Simmons University

Simmons University

Boston, MA, USA
Private
4 Year

Melissa's Review

Review of Simmons University

from Boston, MA

Describe your college in three sentences.

simmons college is a prestigious all women's college with a tight knit community in a large city. simmons is your first stop to success! they set you up for not only your major but for becoming a powerful woman in the work field.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

simmons is a stepping stone to your successful future. they are willing to help you in every way possible with the many different opportunities that surround our school. our professors are constantly in the news for their research in their field.

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

the academic course load is top notch here at simmons college. your professors expect the best from you but are willing to work with you and your schedule to achieve success in their course. professors know you by name and are beyond helpful and great possible references for later job opportunities.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

dorm life at simmons is above average of normal dorm living. there are nine different dorms all suited with lounges, kitchens, big screen tvs, and other amnesties. simmons quad is a great place to hang out and do whatever. it's our oasis in the city.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

simmons dining is very user friendly and willing to adjust and offer whatever we prefer. there is a great selection for vegans, vegetarians and we have a gluten free section. both of our dining halls are self serve and will go out of their way to give you what you need.

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

there is non-stop things to do for fun at simmons. a big perk to simmons is how accessible everything is from the school. boston is an amazing city with so much history, culture, museums, festivals, restaurants, sports venues, and outdoor activities! anything you can think of there is! even when you have a tight budget just being able to walk around and see all the different areas of boston is fun and being a student is a huge plus. there are many student discounts that we can take advantage of.

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

simmons is great for setting up students with successful futures because of their great opportunities through internship. simmons is also located in the heart of the hospital district in boston. so if you're looking into the health science field you know that a great opportunity is just around the corner. simmons is partnered with harvard medical school and the hospitals located across the street.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

i would say being 5 blocks away from fenway park is a pretty unusual location near our campus! also there are nice locations on top of our main college building, management building, and library that have awesome views and places to eat. they are hidden gems about the school.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

simmons is welcoming to all kinds of students. there is a wide range of different students that attend simmons. simmons is known for their library science major and their health science majors.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

there are many clubs and activities to do at simmons. the lgbtq community is well known as well as our hillel group. every day an email is sent out about all the activities going on in campus that week or day. it could be from a hall tea to a well known speaker. there are always activities to do at night such as karaoke night, bingo for groceries or hosting events for watching our city's amazing sports teams dominant.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

their is a greek life through colleges of the fenway (cof) and also through neighboring schools.

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

campus safety is on the clock 24/7 even on holidays. there are here for whatever needs you may have. our gates to our residence campus is locked promptly by 11pm and all of our buildings are secured by a id check to get in.