Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC, USA
Private
4 Year

Nancy's Review

Review of Lees-McRae College

from Elizabethton, TN

Describe your college in three sentences.

Lees-McRae offers the most variety that I have seen so far at colleges. Lees-McRae offers more rigorous courses for students who like to be challenged in class. Lees-McRae is located on a beautiful campus that will inspire many different types of people.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Get a head start on the application process as well as on scholarships. Try to convince your friends to come if you want to have some one you know there on campus with you. Get use to walking and studying more. Don't be afraid when someone starts petting their snake in the middle of science class.

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

I have been accepted into the Honors Program where you have to take a n honors course every year. Also you could when a scholarship based off your academic performance.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Girls and guys are in separate dorms until your sophomore year. There is an Honors dorm. Also you can have you pet with you in the pet friendly dorm building. Plus there are many international students.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food is amazing. If you want a special request food they will make it.

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

go rock jumping in the river behind the athletic building.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The boys dorm is haunted. There is a cemetery on campus. Many of the students will sleep outside for the fun of it. Also they will go rock jumping in the river behind the athletic building. The theatre department is inside an old mill.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

adventurous, studious, fun loving, outdoorsy.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are many clubs on campus. There is a kayaking club, sororities and fraternities, open mic nights and mainly a lot of fun. You can start up your own club if you want to.

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

The campus is very secure. Girls are required to put the number to the security building in their phone just in case.