With most of the teachers, you can tell that they actually care about their students and want us to learn and succeed. The classes are usually pretty small, anywhere from 30 to 5 students. There's always a few lackluster professors anywhere you go, but Taylor seems to have a high concentration of professors who know what they're talking about and love their jobs. I have yet to run across a prof who cares more about his research than his students.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Taylor is all about community. Whichever dorm you choose to live in, that becomes your family. Your floor or wing, especially, will be the people you are close to and who you will do crazy things with! Taylor has a lot of weird traditions that go on during the year, which isn't too surprising since the nearest cities are half an hour's drive away. The atmosphere at Taylor is very friendly and welcoming. It's home away from home.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Taylor is a very good school, but it is also a very expensive school. It has rigorous academics, so don't apply if you're not willing to work hard! For being out in the middle of the cornfields, there are a surprising number of opportunities for various areas of study. Some examples include a partnership with a film school in LA, the chance to broadcast on the school radio station, student teaching in local schools, and working on software that will be used by missionaries on the field.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I highly recommend you visit and get a feel for each of the dorms. Each dorm has its own personality, and finding the best fit for you will give you the best possible experience during the school year.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
The academics are rigorous, so it won't be worth the cost if you aren't willing to work. If you are a Christian, the emphasis on God is refreshing!
With most of the teachers, you can tell that they actually care about their students and want us to learn and succeed. The classes are usually pretty small, anywhere from 30 to 5 students. There's always a few lackluster professors anywhere you go, but Taylor seems to have a high concentration of professors who know what they're talking about and love their jobs. I have yet to run across a prof who cares more about his research than his students.
Taylor is all about community. Whichever dorm you choose to live in, that becomes your family. Your floor or wing, especially, will be the people you are close to and who you will do crazy things with! Taylor has a lot of weird traditions that go on during the year, which isn't too surprising since the nearest cities are half an hour's drive away. The atmosphere at Taylor is very friendly and welcoming. It's home away from home.
Taylor is a very good school, but it is also a very expensive school. It has rigorous academics, so don't apply if you're not willing to work hard! For being out in the middle of the cornfields, there are a surprising number of opportunities for various areas of study. Some examples include a partnership with a film school in LA, the chance to broadcast on the school radio station, student teaching in local schools, and working on software that will be used by missionaries on the field.
I highly recommend you visit and get a feel for each of the dorms. Each dorm has its own personality, and finding the best fit for you will give you the best possible experience during the school year.
The academics are rigorous, so it won't be worth the cost if you aren't willing to work. If you are a Christian, the emphasis on God is refreshing!