Attending this college was an amazing experience academically, socially, and spiritually. I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about their faith, but still wants to receive a quality education. The Master's College stands apart from other colleges in the fact that they strive to educate students in all areas from classes to work to church ministry; all students are genuinely cared for and no one falls through the cracks.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit the campus whenever you can because the atmosphere is like nowhere else. Chapel is a wonderful time of worship and getting to know the connection among the students. However, if you are not able to visit, research online and know that you will be cared for. A tip for the college search in general is to really evaluate what your priorities are in education and find the college that seems to best fit those priorities because that will be extremely important in your college career.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It really depends on the major, but most classes are definitely at a rigorous college level. The thing that makes it difficult is not just having to focus on your major, but also having to complete the General Education courses that are required for every student. All of the departments have very high accreditation, so the classes and majors are striving for excellence and will prepare you for the world beyond your undergraduate degree.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorm life is great. It is so nice to be able to have study sessions that can happen on the fly without much scheduling or exclusivity. Random fast food or frozen yogurt runs are also really fun to do for a study break. On a more serious note, the dorm staff are really great and strive to be there for any problems that ensue. The only criticism I would have is that sometimes depending on the dorm you have to try and be really intentional about getting to know people, otherwise you may end the year not knowing some of the people you live with. However, I love that it is safe and there is spiritual growth often involved instead of spiritual compromise like at most other schools.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is by Bon Appetit catering, thus they try to present healthy and delicious options. If you are striving to be healthy, it is definitely possible and encouraged. The staff succeed at presenting a lot of variety except for designated meals that are the same every week like chicken strips for Sunday dinner, salads for Tuesday lunch, and Burger Day every Thursday. The salad bar is always open and attempts to offer different toppings and dressings, but also tries to keep it local. Being healthy at the dining hall can be as easy as being unhealthy, however, so it is really up to the student for their own diet. Dining is really fun too because of the small school atmosphere and the themed dinners offered generally around holidays. Those are always the best!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Movie nights with your friends are always fun, as well as any dorm events. The Resident Directors (RDs) try to offer opportunities to get to know you and those are always fun. Concerts and senior recitals are another thing because it is an opportunity to support your fellow students, and a lot of students do so the Recital Hall ends up packed, which is a lot more than I can say for a lot of bigger universities. Sporting events, intramural sports, Fall Thing, Spring Party, and any of the Blends (singing events) are really fun too. The sports teams are very good on our division, and several of them won the conference title and went on to the championships.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You definitely get what you pay for, but with a hefty price. It is financially expensive, but it is so worth it. The scholarships are definitely possible, and on campus work study or cash jobs are utilized by many of the students (and they are great). What many of the students do is do the Gen Eds at a community college first, then come to Master's to save a lot of money. Make sure that the classes you are taking transfer though, otherwise you might waste money you thought you were saving! The online department at Master's offers a lot of these online, and there is an opportunity for dual enrollment for high school students so that they may get a step ahead while fulfilling their graduation requirements. If God wants you at Master's, He will get you there.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Disney Day is once a year generally in February, where students and faculty/staff can get discounted tickets to Disneyland. It is a great opportunity and so much fun! There is always a theme for that week and fun activities to go along with it. Another unusual thing is The Master's Cup during WOW (Week of Welcome). It is a dorm event where the dorms all dress up and participate in a variety of events trying to get the girls or guys Master's Cup. There is nothing like it for the rest of the year, and it is a great but unusual opportunity to get to know your dorm.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Strong believers in Jesus Christ. You will grow so much spiritually while you go, but if you are not so keen on Christianity, then it is definitely not the place for you.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The clubs are really active, although there are not very many mostly because students are really encouraged to get involved at their local church. However, the clubs or societies as we call them like the Evangelism Society are really encouraging and reach out to the lost in the area. An activity that really stands out at Master's is theater. While most theater programs are self-focused and drama takes a very literal meaning, at Master's the directors strive to encourage students involved to not think about themselves, but about serving the audience and God. There is no exclusivity between cast and crew; the crew have as important roles as the cast do.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek life at TMC. There are dorms, and there is off-campus.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The security guards at Master's are really good and aware of what is going on on campus. There is definitely a sense of safety on campus that is unlike anywhere else I have ever been. Since students are often spiritually strong, there is a strong sense of trust across the board and thus thefts do not occur often. Most if not all people feel very safe at Master's.
Attending this college was an amazing experience academically, socially, and spiritually. I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about their faith, but still wants to receive a quality education. The Master's College stands apart from other colleges in the fact that they strive to educate students in all areas from classes to work to church ministry; all students are genuinely cared for and no one falls through the cracks.
Visit the campus whenever you can because the atmosphere is like nowhere else. Chapel is a wonderful time of worship and getting to know the connection among the students. However, if you are not able to visit, research online and know that you will be cared for. A tip for the college search in general is to really evaluate what your priorities are in education and find the college that seems to best fit those priorities because that will be extremely important in your college career.
It really depends on the major, but most classes are definitely at a rigorous college level. The thing that makes it difficult is not just having to focus on your major, but also having to complete the General Education courses that are required for every student. All of the departments have very high accreditation, so the classes and majors are striving for excellence and will prepare you for the world beyond your undergraduate degree.
The dorm life is great. It is so nice to be able to have study sessions that can happen on the fly without much scheduling or exclusivity. Random fast food or frozen yogurt runs are also really fun to do for a study break. On a more serious note, the dorm staff are really great and strive to be there for any problems that ensue. The only criticism I would have is that sometimes depending on the dorm you have to try and be really intentional about getting to know people, otherwise you may end the year not knowing some of the people you live with. However, I love that it is safe and there is spiritual growth often involved instead of spiritual compromise like at most other schools.
The food is by Bon Appetit catering, thus they try to present healthy and delicious options. If you are striving to be healthy, it is definitely possible and encouraged. The staff succeed at presenting a lot of variety except for designated meals that are the same every week like chicken strips for Sunday dinner, salads for Tuesday lunch, and Burger Day every Thursday. The salad bar is always open and attempts to offer different toppings and dressings, but also tries to keep it local. Being healthy at the dining hall can be as easy as being unhealthy, however, so it is really up to the student for their own diet. Dining is really fun too because of the small school atmosphere and the themed dinners offered generally around holidays. Those are always the best!
Movie nights with your friends are always fun, as well as any dorm events. The Resident Directors (RDs) try to offer opportunities to get to know you and those are always fun. Concerts and senior recitals are another thing because it is an opportunity to support your fellow students, and a lot of students do so the Recital Hall ends up packed, which is a lot more than I can say for a lot of bigger universities. Sporting events, intramural sports, Fall Thing, Spring Party, and any of the Blends (singing events) are really fun too. The sports teams are very good on our division, and several of them won the conference title and went on to the championships.
You definitely get what you pay for, but with a hefty price. It is financially expensive, but it is so worth it. The scholarships are definitely possible, and on campus work study or cash jobs are utilized by many of the students (and they are great). What many of the students do is do the Gen Eds at a community college first, then come to Master's to save a lot of money. Make sure that the classes you are taking transfer though, otherwise you might waste money you thought you were saving! The online department at Master's offers a lot of these online, and there is an opportunity for dual enrollment for high school students so that they may get a step ahead while fulfilling their graduation requirements. If God wants you at Master's, He will get you there.
Disney Day is once a year generally in February, where students and faculty/staff can get discounted tickets to Disneyland. It is a great opportunity and so much fun! There is always a theme for that week and fun activities to go along with it. Another unusual thing is The Master's Cup during WOW (Week of Welcome). It is a dorm event where the dorms all dress up and participate in a variety of events trying to get the girls or guys Master's Cup. There is nothing like it for the rest of the year, and it is a great but unusual opportunity to get to know your dorm.
Strong believers in Jesus Christ. You will grow so much spiritually while you go, but if you are not so keen on Christianity, then it is definitely not the place for you.
The clubs are really active, although there are not very many mostly because students are really encouraged to get involved at their local church. However, the clubs or societies as we call them like the Evangelism Society are really encouraging and reach out to the lost in the area. An activity that really stands out at Master's is theater. While most theater programs are self-focused and drama takes a very literal meaning, at Master's the directors strive to encourage students involved to not think about themselves, but about serving the audience and God. There is no exclusivity between cast and crew; the crew have as important roles as the cast do.
There is no Greek life at TMC. There are dorms, and there is off-campus.
The security guards at Master's are really good and aware of what is going on on campus. There is definitely a sense of safety on campus that is unlike anywhere else I have ever been. Since students are often spiritually strong, there is a strong sense of trust across the board and thus thefts do not occur often. Most if not all people feel very safe at Master's.