Truman is a great school to attend for people interested in a variety of subjects. There are plenty of opportunities for assistance with classes as well as financial aid. While being a great academic school, Truman also provides lots of activities to keep their students involved and busy around campus.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
For incoming students, I highly recommend that you get involved as much as you can. College is a lot more rewarding and fun when you feel like you have a place where you belong. Getting involved with various groups around Truman's campus gives you the chance to meet more people with similar interests as yourself.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Truman is known for being an academic school. The course work itself is challenging, but it's not impossible. There are plenty of free tutoring resources found around campus that students are encouraged to go to. The tutors and professors care and are very helpful in helping a student understand a difficult concept. Being a liberal arts school, you take a variety of courses that cause you to do a lot more critical thinking. It is tough, but very worth it in the end.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life at Truman is one of my favorite aspects of this college. The community around you is very friendly and helpful. I have made many close friends from living in the dorms. Also, the residence staff makes a strong effort to have exciting activities going on frequently. I liked that aspect because there was always something to do to get involved. The dorms themselves are typical, cozy dorms. Everything is kept clean and stocked. I feel very safe and comfortable in Truman dorms.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is not much variety when it comes to food on campus. The cafeterias give you lots of food for your money though. Everything is fairly priced in the convenient stores. A nice aspect of the dining service is that they do have healthy, vegetarian and gluten free options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
On campus the Student Activities Board always has some kind of event going on to get students involved. In the past there have been movie nights, trivia nights, craft nights, concerts, comedians, and many more. If you get involved in a club of some sort, they always have activities for their members.
Off campus there is a lot to do in the small town of Kirksville. There is a movie theater and bowling alley that students go to. Being such a small town, Kirksville also has festivals and various events going on downtown that students often go to. As long as you are creative, there are tons of things to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Truman is one of the cheapest colleges I have seen. The price of room and board plus tuition is extremely low. On average the cost is around $13,000 a year, which is great for a college that is so focused on academics. Another nice thing is that most activities on campus are free, which is always a nice thing for a college student.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I have noticed that Truman is a great school for students who are fairly quiet and focused on academics. By being around others with that type of personality, quiet students can find others like themselves.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The clubs at Truman are amazing! There is a large variety of groups that students can join. With so many groups, students can find lots of clubs that they can fit into.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus police are very active in making sure students are safe. Being on a small campus in a such a small town helps keep safety from being an issue.
Truman is a great school to attend for people interested in a variety of subjects. There are plenty of opportunities for assistance with classes as well as financial aid. While being a great academic school, Truman also provides lots of activities to keep their students involved and busy around campus.
For incoming students, I highly recommend that you get involved as much as you can. College is a lot more rewarding and fun when you feel like you have a place where you belong. Getting involved with various groups around Truman's campus gives you the chance to meet more people with similar interests as yourself.
Truman is known for being an academic school. The course work itself is challenging, but it's not impossible. There are plenty of free tutoring resources found around campus that students are encouraged to go to. The tutors and professors care and are very helpful in helping a student understand a difficult concept. Being a liberal arts school, you take a variety of courses that cause you to do a lot more critical thinking. It is tough, but very worth it in the end.
Dorm life at Truman is one of my favorite aspects of this college. The community around you is very friendly and helpful. I have made many close friends from living in the dorms. Also, the residence staff makes a strong effort to have exciting activities going on frequently. I liked that aspect because there was always something to do to get involved. The dorms themselves are typical, cozy dorms. Everything is kept clean and stocked. I feel very safe and comfortable in Truman dorms.
There is not much variety when it comes to food on campus. The cafeterias give you lots of food for your money though. Everything is fairly priced in the convenient stores. A nice aspect of the dining service is that they do have healthy, vegetarian and gluten free options.
On campus the Student Activities Board always has some kind of event going on to get students involved. In the past there have been movie nights, trivia nights, craft nights, concerts, comedians, and many more. If you get involved in a club of some sort, they always have activities for their members. Off campus there is a lot to do in the small town of Kirksville. There is a movie theater and bowling alley that students go to. Being such a small town, Kirksville also has festivals and various events going on downtown that students often go to. As long as you are creative, there are tons of things to do.
Truman is one of the cheapest colleges I have seen. The price of room and board plus tuition is extremely low. On average the cost is around $13,000 a year, which is great for a college that is so focused on academics. Another nice thing is that most activities on campus are free, which is always a nice thing for a college student.
I have noticed that Truman is a great school for students who are fairly quiet and focused on academics. By being around others with that type of personality, quiet students can find others like themselves.
The clubs at Truman are amazing! There is a large variety of groups that students can join. With so many groups, students can find lots of clubs that they can fit into.
The campus police are very active in making sure students are safe. Being on a small campus in a such a small town helps keep safety from being an issue.