The small student body and close knit campus at Morris results in a very unique experience. There is literally a club for every kind of interest you could have, and there is always something to do.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are thinking of coming to Morris, visit the campus during the non-winter months! If you are looking at it online you really can't see how absolutely beautiful the campus is!
Though I do advise also looking at the program you are thinking of going into, and check out what kinds of classes they offer to make sure it is related to your interests.
I also encourage all first year students to live on campus! As the University is much smaller than that of the average University, the connections you make during orientation and living on campus are very important!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This really depends on what types of classes you are taking! As expected upper level classes will take A LOT more of your time than intro classes, but depending on the professor intro classes could be pretty challenging, and upper level could be cake! Most professors will send you a syllabus for a class before registration if you want to get a feel for the class load.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
In all honesty, I am not a fair judge on dorm life as I never lived on campus. I have however been in the dorms and I thought they were the average size and fine enough. One plus is that most of the dorms have nice big windows, so you don't feel like you're holed up in a prison! In addition there are quiet hours and whatnot so you won't get disturbed.
The new 'Green Dorm' is very nice and roomy, with lots of very updated furniture. Super fun to hang out in!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I absolutely love the food choices here! First off you have Turtle Mountain Cafe which is a great little 'restaurant' but very affordable! Like every eating facility on campus it is very vegetarian friendly and their veggie burgers are delicious! They also have weekly specials and traditions, Stir-Friday and Tuscan-Tuesday have got to be my favorite!
Food Services is a great place as well, the variety is crazy and once you pay it is buffet style which I personally love.
There is also Higbies which is a little coffee shop (affiliated with Caribou Coffee) that sells awesome drinks and fresh baked goods (scones, bars, muffins etc).
The C-Store is great for late night snacks as they are open until Midnight, and sometimes 2 a.m.! Its basically kind of like a gas station but just for food and necessities :)
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Even though Morris is a tiny little town, there is plenty to do!
I love getting involved with the clubs on campus, as they do activities almost weekly. Ranging from bonfires to dances, bingo nights to open mic nights!
In town there is a cute little classic (or vintage) movie theater that shows 2 movies that rotate weekly. As well as various restaurants/bars and coffee/shake shops!
The campus puts on so many events that you will rarely have a hard time trying to find something fun to do!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Being that Morris offers in-state tuition to everyone, regardless of what state you are a resident, the bang for your buck is awesome.
Morris is a school that is regarded pretty highly throughout the country and will look great on resumes!
Just make sure to look into your specific programs to make sure its what you're looking for, as it can get very specialized. (Ex: Anthropology department is very Cultural Anthro. focused)
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Zombie Prom! There is an annual dance called Zombie Prom and it is actually the highlight of my year in addition to the Yule Ball (which goes hand in hand with a whole week of Harry Potter fun!)
There is also a tug-of-war competition between two opposing dorms which is always fun to watch in the first weeks of school.
One super fun thing they've also started doing is a drive-in during the first weeks of school, in addition to playing movies on the campus mall (knoll).
Oh and the campus regularly brings in artists to perform at the school, from Cloud Cult, Atmosphere, Flogging Molly, to dance performances and world traveling groups! Seriously, AWESOME.
Louie's Lower Level is a great place to study and hang out as well! There is a giant TV, a pool table, giant chalkboards to draw/write on, a fishtank table and a huge amount of comfy oversized chairs! Favorite place on campus!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Basically anyone who wants to be super involved during their college experience would LOVE Morris. In addition to anyone who wants a really rounded out education and wants to experience a little of everything.
Music & Art students as well, as the music/art/theater program here is pretty extensive and well known!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Seriously, ANYTHING you can think of and its here. Morris, compared to other schools, has a crazy amount of student organizations and clubs. Many of which have national branches and would be great for people who want to use that type of experience later on in life!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I am sorry to say that the Greek Life is very slim here. It is almost non-existent, though some organizations do factor it in. You'd just have to look for it.
If you are looking for a very prominent Greek Life experience while at college, you will not get it at Morris.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Seriously, Morris is ridiculously safe.
In a town with around 5,000 people in it, its hard not to know almost everyone.
In my time here I have never heard of or seen any major crimes. It just doesn't happen here. In fact I doubt 60% of the town locks their doors or cars!
The one thing you could possibly worry about is your bike being 'borrowed'. Sometimes you will leave your bike one place, and if you don't lock it up it will end up on the other side of campus (not very far considering). So if you plan to bring a bike and don't want people borrowing it, invest in a lock!
There are a couple campus 'emergency' phones placed outside. But I can honestly say that I have never seen anyone have to use them!
The small student body and close knit campus at Morris results in a very unique experience. There is literally a club for every kind of interest you could have, and there is always something to do.
If you are thinking of coming to Morris, visit the campus during the non-winter months! If you are looking at it online you really can't see how absolutely beautiful the campus is! Though I do advise also looking at the program you are thinking of going into, and check out what kinds of classes they offer to make sure it is related to your interests. I also encourage all first year students to live on campus! As the University is much smaller than that of the average University, the connections you make during orientation and living on campus are very important!
This really depends on what types of classes you are taking! As expected upper level classes will take A LOT more of your time than intro classes, but depending on the professor intro classes could be pretty challenging, and upper level could be cake! Most professors will send you a syllabus for a class before registration if you want to get a feel for the class load.
In all honesty, I am not a fair judge on dorm life as I never lived on campus. I have however been in the dorms and I thought they were the average size and fine enough. One plus is that most of the dorms have nice big windows, so you don't feel like you're holed up in a prison! In addition there are quiet hours and whatnot so you won't get disturbed. The new 'Green Dorm' is very nice and roomy, with lots of very updated furniture. Super fun to hang out in!
I absolutely love the food choices here! First off you have Turtle Mountain Cafe which is a great little 'restaurant' but very affordable! Like every eating facility on campus it is very vegetarian friendly and their veggie burgers are delicious! They also have weekly specials and traditions, Stir-Friday and Tuscan-Tuesday have got to be my favorite! Food Services is a great place as well, the variety is crazy and once you pay it is buffet style which I personally love. There is also Higbies which is a little coffee shop (affiliated with Caribou Coffee) that sells awesome drinks and fresh baked goods (scones, bars, muffins etc). The C-Store is great for late night snacks as they are open until Midnight, and sometimes 2 a.m.! Its basically kind of like a gas station but just for food and necessities :)
Even though Morris is a tiny little town, there is plenty to do! I love getting involved with the clubs on campus, as they do activities almost weekly. Ranging from bonfires to dances, bingo nights to open mic nights! In town there is a cute little classic (or vintage) movie theater that shows 2 movies that rotate weekly. As well as various restaurants/bars and coffee/shake shops! The campus puts on so many events that you will rarely have a hard time trying to find something fun to do!
Being that Morris offers in-state tuition to everyone, regardless of what state you are a resident, the bang for your buck is awesome. Morris is a school that is regarded pretty highly throughout the country and will look great on resumes! Just make sure to look into your specific programs to make sure its what you're looking for, as it can get very specialized. (Ex: Anthropology department is very Cultural Anthro. focused)
Zombie Prom! There is an annual dance called Zombie Prom and it is actually the highlight of my year in addition to the Yule Ball (which goes hand in hand with a whole week of Harry Potter fun!) There is also a tug-of-war competition between two opposing dorms which is always fun to watch in the first weeks of school. One super fun thing they've also started doing is a drive-in during the first weeks of school, in addition to playing movies on the campus mall (knoll). Oh and the campus regularly brings in artists to perform at the school, from Cloud Cult, Atmosphere, Flogging Molly, to dance performances and world traveling groups! Seriously, AWESOME. Louie's Lower Level is a great place to study and hang out as well! There is a giant TV, a pool table, giant chalkboards to draw/write on, a fishtank table and a huge amount of comfy oversized chairs! Favorite place on campus!
Basically anyone who wants to be super involved during their college experience would LOVE Morris. In addition to anyone who wants a really rounded out education and wants to experience a little of everything. Music & Art students as well, as the music/art/theater program here is pretty extensive and well known!
Seriously, ANYTHING you can think of and its here. Morris, compared to other schools, has a crazy amount of student organizations and clubs. Many of which have national branches and would be great for people who want to use that type of experience later on in life!
I am sorry to say that the Greek Life is very slim here. It is almost non-existent, though some organizations do factor it in. You'd just have to look for it. If you are looking for a very prominent Greek Life experience while at college, you will not get it at Morris.
Seriously, Morris is ridiculously safe. In a town with around 5,000 people in it, its hard not to know almost everyone. In my time here I have never heard of or seen any major crimes. It just doesn't happen here. In fact I doubt 60% of the town locks their doors or cars! The one thing you could possibly worry about is your bike being 'borrowed'. Sometimes you will leave your bike one place, and if you don't lock it up it will end up on the other side of campus (not very far considering). So if you plan to bring a bike and don't want people borrowing it, invest in a lock! There are a couple campus 'emergency' phones placed outside. But I can honestly say that I have never seen anyone have to use them!