The quality of education at Linfield is rich and diverse. The student body has very unique and open ways of thinking, making learning limitless and creative. The programs are somewhat limited, but not by much, and if Linfield does have a liberal arts program you want, you can be sure you'll learn a lot. The teachers are all incredibly helpful and many are friends of their students as well. The materials they use are up to date and filled with information. Linfield also has a Writing Center, to help with research papers and essay grammar. As a current student, I can say that I'm learning much more than I expected because Linfield makes things interesting, and the teachers are always there to help.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The people at Linfield are friendly and open. The teachers are excellent and easy to reach. The campus is lovely, and small enough so you can enjoy a nice walk to your classes. Also, most of the students who attend Linfield live on campus, making it a very close knit community.
The dorms are surprisingly comfortable, and dorm life is always fun. You will have the chance to meet plenty of interesting individuals and make life long friends. There are also many activities around campus to enjoy such as free movies in Ice Auditorium or 'CatCabs' every Thursday night that functions like talent shows. Be it music or a performance, anyone is welcome to come and enjoy.
However, unless you have a car, you may find the surrounding town limiting. It's a small town with 6000-7000 people, and there is only one street within walking distance where students can shop at a variety of stores. The bus system isn't very reliable and there are few other means of public transportation.
However, if you do have a car, one can go to various restaurants, department stores, and if you're willing to drive for an hour there are large cities worth visiting.
Linfield is a very rural, peaceful college to go to but I would suggest having a car when you need a break from all the nature and want to shop or see a movie.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Linfield is one of the more expensive schools, but personally I find it very enjoyable going here and am planning to for 4 years.
I would say that it charges a little more than it's worth, however, with all the financial aid Linfield gives out, it's very affordable and can offer one of the best college deals out there.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Aim high the first time you apply for a scholarship from Linfield because they don't raise the amount over the 4 years. What you get coming in will be the extent of what you get from them, despite any tuition raises.
You will also need a car when you come in order to get around. The parking fee for 2009-2010 is 85$ a year, but you're allowed to park over holidays too which is convenient if you want to take a plane somewhere. Linfield provides shuttles to and from the airport on major holidays.
I would suggest going to visit the campus, and checking out all the dorms. When choosing one, make sure you know which buildings most of your classes will be in, and choose a dorm that is both close to those as well as the cafeteria.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Linfield has students that are well rounded, passionate, open minded, friendly, interested in a lot of things, and who like road trips.
Students who are looking for a small town college where they can get away from the city life would fit in wonderfully at Linfield, surrounded by nature and red brick buildings.
The quality of education at Linfield is rich and diverse. The student body has very unique and open ways of thinking, making learning limitless and creative. The programs are somewhat limited, but not by much, and if Linfield does have a liberal arts program you want, you can be sure you'll learn a lot. The teachers are all incredibly helpful and many are friends of their students as well. The materials they use are up to date and filled with information. Linfield also has a Writing Center, to help with research papers and essay grammar. As a current student, I can say that I'm learning much more than I expected because Linfield makes things interesting, and the teachers are always there to help.
The people at Linfield are friendly and open. The teachers are excellent and easy to reach. The campus is lovely, and small enough so you can enjoy a nice walk to your classes. Also, most of the students who attend Linfield live on campus, making it a very close knit community. The dorms are surprisingly comfortable, and dorm life is always fun. You will have the chance to meet plenty of interesting individuals and make life long friends. There are also many activities around campus to enjoy such as free movies in Ice Auditorium or 'CatCabs' every Thursday night that functions like talent shows. Be it music or a performance, anyone is welcome to come and enjoy. However, unless you have a car, you may find the surrounding town limiting. It's a small town with 6000-7000 people, and there is only one street within walking distance where students can shop at a variety of stores. The bus system isn't very reliable and there are few other means of public transportation. However, if you do have a car, one can go to various restaurants, department stores, and if you're willing to drive for an hour there are large cities worth visiting. Linfield is a very rural, peaceful college to go to but I would suggest having a car when you need a break from all the nature and want to shop or see a movie.
Linfield is one of the more expensive schools, but personally I find it very enjoyable going here and am planning to for 4 years. I would say that it charges a little more than it's worth, however, with all the financial aid Linfield gives out, it's very affordable and can offer one of the best college deals out there.
Aim high the first time you apply for a scholarship from Linfield because they don't raise the amount over the 4 years. What you get coming in will be the extent of what you get from them, despite any tuition raises. You will also need a car when you come in order to get around. The parking fee for 2009-2010 is 85$ a year, but you're allowed to park over holidays too which is convenient if you want to take a plane somewhere. Linfield provides shuttles to and from the airport on major holidays. I would suggest going to visit the campus, and checking out all the dorms. When choosing one, make sure you know which buildings most of your classes will be in, and choose a dorm that is both close to those as well as the cafeteria.
Linfield has students that are well rounded, passionate, open minded, friendly, interested in a lot of things, and who like road trips. Students who are looking for a small town college where they can get away from the city life would fit in wonderfully at Linfield, surrounded by nature and red brick buildings.