Taylor University

Taylor is a great place to learn. Taylor makes sure you have knowledge in a broad spectrum of subjects while still focusing on your own major. Professors are great. Most of them are very willing to help you outside of class and help you do well. I have even been invited over to various professors' houses for fun or for discussions. They all want to see you do your best. I feel like the professors really care about each of their students and their subjects. Also most professors try to vary the class room so that people with different learning styles can do well. An example of this is my music theory classes. We have three classes a week in the classroom listening to examples and learning the written theory. Two days a week we have class in the piano lab where we get to do the theory. It helps us have a complete understanding of the topic. A lot of classes are like this.

If you're looking for an easy school where you won't be pushed academically by your professors or lag about in your spiritual life, then pick another school! Taylor has challenged me in so many ways, both mentally and spiritually. This is coming from a student who had all A's in high school and didn't study a day in her life! It's been such a blessing to have professors who genuinely care about how I am doing and push me to do my best. The concept of integrating faith and learning into our education is a concept that is held in high regard here at Taylor. Students learn to master their studies while learning how to apply their faith to their field. I have really enjoyed learning about how my Christian faith will impact my career and my relationships in the future.

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.

Expanding one’s learning is one of Taylor’s prime goals; therefore, Taylor is an excellent place for students to learn. Students are able to learn through various ways. Learning occurs in the classroom as professors are geared towards enhancing their students’ understanding of a wide range of topics. As Taylor is a liberal arts school, students not only engage in courses that touch upon their major of study, but students also take a wide range of general education courses. These general education courses have proven to be very useful during my Taylor experience as I am able to sharpen my understanding of areas such as Math, and Science that are not typically utilized within my major of choice. Furthermore, the professors are outstanding. Not only do they strive to cover the material needed for the course in the best way possible, but they also make it a priority to incorporate Christian values within the classroom. Therefore, not only am I learning more academically, but my spiritual life is growing within the classroom as well. For example, the professors of many of my classes have begun class sessions with a word of prayer. A simple prayer communicates that the professors believe that even though one of their students’ primary goals is to learn academically, that growing spiritually is also in the professor’s best interest for their students. Furthermore, the class sizes typically range from 5-30 students which enables the students and professor to interact on a more personal basis. Numerous times I have been invited to my professor’s homes for a meal or just to talk. The professors’ offices are oftentimes open for students to walk in, which allows students to have personal one-on-one conversations with their instructors. I am certainly learning a lot at Taylor—not only academically but also spiritually.

I'm going into Business and Music. I spoke with several profs in both departments and was quite impressed. These folks knew their stuff and really had a desire to teach. The music program blew my mind and the business department has many top marks from different business competitions. I'm really excited for that.

Taylor is great for helping you learn about yourself, expanding your worldview, and delving deep into your chosen major area. It is at once a deeply academic and deeply personal school and community.

Taylor is an awesome place where you will be pushed academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The off and on-campus programs will allow you to have a heart for the things God loves. This is a very extraordinary place.

Taylor is a place where Christian community is valued above all else. The integration of faith and learning is absolutely crucial, and the college strives to excel in both categories. If you want to be a part of the #1 regional college in the Midwest, you'll learn, grow, and find love and acceptance regardless of where you come from.

When I first came to the University, I was surprised that the descriptions of it being in the middle of a cornfield were spot-on. Being in such a remote location though, drives community together and a chance to get to know more of the 2,500 people than one would if it were the same size college in a big city like New York or Illinois. This is a college that keeps its students in an area where they have to face their challenges, both academic and social, and not run away from them.

taylor is one of the best colleges to go to in order to grow spiritually. it is where you will meet friends who truly care and are intentional about relationships. the professors actually take an interest in you, know who you are, and go out of their way to help you succeed.