The campus is amazing, you can feel close to nature and isolated, or suburban and connected to the world - depending on where you feel like walking. The teachers care about their students and you can tell, you can stay after class for as long as you want, take them to dinner, lunch, just to keep the conversation going. The classes are intense but you can leave them knowing that you've learned something new every day.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Whether or not you get to visit the campus before you enroll doesn't matter. The environment is no different from that of any other college. You just have to be prepared to work hard. Of course, if you do get the chance to visit, you should! You would get to develop a relationship with your teachers before you start classes - who would pass that up?
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Each program is designed to fit in as much information as is possible within the space of a semester. Each class is led by an experienced teacher recruited by other teachers, and evaluated by their students. If you're having problems in a class - any class - there are tutors who are just waiting to help you, and teachers who are willing to provide further instruction wherever it is needed.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms vary. Some are older (Mallett and Purington), and some are newer (Stone and Scott). The positioning is key, however, and even the older dorms have their charms. Mallett is in prime position, it is in the middle of the campus and is within 10 minutes or less of almost every destination you may have on campus.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
We complain about our food - but doesn't everyone? The portions are generous and you can always go back for seconds...or thirds. The Aramark staff have been working hard to provide us more healthy options and ways to eat better, and they do a good job of making healthy foods taste good as well.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
For fun, you can always head down to 'FHOP', the local pizzeria; or 'Wicked Gelato' a local shop specializing in gelato (no kidding), sandwiches of many kinds, and soups - and it gets better, they have free Wi-Fi! Or, you could just check your email once a week for the countless number of programs and events being put on by the school and held around campus. But if you're lazy, you could always hang out in The Landing and just wait for all the crazy, fun things that take place there to take place.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You get what you pay for - actually, you get more. Great teachers, great community, great dorm-mates. And the opportunity to study abroad or within the country at a different college!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a strip of hallway in between the radio booth and the South Dining Hall called 'The Beach'.... there's nothing truly special about it other than its shape. But it does have a calming effect on me whenever I walk through it, come to think of it.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Every one - no exaggeration, this college has something for everyone. Well, everyone who wants to learn - even some of those who don't. There is a great social atmosphere, academic stimulus everywhere, and a gym class (I thought that was a cool random fact).
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a club for everything and everyone, and if there isn't, then there will be soon. Creating a new club is as easy as finding an administrator in the staff, having the idea signed off on, and recruiting members.
The campus is amazing, you can feel close to nature and isolated, or suburban and connected to the world - depending on where you feel like walking. The teachers care about their students and you can tell, you can stay after class for as long as you want, take them to dinner, lunch, just to keep the conversation going. The classes are intense but you can leave them knowing that you've learned something new every day.
Whether or not you get to visit the campus before you enroll doesn't matter. The environment is no different from that of any other college. You just have to be prepared to work hard. Of course, if you do get the chance to visit, you should! You would get to develop a relationship with your teachers before you start classes - who would pass that up?
Each program is designed to fit in as much information as is possible within the space of a semester. Each class is led by an experienced teacher recruited by other teachers, and evaluated by their students. If you're having problems in a class - any class - there are tutors who are just waiting to help you, and teachers who are willing to provide further instruction wherever it is needed.
The dorms vary. Some are older (Mallett and Purington), and some are newer (Stone and Scott). The positioning is key, however, and even the older dorms have their charms. Mallett is in prime position, it is in the middle of the campus and is within 10 minutes or less of almost every destination you may have on campus.
We complain about our food - but doesn't everyone? The portions are generous and you can always go back for seconds...or thirds. The Aramark staff have been working hard to provide us more healthy options and ways to eat better, and they do a good job of making healthy foods taste good as well.
For fun, you can always head down to 'FHOP', the local pizzeria; or 'Wicked Gelato' a local shop specializing in gelato (no kidding), sandwiches of many kinds, and soups - and it gets better, they have free Wi-Fi! Or, you could just check your email once a week for the countless number of programs and events being put on by the school and held around campus. But if you're lazy, you could always hang out in The Landing and just wait for all the crazy, fun things that take place there to take place.
You get what you pay for - actually, you get more. Great teachers, great community, great dorm-mates. And the opportunity to study abroad or within the country at a different college!
There is a strip of hallway in between the radio booth and the South Dining Hall called 'The Beach'.... there's nothing truly special about it other than its shape. But it does have a calming effect on me whenever I walk through it, come to think of it.
Every one - no exaggeration, this college has something for everyone. Well, everyone who wants to learn - even some of those who don't. There is a great social atmosphere, academic stimulus everywhere, and a gym class (I thought that was a cool random fact).
There is a club for everything and everyone, and if there isn't, then there will be soon. Creating a new club is as easy as finding an administrator in the staff, having the idea signed off on, and recruiting members.