Mary Baldwin College offers student many opportunities in their education. The faculty and staff are committed to not only making you a better student but helping you to grow as an individual person. The atmosphere here is that of acceptance and confidence.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If at all possible try to apply early so that you can try to figure out what more you may need to do financially. However don't worry if you don't receive what you expected or wanted for financial aid in your acceptance letter because there is still another chance to receive more in your financial aid package.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Being a freshman you can see the academic differences between college and high school and though it will be an adjustment there are many resources on campus to help you if you feel apprehensive or uncertain.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I currently live in Spencer Dorm(one of the two freshman dorms) and love the comfortable atmosphere here. The only down side is that they do not have air conditioning in either of the freshman dorms, however living in the mountains it will get cold at night if you open your window. *Note-They will put in an AC unit in a room if a student has a medical condition which requires it.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food here is very unique to say the least. The offer healthy choices, however it may not be the comfortable food you are used to at home. Overall though it is on a much higher scale when compared to other dinning hall food I have had from other colleges which barely pass for food.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Warning to those party girls out there. Unfortunately, Staunton is not the place to be if you want to go to parties and do things of that nature. The college itself offers a wide variety of activities such as Movie Madness where you can go to downtown Staunton and watch a free movie every month and receive a free beverage or popcorn. Also they offer events that include going bowling, karaoke, block parties and other fun things. If you want to be active they offer Zumba and Yoga at no cost to you to do in your free time which I highly recommend.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You receive a high quality education and will pay less for that education than at other similar colleges.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
On campus we have a fun tradition called Apple Day. On Apple day girls go out and volunteer to pick apples to help feed the hungry in our community. Also on Apple Day there is a huge carnival that has super fun activities and events, but I believe the most fun thing is on Apple Eve when we have our dance party.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This college is great for students who are focused on their education and making said education count.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are far too many clubs to list that are offered here at MBC. We have theater club, social work club, psychology honors club, step dancing club, fencing, event planning committees, and the list goes one and on. If you want it we probably have it or some variation of it.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We do not have any greek life on campus.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
If at anytime you feel unsafe you can call campus security and the will escort you wherever you need to go.
Mary Baldwin College offers student many opportunities in their education. The faculty and staff are committed to not only making you a better student but helping you to grow as an individual person. The atmosphere here is that of acceptance and confidence.
If at all possible try to apply early so that you can try to figure out what more you may need to do financially. However don't worry if you don't receive what you expected or wanted for financial aid in your acceptance letter because there is still another chance to receive more in your financial aid package.
Being a freshman you can see the academic differences between college and high school and though it will be an adjustment there are many resources on campus to help you if you feel apprehensive or uncertain.
I currently live in Spencer Dorm(one of the two freshman dorms) and love the comfortable atmosphere here. The only down side is that they do not have air conditioning in either of the freshman dorms, however living in the mountains it will get cold at night if you open your window. *Note-They will put in an AC unit in a room if a student has a medical condition which requires it.
The food here is very unique to say the least. The offer healthy choices, however it may not be the comfortable food you are used to at home. Overall though it is on a much higher scale when compared to other dinning hall food I have had from other colleges which barely pass for food.
Warning to those party girls out there. Unfortunately, Staunton is not the place to be if you want to go to parties and do things of that nature. The college itself offers a wide variety of activities such as Movie Madness where you can go to downtown Staunton and watch a free movie every month and receive a free beverage or popcorn. Also they offer events that include going bowling, karaoke, block parties and other fun things. If you want to be active they offer Zumba and Yoga at no cost to you to do in your free time which I highly recommend.
You receive a high quality education and will pay less for that education than at other similar colleges.
On campus we have a fun tradition called Apple Day. On Apple day girls go out and volunteer to pick apples to help feed the hungry in our community. Also on Apple Day there is a huge carnival that has super fun activities and events, but I believe the most fun thing is on Apple Eve when we have our dance party.
This college is great for students who are focused on their education and making said education count.
There are far too many clubs to list that are offered here at MBC. We have theater club, social work club, psychology honors club, step dancing club, fencing, event planning committees, and the list goes one and on. If you want it we probably have it or some variation of it.
We do not have any greek life on campus.
If at anytime you feel unsafe you can call campus security and the will escort you wherever you need to go.