As a freshmen having just completed my first semester, there have been few classes that have given me a challenge as intro classes are fairly simple, however, those few more advanced courses have taught me much and the small class sizes really facilitated actual learning.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The campus and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, and fairly clean. I was able to make great friends almost immediately through my involvement in the Marching Salukis, and the fun times we've already shared have been amazing. I have a sense of belonging and feel fortunate to be attending.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
College is expensive no matter where one attends, however, Southern's determination to keep costs down, and the avaliability of many merit-based scholarships has been very helpful in paying for the education. The campus has much to offer, rendering the fees well worth the price, and tuition is relatively low, compared to many other universities. The one gripe I have is the cost of the meal plan required for living in the dorms. One might think that for nearly $8.00 per meal, they might serve more gourmet cuisine.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Southern has an undeniable, and somewhat undeserved reputation for being a party school. However, if you are a focuses student like myself, you'll find that there are plenty of fun things to do outside of the party scene. There are often so abundant activities on campus over one weekend that it becomes a matter of deciding between several good opportunities. The real difference between experiences is in making friends- if you get involved in something, you will make friends, and be much happier.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Southern treats their top students very, very well. Whereas at some institutions, a good student may be lost in the crowd, at Southern that same student has individual opportunities to excel through the honors program, and even to perform research as a first-year undergrad! Of course, there are many opportunities for excellence for any hard-working average student as well.
As a freshmen having just completed my first semester, there have been few classes that have given me a challenge as intro classes are fairly simple, however, those few more advanced courses have taught me much and the small class sizes really facilitated actual learning.
The campus and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, and fairly clean. I was able to make great friends almost immediately through my involvement in the Marching Salukis, and the fun times we've already shared have been amazing. I have a sense of belonging and feel fortunate to be attending.
College is expensive no matter where one attends, however, Southern's determination to keep costs down, and the avaliability of many merit-based scholarships has been very helpful in paying for the education. The campus has much to offer, rendering the fees well worth the price, and tuition is relatively low, compared to many other universities. The one gripe I have is the cost of the meal plan required for living in the dorms. One might think that for nearly $8.00 per meal, they might serve more gourmet cuisine.
Southern has an undeniable, and somewhat undeserved reputation for being a party school. However, if you are a focuses student like myself, you'll find that there are plenty of fun things to do outside of the party scene. There are often so abundant activities on campus over one weekend that it becomes a matter of deciding between several good opportunities. The real difference between experiences is in making friends- if you get involved in something, you will make friends, and be much happier.
Southern treats their top students very, very well. Whereas at some institutions, a good student may be lost in the crowd, at Southern that same student has individual opportunities to excel through the honors program, and even to perform research as a first-year undergrad! Of course, there are many opportunities for excellence for any hard-working average student as well.