Review of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
from Lawton, OK
Describe your college in three sentences.
USAO is a public liberal arts school with a large diversity of students and faculty who create a unique and well-rounded place. The classes are small and you can always get one-on-one attention from your professors. For being so cheap compared to most colleges, the education is high quality.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take advantage of the scholarship opportunities. You only have to fill out one or two forms depending on your financial situation, and not individual essays. Meet your professors in advance if possible. If you're nice, they'll go to even greater lengths to help you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The teachers push you to learn hard and always do the best you can. Some dish out a lot of work that takes up a good amount of time, and not procrastinating will be key. Other teachers just have you read, and trust me, you need to read the stories when they tell you to. The amount of essays and tests depend on the professor.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There is a dorm hall, one for men and one for women. The dorm halls have more rules and regulations so they are good if you need a little strictness in your life. The dorm apartments are two or four bedrooms and are really comfortable in my eyes. There is a rent-able movie theater, an outdoor pool, a gym, a hair salon, and a mini Convenience store all in the Clubhouse.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is the cafeteria and the Terrance room to eat at daily. The food is actually not that bad.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The town around campus is small and has a movie theater, a bowling center, and not much else. In the basement of the Student Center, they do have a pool table, Xbox (and Kinect) and Wii, ping-pong table, and other little things. There are the big cities about 30-45 minutes away that have more things to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Being the only public Liberal Arts college in Oklahoma, USAO should be very expensive. I love how it is not that expensive but I feel like I'm getting a top-notch education.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
In April we have Droverstock. There are local bands and musicians playing from 10am to 10pm. Raffles, blowup games, dozens of booths, and lots of food makes a great place to hang out with friends and meet new people. The center of Droverstock is the giant chalk art contest they have along the entire oval parking.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
All students can fit in very well. If you like a small campus, small classes with awesome professors, and a challenging experience, this is the school for you. They are very accepting of all types of students.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
We have 24/7 security. The security guards are super friendly and always willing to help in any way. From opening locked rooms for art students to walking students from the library to their dorm room at night, they are very nice.
USAO is a public liberal arts school with a large diversity of students and faculty who create a unique and well-rounded place. The classes are small and you can always get one-on-one attention from your professors. For being so cheap compared to most colleges, the education is high quality.
Take advantage of the scholarship opportunities. You only have to fill out one or two forms depending on your financial situation, and not individual essays. Meet your professors in advance if possible. If you're nice, they'll go to even greater lengths to help you.
The teachers push you to learn hard and always do the best you can. Some dish out a lot of work that takes up a good amount of time, and not procrastinating will be key. Other teachers just have you read, and trust me, you need to read the stories when they tell you to. The amount of essays and tests depend on the professor.
There is a dorm hall, one for men and one for women. The dorm halls have more rules and regulations so they are good if you need a little strictness in your life. The dorm apartments are two or four bedrooms and are really comfortable in my eyes. There is a rent-able movie theater, an outdoor pool, a gym, a hair salon, and a mini Convenience store all in the Clubhouse.
There is the cafeteria and the Terrance room to eat at daily. The food is actually not that bad.
The town around campus is small and has a movie theater, a bowling center, and not much else. In the basement of the Student Center, they do have a pool table, Xbox (and Kinect) and Wii, ping-pong table, and other little things. There are the big cities about 30-45 minutes away that have more things to do.
Being the only public Liberal Arts college in Oklahoma, USAO should be very expensive. I love how it is not that expensive but I feel like I'm getting a top-notch education.
In April we have Droverstock. There are local bands and musicians playing from 10am to 10pm. Raffles, blowup games, dozens of booths, and lots of food makes a great place to hang out with friends and meet new people. The center of Droverstock is the giant chalk art contest they have along the entire oval parking.
All students can fit in very well. If you like a small campus, small classes with awesome professors, and a challenging experience, this is the school for you. They are very accepting of all types of students.
We have 24/7 security. The security guards are super friendly and always willing to help in any way. From opening locked rooms for art students to walking students from the library to their dorm room at night, they are very nice.