PUC is a school where you will feel very comfortable if you have been raised in the Adventist church, especially if you are familiar with the more conservative side of the church. On a small campus, you will definitely have a chance to get to know a lot of people. Dorm life is amazing, and the local activities are more varied than most people think.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you get your financial awards in writing. Don't get distracted by the beautiful Napa Valley, but make sure you have time to hang out with friends in nearby San Francisco or Sacramento. Use your cafeteria card wisely!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Depending on which classes you take, you will find different requiremtns. Just remember, you're not in high school anymore!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
While you're not in high school anymore as far as academics are concerned, sometimes in the dorm it feels like high school all over again - just with older peers! No matter which dorm you live in, enjoy the experience of sharing bathrooms and showers with your friends. Curfews are relatively strict, but not a problem if you're like me and enjoy being asleep before midnight!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The cafeteria is vegetarian, but the food is still decent. To make things easier for students, everyone is required to pay a flat fee at the beginning of each quarter. Any money that is left over at the end is not given back to you, so most students purchase cases of food and drinks at the end of the quarter to get their money's worth unless they're helping an unfortunate friend who didn't plan their funding just right. It's not hard to stay under your allotted budget, but it can happen!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
While the town of Angwin itself can be rather quiet, especially on Sabbath (Saturday) afternoons, there is always something to do either alone or with a group of friends! Church members often invite students to their homes for lunch, and it's fun to go with a group of people, or meet new friends. Napa valley is known for its beauty and wine tasting, so there are plenty of tourist attractions around. The San Francisco Bay area provides an endless number of things to do, whether you go to China Town or Alcatraz, there's always something new to explore! The state capitol is just a few hours away, and students enjoy spending a weekend away. The beach is about an hour's drive off of the mountain, and this is a popular getaway especially during the hot summer months. If you don't want to go off campus, there are plenty of hiking and biking trails on the PUC property. A favorite hike is Linda Falls, just a mile or two from the gym parking lot. PUC also has a track, tennis courts, open gym, and popular intermurals for students to get involved in.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If you are at school on someone else's dollar, then you won't be worried nearly as much about bang for your buck. If you're just there to chill, PUC is a beautiful place to hang out, but you might be bored with the natural atmosphere. There is no mall close by or other entertainment of that sort, so it may be easy to get bored if your focus isn't studying. But if you work to pay your own tuition like I do, you will find that there are many ways to get your money's worth out of PUC. Make sure you plan a full class schedule, because you pay the same tuition no matter how many units you're registered for. If you have any extra time, clubs and activities are a great way to fill in the gaps. While there isn't a mall within ffourty minutes, I find that the lack of distractions helps me to focus on my studeis better.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
On someone's birthday, his/her friends often get together and throw them into the fountain in the middle of campus. This can be a welcome cool down in June, or a icy wake up call at midnight in January!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There are all kinds of students on campus. The folks who just relax through the day and party all night, and the people you never see outside of class because they have their nose in their books constantly!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a ton of ethnic clubs who allow anyone to join! Clubs on campus are very active and there is an event just about every weekend that everyone is invited to attend!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Two words: boxer caroling :)
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
As a small town, Angwin is naturally on the safer side. Although there are a few small incidents here and there, the general student population is very trustworthy. This could be due in part to the fact that it is such a small school that students are more familiar with each other and therefore have more respect for one another. As an added precaution, there are locks on the dorm doors after curfew, campus security does rounds in the parking lot, and the campus is well lit.
PUC is a school where you will feel very comfortable if you have been raised in the Adventist church, especially if you are familiar with the more conservative side of the church. On a small campus, you will definitely have a chance to get to know a lot of people. Dorm life is amazing, and the local activities are more varied than most people think.
Make sure you get your financial awards in writing. Don't get distracted by the beautiful Napa Valley, but make sure you have time to hang out with friends in nearby San Francisco or Sacramento. Use your cafeteria card wisely!
Depending on which classes you take, you will find different requiremtns. Just remember, you're not in high school anymore!
While you're not in high school anymore as far as academics are concerned, sometimes in the dorm it feels like high school all over again - just with older peers! No matter which dorm you live in, enjoy the experience of sharing bathrooms and showers with your friends. Curfews are relatively strict, but not a problem if you're like me and enjoy being asleep before midnight!
The cafeteria is vegetarian, but the food is still decent. To make things easier for students, everyone is required to pay a flat fee at the beginning of each quarter. Any money that is left over at the end is not given back to you, so most students purchase cases of food and drinks at the end of the quarter to get their money's worth unless they're helping an unfortunate friend who didn't plan their funding just right. It's not hard to stay under your allotted budget, but it can happen!
While the town of Angwin itself can be rather quiet, especially on Sabbath (Saturday) afternoons, there is always something to do either alone or with a group of friends! Church members often invite students to their homes for lunch, and it's fun to go with a group of people, or meet new friends. Napa valley is known for its beauty and wine tasting, so there are plenty of tourist attractions around. The San Francisco Bay area provides an endless number of things to do, whether you go to China Town or Alcatraz, there's always something new to explore! The state capitol is just a few hours away, and students enjoy spending a weekend away. The beach is about an hour's drive off of the mountain, and this is a popular getaway especially during the hot summer months. If you don't want to go off campus, there are plenty of hiking and biking trails on the PUC property. A favorite hike is Linda Falls, just a mile or two from the gym parking lot. PUC also has a track, tennis courts, open gym, and popular intermurals for students to get involved in.
If you are at school on someone else's dollar, then you won't be worried nearly as much about bang for your buck. If you're just there to chill, PUC is a beautiful place to hang out, but you might be bored with the natural atmosphere. There is no mall close by or other entertainment of that sort, so it may be easy to get bored if your focus isn't studying. But if you work to pay your own tuition like I do, you will find that there are many ways to get your money's worth out of PUC. Make sure you plan a full class schedule, because you pay the same tuition no matter how many units you're registered for. If you have any extra time, clubs and activities are a great way to fill in the gaps. While there isn't a mall within ffourty minutes, I find that the lack of distractions helps me to focus on my studeis better.
On someone's birthday, his/her friends often get together and throw them into the fountain in the middle of campus. This can be a welcome cool down in June, or a icy wake up call at midnight in January!
There are all kinds of students on campus. The folks who just relax through the day and party all night, and the people you never see outside of class because they have their nose in their books constantly!
There are a ton of ethnic clubs who allow anyone to join! Clubs on campus are very active and there is an event just about every weekend that everyone is invited to attend!
Two words: boxer caroling :)
As a small town, Angwin is naturally on the safer side. Although there are a few small incidents here and there, the general student population is very trustworthy. This could be due in part to the fact that it is such a small school that students are more familiar with each other and therefore have more respect for one another. As an added precaution, there are locks on the dorm doors after curfew, campus security does rounds in the parking lot, and the campus is well lit.