The W is known for it's small size, historic campus, caring teachers, and great academic programs. I chose to go there because of its small classrooms, many awards, and the multiple wonderful teachers I met before I made my decision. On the W's campus you never meet a stranger, and you will learn more than just information from books: you will learn about who you are.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
GO HERE! This school is amazing. I have met some of my best friends there, and they weren't just students. The teachers at the W are amazing; get to know them! Get involved; the W has unique-to-our-campus social clubs and organizations. Don't stay in your room all the time; the campus is beautiful.
In a few short words: GO TO THE W! :)
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes at the W are challenging, engaging, and worthwhile. Pay attention in class, and you will do well. Don't be afraid to ask for help, because it is there for you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I am so glad that I lived in the dorm at the W. I met a lot of great people! I made friends for life because of the dorm community.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food in the cafeteria is the only drawback to living on campus. It's not the best. BUT NOT ALWAYS! They do offer good food, and there is always a ton of choices. Also, the Goose (the restaurant-type food place on campus) is pretty good. So if you ever get tired of caf food, head to the Goose.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Columbus isn't really a college town, so there isn't a multitude of things for students to do. But there are social clubs, sororities, fraternities, and intramural sports for you to get involved in. You'll always have a friend to call and hang out with.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The W has a private school education at a public school cost. It is much cheaper than many of the schools I looked at when applying for college, but you learn so much here, and you get tons of great opportunities when you get involved. I went to Scotland TWICE, met a famous author (Ian Rankin), met tons of authors actually (Welty Symposium), saw a ton of plays, presented original research, was asked to present said research at a conference, and went to Tampa, Florida for an honors conference!!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We have social clubs that are unique to our campus, which provide so many unusual traditions that I can't even list them all.
We sing class songs in the caf, have a serenade where the freshman sing to the upper classmen, and much more!
Unusual locations include Old Maid's Gate. If you walk through it forwards, you will never get married and you must kiss the kissing rock to break that curse. Also, our ginko tree: if you are sitting under it and a leaf falls on your head, and at the same time, a man at Mississippi State sits under there ginko tree and a leaf falls on his head, you are destined to wed. :)
Which types of students will excel at your college?
EVERYONE!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We have a multitude of clubs and activities for you to get involved in. Anything you can think of!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We only have three national fraternities and three sororities, but they are all great!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The W is known for it's small size, historic campus, caring teachers, and great academic programs. I chose to go there because of its small classrooms, many awards, and the multiple wonderful teachers I met before I made my decision. On the W's campus you never meet a stranger, and you will learn more than just information from books: you will learn about who you are.
GO HERE! This school is amazing. I have met some of my best friends there, and they weren't just students. The teachers at the W are amazing; get to know them! Get involved; the W has unique-to-our-campus social clubs and organizations. Don't stay in your room all the time; the campus is beautiful. In a few short words: GO TO THE W! :)
The classes at the W are challenging, engaging, and worthwhile. Pay attention in class, and you will do well. Don't be afraid to ask for help, because it is there for you.
I am so glad that I lived in the dorm at the W. I met a lot of great people! I made friends for life because of the dorm community.
The food in the cafeteria is the only drawback to living on campus. It's not the best. BUT NOT ALWAYS! They do offer good food, and there is always a ton of choices. Also, the Goose (the restaurant-type food place on campus) is pretty good. So if you ever get tired of caf food, head to the Goose.
Columbus isn't really a college town, so there isn't a multitude of things for students to do. But there are social clubs, sororities, fraternities, and intramural sports for you to get involved in. You'll always have a friend to call and hang out with.
The W has a private school education at a public school cost. It is much cheaper than many of the schools I looked at when applying for college, but you learn so much here, and you get tons of great opportunities when you get involved. I went to Scotland TWICE, met a famous author (Ian Rankin), met tons of authors actually (Welty Symposium), saw a ton of plays, presented original research, was asked to present said research at a conference, and went to Tampa, Florida for an honors conference!!
We have social clubs that are unique to our campus, which provide so many unusual traditions that I can't even list them all. We sing class songs in the caf, have a serenade where the freshman sing to the upper classmen, and much more! Unusual locations include Old Maid's Gate. If you walk through it forwards, you will never get married and you must kiss the kissing rock to break that curse. Also, our ginko tree: if you are sitting under it and a leaf falls on your head, and at the same time, a man at Mississippi State sits under there ginko tree and a leaf falls on his head, you are destined to wed. :)
EVERYONE!
We have a multitude of clubs and activities for you to get involved in. Anything you can think of!
We only have three national fraternities and three sororities, but they are all great!
I always feel safe on campus.