Randolph College is very rigorous, but enjoyable. You always feel like you are at home. It's very welcoming, but people give you the space you need.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Come prepared. Don't show up thinking you can fly by. Faculty will push you pretty hard, but they will also help you. And try to be nice to everyone, it'll make life here easier on you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Randolph is VERY demanding. It's very hard to just show up thinking you can do a couple of the readings and never show up to class. Their programs are some of the hardest ones I've been in.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is pretty simple. Like most dorms. You have one room with two to three roommates (usually two) and one-three communal bathrooms for the entire halls use. The camaraderie between you and your hall mates...well, depends on how open and willing you are to get to know them. And vice versa.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Some days it's not at it's best, but for food that you get to eat everyday three times a day, it's not that bad. Oh, and take advantage of the meal plans. It'll be worth it.
And late night dining is great.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Hanging with friends, at parties. Go to art galleries downtown. A shuttle runs on the weekends (for students who don't have cars) to take you to shopping centers.
Rivermont Pizza (the best pizza place and bar in town) is literally right next door. Hit it up when you get the chance.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Lots of secret societies, that you won't learn about at all. Unless inducted or people spill and tell you. Lots of class related traditions, such as Ring Week and Pumpkin Parade. Stuff like that.
The Dell is probably the coolest location on campus. It's used for Greek Play every other year. It's also used as concert spaces (for like big end of the year parties) and just places to have fun.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Randolph focuses a lot on these two main things: Academia and Sports (like most colleges, I know). So, if you are big into one or the other, or both. This is the place for you.
Oh, and the slogan Be and Original. If you're and original as they so claim, Randolph is for you.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
HUGE HUGE list of clubs and activities. Too many to name. MAC (Macon Activities Council) who run most of the parties and dances and stuff. All kinds of departmental clubs, like French Club, Environmental Club, etc.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We don't have Greek Life here.
Replaced it with secret societies, probably.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Randolph College is very rigorous, but enjoyable. You always feel like you are at home. It's very welcoming, but people give you the space you need.
Come prepared. Don't show up thinking you can fly by. Faculty will push you pretty hard, but they will also help you. And try to be nice to everyone, it'll make life here easier on you.
Randolph is VERY demanding. It's very hard to just show up thinking you can do a couple of the readings and never show up to class. Their programs are some of the hardest ones I've been in.
Dorm life is pretty simple. Like most dorms. You have one room with two to three roommates (usually two) and one-three communal bathrooms for the entire halls use. The camaraderie between you and your hall mates...well, depends on how open and willing you are to get to know them. And vice versa.
Some days it's not at it's best, but for food that you get to eat everyday three times a day, it's not that bad. Oh, and take advantage of the meal plans. It'll be worth it. And late night dining is great.
Hanging with friends, at parties. Go to art galleries downtown. A shuttle runs on the weekends (for students who don't have cars) to take you to shopping centers. Rivermont Pizza (the best pizza place and bar in town) is literally right next door. Hit it up when you get the chance.
Lots of secret societies, that you won't learn about at all. Unless inducted or people spill and tell you. Lots of class related traditions, such as Ring Week and Pumpkin Parade. Stuff like that. The Dell is probably the coolest location on campus. It's used for Greek Play every other year. It's also used as concert spaces (for like big end of the year parties) and just places to have fun.
Randolph focuses a lot on these two main things: Academia and Sports (like most colleges, I know). So, if you are big into one or the other, or both. This is the place for you. Oh, and the slogan Be and Original. If you're and original as they so claim, Randolph is for you.
HUGE HUGE list of clubs and activities. Too many to name. MAC (Macon Activities Council) who run most of the parties and dances and stuff. All kinds of departmental clubs, like French Club, Environmental Club, etc.
We don't have Greek Life here. Replaced it with secret societies, probably.
Top notch. You don't have to worry.