If you're worried about attending a women's college for any reason, don't be. It's not nearly as scary or as strange as you might think, I promise. At one point, just about every student was a skeptic. To put it simply, men are here when we want them, and not when we don't. It's as simple as that!
My best advice is to consider visiting campus--that's the best way to find out what it's really like.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Classes are tough. Because of our round-table discussion style of learning, you have to know your stuff, but you also get so much more out of your education. By the same token, professors care a lot about their students, so if you are struggling you can always go to them.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Our residence halls are very nice. No cinderblock walls and bars on the windows here! We're very lucky to have nice, plain plaster walls, hardwood floors, and nice big windows with a (usually) great view. Our buildings are older with all the charms of a vintage residence hall, complete with visiting parlor (now a lounge area). Doors are usually left unlocked because of our honor code. Rooms range from singles to quads and we also have apartment living for upperclasswomen.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
It's college food. It's not the best food you've ever had, but it's definitely not the worst. I've been on a lot of college campuses and would have to say we have some of the best. The dining hall is very accommodating of allergies and dietary needs, however, and we do have an entire vegetarian station. Not to mention, we do have fresh made-to-order eggs every morning and made-to-order pancakes on the weekends.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The degree you get from Sweet Briar is worth every penny. First of all, we are one of the so-called Seven Sisters of the South and our college has a good name behind it. Beyond that, choosing women's-only education prepares us to take on the world. The benefits of a women's college are phenomenal, but not very well known. You gain so much out of attending a women's college (confidence, poise, articulacy, etc.) that it's a decision you won't regret. The friendships formed at SBC last a lifetime, too.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We have tons of unusual traditions. I suggest checking out the college's website, but I'll give you some of my favorites to look out for: Rock and Hitching Post Fight, Step-Singing, Lantern Bearing, and Scream Night.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Intelligent, motivated young women who want to get the most out of their four years in college... and have a lot of fun along the way!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We have around fifty different clubs on campus, so there are plenty of options for every interest. Starting a club is also quite easy.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We do not have Greek Life, but we do have Tap Clubs! Tap clubs are student interest-based organizations on campus that each have a rival. We have 11 clubs total--obviously number 11 is still waiting on a rival! Some of my favorite rivalries: Sweet Tones and Ear Phones (Sweet Tones can sing, Ear Phones are just plain loud!), Paint 'N' Patches and Ain'ts 'N' Asses (PnP enjoys theatre, AnA enjoys... comedic skits resembling theatre), Taps on Toes and Falls on Nose (TNT can dance, FON falls on their noses to help others).
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus Safety is excellent. We have an open campus from 6AM to 6PM, but at night we do restrict access to campus via a checkpoint system. I've always felt remarkably safe and never had a problem... or at least, the one time I did, Campus Safety was on it and happy to kick the problem off campus.
If you're worried about attending a women's college for any reason, don't be. It's not nearly as scary or as strange as you might think, I promise. At one point, just about every student was a skeptic. To put it simply, men are here when we want them, and not when we don't. It's as simple as that! My best advice is to consider visiting campus--that's the best way to find out what it's really like.
Classes are tough. Because of our round-table discussion style of learning, you have to know your stuff, but you also get so much more out of your education. By the same token, professors care a lot about their students, so if you are struggling you can always go to them.
Our residence halls are very nice. No cinderblock walls and bars on the windows here! We're very lucky to have nice, plain plaster walls, hardwood floors, and nice big windows with a (usually) great view. Our buildings are older with all the charms of a vintage residence hall, complete with visiting parlor (now a lounge area). Doors are usually left unlocked because of our honor code. Rooms range from singles to quads and we also have apartment living for upperclasswomen.
It's college food. It's not the best food you've ever had, but it's definitely not the worst. I've been on a lot of college campuses and would have to say we have some of the best. The dining hall is very accommodating of allergies and dietary needs, however, and we do have an entire vegetarian station. Not to mention, we do have fresh made-to-order eggs every morning and made-to-order pancakes on the weekends.
The degree you get from Sweet Briar is worth every penny. First of all, we are one of the so-called Seven Sisters of the South and our college has a good name behind it. Beyond that, choosing women's-only education prepares us to take on the world. The benefits of a women's college are phenomenal, but not very well known. You gain so much out of attending a women's college (confidence, poise, articulacy, etc.) that it's a decision you won't regret. The friendships formed at SBC last a lifetime, too.
We have tons of unusual traditions. I suggest checking out the college's website, but I'll give you some of my favorites to look out for: Rock and Hitching Post Fight, Step-Singing, Lantern Bearing, and Scream Night.
Intelligent, motivated young women who want to get the most out of their four years in college... and have a lot of fun along the way!
We have around fifty different clubs on campus, so there are plenty of options for every interest. Starting a club is also quite easy.
We do not have Greek Life, but we do have Tap Clubs! Tap clubs are student interest-based organizations on campus that each have a rival. We have 11 clubs total--obviously number 11 is still waiting on a rival! Some of my favorite rivalries: Sweet Tones and Ear Phones (Sweet Tones can sing, Ear Phones are just plain loud!), Paint 'N' Patches and Ain'ts 'N' Asses (PnP enjoys theatre, AnA enjoys... comedic skits resembling theatre), Taps on Toes and Falls on Nose (TNT can dance, FON falls on their noses to help others).
Campus Safety is excellent. We have an open campus from 6AM to 6PM, but at night we do restrict access to campus via a checkpoint system. I've always felt remarkably safe and never had a problem... or at least, the one time I did, Campus Safety was on it and happy to kick the problem off campus.