Rhodes College is a four year liberal arts college in Memphis Tennessee that challenges students both academically and morally. The college offers many sought after courses, such as Biology and International Studies, and provides countless opportunities for research and to study abroad. Rhodes is a place for growth and discovery, and the resources available on campus will guide students to achieve their goals and ambitions.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Those visiting Rhodes should come expecting a college with a student body of about 2000 students. While this may seem petty, the low student count allows for small class room sizes that make it possible to have student/professor relationships that are essential to a students academic success. While the classes are rigorous, there are sports, Greek life, and other activities to become involved with on campus.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Academic success ranks highly at Rhodes college. Expect a number of papers, hours of studying, and daily participation grades in most classes. Although the courses can at times become overwhelming, studying greats like Aristotle and Dante and the writing of many papers help a student develop crucial skills in reading, writing, and analytical thinking that forces one to challenge his ideals.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Rhodes has 11 dorms, two which are apartment style with a living room and kitchen, that contain rooms for a single up to a quad. Depending on the dorm, there are community bathrooms or suite style bathrooms that are shared between two rooms. All dorms have one or multiple common rooms with a T.V. for students to meet as well as multiple study rooms that are great places to escape from the noise and distractions in the dorms.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Students are offered a meal plan that grants them either 15 or 21 meals for each week as well as one hundred dollars of Lynx Bucks each semester that can be used for snacks, drinks, and even Starbucks. There are two dining areas where students can get their food, The Lair and The Rat. Both locations offer a wide assortment of food choices that should please everyone's desired cravings.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
When students have the chance to escape from their studies, there are many activities students can participate in. Rhodes has many sports activities every weekend for students to go support, and the school holds many small concerts and dance events as well. Over half the campus is involved in Greek Life, but there are also many restaurants and locations to explore and visit in the great city of Memphis.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Because Rhodes is a private school, the cost to attend is rather high. However, Rhodes is great in giving incoming freshman scholarships, grants, and loans to help them afford attendance. Even with the high cost to attend, the quality of the academics and the numerous opportunities available at Rhodes makes the price worth it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Rhodes College does not have many traditions that a college like Texas A&M would have. However, students are expected to complete a series of activities before they graduate. These include riding the lynx statue on campus, swim in the fountain, and climb the physics building.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Rhodes College is for students looking to spend four years in an environment that allows for academic success and growth. Those looking for the large campus atmosphere will be disappointed. Students who want the capability to confront professors, be involved on campus, and live and support a city in desperate need of helping hands will find Rhodes an exceptional place for their undergraduate studies.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Students can attempt to make a sports team or even play intramural sports at Rhodes College. There are many student run organizations such as Relay for Life and Special Olympics that students can become involved in, and each year new clubs are added. The city of Memphis itself provides many places for entertainment and historical landmarks to visit.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek Life is a major part of the Rhodes experience with over fifty percent of the student body being involved in Fraternities and Sororities. Students involved in Greek Life have the chance to attend many formals and activities thrown by their house. However, those not wishing to become part of Greek Life need not worry. All house parties are open to each student on campus after a certain time, and there are many other organizations to become apart of on campus.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus Safety on campus is fantastic in responding to a student's needs. Each student is given campus safety's number to call for rides, assistance during emergencies, and even to be let back into a locked dorm. Rhodes is a gated community that has campus safety monitoring each entrance making Rhodes feel safe and secure at all times.
Rhodes College is a four year liberal arts college in Memphis Tennessee that challenges students both academically and morally. The college offers many sought after courses, such as Biology and International Studies, and provides countless opportunities for research and to study abroad. Rhodes is a place for growth and discovery, and the resources available on campus will guide students to achieve their goals and ambitions.
Those visiting Rhodes should come expecting a college with a student body of about 2000 students. While this may seem petty, the low student count allows for small class room sizes that make it possible to have student/professor relationships that are essential to a students academic success. While the classes are rigorous, there are sports, Greek life, and other activities to become involved with on campus.
Academic success ranks highly at Rhodes college. Expect a number of papers, hours of studying, and daily participation grades in most classes. Although the courses can at times become overwhelming, studying greats like Aristotle and Dante and the writing of many papers help a student develop crucial skills in reading, writing, and analytical thinking that forces one to challenge his ideals.
Rhodes has 11 dorms, two which are apartment style with a living room and kitchen, that contain rooms for a single up to a quad. Depending on the dorm, there are community bathrooms or suite style bathrooms that are shared between two rooms. All dorms have one or multiple common rooms with a T.V. for students to meet as well as multiple study rooms that are great places to escape from the noise and distractions in the dorms.
Students are offered a meal plan that grants them either 15 or 21 meals for each week as well as one hundred dollars of Lynx Bucks each semester that can be used for snacks, drinks, and even Starbucks. There are two dining areas where students can get their food, The Lair and The Rat. Both locations offer a wide assortment of food choices that should please everyone's desired cravings.
When students have the chance to escape from their studies, there are many activities students can participate in. Rhodes has many sports activities every weekend for students to go support, and the school holds many small concerts and dance events as well. Over half the campus is involved in Greek Life, but there are also many restaurants and locations to explore and visit in the great city of Memphis.
Because Rhodes is a private school, the cost to attend is rather high. However, Rhodes is great in giving incoming freshman scholarships, grants, and loans to help them afford attendance. Even with the high cost to attend, the quality of the academics and the numerous opportunities available at Rhodes makes the price worth it.
Rhodes College does not have many traditions that a college like Texas A&M would have. However, students are expected to complete a series of activities before they graduate. These include riding the lynx statue on campus, swim in the fountain, and climb the physics building.
Rhodes College is for students looking to spend four years in an environment that allows for academic success and growth. Those looking for the large campus atmosphere will be disappointed. Students who want the capability to confront professors, be involved on campus, and live and support a city in desperate need of helping hands will find Rhodes an exceptional place for their undergraduate studies.
Students can attempt to make a sports team or even play intramural sports at Rhodes College. There are many student run organizations such as Relay for Life and Special Olympics that students can become involved in, and each year new clubs are added. The city of Memphis itself provides many places for entertainment and historical landmarks to visit.
Greek Life is a major part of the Rhodes experience with over fifty percent of the student body being involved in Fraternities and Sororities. Students involved in Greek Life have the chance to attend many formals and activities thrown by their house. However, those not wishing to become part of Greek Life need not worry. All house parties are open to each student on campus after a certain time, and there are many other organizations to become apart of on campus.
Campus Safety on campus is fantastic in responding to a student's needs. Each student is given campus safety's number to call for rides, assistance during emergencies, and even to be let back into a locked dorm. Rhodes is a gated community that has campus safety monitoring each entrance making Rhodes feel safe and secure at all times.