Rose-Hulman is a small school, meaning that we have a close-knit family like atmosphere with not only our dorm, but also other halls all over campus. The curriculum is accelerated, covering a year and a halfâ??s worth of studies in only one. Though the lessons may be hard, the professors are always happy to help and upperclassmen are eager to lend a hand.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take an over-night visit and explore the campus and see what it would be like to live here. Also check out a classroom or two and the learning center were every student goes for help, even those at the top of their class. More than likely, it's the learning center that put them there.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
You have to want to succeed if you come here. You have to have a goal in mind and the will to work towards it. Otherwise, you are just wasting your time and money. If you want an easy college, Rose is not for you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Roomates are random the first year. You can either get a really good one, or a really bad one. I lucked out and found my best friend. The rest of the dorm is pretty good too. Depending on which one you get assigned (for freshmen), each has a different aspect. Some have lobby parties, others have apartments. Mine has the 'Fourth Dimension' which in and of itself, sounds like something from a Sci-fi movie.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Not a lot of on campus choices. There's pizza, subs and coffee if you don't like the cafeteria food. However, most restaurantes are about ten minutes by car. Most weekends, people here find themselves going to Steak'nShake at 2am, just to get a half-priced milkshake. Oh yeah, and take the seven by seven challenge.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Terre Haute is rather small. You have a couple bowling alleys and skating rinks, even a refuge for exotic cats, but other than that, it's the friends you make that make your year. I can't remember how many midnight Walmart runs I've made, just to pull a few pranks on the people there with my friends.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If you work hard, Rose is definitely worth the money that's been put in. Graduates have a 90%+ placement rate, meaning 90% of our seniors have jobs by the end of their senior year. The average pay check for these jobs is at $66,000 or so per year. And if you're looking to find out how the world works and how to make the greatest impact, Rose is definitely your ticket to the next biggest discovery.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Hallympics is an olympics of sorts for all of the halls on campus. Freshmen versus upperclassmen in a battle of wits and brawn. There's also the Greatest Floor which is a whole 38 hours of contests to see which floor among 30 is the best. The prize? $1000 and gloating rights for the next year.
Also, for your birthday, beware the lake. Many people have been thrown in thanks to the traditional 'birthday laking'. If you really don't want to do it, no one will force you, but come on. When's the next chance that a group of people are going to pick you up and pitch you into a body of water?
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Those who sat at the front of the classroom or at the back. Introvert or Extrovert, it doesn't matter. As long as you are willing to work hard for your classes, Rose will make sure you have a fun year.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Most clubs are science or math oriented with a few gamers clubs on the side. Those who like building your own car or a 'concrete canoe' will have loads to choose from while those who fancy art or english may flounder a bit.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Three sororities and several fraternities are stationed here. However, that doesn't mean you are excluded by those who are part of them. It merely gives them another title. Most all Greek life here is open to the rest of campus, excluding a few group-specific events.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The phone number for campus safety is handed out at the beginning of the year to everyone. All buildings are within 15-20 minute walking distance of dorms or the Union. All pathways are lighted and several guys here on campus will be happy to escort you to your dorm if you are afriad to walk alone.
Rose-Hulman is a small school, meaning that we have a close-knit family like atmosphere with not only our dorm, but also other halls all over campus. The curriculum is accelerated, covering a year and a halfâ??s worth of studies in only one. Though the lessons may be hard, the professors are always happy to help and upperclassmen are eager to lend a hand.
Take an over-night visit and explore the campus and see what it would be like to live here. Also check out a classroom or two and the learning center were every student goes for help, even those at the top of their class. More than likely, it's the learning center that put them there.
You have to want to succeed if you come here. You have to have a goal in mind and the will to work towards it. Otherwise, you are just wasting your time and money. If you want an easy college, Rose is not for you.
Roomates are random the first year. You can either get a really good one, or a really bad one. I lucked out and found my best friend. The rest of the dorm is pretty good too. Depending on which one you get assigned (for freshmen), each has a different aspect. Some have lobby parties, others have apartments. Mine has the 'Fourth Dimension' which in and of itself, sounds like something from a Sci-fi movie.
Not a lot of on campus choices. There's pizza, subs and coffee if you don't like the cafeteria food. However, most restaurantes are about ten minutes by car. Most weekends, people here find themselves going to Steak'nShake at 2am, just to get a half-priced milkshake. Oh yeah, and take the seven by seven challenge.
Terre Haute is rather small. You have a couple bowling alleys and skating rinks, even a refuge for exotic cats, but other than that, it's the friends you make that make your year. I can't remember how many midnight Walmart runs I've made, just to pull a few pranks on the people there with my friends.
If you work hard, Rose is definitely worth the money that's been put in. Graduates have a 90%+ placement rate, meaning 90% of our seniors have jobs by the end of their senior year. The average pay check for these jobs is at $66,000 or so per year. And if you're looking to find out how the world works and how to make the greatest impact, Rose is definitely your ticket to the next biggest discovery.
Hallympics is an olympics of sorts for all of the halls on campus. Freshmen versus upperclassmen in a battle of wits and brawn. There's also the Greatest Floor which is a whole 38 hours of contests to see which floor among 30 is the best. The prize? $1000 and gloating rights for the next year. Also, for your birthday, beware the lake. Many people have been thrown in thanks to the traditional 'birthday laking'. If you really don't want to do it, no one will force you, but come on. When's the next chance that a group of people are going to pick you up and pitch you into a body of water?
Those who sat at the front of the classroom or at the back. Introvert or Extrovert, it doesn't matter. As long as you are willing to work hard for your classes, Rose will make sure you have a fun year.
Most clubs are science or math oriented with a few gamers clubs on the side. Those who like building your own car or a 'concrete canoe' will have loads to choose from while those who fancy art or english may flounder a bit.
Three sororities and several fraternities are stationed here. However, that doesn't mean you are excluded by those who are part of them. It merely gives them another title. Most all Greek life here is open to the rest of campus, excluding a few group-specific events.
The phone number for campus safety is handed out at the beginning of the year to everyone. All buildings are within 15-20 minute walking distance of dorms or the Union. All pathways are lighted and several guys here on campus will be happy to escort you to your dorm if you are afriad to walk alone.