Rider University offers a great range of interesting courses, professors, and extra curricular activities. However, if you are not an active member of the Greek community or a sport team, you may find yourself struggling to find things to do on the weekend. The location of the school is great, and they are continually adding new dinning and academic facilities on campus.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take advantage of the service offered in the Student Success Center. Also, definitely go Greek! Sorority/Fraternity life gives you a chance to meet people who will undoubtedly become your closest friends and helps elevate the stress of college life.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Of course, the intensity of a given student's course load is dependent on his/her major. In my experience, professors have been rather fair and understanding when it comes to assigning exams and essays.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Nothing beats Greek housing! Many of the sororities have their own chef and meal plan right in their house. The dorms are cleaned every day by staff members, and the bathrooms are rarely ever over crowded.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Aside from it rather high costs, Cranberries is currently the best place to eat on campus. For late night cravings, be sure to stop by the diner and order a Fat Bronc. Yum!
Also, having a Starbucks on campus is absolutely amazing. Rumor has it that Rider is currently building a Subway sandwich shop on campus this semester as well!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go Greek! Throughout the year, the Greek community gets involved in many philanthropic, academic, and (of course) social events.
Also, stop by Bronc Bingo and Bronc Buffet events if you can. They sound lame, but once you're their you might find yourself having more fun than you anticipated.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Rider is certainly very expensive, but I feel that I have received a great education which almost makes the high prices worth it. It would be better if the university offered more free events and activities for students to attend both on and off campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you work best in small classes Rider is perfect for you.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many clubs to choose from, but students have to take it upon themselves to get involved in organizations on campus. Definitely attend information sessions about them when possible.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We Greeks often say, It's not four years, it's for life. Those who go Greek are welcomed into a unique experience that will remain with them long after their college years have come to an end. Each sorority/fraternity has its own traditions and values, but no matter which chapter you may choose, you are sure to love every minute of it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Public safety gets a lot of criticism, but, overall, the campus is safe.
Rider University offers a great range of interesting courses, professors, and extra curricular activities. However, if you are not an active member of the Greek community or a sport team, you may find yourself struggling to find things to do on the weekend. The location of the school is great, and they are continually adding new dinning and academic facilities on campus.
Take advantage of the service offered in the Student Success Center. Also, definitely go Greek! Sorority/Fraternity life gives you a chance to meet people who will undoubtedly become your closest friends and helps elevate the stress of college life.
Of course, the intensity of a given student's course load is dependent on his/her major. In my experience, professors have been rather fair and understanding when it comes to assigning exams and essays.
Nothing beats Greek housing! Many of the sororities have their own chef and meal plan right in their house. The dorms are cleaned every day by staff members, and the bathrooms are rarely ever over crowded.
Aside from it rather high costs, Cranberries is currently the best place to eat on campus. For late night cravings, be sure to stop by the diner and order a Fat Bronc. Yum! Also, having a Starbucks on campus is absolutely amazing. Rumor has it that Rider is currently building a Subway sandwich shop on campus this semester as well!
Go Greek! Throughout the year, the Greek community gets involved in many philanthropic, academic, and (of course) social events. Also, stop by Bronc Bingo and Bronc Buffet events if you can. They sound lame, but once you're their you might find yourself having more fun than you anticipated.
Rider is certainly very expensive, but I feel that I have received a great education which almost makes the high prices worth it. It would be better if the university offered more free events and activities for students to attend both on and off campus.
If you work best in small classes Rider is perfect for you.
There are many clubs to choose from, but students have to take it upon themselves to get involved in organizations on campus. Definitely attend information sessions about them when possible.
We Greeks often say, It's not four years, it's for life. Those who go Greek are welcomed into a unique experience that will remain with them long after their college years have come to an end. Each sorority/fraternity has its own traditions and values, but no matter which chapter you may choose, you are sure to love every minute of it.
Public safety gets a lot of criticism, but, overall, the campus is safe.