hands of our trained tutors.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life at Lafayette is very focused on getting to know your roommate(s) and your neighbors. Bi-monthly floor programs bring everyone together to participate in activities and just hang out. I will not say you are guaranteed to like everyone, but I will say that you can freely choose to hang out with some people more than others and the dorms are set up in such a way to facilitate just that.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Food at Lafayette has it's ups and downs like most institutions, but it is most certainly a much higher quality than high school food and the workers are very nice lovable people and extremely flexible with individual needs. About once a month dining services holds special meals based on various themes from Pacific Islands to fast food (it is actually mock fast food that is much higher quality) and it is always delectable. The food hours are quite good ranging from 7am to 130am most days.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Another subjective category that Lafayette deals with very well, because Lafayette hosts many events (usually once per week, but it really depends on the type of activity) where people can go and do various things such as rock climbing, weight lifting, playing instruments (piano and such), watch movies, go to sporting events for free(!), trivia contests, and parties (the one you were waiting for, but usually not hosted by Lafayette). There is always something to do on campus, but I am not saying that it will always be something you are interested in. Lafayette goes to great lengths to keep us entertained and it really does pay off because campus is always really fun.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I won't lie - Lafayette is kind of expensive, but admissions is very generous with financial aid and will try to help you as much as possible. The academics here are nationally ranked and are truly worth it, the campus activities are always fun and Lafayette is very involved with the city of Easton and will coordinate events there for our entertainment. This is a personal college more than a private one because everybody will get to know everyone else and unbreakable bonds are sure to come from this environment with your peers and professors alike, and so overall I think it is worth much more than what it costs to go here.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
In our fountain in front of Colton Chapel there is a statue of Marquis de Lafayette with a sword in his left hand that Lehigh attempts to steal every year before the nationally renowned tradition that is the Laf-Lehigh football rivalry game. All college day in the spring is a tradition that everyone - and I mean everyone - participates in that celebrates the end of classes in the spring and it is always amazing. Finally, in our building called Pardee there is a fifth floor that almost no one can get into, and the rumor is that there is a ghost of a professor who died while he lived there and people claim to have been able to see him from the Quad...
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you are someone who wants a more personal relationship with professors then Lafayette is perfect. If you like beautiful campuses, and awesome people then this is also the place for you. If you are a little bit shy and not entirely sure what you want to do for the rest of your life, then Lafayette welcomes you with wide open arms because we love people like this!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Honestly, there are too many clubs to list and there is pretty much anything you could think of. Some are held in the afternoons and/or on weekends, while activities are usually held during the week and include lunches, talks, trips to cool places (usually on weekends), and most people participate in at least one or more of these activities or clubs. Activities are usually focused to a certain group of people (for example a physics talk for aspiring physicists and inquiring minds), but are never restricted for anyone and are always high quality along with the clubs that are just tons of fun.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek life is not as prominent at Lafayette as it used to be, but the fraternities and sororities hold events for the general population and are not trying to exclude non-members.The Fraternities and Sororities hold bi-annual events so that you can see what the Greek Life is like without making any commitments. Lafayette Greek life is really pretty standard, but is certainly not sub-par by any means.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety at Lafayette is colloquially called P-safe and are very quick to respond to calls, but that does make them very keen to any mischievous activities that may be happening on campus. Fortunately P-safe is pretty lenient on some less serious actions because they know college kids like to have fun, but they will not hesitate to be very strict if it is to protect other students. P-safe is located under Marquis dining hall and is very easily accessed in case they are needed.
It has a very great atmosphere with a lot of great people you can relax with or study with; at Lafayette there are a lot of intelligent people who are completely willing to help. In addition to the people, the professors are truly amazing because they take the time to get to know you personally and will try their best to help you, and they will even offer research since Lafayette has the resources of a large university in a much smaller, friendlier environment. Not only does Lafayette have a beautiful campus, everything is within ten minute walking distance meaning your friends are never far away.
Honestly, Lafayette isn't for everyone and if someone says that then they are lying, but Lafayette is a beautiful place, but it is quite small with just over 2400 students, so if you want a large university - this isn't it. However, here professors and students alike get to know everyone around them making for a very comfortable and helpful environment. Lafayette is a great school but I go here so I am biased, but it isn't challenging to get used to the environment and you will never feel left out here unless you don't like Lafayette's qualities.
Now this is a very subjective category to talk about, but I believe that Lafayette isn't too challenging primarily because it is small and professors will usually have time to help you out when you need it. Obviously quantum mechanics will be harder than intro to philosophy but in the end it will come down to personal strength and weaknesses, and like I said there will always be people willing to help and always free of charge. Lafayette sponsors many tutoring programs for all areas of study, so you don't have to panic that much because you will always be in capable hands of our trained tutors.
Dorm life at Lafayette is very focused on getting to know your roommate(s) and your neighbors. Bi-monthly floor programs bring everyone together to participate in activities and just hang out. I will not say you are guaranteed to like everyone, but I will say that you can freely choose to hang out with some people more than others and the dorms are set up in such a way to facilitate just that.
Food at Lafayette has it's ups and downs like most institutions, but it is most certainly a much higher quality than high school food and the workers are very nice lovable people and extremely flexible with individual needs. About once a month dining services holds special meals based on various themes from Pacific Islands to fast food (it is actually mock fast food that is much higher quality) and it is always delectable. The food hours are quite good ranging from 7am to 130am most days.
Another subjective category that Lafayette deals with very well, because Lafayette hosts many events (usually once per week, but it really depends on the type of activity) where people can go and do various things such as rock climbing, weight lifting, playing instruments (piano and such), watch movies, go to sporting events for free(!), trivia contests, and parties (the one you were waiting for, but usually not hosted by Lafayette). There is always something to do on campus, but I am not saying that it will always be something you are interested in. Lafayette goes to great lengths to keep us entertained and it really does pay off because campus is always really fun.
I won't lie - Lafayette is kind of expensive, but admissions is very generous with financial aid and will try to help you as much as possible. The academics here are nationally ranked and are truly worth it, the campus activities are always fun and Lafayette is very involved with the city of Easton and will coordinate events there for our entertainment. This is a personal college more than a private one because everybody will get to know everyone else and unbreakable bonds are sure to come from this environment with your peers and professors alike, and so overall I think it is worth much more than what it costs to go here.
In our fountain in front of Colton Chapel there is a statue of Marquis de Lafayette with a sword in his left hand that Lehigh attempts to steal every year before the nationally renowned tradition that is the Laf-Lehigh football rivalry game. All college day in the spring is a tradition that everyone - and I mean everyone - participates in that celebrates the end of classes in the spring and it is always amazing. Finally, in our building called Pardee there is a fifth floor that almost no one can get into, and the rumor is that there is a ghost of a professor who died while he lived there and people claim to have been able to see him from the Quad...
If you are someone who wants a more personal relationship with professors then Lafayette is perfect. If you like beautiful campuses, and awesome people then this is also the place for you. If you are a little bit shy and not entirely sure what you want to do for the rest of your life, then Lafayette welcomes you with wide open arms because we love people like this!
Honestly, there are too many clubs to list and there is pretty much anything you could think of. Some are held in the afternoons and/or on weekends, while activities are usually held during the week and include lunches, talks, trips to cool places (usually on weekends), and most people participate in at least one or more of these activities or clubs. Activities are usually focused to a certain group of people (for example a physics talk for aspiring physicists and inquiring minds), but are never restricted for anyone and are always high quality along with the clubs that are just tons of fun.
Greek life is not as prominent at Lafayette as it used to be, but the fraternities and sororities hold events for the general population and are not trying to exclude non-members.The Fraternities and Sororities hold bi-annual events so that you can see what the Greek Life is like without making any commitments. Lafayette Greek life is really pretty standard, but is certainly not sub-par by any means.
Campus safety at Lafayette is colloquially called P-safe and are very quick to respond to calls, but that does make them very keen to any mischievous activities that may be happening on campus. Fortunately P-safe is pretty lenient on some less serious actions because they know college kids like to have fun, but they will not hesitate to be very strict if it is to protect other students. P-safe is located under Marquis dining hall and is very easily accessed in case they are needed.