Roanoke College definitely has the friendly, small-school feel I was looking for; several people smile and wave at me whenever I walk anywhere on campus. Classes are small (my biggest classes had around 20 students) and I feel connected to other students as well as my professors. As a Spanish major, I am familiar with basically everybody in the Spanish Department and I know I can drop by or e-mail them with any questions I might have.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you know what major you want to pursue, sit in on a class or two! You can get a better feel for what it would be like to go to Roanoke and even get to know potential professors. I also recommend staying a night in the dorms; you can arrange to stay with a current student.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Almost everything in Salem can be found on Main Street. There are a variety of restaurants, a health food store (great if you're a vegan like me), CVS, Wal-Mart, and Goodwill, to name a few. If you're looking for more nightlife or shopping, you can head over to downtown Roanoke or the Tanglewood mall. There's a Sheetz that's open 24/7 within walking distance, perfect for all-nighters.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Kicking post--every time you walk by it you are supposed to kick it for good luck.
Seal--you are not supposed to walk on it until after you've graduated
Rock--next to the Colket Center, is frequently painted by on-campus organizations to promote upcoming events
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you want smaller class sizes and you want to walk past someone you know on your way to each class, then this is the school for you. Academics are not easy, but overall my professors have been amazing; they are willing to work with you if you have any questions or didn't understand something or simply want them to check over your essay before you turn in your final copy.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Wide variety of clubs and organizations, and you can found a new one if you don't find what you're looking for! Intramural sports as well.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I'm not involved in Greek life but there are sororities and fraternities. The frats throw parties every weekend, as you would expect at pretty much any college.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety is available 24/7 and easily accessible. You see them around campus all the time even if you've never had to call them. They help out with random dorm problems like broken windows or flooded bathrooms too.
Roanoke College definitely has the friendly, small-school feel I was looking for; several people smile and wave at me whenever I walk anywhere on campus. Classes are small (my biggest classes had around 20 students) and I feel connected to other students as well as my professors. As a Spanish major, I am familiar with basically everybody in the Spanish Department and I know I can drop by or e-mail them with any questions I might have.
If you know what major you want to pursue, sit in on a class or two! You can get a better feel for what it would be like to go to Roanoke and even get to know potential professors. I also recommend staying a night in the dorms; you can arrange to stay with a current student.
Almost everything in Salem can be found on Main Street. There are a variety of restaurants, a health food store (great if you're a vegan like me), CVS, Wal-Mart, and Goodwill, to name a few. If you're looking for more nightlife or shopping, you can head over to downtown Roanoke or the Tanglewood mall. There's a Sheetz that's open 24/7 within walking distance, perfect for all-nighters.
Kicking post--every time you walk by it you are supposed to kick it for good luck. Seal--you are not supposed to walk on it until after you've graduated Rock--next to the Colket Center, is frequently painted by on-campus organizations to promote upcoming events
If you want smaller class sizes and you want to walk past someone you know on your way to each class, then this is the school for you. Academics are not easy, but overall my professors have been amazing; they are willing to work with you if you have any questions or didn't understand something or simply want them to check over your essay before you turn in your final copy.
Wide variety of clubs and organizations, and you can found a new one if you don't find what you're looking for! Intramural sports as well.
I'm not involved in Greek life but there are sororities and fraternities. The frats throw parties every weekend, as you would expect at pretty much any college.
Campus safety is available 24/7 and easily accessible. You see them around campus all the time even if you've never had to call them. They help out with random dorm problems like broken windows or flooded bathrooms too.