It is a small, friendly college that has pretty good academics. The professors are nice, and the administration is always helpful. It is a big enough college to have a social life, but small enough that you can avoid people too!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Check your major. UC is great, but if you want to major in something UC does not have, it is not for you. I would recommend this college to undecided majors, because there are opportunities to explore. Before you register for classes, try talking to current students to get tips on which professors you will like best. Take challenging classes, even in your first semester. Don't allow yourself to become bored in Gen-Ed courses; if you are bored you aren't learning. This is a great place for students who are outgoing and want a lot of friends, but also great for more introverted and independent types (like me).
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This depends on how much you decide to challenge yourself. Gen-Ed classes are fairly easy, but once you delve into classes for your major, you may find a challenge. But - Hark! Do not despair! There is tutoring in the ARC of the library, and professors are always willing to help. With a high school student:teacher ratio, one-on-one time is plentiful.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Okay, I am not staying in the dorms. I started too, but realized it was not for me, as a personal preference, not because there was anything horrible. UC is an old college, and the dorm houses are old mansions, some with spiral staircases, most with tall columns like Monticello (we have a building based on Monticello, not a dorm house). So you get to live in a mansion if that makes you feel special. The rooms vary quite a bit. Some are awesome and have little nooks by the window, some are bare and not as awesome. They're dorm rooms, you can't expect a 5-star hotel experience.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
For college, the food is pretty good. You can get a buffet-style meal in the dining hall, or you can go to the grill for grilled cheese, salad, sandwiches, chicken, Papa John's pizza, etc. If nothing strikes your fancy at these places, you can walk to town and get Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Arby's, etc. food.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The CAB (Campus Activities Board) is always scheduling events. There are movies, sports, games like battleship with real kayaks in the pool (yeah), puppies for finals stress, and other things. Also Williamsburg is an Appalachian area, so you have mountains, trail, lakes, waterfalls, and nature in general.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If you can get a scholarship (they are pretty good about giving them), this is not too expensive, especially considering that it is a private college. For me, I could go here free, or go to UK getting $1,500 a year, which was ridiculous. Without any scholarship help, it is expensive. That being said, the experience is worth the money.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Oh! This is fun! When it rains, Lincoln (who is the only plastic statue on campus, we checked) looks like he is crying. Bennett is called "The Old Grey-Brick" because every other building is red brick. Correll was built to look like Jefferson's home. Every semester around finals, CAB brings in puppies for everyone to relax. We have a viaduct, and some random Roman (Greek?) columns. Every 13th spindle on the staircases are turned upside down, because of superstition. The painting on the ceiling of the Grace-Crum/McGaw building represents lost children, and characteristics of them. Everything represents something on campus, it is like being in an earlier century.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone, as long as you are not there to party. It would be great for those who belong to fandoms that involve old buildings and libraries where you can strew books about and research. You can be Gandalf if you want. This is not a place for people who don't like being forced to do extra curricular activities. Sometimes convo can be pretty stressful. Too many people, too much noise.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
These are plentiful and various. If you are interested, you are welcome. If you want a club, but it does not exist, you can probably form one. There are sports, art, music, business, vocals, etc. Two very important types of clubs involve community service and Christian ministry.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
No Greek life, I don't think UC wants the risks associated with that. You can belong to an honors association related to your major and graduate with those honors.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Not once have I known of an incident on campus. It is not a place where there are shootings and stabbings every weekend. There are no long walks to your car, no dark streets, virtually no crime. Williamsburg is a calm town, and the people are not usually the type bother someone. You are never more than a couple hundred feet from a campus safety officer. They have a couple buildings, they park around campus and keep watch, and patrol around the streets.
It is a small, friendly college that has pretty good academics. The professors are nice, and the administration is always helpful. It is a big enough college to have a social life, but small enough that you can avoid people too!
Check your major. UC is great, but if you want to major in something UC does not have, it is not for you. I would recommend this college to undecided majors, because there are opportunities to explore. Before you register for classes, try talking to current students to get tips on which professors you will like best. Take challenging classes, even in your first semester. Don't allow yourself to become bored in Gen-Ed courses; if you are bored you aren't learning. This is a great place for students who are outgoing and want a lot of friends, but also great for more introverted and independent types (like me).
This depends on how much you decide to challenge yourself. Gen-Ed classes are fairly easy, but once you delve into classes for your major, you may find a challenge. But - Hark! Do not despair! There is tutoring in the ARC of the library, and professors are always willing to help. With a high school student:teacher ratio, one-on-one time is plentiful.
Okay, I am not staying in the dorms. I started too, but realized it was not for me, as a personal preference, not because there was anything horrible. UC is an old college, and the dorm houses are old mansions, some with spiral staircases, most with tall columns like Monticello (we have a building based on Monticello, not a dorm house). So you get to live in a mansion if that makes you feel special. The rooms vary quite a bit. Some are awesome and have little nooks by the window, some are bare and not as awesome. They're dorm rooms, you can't expect a 5-star hotel experience.
For college, the food is pretty good. You can get a buffet-style meal in the dining hall, or you can go to the grill for grilled cheese, salad, sandwiches, chicken, Papa John's pizza, etc. If nothing strikes your fancy at these places, you can walk to town and get Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Arby's, etc. food.
The CAB (Campus Activities Board) is always scheduling events. There are movies, sports, games like battleship with real kayaks in the pool (yeah), puppies for finals stress, and other things. Also Williamsburg is an Appalachian area, so you have mountains, trail, lakes, waterfalls, and nature in general.
If you can get a scholarship (they are pretty good about giving them), this is not too expensive, especially considering that it is a private college. For me, I could go here free, or go to UK getting $1,500 a year, which was ridiculous. Without any scholarship help, it is expensive. That being said, the experience is worth the money.
Oh! This is fun! When it rains, Lincoln (who is the only plastic statue on campus, we checked) looks like he is crying. Bennett is called "The Old Grey-Brick" because every other building is red brick. Correll was built to look like Jefferson's home. Every semester around finals, CAB brings in puppies for everyone to relax. We have a viaduct, and some random Roman (Greek?) columns. Every 13th spindle on the staircases are turned upside down, because of superstition. The painting on the ceiling of the Grace-Crum/McGaw building represents lost children, and characteristics of them. Everything represents something on campus, it is like being in an earlier century.
Anyone, as long as you are not there to party. It would be great for those who belong to fandoms that involve old buildings and libraries where you can strew books about and research. You can be Gandalf if you want. This is not a place for people who don't like being forced to do extra curricular activities. Sometimes convo can be pretty stressful. Too many people, too much noise.
These are plentiful and various. If you are interested, you are welcome. If you want a club, but it does not exist, you can probably form one. There are sports, art, music, business, vocals, etc. Two very important types of clubs involve community service and Christian ministry.
No Greek life, I don't think UC wants the risks associated with that. You can belong to an honors association related to your major and graduate with those honors.
Not once have I known of an incident on campus. It is not a place where there are shootings and stabbings every weekend. There are no long walks to your car, no dark streets, virtually no crime. Williamsburg is a calm town, and the people are not usually the type bother someone. You are never more than a couple hundred feet from a campus safety officer. They have a couple buildings, they park around campus and keep watch, and patrol around the streets.