Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT, USA
Private
4 Year

Carina's Review

Review of Sacred Heart University

from Stratford, CT

Describe your college in three sentences.

sacred heart is an excellent liberal arts institution! as a current student majoring in biology i am not only getting a great education as far as my major classes, but an all around education! sacred heart university has provided it's students with excellent staff, superb education and provides the tools for students to become well rounded successful adults.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

prospective students should be prepared for a tough but thrilling experience at sacred heart! the school's common core classes really engage students to learn in all aspects of life. students should be prepared to use critical thinking skills. there are many volunteer opportunities. prospective students should be ready to engage socially

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

sacred heart challenges the students to think critically and to look at all aspects of knowledge. the work that students have to put in is great and the outcome of that work is greater! academic rigor is one thing that i know every student feels that sacred heart has and i do not mind one bit. education is of great importance!

Describe the dorm life at your college.

the dorm life is great! i have lived here two years and have had the opportunity to meet the most amazing people. there is a good amount of diversity and everyone that i have met has been accepting to all cultures. the buildings are always clean and the rooms are a very nice size.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

the food at sacred heart is good. of course everyone has there preferences but the food here is as close to a home cooked meal you can get! the staff here is excellent though and they always look for suggestions on making everything better.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

there are many activities to do for fun. sacred heart puts on two concerts, one each semester, and the are a lot of fun. there are shows put on by the greeks and clubs. there are many clubs to join. anything that you like to do for fun i guarantee that sacred heart has it!

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

sacred heart is a bit pricey but it is absolutely worth it. so far in my two years here i have learned so much. education is important to me and the academics here are amazing. the professors know what they are doing and know how to engage students. the dorm life is great i love living here and my experience here has been a good one.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

we have a place called the outpost pub at sacred heart. night time activities take place here such as shows and parties. the outpost pub is a place for students to socialize and have a great time!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

if you are a social person sacred heart is great! there are so many great people and activities to engage students into the social life. for students that are looking to get the best education this school is for you. the academics are tough but that is part of great education! sacred heart will not let you down when it comes to getting a good education.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

there are many clubs to join at sacred heart. i have joined the latin culture club, umoja and a couple of others and they are fun and allow me to volunteer which i love. there are also many club sports so that if you are not on a sports team or have never played a sport you can play in a club sport. this is awesome because it gives everyone an opportunity to engage in an activity!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

i am not a greek myself but the greek life here sure is something! we have 3 fraternities and 6 sororities, one of them being a great national sorority chi omega! the greek life members are always coming up with new great activities and they raise a lot of money towards their philanthropy and towards a lot of other things. we have greek olympics here at sacred heart where they have fun games and competitions. prospective students would love the greek life.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

campus safety is extremely important. here at sacred heart we have the best public safety officers. i have always felt safe here. public safety is always there when they are needed.