This school has an amazing student/professor ratio. The small classes allow for intimate interaction and allow each class to be taught in a way that is best for the particular group. Most professors are easily accessible and are willing to help you in anyway possible, jobs, grad school or even just making it through the semester.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure to take as many classes as you can your first year, it knocks out some really easy classes such as computers and acting both are pre-reqs and easy to handle with little-no homework. This will help when later on you only want to take 4 classes because they get harder. It keeps you on track to graduate in 3-4 years.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Many of the ACRs (All College Requirements) are very easy and can be used as fluff classes while taking some of the harder core classes. If you enjoy the subject you are studying you will love the classes here. Although they are difficult, the professors are so passionate it really makes learning the material easier because it is fun.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I don't live on campus but the dorms are very nice. I've stayed in them with friends and the apartments are well kept up (Nocatula) Keith and Fowler are the Womens and Mens dorms respectively and they are simple and basic dorms. Wesley Commons are more upscale dorms and are for men and women, they are very nice and cozy.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Fresh coffee in the library at all times, an on campus grill and juice bar and a full functioning mess hall. The cafeteria caters professionally and the food is great, breakfast is made to order fresh every day with local produce including homemade waffles ommlets and french toast. Lunches are also great with sandwiches, soups and a meat each day as well as pizza, fries, and other stations open daily, dinner is full with appitizers, entrees and dessert, best of all, these meals are completely affordable and open to the public.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Our student government and student activities board is simply amazing. Teacher verses student activities each week, eating contests, movie nights and so much more are just some of the on campus activities. Of course there are movie theatres, restaurants and other attractions around town, not to mention you are within driving distance to 2 water/amusement parks and a multitude of malls.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
90% of all students receive financial aid. At $500 per normal semester hour and $210 per summer semester hour, this school is already affordable. Most aid covers %50 or more of tuition.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This school is by far not a party school. There is a party on occassion but nothing too wild and crazy. Students here aren't 100% academic though. This school is dead center, students know how to let loose and be crazy while at the same time balancing a good gpa and relationship with professors. Students should want professors to take interest in them as it will inevitably happen. This is a great school for those who wish to seek a graduate degree, or for those who wish to graduate early as most graduate in 3 years with a bachelors. This is a school for students who want a college experience without the hardcore crazy peers or the dead serious peers.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
From theatre to karate club we have it all. Math clubs, business, education, criminal justice, all kinds of academic clubs, sports clubs, intramural teams and mens/womens teams. There is a little something for everyone.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek life isn't huge but we do have 2 sororities and one fraternity. Most sports teams function as our Greek families.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety has a huge presence and their number can be found on ever wall in every building. Security officers are on duty 24/7 and the Athens Police department is no more than 1/4 mile up the road.
This school has an amazing student/professor ratio. The small classes allow for intimate interaction and allow each class to be taught in a way that is best for the particular group. Most professors are easily accessible and are willing to help you in anyway possible, jobs, grad school or even just making it through the semester.
Make sure to take as many classes as you can your first year, it knocks out some really easy classes such as computers and acting both are pre-reqs and easy to handle with little-no homework. This will help when later on you only want to take 4 classes because they get harder. It keeps you on track to graduate in 3-4 years.
Many of the ACRs (All College Requirements) are very easy and can be used as fluff classes while taking some of the harder core classes. If you enjoy the subject you are studying you will love the classes here. Although they are difficult, the professors are so passionate it really makes learning the material easier because it is fun.
I don't live on campus but the dorms are very nice. I've stayed in them with friends and the apartments are well kept up (Nocatula) Keith and Fowler are the Womens and Mens dorms respectively and they are simple and basic dorms. Wesley Commons are more upscale dorms and are for men and women, they are very nice and cozy.
Fresh coffee in the library at all times, an on campus grill and juice bar and a full functioning mess hall. The cafeteria caters professionally and the food is great, breakfast is made to order fresh every day with local produce including homemade waffles ommlets and french toast. Lunches are also great with sandwiches, soups and a meat each day as well as pizza, fries, and other stations open daily, dinner is full with appitizers, entrees and dessert, best of all, these meals are completely affordable and open to the public.
Our student government and student activities board is simply amazing. Teacher verses student activities each week, eating contests, movie nights and so much more are just some of the on campus activities. Of course there are movie theatres, restaurants and other attractions around town, not to mention you are within driving distance to 2 water/amusement parks and a multitude of malls.
90% of all students receive financial aid. At $500 per normal semester hour and $210 per summer semester hour, this school is already affordable. Most aid covers %50 or more of tuition.
This school is by far not a party school. There is a party on occassion but nothing too wild and crazy. Students here aren't 100% academic though. This school is dead center, students know how to let loose and be crazy while at the same time balancing a good gpa and relationship with professors. Students should want professors to take interest in them as it will inevitably happen. This is a great school for those who wish to seek a graduate degree, or for those who wish to graduate early as most graduate in 3 years with a bachelors. This is a school for students who want a college experience without the hardcore crazy peers or the dead serious peers.
From theatre to karate club we have it all. Math clubs, business, education, criminal justice, all kinds of academic clubs, sports clubs, intramural teams and mens/womens teams. There is a little something for everyone.
Greek life isn't huge but we do have 2 sororities and one fraternity. Most sports teams function as our Greek families.
Campus safety has a huge presence and their number can be found on ever wall in every building. Security officers are on duty 24/7 and the Athens Police department is no more than 1/4 mile up the road.