Southern Virginia University is unlike any liberal arts university because it embraces Christian standards and promotes a LDS atmosphere. The campus is just the right size and more beautiful than I would have ever imagined. The professors know who you are and would do anything to help you in their classes.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would do anything you could to check out the awesome scholarships and grants Southern Virginia offers. There are talent grants, academic scholarships, extra-curricular scholarships, you name it! This school tries really hard to make sure you can afford it.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes make you work hard, but they are not impossible. The professors are understanding and are willing to help you, which makes the work a little less difficult. At Southern Virginia University, when you earn an A in a class, you REALLY do earn an A.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorm I stay at is called The Lofts, which is a beautiful building. The room can fill up to four girls, but usually it has two to three. Each room has its own bathroom (including a shower!!) and a/c and heating unit (it may not seem like it would be particularly useful, but trust me, when it gets super hot or cold, it is VERY nice). There are three floors and each floor has a lobby with a nice tv, couches, chairs, and tables that you can use to lounge, do homework, or have birthday parties.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Southern Virginia University offers a dining hall and a campus cafe called Jonzzey's. The dining hall is great because if you don't like the hot food they serve, there is a salad bar, a deli bar, and a grill to make eggs or a grilled cheese sandwich. Jonzzeys is a cafe that serves sandwiches, paninis, pretzals, and so much more. Both are ideal options for any meal on any day.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Even though Southern Virginia University is in the small town of Buena Vista, there is a bunch to do. Buena Vista has a really cool downtown vibe that is really fun to walk in during the fall and spring. There's a karaoke night on weekends, which is always an experience. The campus also provides activities every weekend like movie nights, dances, or concerts. I honestly don't have a lot of time on weekends to think I have nothing to do!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Southern Virginia University is, indeed, a private school. That means that the school is a little bit more expensive than public, in-state schools. However, the school does all it can to make it affordable. The pay is totally worth it, too. I've talked to students and friends at other schools and let me just tell you, the more I hear about other schools, the more happy I feel that I chose this school! Every penny you spend is well worth it because the classes are amazing, the professors and extremely talented, and the atmosphere is unforgettable.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Our school hosts something called the Honor Ball. In the spring, after we all get back from winter break, we all dress up in floor length gowns and tuxes (or suits) and dance the night away in our own ballroom. This dance is not just any dance, though. It's equipped with a live jazz band, courtesy of Virginia Military Institute. The jazz music is upbeat and professional. It is always a blast to waltz, ballroom, or swing dance with your friends at the honor ball. It's one night away from the modern world that every college student with homework, stress, and a busy, busy, life.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Southern Virginia University is a great fit for these students:
-Students who want to get away from the partying schools
-Students who want to have a fun, clean college experience
-Students who want one-on-one time with their professors, if needed
-Students who want to go to a smaller university
-Students who want to leave the school better than when they entered
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
It is really easy to start, join, and attend clubs here. We have so many clubs, ranging from a running club, an art club, and even a doctor who club! There's a club for just about everything here. As mentioned before, there are always university activities on weekends that the student body leaders plan for us, which are usually pretty fun and definitely worth going to.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We actually don't have sororities or fraternities at Southern Virginia University, and we don't really miss it, either! There are tons of other clubs you can join.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Southern Virginia is located on a hill in the depths of the Shenandoah Mountains in a little town called Buena Vista. There is almost no crime here and we have a campus security office with people working around the clock to make sure we are safe.
Southern Virginia University is unlike any liberal arts university because it embraces Christian standards and promotes a LDS atmosphere. The campus is just the right size and more beautiful than I would have ever imagined. The professors know who you are and would do anything to help you in their classes.
I would do anything you could to check out the awesome scholarships and grants Southern Virginia offers. There are talent grants, academic scholarships, extra-curricular scholarships, you name it! This school tries really hard to make sure you can afford it.
The classes make you work hard, but they are not impossible. The professors are understanding and are willing to help you, which makes the work a little less difficult. At Southern Virginia University, when you earn an A in a class, you REALLY do earn an A.
The dorm I stay at is called The Lofts, which is a beautiful building. The room can fill up to four girls, but usually it has two to three. Each room has its own bathroom (including a shower!!) and a/c and heating unit (it may not seem like it would be particularly useful, but trust me, when it gets super hot or cold, it is VERY nice). There are three floors and each floor has a lobby with a nice tv, couches, chairs, and tables that you can use to lounge, do homework, or have birthday parties.
Southern Virginia University offers a dining hall and a campus cafe called Jonzzey's. The dining hall is great because if you don't like the hot food they serve, there is a salad bar, a deli bar, and a grill to make eggs or a grilled cheese sandwich. Jonzzeys is a cafe that serves sandwiches, paninis, pretzals, and so much more. Both are ideal options for any meal on any day.
Even though Southern Virginia University is in the small town of Buena Vista, there is a bunch to do. Buena Vista has a really cool downtown vibe that is really fun to walk in during the fall and spring. There's a karaoke night on weekends, which is always an experience. The campus also provides activities every weekend like movie nights, dances, or concerts. I honestly don't have a lot of time on weekends to think I have nothing to do!
Southern Virginia University is, indeed, a private school. That means that the school is a little bit more expensive than public, in-state schools. However, the school does all it can to make it affordable. The pay is totally worth it, too. I've talked to students and friends at other schools and let me just tell you, the more I hear about other schools, the more happy I feel that I chose this school! Every penny you spend is well worth it because the classes are amazing, the professors and extremely talented, and the atmosphere is unforgettable.
Our school hosts something called the Honor Ball. In the spring, after we all get back from winter break, we all dress up in floor length gowns and tuxes (or suits) and dance the night away in our own ballroom. This dance is not just any dance, though. It's equipped with a live jazz band, courtesy of Virginia Military Institute. The jazz music is upbeat and professional. It is always a blast to waltz, ballroom, or swing dance with your friends at the honor ball. It's one night away from the modern world that every college student with homework, stress, and a busy, busy, life.
Southern Virginia University is a great fit for these students: -Students who want to get away from the partying schools -Students who want to have a fun, clean college experience -Students who want one-on-one time with their professors, if needed -Students who want to go to a smaller university -Students who want to leave the school better than when they entered
It is really easy to start, join, and attend clubs here. We have so many clubs, ranging from a running club, an art club, and even a doctor who club! There's a club for just about everything here. As mentioned before, there are always university activities on weekends that the student body leaders plan for us, which are usually pretty fun and definitely worth going to.
We actually don't have sororities or fraternities at Southern Virginia University, and we don't really miss it, either! There are tons of other clubs you can join.
Southern Virginia is located on a hill in the depths of the Shenandoah Mountains in a little town called Buena Vista. There is almost no crime here and we have a campus security office with people working around the clock to make sure we are safe.