*Disclaimer!* I do not attend the Chicago campus, but the Spokane one. Though I applied to the Chicago campus and was deferred here, I would highly suggest anyone to take this route. It is the best decision I ever made!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes are amazing and I love my professors! Michael Orr is my favorite so far because, though his class is challenging, he absolutely cares that you are growing into everything God wants you to be. Though your grades are of significant importance your relationship with God is even more. Also, watch out for syllabus shock, it's a doozy.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
You don't live in a dorm but you live in an investor owned house close to the campus (my house is a five minute walk away). There is also a Safeway right behind my house so I don't have to go far for groceries.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is no cafeteria here, but it's kind of nice that way because you buy your own food and make what you want when you want it. You live on your own!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go meet your brother and sister houses! Everyone here is so relaxed and welcoming and, for about a month before classes start, people are hosting swing dances, bonfires, game nights, movie nights, ultimate frisbee championships, or going cliff jumping in Coeur d'Alene. There is so much to do! I haven't even been downtown yet.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It costs about the same as it would to go to the Chicago campus, but the experience is better. I know a few people who switched from the Chicago campus to come out here and prefer this.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People Who are ready to move out! It's perfect for those kinds of students.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I hear that the Greek classes are really hard. Good luck with that.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
It's a big city so safety is always a concern (not as big as with Chicago, I imagine). Be smart. Never walk alone places and girls: never walk home alone at night. The guys in your brother house are required to walk you home, sometimes you get a whole entourage. I bought pepper spray just to be on the safe side, but honestly, put your safety in God's hands. He'll take care of you.
*Disclaimer!* I do not attend the Chicago campus, but the Spokane one. Though I applied to the Chicago campus and was deferred here, I would highly suggest anyone to take this route. It is the best decision I ever made!
The classes are amazing and I love my professors! Michael Orr is my favorite so far because, though his class is challenging, he absolutely cares that you are growing into everything God wants you to be. Though your grades are of significant importance your relationship with God is even more. Also, watch out for syllabus shock, it's a doozy.
You don't live in a dorm but you live in an investor owned house close to the campus (my house is a five minute walk away). There is also a Safeway right behind my house so I don't have to go far for groceries.
There is no cafeteria here, but it's kind of nice that way because you buy your own food and make what you want when you want it. You live on your own!
Go meet your brother and sister houses! Everyone here is so relaxed and welcoming and, for about a month before classes start, people are hosting swing dances, bonfires, game nights, movie nights, ultimate frisbee championships, or going cliff jumping in Coeur d'Alene. There is so much to do! I haven't even been downtown yet.
It costs about the same as it would to go to the Chicago campus, but the experience is better. I know a few people who switched from the Chicago campus to come out here and prefer this.
People Who are ready to move out! It's perfect for those kinds of students.
I hear that the Greek classes are really hard. Good luck with that.
It's a big city so safety is always a concern (not as big as with Chicago, I imagine). Be smart. Never walk alone places and girls: never walk home alone at night. The guys in your brother house are required to walk you home, sometimes you get a whole entourage. I bought pepper spray just to be on the safe side, but honestly, put your safety in God's hands. He'll take care of you.