Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA, USA
Private
4 Year

Tiffany's Review

Review of Sweet Briar College

from Capitol Heights, MD

Describe your college in three sentences.

Its a great school with amazing people. The faculty is great and are always willing to help even if your question has nothing to do with their department. It's a great place for learning and discovering who you are.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Visit the campus before deciding on which school you go to. When I first visited the campus, I knew this was the place I wanted to be. Don't let your self get overwhelmed. If you don't really know what you want to major in, don't sweat it. Decide what your interested in and pick your school based on your personality because at the end of the day, your the one spending four years at the college you choose.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Sweet Briar is academically challenging. The Professors constantly provide challenges for us to overcome and excel because they know that we are capable of whatever they throw at us. They are always willing to help us when we get stuck.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Freshman are given roommates, but during the spring semester before room selection begins, students are able to pick their roommates for the coming year. Most dorms are for two residents but there are triplets and quads. There is and RA available 24/7 who can help with any issues.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Sometimes the food is okay and other times its something else. During lunch there is a sandwich line and a pizza station. If you don't feel like dining at Prothro you can go to the Bistro located in the fitness center.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

We often hang out in the lounges that can be found throughout campus. Lots of the clubs on campus throw various programs to keep us involved.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

The tuition for sweet briar has a hefty price but it's worth every penny. Its a really hands on school that is constantly concern its students.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Sweet Briar has Lots of traditions. One of which is our tap clubs. But in order to find out more, you have to come visit.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Its a great learning environment for those who are serious about learning. It's for those trend setters who prefers to live out loud than be contained in a box.