I am a biology (Pre-Med) major, and in my experience, I have been learning so much more than I could ever imagine in my college years. (And this is only my freshman year!) I can already see connections from biology to chemistry as well as biology to psychology. The professors know their material and try to convey it to you in interesting ways. The only thing I don't like is the liberal arts education aspect. Liberal arts basically means that you have additional core courses that you need to complete as well as the courses for your major. I would rather focus on science than have to take an art class on top of that.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Since Rockhurst is such a small school, you make bonds with people very quickly and get to know a lot of different students. I feel as if I could name most of the people in my class and have a personal connection with each one of them. Just walking form my dorm to the cafe, I could pass ten people and each of them will say hi to me. You can also walk into a party and see that there are a lot of people there, but you know most of them, so it is easy to make conversation. Everyone is so nice and welcoming!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Since RU is a private, Jesuit school, the tuition is more expensive than a public university. They offer TONS of financial aide though (96% in fact). You can also get additional scholarships elsewhere and the tuition is then cut down to just as much, if not less than public institutions. Also, just graduating from a university like Rockhurst looks excellent on a résumé for future careers and it makes future employers say Wow.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved! If you decide to go to Rockhurst, you will hear this phrase a lot, but they truly mean it. I met so many new people through my experience as a Rockstar and joining my sorority, and this upcoming year, I will be an Orientation Leader as well as a Student Ambassador. These leadership opportunities allow you to make connections with students as well as staff members at RU. At any school, you can't just sit in your dorm room all day, you need to get out there, get involved, and know that there is more to life than just acing classes. Extracurriculars will also you to escape the stresses of class, you just have to find whats right for you.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Any student that wants a great education and doesn't mind a smaller school atmosphere should think about RU!
I am a biology (Pre-Med) major, and in my experience, I have been learning so much more than I could ever imagine in my college years. (And this is only my freshman year!) I can already see connections from biology to chemistry as well as biology to psychology. The professors know their material and try to convey it to you in interesting ways. The only thing I don't like is the liberal arts education aspect. Liberal arts basically means that you have additional core courses that you need to complete as well as the courses for your major. I would rather focus on science than have to take an art class on top of that.
Since Rockhurst is such a small school, you make bonds with people very quickly and get to know a lot of different students. I feel as if I could name most of the people in my class and have a personal connection with each one of them. Just walking form my dorm to the cafe, I could pass ten people and each of them will say hi to me. You can also walk into a party and see that there are a lot of people there, but you know most of them, so it is easy to make conversation. Everyone is so nice and welcoming!
Since RU is a private, Jesuit school, the tuition is more expensive than a public university. They offer TONS of financial aide though (96% in fact). You can also get additional scholarships elsewhere and the tuition is then cut down to just as much, if not less than public institutions. Also, just graduating from a university like Rockhurst looks excellent on a résumé for future careers and it makes future employers say Wow.
Get involved! If you decide to go to Rockhurst, you will hear this phrase a lot, but they truly mean it. I met so many new people through my experience as a Rockstar and joining my sorority, and this upcoming year, I will be an Orientation Leader as well as a Student Ambassador. These leadership opportunities allow you to make connections with students as well as staff members at RU. At any school, you can't just sit in your dorm room all day, you need to get out there, get involved, and know that there is more to life than just acing classes. Extracurriculars will also you to escape the stresses of class, you just have to find whats right for you.
Any student that wants a great education and doesn't mind a smaller school atmosphere should think about RU!