the linfield community is warm and welcoming; it's hard not to make friends here. professors make a point to know their students on a first name basis, making learning a very personal experience. it's a great fit for anyone seeking a close-knit community devoted to academics.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
study hard in high school, college is a lot tougher. the linfield curriculum is especially rigorous. also, be sure to apply for lots of scholarships and grants. paying for school can be hard, so be sure to plan ahead.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
the linfield curriculum is tough, students are expected to strive for academic excellence. long semesters with only one break can be draining, but the hard work pays off. professors are sincerely interested in making sure students succeed, and that they learn as much as they can. professors teach on a personal level, which helps them keep student accountable for their grades.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
linfield res life is a varied experience. every residence hall is very different, so living in a different hall each year provides a whole new experience every time. ra's make a point to help new students integrate into the community, and to keep current students interested in res life. monthly hall events are fun, ranging from bowling nights, to movies, to call of duty tournaments, and more. in bigger halls, it can be easy to feel like just a face in the crowd, but ra's make an effort to avoid this.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
dillin hall is the main dining hall on campus. the dinner food is better than typical cafeteria food; it's not the best around by any means, but it isn't bad. sunday night is a particularly boring night in terms of menu, but the rest of the week the menu is quite varied. vegetarian, and glucose-free options are readily available, as well as kosher foods. breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on weekdays while brunch and dinner are the only meals served on weekends. lunch items can be pricey at times, but the food is good and freshly cooked to order.
along with dillin hall, linfield also has a small mini-mart called the catty shack, as well as a coffee shop call jazzman's. catty shack is open late, so snacks are available for late-night study sessions. also the sub sandwiches and paninis are great. jazzman's is only open on weekdays and only till four, which is disappointing sometimes, but it opens early enough that you can get a cup of coffee before class.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
every thursday night, a small concert is held in the riley center fred meyer lounge. usually, a linfield student performs, but about once a month or so a professional or semi-pro artist comes. there's an event almost every saturday night. once a month a comedian performs, we've had magicians, and even a hypnotist come. also, about once a month a new movie is played in the auditorium. all of these events are free.
off campus, there's plenty of cool place to hang out around town. the beach is only about half an hour away, as is portland. when you run out of things to do in mcminnville, the city is right around the corner. the linfield activities board that sponsors all of the events on campus also organizes trips off campus to portland and surrounding areas. hiking trips, camping, laser tag, trips to sky high, and even bungee jumping and skydiving are all cheap, or even free events sponsored by lab.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
linfield is a very expensive college, paying for it can be difficult; however it is worth every penny. the education available at linfield is the best in the northwest. while not without its shortcomings linfield is a great school. small, but not too small, and with a warm, and inviting environment linfield feels like a home away from home.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
an fairly unusual tradition on campus is the yearly wildstock, sponsored by lab. it's a day of music, and free food, catered by local restaurants. the music line-up usually includes two local or students artists and a professional band.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
linfield is great for anyone looking for a fairly small community. also, anyone wanting a real challenge academically.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
linfield has dozens of clubs, and more are created every year. because anyone willing to do the paperwork can make a club, linfield has a club for just about everything. sports clubs provide an opportunity to play your favorite sport without worrying about the competition of varsity sports. there are also several service clubs for anyone interested in community service. each club focuses on a specific type of service, so focusing on environmental projects and sustainability, while others work to help people in the community.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
campus safety officers patrol constantly to keep linfield safe. while they can't solve everything, campus safety works hard to ensure the campus is secure.
the linfield community is warm and welcoming; it's hard not to make friends here. professors make a point to know their students on a first name basis, making learning a very personal experience. it's a great fit for anyone seeking a close-knit community devoted to academics.
study hard in high school, college is a lot tougher. the linfield curriculum is especially rigorous. also, be sure to apply for lots of scholarships and grants. paying for school can be hard, so be sure to plan ahead.
the linfield curriculum is tough, students are expected to strive for academic excellence. long semesters with only one break can be draining, but the hard work pays off. professors are sincerely interested in making sure students succeed, and that they learn as much as they can. professors teach on a personal level, which helps them keep student accountable for their grades.
linfield res life is a varied experience. every residence hall is very different, so living in a different hall each year provides a whole new experience every time. ra's make a point to help new students integrate into the community, and to keep current students interested in res life. monthly hall events are fun, ranging from bowling nights, to movies, to call of duty tournaments, and more. in bigger halls, it can be easy to feel like just a face in the crowd, but ra's make an effort to avoid this.
dillin hall is the main dining hall on campus. the dinner food is better than typical cafeteria food; it's not the best around by any means, but it isn't bad. sunday night is a particularly boring night in terms of menu, but the rest of the week the menu is quite varied. vegetarian, and glucose-free options are readily available, as well as kosher foods. breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on weekdays while brunch and dinner are the only meals served on weekends. lunch items can be pricey at times, but the food is good and freshly cooked to order. along with dillin hall, linfield also has a small mini-mart called the catty shack, as well as a coffee shop call jazzman's. catty shack is open late, so snacks are available for late-night study sessions. also the sub sandwiches and paninis are great. jazzman's is only open on weekdays and only till four, which is disappointing sometimes, but it opens early enough that you can get a cup of coffee before class.
every thursday night, a small concert is held in the riley center fred meyer lounge. usually, a linfield student performs, but about once a month or so a professional or semi-pro artist comes. there's an event almost every saturday night. once a month a comedian performs, we've had magicians, and even a hypnotist come. also, about once a month a new movie is played in the auditorium. all of these events are free. off campus, there's plenty of cool place to hang out around town. the beach is only about half an hour away, as is portland. when you run out of things to do in mcminnville, the city is right around the corner. the linfield activities board that sponsors all of the events on campus also organizes trips off campus to portland and surrounding areas. hiking trips, camping, laser tag, trips to sky high, and even bungee jumping and skydiving are all cheap, or even free events sponsored by lab.
linfield is a very expensive college, paying for it can be difficult; however it is worth every penny. the education available at linfield is the best in the northwest. while not without its shortcomings linfield is a great school. small, but not too small, and with a warm, and inviting environment linfield feels like a home away from home.
an fairly unusual tradition on campus is the yearly wildstock, sponsored by lab. it's a day of music, and free food, catered by local restaurants. the music line-up usually includes two local or students artists and a professional band.
linfield is great for anyone looking for a fairly small community. also, anyone wanting a real challenge academically.
linfield has dozens of clubs, and more are created every year. because anyone willing to do the paperwork can make a club, linfield has a club for just about everything. sports clubs provide an opportunity to play your favorite sport without worrying about the competition of varsity sports. there are also several service clubs for anyone interested in community service. each club focuses on a specific type of service, so focusing on environmental projects and sustainability, while others work to help people in the community.
campus safety officers patrol constantly to keep linfield safe. while they can't solve everything, campus safety works hard to ensure the campus is secure.