The campus is gorgeous; the people are amazing and I don't even have to try to make friends; all of the professors I've met really trust their students and talk to us like equals; I'm never bored because there's always something going on around campus; and I've had more freedom with choosing cases than I have anywhere else! I was nervous about starting college just like everyone else. But by the end of the first week, I decided that I couldn't imagine myself being anywhere else!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Applying any AP or college credits you have can really help you get around some general education requirements. Having a laptop or some other personal access to the internet can be very helpful because some classes assign homework or post notes online. Shasta and McLaughlin are the names of the new dorm buildings and I recommend trying to get a room there because the rooms are bigger than Greensprings and the bathrooms aren't communal. And though a car is nice to have, it's not vital that you have one because downtown Ashland and other shopping areas are within walking distance of the campus.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I'm challenged in every class but at the same time, I know I'm right at the level I need to be. All of the professors I have are really good at getting students involved in class and helping them out. You have to pay attention to do well in class but you can still have a life outside of the classes.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I haven't one person I haven't liked! It's so easy to meet people here and everyone is really friendly! I live in Shasta which is a newer dorm building and I couldn't have asked for a better room or roommate! There are always a ton of campus wide events going on and most of them are free for students to attend. Since arriving here four weeks ago, I've been to a comedian's routine, a mentalist act, a poetry reading, several receptions for guest speakers, a casino night, a movie night showing The Great Gatsby, entered a pumpkin carving contest, and signed up for a week long game of humans vs. zombies.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
New dining halls were just put in this year and all o the food is great! It's cooked right there in the dining hall fresh every day and there's several different options to choose from. In one room, you have a burger place, stir-fry, pizza and pasta, salad, sandwiches, dessert, and several different shops around campus where you can buy food as well. I've taken to having breakfast at the library coffee shop.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's always something going on around campus so if you wanted, you would never have to leave campus. But if you want to see a movie, there are two in town and one of them is only a few minutes walk from campus. Downtown Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival with plays (both Shakespeare and others) showing most of the year. Downtown is also a great place for shopping and everything can be found there from clothes, to books, to vinyl records, to all things nerdy. Ashland also has several nearby hiking trails and has a wide variety of outdoor activities available.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You get everything and more. In addition to a top notch academic experience, you get an unparalleled campus experience and Ashland is one of the greatest towns in the world to live in! P.S. if you're in to photography, bring a camera. The campus turns into a kaleidoscope during the fall.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you're in to art, English, drama, or are generally an artsy kind of person, come here. When people ask me to describe Ashland, I always say, Picture every drama and literary geek in Oregon. Now shove them all in to one town and tell them to make the town as artsy as they are.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
To list just a few: Bowling club, Cosplay club, Paranormal club, Ballroom Dancing club.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There is a blue light system throughout campus. And the campus security is always on call for emergencies or simply escorting students from the library to their dorms late at night.
The campus is gorgeous; the people are amazing and I don't even have to try to make friends; all of the professors I've met really trust their students and talk to us like equals; I'm never bored because there's always something going on around campus; and I've had more freedom with choosing cases than I have anywhere else! I was nervous about starting college just like everyone else. But by the end of the first week, I decided that I couldn't imagine myself being anywhere else!
Applying any AP or college credits you have can really help you get around some general education requirements. Having a laptop or some other personal access to the internet can be very helpful because some classes assign homework or post notes online. Shasta and McLaughlin are the names of the new dorm buildings and I recommend trying to get a room there because the rooms are bigger than Greensprings and the bathrooms aren't communal. And though a car is nice to have, it's not vital that you have one because downtown Ashland and other shopping areas are within walking distance of the campus.
I'm challenged in every class but at the same time, I know I'm right at the level I need to be. All of the professors I have are really good at getting students involved in class and helping them out. You have to pay attention to do well in class but you can still have a life outside of the classes.
I haven't one person I haven't liked! It's so easy to meet people here and everyone is really friendly! I live in Shasta which is a newer dorm building and I couldn't have asked for a better room or roommate! There are always a ton of campus wide events going on and most of them are free for students to attend. Since arriving here four weeks ago, I've been to a comedian's routine, a mentalist act, a poetry reading, several receptions for guest speakers, a casino night, a movie night showing The Great Gatsby, entered a pumpkin carving contest, and signed up for a week long game of humans vs. zombies.
New dining halls were just put in this year and all o the food is great! It's cooked right there in the dining hall fresh every day and there's several different options to choose from. In one room, you have a burger place, stir-fry, pizza and pasta, salad, sandwiches, dessert, and several different shops around campus where you can buy food as well. I've taken to having breakfast at the library coffee shop.
There's always something going on around campus so if you wanted, you would never have to leave campus. But if you want to see a movie, there are two in town and one of them is only a few minutes walk from campus. Downtown Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival with plays (both Shakespeare and others) showing most of the year. Downtown is also a great place for shopping and everything can be found there from clothes, to books, to vinyl records, to all things nerdy. Ashland also has several nearby hiking trails and has a wide variety of outdoor activities available.
You get everything and more. In addition to a top notch academic experience, you get an unparalleled campus experience and Ashland is one of the greatest towns in the world to live in! P.S. if you're in to photography, bring a camera. The campus turns into a kaleidoscope during the fall.
If you're in to art, English, drama, or are generally an artsy kind of person, come here. When people ask me to describe Ashland, I always say, Picture every drama and literary geek in Oregon. Now shove them all in to one town and tell them to make the town as artsy as they are.
To list just a few: Bowling club, Cosplay club, Paranormal club, Ballroom Dancing club.
There is a blue light system throughout campus. And the campus security is always on call for emergencies or simply escorting students from the library to their dorms late at night.