I have yet to start classes, (starting school in the Spring-instead of the Fall), but everyone here is really helpful and the alumni/current students are glad to lend a helping hand.
I got to choose my classes with the help of a Junior named Christopher at RIC, who gave me tips on an easy way to get your core courses done with fun classes. I never thought an 8, o-clock AM class would be pleasant but with the help Christopher I only have one 8AM class a week and its Intro to Archaeology. Its not something I was particularly interested in but its anything but boring and I look forward to it. (Not to mention its a core out of the way)
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Coming here I didn't want a party-school but I did want to enjoy myself.
All the activities and parties are way more than I expected. It isn't necessarily a party school but its definitely a FUN school.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Financial aid was a big part in coming here.
After filling out my FAFSA and whatnot I was still able to find a job AND a bunch of grants and scholarships.
Of course I did need some additional help (Cappex), but its cheap compared to other schools and gave me a lot less headache than I would have had anywhere else.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Initially I started a school in New York and found that the distance and price was just not worth the adventure. You have your whole life to scout the world, but college is a difficult transition enough without having to worry about money and being homesick.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you like trips.
LOTS OF CLUBS.
Small campus.
Great student:teacher ratio.
RIC is the place for you.
(Even if you're like me and you just need a place to transition, and get you GenEds/Core Courses done)
I have yet to start classes, (starting school in the Spring-instead of the Fall), but everyone here is really helpful and the alumni/current students are glad to lend a helping hand. I got to choose my classes with the help of a Junior named Christopher at RIC, who gave me tips on an easy way to get your core courses done with fun classes. I never thought an 8, o-clock AM class would be pleasant but with the help Christopher I only have one 8AM class a week and its Intro to Archaeology. Its not something I was particularly interested in but its anything but boring and I look forward to it. (Not to mention its a core out of the way)
Coming here I didn't want a party-school but I did want to enjoy myself. All the activities and parties are way more than I expected. It isn't necessarily a party school but its definitely a FUN school.
Financial aid was a big part in coming here. After filling out my FAFSA and whatnot I was still able to find a job AND a bunch of grants and scholarships. Of course I did need some additional help (Cappex), but its cheap compared to other schools and gave me a lot less headache than I would have had anywhere else.
Initially I started a school in New York and found that the distance and price was just not worth the adventure. You have your whole life to scout the world, but college is a difficult transition enough without having to worry about money and being homesick.
If you like trips. LOTS OF CLUBS. Small campus. Great student:teacher ratio. RIC is the place for you. (Even if you're like me and you just need a place to transition, and get you GenEds/Core Courses done)