Mills focuses on a variety of things including social justice, food sustainability, and environmental sustainability. Important discussions pertaining to these topics occur on campus in and out of class sessions. Everything is extremely important for racial, gender, and class equality and equity for one's future career.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I highly recommend to visit the campus because the architecture and landscape is beautiful. There are many helpful professors and college staffs. Do not be ashamed to ask for help! The Center for Academic Excellence provides tutors that I utilize frequently.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I believe that the college is competitive because all the students are very ambitions, however, the students are extremely helpful and likely to work in study groups. (Study groups are extremely important for academic studies.) This is a teaching school therefore long lectures are kept at a minimum. I truly appreciate the small classes because it makes class discussions intimate. Students are able to create close bonds with campus personnel. The courses are rigorous, but the professors are amazing at providing students with academic support.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
1st year students are placed into a Themed-Hall Community. This is really helpful in making friends. Sadly the halls can be noisy sometimes, which can make studying and resting unpleasant. However, you can simply find numerous places to study all over campus or contact the RA (residential assistant) for advice.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Some students I know believe that the dining experience is not the best. However, I personally believe that the meals are amazing. I tried some dishes that were totally new to me. Some of the food can be repetitive like the breakfasts are usually the same. The Teashop is kind of pricey so remember to use teashop points wisely.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are many campus events. Some of them are not exactly fun, however, the events are extremely helpful for your future. Furthermore, there are many things to do in Oakland or San Francisco. Just ask around! The Mills Shuttle provides transportation if needed.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Mills College is expensive, but they try to provide as much financial assistance as possible. I recommend that if you need more financial aid apply for an appeal (they frequently do not answer your appeals but at least try). As a small private college, Mills actually has many work-study opportunities.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Mills has a small creek that runs through the campus. I love it so much! (Therefore, I really recommend to visit the campus.) The APER (Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation) center frequently hold relaxing volleyball games on the meadow in front of the Teashop.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students of color and allies. Students who are or want to learn to be environmentally friendly. Students who are a part of the LGBTQIAP community. Students who are open to difficult, personal discussions.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many clubs at Mills, but due to the small school size and focus on academia the club sizes are small. There are many activities that include sport events, and book events.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Frat and sororities are absent at this college. However there are many clubs and/or programs that are similarly inclusive and inviting.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Although the campus is open to anyone in the Oakland community and the front gate is fluid and relaxed about who comes on campus, I feel extremely safe at Mills. Public Safety is there for you at any place on campus.
Mills focuses on a variety of things including social justice, food sustainability, and environmental sustainability. Important discussions pertaining to these topics occur on campus in and out of class sessions. Everything is extremely important for racial, gender, and class equality and equity for one's future career.
I highly recommend to visit the campus because the architecture and landscape is beautiful. There are many helpful professors and college staffs. Do not be ashamed to ask for help! The Center for Academic Excellence provides tutors that I utilize frequently.
I believe that the college is competitive because all the students are very ambitions, however, the students are extremely helpful and likely to work in study groups. (Study groups are extremely important for academic studies.) This is a teaching school therefore long lectures are kept at a minimum. I truly appreciate the small classes because it makes class discussions intimate. Students are able to create close bonds with campus personnel. The courses are rigorous, but the professors are amazing at providing students with academic support.
1st year students are placed into a Themed-Hall Community. This is really helpful in making friends. Sadly the halls can be noisy sometimes, which can make studying and resting unpleasant. However, you can simply find numerous places to study all over campus or contact the RA (residential assistant) for advice.
Some students I know believe that the dining experience is not the best. However, I personally believe that the meals are amazing. I tried some dishes that were totally new to me. Some of the food can be repetitive like the breakfasts are usually the same. The Teashop is kind of pricey so remember to use teashop points wisely.
There are many campus events. Some of them are not exactly fun, however, the events are extremely helpful for your future. Furthermore, there are many things to do in Oakland or San Francisco. Just ask around! The Mills Shuttle provides transportation if needed.
Mills College is expensive, but they try to provide as much financial assistance as possible. I recommend that if you need more financial aid apply for an appeal (they frequently do not answer your appeals but at least try). As a small private college, Mills actually has many work-study opportunities.
Mills has a small creek that runs through the campus. I love it so much! (Therefore, I really recommend to visit the campus.) The APER (Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation) center frequently hold relaxing volleyball games on the meadow in front of the Teashop.
Students of color and allies. Students who are or want to learn to be environmentally friendly. Students who are a part of the LGBTQIAP community. Students who are open to difficult, personal discussions.
There are many clubs at Mills, but due to the small school size and focus on academia the club sizes are small. There are many activities that include sport events, and book events.
Frat and sororities are absent at this college. However there are many clubs and/or programs that are similarly inclusive and inviting.
Although the campus is open to anyone in the Oakland community and the front gate is fluid and relaxed about who comes on campus, I feel extremely safe at Mills. Public Safety is there for you at any place on campus.