Northeastern University Oakland

Northeastern University Oakland

Oakland, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Marie's Review

Review of Northeastern University Oakland

from Los Angeles, CA

Describe your college in three sentences.

Mills College has an amazing campus, filled with women dedicated to education and higher learning. The experience offered at Mills is displayed in the well-rounded students who attend the college. Mills College is a safe, welcoming educational community that orbits around enriching women with a challenging course as well as preparing them for life after college.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Stay on top of dates and deadlines, and stay focused. Do not worry or stress unnecessarily over tests and exams, since the faculty is fully dedicated to helping students.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The students who attend Mills College must be diligent, focused, and inquisitive to master the courses offered. The small campus and dedicated faculty and professors create a reliable support system. Mills College has a diverse population, which reflects the kind of women and faculty who are focused on enriching their lives.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Incoming students will be tickled to know that the girls attending Mills College are welcoming and friendly. More than 50% of the students enjoy a single room, while the option of doubling with a roommate is also offered. Mills College also welcomes incoming freshman by having them participate in Living Learning Communities (LLCs), to group girls with common interests.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The communal cafeteria at Mills College offers a wide variety of healthy, organic food and meals. A small cafe/coffee shop can also be found on the campus. There are four different meal plans that are offered, as well as vegetarian options.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Mills creates a social environment for girls by creating the Living Learning Communities. Each LLC focuses on a different topic that is meant to bring together girls with a common interest. A wide variety of clubs are offered a Mills, from Toastmasters to yoga.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Mills College is the perfect fit to girls who are dedicated on furthering their education, and enriching their lives, intellectually, socially, and personally.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Mills College is a very safe campus, small in size, gated with an entrance that is monitored by security.