The most striking thing about Lehigh University is it's beautiful sloping campus that is in between the downtown Bethlehem area and South Mountain. Furthermore, the academics at Lehigh are challenging but refreshing for any motivated student looking for a challenge. At Lehigh you can always find something to do, be it see a free movie on campus, enjoy the food downtown, or enjoying the benefits of a club or organization you joined.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved, try new things, have an open mind, get into a routine, get plenty of sleep, vary your diet, and balance your time between studying and socializing.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The courses are challenging, but if you devote enough time to the classes you can excell. Also, if you connect with the professors they are always willing to help you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The people I met in the dorm became my closest friends. We all would go to dinner together, or go out together on weekends. These people were always there for me whether it was just to have a good time or comfort me in times of stress. It was always reassuring to know I had a great friend a couple doors down. Also the dorms were clean and roomy.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
It obviously isn't gourmet, but there are plenty of choices and I never got sick of the food.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go downtown, see a movie, go ice skating, spend time with friends, take busses into Philly and New York. LEHIGH/LAF WEEK
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Honestly, Lehigh is very expensive, but the value of your degree and education there is well worth it. Also, students are spoiled and treated well as we are given many opportunities and free material items. The living situations are well taken care of and I never felt dirty on campus.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Lehigh/ Laf week is our spirit week filled with great traditions like Lehigh Lafapalooza and the Turkey trot and the football game which is the longest rivalry in history. We also have 4 o clock exams which are midterms twice in a semester.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
motivated, athletic, driven, energetic
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a great variety of clubs to become involved in. It ranges anywhere from choir and band, to athletic support groups, to art clubs, to language clubs, to nerf gun club!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
If you're into that type of thing, there is plenty of it here, and everyone seems to fit in fine. If you're not into it, there are also plenty of people who avoid it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Downtown Bethlehem is a little scary and sometimes it seems the police are more concerned with busting parties than busting off campus crime.
The most striking thing about Lehigh University is it's beautiful sloping campus that is in between the downtown Bethlehem area and South Mountain. Furthermore, the academics at Lehigh are challenging but refreshing for any motivated student looking for a challenge. At Lehigh you can always find something to do, be it see a free movie on campus, enjoy the food downtown, or enjoying the benefits of a club or organization you joined.
Get involved, try new things, have an open mind, get into a routine, get plenty of sleep, vary your diet, and balance your time between studying and socializing.
The courses are challenging, but if you devote enough time to the classes you can excell. Also, if you connect with the professors they are always willing to help you.
The people I met in the dorm became my closest friends. We all would go to dinner together, or go out together on weekends. These people were always there for me whether it was just to have a good time or comfort me in times of stress. It was always reassuring to know I had a great friend a couple doors down. Also the dorms were clean and roomy.
It obviously isn't gourmet, but there are plenty of choices and I never got sick of the food.
Go downtown, see a movie, go ice skating, spend time with friends, take busses into Philly and New York. LEHIGH/LAF WEEK
Honestly, Lehigh is very expensive, but the value of your degree and education there is well worth it. Also, students are spoiled and treated well as we are given many opportunities and free material items. The living situations are well taken care of and I never felt dirty on campus.
Lehigh/ Laf week is our spirit week filled with great traditions like Lehigh Lafapalooza and the Turkey trot and the football game which is the longest rivalry in history. We also have 4 o clock exams which are midterms twice in a semester.
motivated, athletic, driven, energetic
There is a great variety of clubs to become involved in. It ranges anywhere from choir and band, to athletic support groups, to art clubs, to language clubs, to nerf gun club!
If you're into that type of thing, there is plenty of it here, and everyone seems to fit in fine. If you're not into it, there are also plenty of people who avoid it.
Downtown Bethlehem is a little scary and sometimes it seems the police are more concerned with busting parties than busting off campus crime.