Lyon College is definitely an academically challenging school, but worth the time and effort. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus in various organizations or even academic groups. With such a small campus, it feels like a second home with a whole new family.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be ready to put in lots of hard work to achieve your goals here. While it's not going to take up ALL of your time, it requires some commitment and determination. Be prepared to work hard with professors that will work hard with you until you overcome any hurdles. And don't forget to have some fun. Plenty to do on campus.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This curriculum is challenging, but you can do it with a little effort, i promise.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Not the greatest dorms, but definitely livable. New additions and renovations are made to the dorms every year. (i.e. my dorm building got granite bathrooms last summer)
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Lyon's LEAP (Lyon Education & Adventure Program) takes trip rock climbing, kayaking, skydiving, camping, biking, etc. on a regular basis. There are numerous clubs to join to fit any taste, from recycling to art to Greek life to just sitting around and playing card games. Honestly, you won't get bored if you go outside looking for something to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Lyon is pretty pricey, and sometimes it seems like you're not getting your money's worth. But you can discuss this with a financial advisor, any professor, or even the president of the college at any time to find out what all you're getting. By the end of the year, it's obvious that you're getting a quality education at a higher grade school for a reasonable price.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Scottish Fest is definitely an unusual, but extremely entertaining, event that takes place on campus every spring. Lots of vendors, food, games, history, shows, and more go on during the weekend of Scot Fest. The bagpipes are played year-around though.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Academically driven, wanting to create stronger credentials with powerful connections, and able to relax after a long week of study and classes. Also, Students who like to support their sports teams. Lyon has a handful of nationally ranked athletic teams that are always grateful for supporters.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Lyon is full of clubs to join. My first year, I became a member of the Art Student League, Student Government, the APPLE Upward Bound program, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Resident Life Staff, and participate in other extra-curricular activities around campus like disc golf, intramurals, ultimate frisbee, tennis, and even just going to the gym on campus.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Lyon's Greek life is limited with only 3 fraternities and 3 sororities, but their size makes them each little families in their own that possess an incredible level of unity. Definitely recommend going Greek.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety usually isn't a problem. In such a small town, there isn't much that comes on campus to disturb it (other than the occasional uninvited towns-person on weekends that is usually removed promptly). Overall, the crime scene is pretty uneventful.
Lyon College is definitely an academically challenging school, but worth the time and effort. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus in various organizations or even academic groups. With such a small campus, it feels like a second home with a whole new family.
Be ready to put in lots of hard work to achieve your goals here. While it's not going to take up ALL of your time, it requires some commitment and determination. Be prepared to work hard with professors that will work hard with you until you overcome any hurdles. And don't forget to have some fun. Plenty to do on campus.
This curriculum is challenging, but you can do it with a little effort, i promise.
Not the greatest dorms, but definitely livable. New additions and renovations are made to the dorms every year. (i.e. my dorm building got granite bathrooms last summer)
Lyon's LEAP (Lyon Education & Adventure Program) takes trip rock climbing, kayaking, skydiving, camping, biking, etc. on a regular basis. There are numerous clubs to join to fit any taste, from recycling to art to Greek life to just sitting around and playing card games. Honestly, you won't get bored if you go outside looking for something to do.
Lyon is pretty pricey, and sometimes it seems like you're not getting your money's worth. But you can discuss this with a financial advisor, any professor, or even the president of the college at any time to find out what all you're getting. By the end of the year, it's obvious that you're getting a quality education at a higher grade school for a reasonable price.
Scottish Fest is definitely an unusual, but extremely entertaining, event that takes place on campus every spring. Lots of vendors, food, games, history, shows, and more go on during the weekend of Scot Fest. The bagpipes are played year-around though.
Academically driven, wanting to create stronger credentials with powerful connections, and able to relax after a long week of study and classes. Also, Students who like to support their sports teams. Lyon has a handful of nationally ranked athletic teams that are always grateful for supporters.
Lyon is full of clubs to join. My first year, I became a member of the Art Student League, Student Government, the APPLE Upward Bound program, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Resident Life Staff, and participate in other extra-curricular activities around campus like disc golf, intramurals, ultimate frisbee, tennis, and even just going to the gym on campus.
Lyon's Greek life is limited with only 3 fraternities and 3 sororities, but their size makes them each little families in their own that possess an incredible level of unity. Definitely recommend going Greek.
Campus safety usually isn't a problem. In such a small town, there isn't much that comes on campus to disturb it (other than the occasional uninvited towns-person on weekends that is usually removed promptly). Overall, the crime scene is pretty uneventful.