I'm just finishing up my freshman year and I must say I really enjoy going to school here. It feels like my home away from home and most everyone is really nice. The professors are great as well, they really care about their students and will go out of their way to help us out.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My only tip is for you to come here! It's actually a really great school and I'm not just saying that because I go here. Like I said before, the professors really care about their students and you should take advantage of that and talk to them. Also, if you got into the honors program, accept it even if you don't want to continue it. You'll be happy to have taken Thought instead of the 100 level writing course.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
For some perspective, I am a Creative Writing and Neuroscience double major. So the coursework for me is not difficult. I really enjoy learning and the professors push us to learn past what they are teaching in front of us. However, we have fourteen weeks in our semester instead of sixteen like most semester schools. This just means that our courses move faster than most other schools and if you're not on top of your homework, you will fall behind and it can be difficult to get caught up again.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I love dorm life. We have four freshmen dorms and it's really nice just being in a dorm with freshmen. This means that the upperclassmen can't tease you for being homesick. All of the dorms are pretty modern despite this being an old school. They are really nice and the cleaning staff comes in Mon-Fri so the halls are clean almost all the time.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food isn't bad, but I don't think it's good either. We do have multiple places to eat on campus that you can use a meal swipe for. So we have a lot of variety on campus and there is some food place open all throughout the day. So you can eat according to your schedule.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
I'm a bit of a homebody, so I don't get out much. But there is a lot to do on campus. We have a lot of clubs that you can sign up for. We have events that go on almost every weekend and we also have a nightclub on campus that is usually open every weekend as well. If a loud scene isn't your thing, we also have a coffeehouse on campus that have weekly chill nights where you can play board games with a small group of friends and listen to calming music.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
We have a terrifying price tag on this school, but almost everyone gets anywhere from half to 75% of their tuition paid for by the school for all four years as long as you keep your GPA up (it's usually 2.0, but check for yourself). And Susquehanna definitely uses every bit of that tuition to provide services on campus for students to use including but not limited to a career center, tutoring services, counseling center, writing center, etc...
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
It took me a while to catch on, but if you're in the cafeteria and someone drops a glass and it breaks, everyone claps. I'm not really sure why we do that, but it just happens. I also mentioned it before, but we have a nightclub on campus called Trax. If you're 21 or older, you're allowed to get one alcoholic drink an hour. If you're under that, you can get, essentially, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. There are also snacks during events. It's all free too.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you want a great education at a small college with professors that care, then this is the place for you. Also if you want to get a creative writing, business, or music degree, Susquehanna has one of the top creative writing programs in the country (I can vouch for that), as well as a great business program. And our music majors just sound amazing.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We have a ton of different clubs and activities. There is something for everyone, so it's really easy to get involved on campus and meet people with similar interests as you.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Our Greek Life is pretty great. All of our chapters support a philanthropy and it's not a huge deal if you're in a fraternity or sorority on campus. They aren't obnoxious and oftentimes they host events that I've heard are really cool.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I'm not going to say we are 100% safe on campus, but I will say that as a young woman, I feel safe walking alone outside at 1am because I forgot to print something. I don't recommend walking alone at night though, but you understand my point. Also, there are different people (including public safety) that are able to help out in different situations that may happen. But in short, I've been here for a year and I haven't heard anything that has happened on campus that has made me fear for my safety. Of course, use common sense and lock your door at night and have a buddy with you at night if you can.
I'm just finishing up my freshman year and I must say I really enjoy going to school here. It feels like my home away from home and most everyone is really nice. The professors are great as well, they really care about their students and will go out of their way to help us out.
My only tip is for you to come here! It's actually a really great school and I'm not just saying that because I go here. Like I said before, the professors really care about their students and you should take advantage of that and talk to them. Also, if you got into the honors program, accept it even if you don't want to continue it. You'll be happy to have taken Thought instead of the 100 level writing course.
For some perspective, I am a Creative Writing and Neuroscience double major. So the coursework for me is not difficult. I really enjoy learning and the professors push us to learn past what they are teaching in front of us. However, we have fourteen weeks in our semester instead of sixteen like most semester schools. This just means that our courses move faster than most other schools and if you're not on top of your homework, you will fall behind and it can be difficult to get caught up again.
I love dorm life. We have four freshmen dorms and it's really nice just being in a dorm with freshmen. This means that the upperclassmen can't tease you for being homesick. All of the dorms are pretty modern despite this being an old school. They are really nice and the cleaning staff comes in Mon-Fri so the halls are clean almost all the time.
The food isn't bad, but I don't think it's good either. We do have multiple places to eat on campus that you can use a meal swipe for. So we have a lot of variety on campus and there is some food place open all throughout the day. So you can eat according to your schedule.
I'm a bit of a homebody, so I don't get out much. But there is a lot to do on campus. We have a lot of clubs that you can sign up for. We have events that go on almost every weekend and we also have a nightclub on campus that is usually open every weekend as well. If a loud scene isn't your thing, we also have a coffeehouse on campus that have weekly chill nights where you can play board games with a small group of friends and listen to calming music.
We have a terrifying price tag on this school, but almost everyone gets anywhere from half to 75% of their tuition paid for by the school for all four years as long as you keep your GPA up (it's usually 2.0, but check for yourself). And Susquehanna definitely uses every bit of that tuition to provide services on campus for students to use including but not limited to a career center, tutoring services, counseling center, writing center, etc...
It took me a while to catch on, but if you're in the cafeteria and someone drops a glass and it breaks, everyone claps. I'm not really sure why we do that, but it just happens. I also mentioned it before, but we have a nightclub on campus called Trax. If you're 21 or older, you're allowed to get one alcoholic drink an hour. If you're under that, you can get, essentially, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. There are also snacks during events. It's all free too.
If you want a great education at a small college with professors that care, then this is the place for you. Also if you want to get a creative writing, business, or music degree, Susquehanna has one of the top creative writing programs in the country (I can vouch for that), as well as a great business program. And our music majors just sound amazing.
We have a ton of different clubs and activities. There is something for everyone, so it's really easy to get involved on campus and meet people with similar interests as you.
Our Greek Life is pretty great. All of our chapters support a philanthropy and it's not a huge deal if you're in a fraternity or sorority on campus. They aren't obnoxious and oftentimes they host events that I've heard are really cool.
I'm not going to say we are 100% safe on campus, but I will say that as a young woman, I feel safe walking alone outside at 1am because I forgot to print something. I don't recommend walking alone at night though, but you understand my point. Also, there are different people (including public safety) that are able to help out in different situations that may happen. But in short, I've been here for a year and I haven't heard anything that has happened on campus that has made me fear for my safety. Of course, use common sense and lock your door at night and have a buddy with you at night if you can.