Rose-Hulman is definitely a place where you'll find other nerdy and eager to learn people like yourself. This school is good at pushing you to physical and mental limits and challenging yourself to the extreme. There are so many opportunities for you at this school as long as you're willing to partake and take advantage of what this school has to offer.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you're looking for an easy and partying college experience, this is NOT the place for you. You come to this school to work your butt off, but once you're out, everything else is easy--even grad school!
Although this school is very expensive, as long as you're passionate about what you're studying and want to do what you study when you graduate, don't worry about the money. You'll make it back and then some.
Be prepared to get creative for fun, as Rose is in the middle of Terre Haute, Indiana. Having a car/knowing someone with a car (trust me, people will have cars as freshman) is a huge plus because then you have lots of freedom to go wherever you want.
I hope you enjoyed a bell schedule, quarters, and classes everyday in high school (unless you were on a block schedule). Rose has 9 periods during the day and freshman courses are 5 days a week. You normally won't have 9 straight periods of classes unless yo're trying to graduate early or double major. You get breaks and pick what times you want classes (usually). As you move into higher level classes, they are only 3 or 4 days a week, sometime even 1 or 2. You can pick your professors and classes and you'll usually get what you want.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
If you thought high school was hard, this is like high school on steroids and then some. You have to be brave enough to ask questions, whether it's in class, out of class, or just asking other people in your residence hall. The professors are super nice and will almost always be willing to answer questions. I have not yet had a professor not willing to help me out (and I've been through 4 quarters).
Classes are hard, there's no getting around that. Don't assume any class is going to be an easy A because, odds are, it's not going to be like that.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is pretty great. The SAs and RAs are usually pretty great at getting you involved in activities and helping you in any situation possible. By the end of freshman year, you'll be pretty close with most people in your dorm or floor, depending on how big your res hall is. Most people you live with are awesome and from all around the country/world. After freshman year, you get multiple roommates and can room next door to your closest friends from freshman year.
There's room service once a week where the house keeper (these people are super nice!) will come and clean your room, make your beds, and take out your trash. I can't tell you how nice it was to come back to my room after a long day to see my bed perfectly made. Seriously, you won't know how much you appreciate it until it's gone.
Everyone at Rose is nice! (Okay that's impossible, but nearly everyone is nice and will smile/talk to you if you want them to.)
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food served at this school is not the best. We have ARAMARK and call the cafeteria the ARA. As with most college food, it's not great, but you can still find something to eat. They try to serve different ethnic foods and try new things every week. There are always eggs to order, pizza, cereal, waffles, salad, a deli/sandwich section, burgers, and fries available. Everything else changes on a day to day basis. Some dishes are spot on, others you question what these people serving you are thinking.
As for dining in town, welcome to one of the fast food capitols! There are at least 30 places to eat, some fancier than others. There's your typical fast food like McDonald's and Wendy's, but there are other only-in-Terre Haute places like the Taj Mahal. There are some hidden jems here, you just have to be adventurous enough to find them. SA's and RA's usually introduce you to the best places, though.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
You pick. Whether it's stay inside and watch movies with friends, playing a game of Humans vs. Zombies, or just heading out to a far away place to see what there is to see, it's up to you to decide what's fun.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The majority of students that graduate will start a great career and start earning good money. Rose is a great name in the engineering world, so you'll go far as long as you do well and learn what it takes to be a good engineer.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Laking. Verb. The act of carrying someone from his/her room on his/her birthday and throwing him/her in the Lake. This tradition is pretty fun, so beware of who you tell when your birthday is! If you really don't want to be laked, you won't get laked.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Seriously, there are so many activities, if you can't find something you like, I'm sorry. There are over 90 clubs and organizations on campus, ranging from hard core sports to intramural sports to academically based groups, to both physical and academic groups. There's art, music, engineering, professional organizations, travel groups, political, health, and Greek life, just to name a few. There are going to be way more things that you're interested in than you can do, so try out many things and stick with what you like!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
One of the reasons I picked this school is because, as a 5'5, 100 pound female, I feel comfortable walking around at 2 am without having to be scared. The security on this campus is amazing. There have been cases of theft, but as soon as those individuals are caught, they are expelled and not allowed to return. Public Safety is always available and can help with everything, from unlocking your door to giving you a ride to class if you're injured.
Rose-Hulman is definitely a place where you'll find other nerdy and eager to learn people like yourself. This school is good at pushing you to physical and mental limits and challenging yourself to the extreme. There are so many opportunities for you at this school as long as you're willing to partake and take advantage of what this school has to offer.
If you're looking for an easy and partying college experience, this is NOT the place for you. You come to this school to work your butt off, but once you're out, everything else is easy--even grad school! Although this school is very expensive, as long as you're passionate about what you're studying and want to do what you study when you graduate, don't worry about the money. You'll make it back and then some. Be prepared to get creative for fun, as Rose is in the middle of Terre Haute, Indiana. Having a car/knowing someone with a car (trust me, people will have cars as freshman) is a huge plus because then you have lots of freedom to go wherever you want. I hope you enjoyed a bell schedule, quarters, and classes everyday in high school (unless you were on a block schedule). Rose has 9 periods during the day and freshman courses are 5 days a week. You normally won't have 9 straight periods of classes unless yo're trying to graduate early or double major. You get breaks and pick what times you want classes (usually). As you move into higher level classes, they are only 3 or 4 days a week, sometime even 1 or 2. You can pick your professors and classes and you'll usually get what you want.
If you thought high school was hard, this is like high school on steroids and then some. You have to be brave enough to ask questions, whether it's in class, out of class, or just asking other people in your residence hall. The professors are super nice and will almost always be willing to answer questions. I have not yet had a professor not willing to help me out (and I've been through 4 quarters). Classes are hard, there's no getting around that. Don't assume any class is going to be an easy A because, odds are, it's not going to be like that.
Dorm life is pretty great. The SAs and RAs are usually pretty great at getting you involved in activities and helping you in any situation possible. By the end of freshman year, you'll be pretty close with most people in your dorm or floor, depending on how big your res hall is. Most people you live with are awesome and from all around the country/world. After freshman year, you get multiple roommates and can room next door to your closest friends from freshman year. There's room service once a week where the house keeper (these people are super nice!) will come and clean your room, make your beds, and take out your trash. I can't tell you how nice it was to come back to my room after a long day to see my bed perfectly made. Seriously, you won't know how much you appreciate it until it's gone. Everyone at Rose is nice! (Okay that's impossible, but nearly everyone is nice and will smile/talk to you if you want them to.)
The food served at this school is not the best. We have ARAMARK and call the cafeteria the ARA. As with most college food, it's not great, but you can still find something to eat. They try to serve different ethnic foods and try new things every week. There are always eggs to order, pizza, cereal, waffles, salad, a deli/sandwich section, burgers, and fries available. Everything else changes on a day to day basis. Some dishes are spot on, others you question what these people serving you are thinking. As for dining in town, welcome to one of the fast food capitols! There are at least 30 places to eat, some fancier than others. There's your typical fast food like McDonald's and Wendy's, but there are other only-in-Terre Haute places like the Taj Mahal. There are some hidden jems here, you just have to be adventurous enough to find them. SA's and RA's usually introduce you to the best places, though.
You pick. Whether it's stay inside and watch movies with friends, playing a game of Humans vs. Zombies, or just heading out to a far away place to see what there is to see, it's up to you to decide what's fun.
The majority of students that graduate will start a great career and start earning good money. Rose is a great name in the engineering world, so you'll go far as long as you do well and learn what it takes to be a good engineer.
Laking. Verb. The act of carrying someone from his/her room on his/her birthday and throwing him/her in the Lake. This tradition is pretty fun, so beware of who you tell when your birthday is! If you really don't want to be laked, you won't get laked.
Studious. Adventurous. Curious. Driven. Passionate.
Seriously, there are so many activities, if you can't find something you like, I'm sorry. There are over 90 clubs and organizations on campus, ranging from hard core sports to intramural sports to academically based groups, to both physical and academic groups. There's art, music, engineering, professional organizations, travel groups, political, health, and Greek life, just to name a few. There are going to be way more things that you're interested in than you can do, so try out many things and stick with what you like!
One of the reasons I picked this school is because, as a 5'5, 100 pound female, I feel comfortable walking around at 2 am without having to be scared. The security on this campus is amazing. There have been cases of theft, but as soon as those individuals are caught, they are expelled and not allowed to return. Public Safety is always available and can help with everything, from unlocking your door to giving you a ride to class if you're injured.