Southeastern University is AWESOME! I love the beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the campus. The students and staff are extremely nice and helpful.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Tip#1: Take a campus tour during the week if possible! Although the weekend tour has smaller groups and more time for one-on-one questions, most of the departments are closed because most of the staff goes home on the weekend. So your tour guide can answer general questions, but those things you are curious about that are specific to your intended major might not be able to be answered.
Tip #2: Do whatever it takes to go to the Fast Track orientation! You get all of your required up-front paperwork done so that when you move in all you have to do is pick up your room key, mail box key, parking permit, etc. and you can enjoy your first day moving in, getting settled in your room, and meeting your neighbors and roommates. Otherwise, you'll be sitting in on meetings and signing paperwork all day and be exhausted and still not unpacked when the first evening's festivities begin.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I have found that most of the courses are challenging! I think of myself as a pretty good student, but I have definitely had to study harder here than I ever did in High School. HOWEVER, even though the coursework itself is rigorous, the professors are very willing to help the students.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorm buildings are beautiful and well kept. Laundry is included in your dorm fees. As a freshman, I was extremely fortunate to NOT get assigned to the freshman dorms! Their rooms are quite tight so DO NOT bring everything you own when you move to campus. The rooms are clean and furnished, but there's no space to waste. The good thing is the foyer area where everyone can hang out together. That provides a larger space for studying or relaxing and makes it possible to take a break from the tight living quarters.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The school cafeteria is called Tuscana. It looks like a restaurant. The food is not spectacular, but not terrible either. They do need more variety in my opinion, as the menu just repeats itself weekly. There is a Chick-fil-A on campus as an alternative to Tuscana, but the school meal plan does NOT include the Chick-fil-A. So have your friends and family send you some extra spending money from time to time so you can eat there too!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is a pool on campus and a gym available to all students. There are lots of kids who hang out under the shade oaks or in the school coffee shop that is open 24 hours. There are Friday night bashes during football season. Many different sports games are going on all year.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
All freshmen are required to meet together once a week during their first semester for what is called First Year Experience. The meetings last 45-50 minutes and their purpose is to make sure that everyone has a chance to meet other freshmen and become acclimated to the culture of the university. Also, there is opportunity to join a small group and participate in any one of numerous chapel services each week. These all provide opportunities to meet others and develop new friendships.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Every year the first week of the fall semester is dedicated to celebrating the return to campus and enrollment of new students. Every day of that first week there is some type of fun student activity. One of the favorite activities is the Battle of the Dorms between all freshmen. Another favorite is The Underground which is a late night gathering established to provide a fun introduction to all clubs and events available on campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
The SEU campus is great for students who are self-motivated, self-controlled, and used to structure and guidelines. There are rules of conduct that must be followed in order to maintain the peaceful atmosphere of the campus. This is not a party campus, but we do have good, clean fun!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
If you are interested in something, there is probably a club here for your interest! There are lots of things to do and clubs to join. The plus is that IF you have an activity that you enjoy and there is no club for it, then you have the ability to request a club be established.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are security officers on campus, but the only time you'll likely need assistance is if you feel insecure about walking in the parking lot late at night...There aren't really any issues with security on campus.
Southeastern University is AWESOME! I love the beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the campus. The students and staff are extremely nice and helpful.
Tip#1: Take a campus tour during the week if possible! Although the weekend tour has smaller groups and more time for one-on-one questions, most of the departments are closed because most of the staff goes home on the weekend. So your tour guide can answer general questions, but those things you are curious about that are specific to your intended major might not be able to be answered. Tip #2: Do whatever it takes to go to the Fast Track orientation! You get all of your required up-front paperwork done so that when you move in all you have to do is pick up your room key, mail box key, parking permit, etc. and you can enjoy your first day moving in, getting settled in your room, and meeting your neighbors and roommates. Otherwise, you'll be sitting in on meetings and signing paperwork all day and be exhausted and still not unpacked when the first evening's festivities begin.
I have found that most of the courses are challenging! I think of myself as a pretty good student, but I have definitely had to study harder here than I ever did in High School. HOWEVER, even though the coursework itself is rigorous, the professors are very willing to help the students.
The dorm buildings are beautiful and well kept. Laundry is included in your dorm fees. As a freshman, I was extremely fortunate to NOT get assigned to the freshman dorms! Their rooms are quite tight so DO NOT bring everything you own when you move to campus. The rooms are clean and furnished, but there's no space to waste. The good thing is the foyer area where everyone can hang out together. That provides a larger space for studying or relaxing and makes it possible to take a break from the tight living quarters.
The school cafeteria is called Tuscana. It looks like a restaurant. The food is not spectacular, but not terrible either. They do need more variety in my opinion, as the menu just repeats itself weekly. There is a Chick-fil-A on campus as an alternative to Tuscana, but the school meal plan does NOT include the Chick-fil-A. So have your friends and family send you some extra spending money from time to time so you can eat there too!
There is a pool on campus and a gym available to all students. There are lots of kids who hang out under the shade oaks or in the school coffee shop that is open 24 hours. There are Friday night bashes during football season. Many different sports games are going on all year.
All freshmen are required to meet together once a week during their first semester for what is called First Year Experience. The meetings last 45-50 minutes and their purpose is to make sure that everyone has a chance to meet other freshmen and become acclimated to the culture of the university. Also, there is opportunity to join a small group and participate in any one of numerous chapel services each week. These all provide opportunities to meet others and develop new friendships.
Every year the first week of the fall semester is dedicated to celebrating the return to campus and enrollment of new students. Every day of that first week there is some type of fun student activity. One of the favorite activities is the Battle of the Dorms between all freshmen. Another favorite is The Underground which is a late night gathering established to provide a fun introduction to all clubs and events available on campus.
The SEU campus is great for students who are self-motivated, self-controlled, and used to structure and guidelines. There are rules of conduct that must be followed in order to maintain the peaceful atmosphere of the campus. This is not a party campus, but we do have good, clean fun!
If you are interested in something, there is probably a club here for your interest! There are lots of things to do and clubs to join. The plus is that IF you have an activity that you enjoy and there is no club for it, then you have the ability to request a club be established.
There are security officers on campus, but the only time you'll likely need assistance is if you feel insecure about walking in the parking lot late at night...There aren't really any issues with security on campus.