McDaniel is a tight-knit family consisting of passionate experienced professors and students who truly want to learn. It has the small campus atmosphere with all the opportunities of a bigger school. I absolutely love McDaniel and it is the perfect place for me to receive my education.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you're looking for a small school with dedicated professors, McDaniel is a great place for you. McDaniel is a school that truly becomes your home. If you're looking for a party lifestyle, I'd suggest going elsewhere. Although, of course, there are parties at McDaniel, they're not the kind of crazy college parties you see on television and in movies. I chose McDaniel because I knew I would get a great education and would not get distracted by partying.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
McDaniel challenges you and prepares you for your future life after college. Classes are taken seriously and you actually need to show up if you want to pass. The classes are not ridiculously hard, but you definitely need to put in the effort, do the work, and study in order to do well.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
As long as you don't have a horrible roommate, dorm life isn't bad. Sometimes the bathrooms will get a little dirty but they are cleaned 5 days a week so it really should not be a problem. As long as everyone is respectful of each other and their surroundings, the dorms will stay clean and nice to live in.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Let's be honest, no matter what college you go to, the food isn't going to be great. At McDaniel there are three on campus choices to eat and quite a few places off campus in town that you could walk to if you'd like. You can always find something decent to eat. Just explore your options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
My friends and I hang out together all the time even if it's just to do homework. The great thing about McDaniel is that it's really easy to make friends. Since you all live near each other, it's easy to always be around someone and find something fun to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I applied and was accepted to eight different colleges. McDaniel had the best financial aid out of all of the schools by far. None of the rest even really compared financially. They really try to help you be able to realistically afford your education.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are plenty of fun clubs and activities around campus. If McDaniel doesn't have something that you like, you can always start your own club!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus is always a safe place to be. There is relatively no crime on campus whatsoever. Off campus at night can be a little sketchy but as long as you're not stupid about it, you'll be fine. Pretty much, just don't go walking down Pennsylvania Avenue by yourself at 3 in the morning.
McDaniel is a tight-knit family consisting of passionate experienced professors and students who truly want to learn. It has the small campus atmosphere with all the opportunities of a bigger school. I absolutely love McDaniel and it is the perfect place for me to receive my education.
If you're looking for a small school with dedicated professors, McDaniel is a great place for you. McDaniel is a school that truly becomes your home. If you're looking for a party lifestyle, I'd suggest going elsewhere. Although, of course, there are parties at McDaniel, they're not the kind of crazy college parties you see on television and in movies. I chose McDaniel because I knew I would get a great education and would not get distracted by partying.
McDaniel challenges you and prepares you for your future life after college. Classes are taken seriously and you actually need to show up if you want to pass. The classes are not ridiculously hard, but you definitely need to put in the effort, do the work, and study in order to do well.
As long as you don't have a horrible roommate, dorm life isn't bad. Sometimes the bathrooms will get a little dirty but they are cleaned 5 days a week so it really should not be a problem. As long as everyone is respectful of each other and their surroundings, the dorms will stay clean and nice to live in.
Let's be honest, no matter what college you go to, the food isn't going to be great. At McDaniel there are three on campus choices to eat and quite a few places off campus in town that you could walk to if you'd like. You can always find something decent to eat. Just explore your options.
My friends and I hang out together all the time even if it's just to do homework. The great thing about McDaniel is that it's really easy to make friends. Since you all live near each other, it's easy to always be around someone and find something fun to do.
I applied and was accepted to eight different colleges. McDaniel had the best financial aid out of all of the schools by far. None of the rest even really compared financially. They really try to help you be able to realistically afford your education.
There are plenty of fun clubs and activities around campus. If McDaniel doesn't have something that you like, you can always start your own club!
Campus is always a safe place to be. There is relatively no crime on campus whatsoever. Off campus at night can be a little sketchy but as long as you're not stupid about it, you'll be fine. Pretty much, just don't go walking down Pennsylvania Avenue by yourself at 3 in the morning.