A safe, welcoming environment that makes all students feel right at home. Excellent programs for everyone to get involved with, plus the professors are always willing to help the students succeed. As a music major, this is a place where I want to be.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are looking for a smaller campus with tons of student involvement, Valparaiso University is the place for your face! I suggest going onto the school website to find out more! Plus, there are tons of college visit days you can schedule. The school really tries to make a plan that works for you.
www.valpo.edu
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The school is always making sure you are giving your top academic performance. As a student, you receive grades, class attendance, and class participation updates. The work load is manageable, and can be completed early with a determined attitude.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I am a commuter, but as far as I know, the dorm life is the norm life. The dorms are quite small, and the beds are actually pull out couches (for freshmen at least). There is one sink, in each room for the roommates to share. There are bathrooms on each floor, and are quite big. If you are a freshman, I was told to try to NOT get put into Brant, which is the dirties and oldest freshman dorm. However, you make great friends, and learn the next step of life, living without parents.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Food here at Valparaiso University is delicious! There are always new options everyday, and there is usually something new to discover! There is also a small cafe at the front of the Union (main building) that serves coffee and other various items. The only downfall to the food, is the cost. I do not have a meal plan, and I realized the food is a bit over priced.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
It all depends on what you personally find to be fun. I like to read, and play music in my free time. The library is overflowing with books, and if you can not find something on the four floors, there is another system where books are stored. There are practice rooms available in the Center for the Arts. If you like to play a sport, there are many teams to get involved with, and there are non-proffesional teams. Plus there are many teams here that have games to go watch. If you love the theatre, then I suggest auditioning for some of them. Many events are planned throughout the year, and there is always something to get involved in.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As a music major, there is a definite bang for my buck! Most music educators have a hard time finding jobs after college. I, as a freshman, have been offered to student teach at three different schools. Plus, there is a 95% placement rate for jobs after college in music education from Valparaiso University.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
An unusual tradition is humans vs. zombies. Every fall, some fraternities participate in a war, called humans vs. zombies. I do not know all of the specifics, but if you are a human, you have a bandana around your arm and must carry nerf guns for your own safety and protection. Zombies will attack you, with their bandanas around their heads.
Another traditions is whenever our sports team beat an important opponent, or if the football team beats any team for that matter, the team will rush up the hill toward the victory bell and ring it as a display of victory.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who prefer smaller class sizes, enjoy getting involved, want to make a difference, enjoy smaller communities, will work hard, and want to succeed.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many different activities to get involved in. Every student at VU is involved in something.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
As far as I know, there are many different fraternities and sororities on campus. However, most of them do not have a house. Only a couple currently have a house. Others still live in the dorms. It was recently approved, however, that when the fraternities and sororities have enough money, they are allowed to start constructing a house this week.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are the blue emergency poles located all over campus. It is safe at night around the main part of campus. The VU police department is open 24/7, and is ready for a call of emergency.
A safe, welcoming environment that makes all students feel right at home. Excellent programs for everyone to get involved with, plus the professors are always willing to help the students succeed. As a music major, this is a place where I want to be.
If you are looking for a smaller campus with tons of student involvement, Valparaiso University is the place for your face! I suggest going onto the school website to find out more! Plus, there are tons of college visit days you can schedule. The school really tries to make a plan that works for you. www.valpo.edu
The school is always making sure you are giving your top academic performance. As a student, you receive grades, class attendance, and class participation updates. The work load is manageable, and can be completed early with a determined attitude.
I am a commuter, but as far as I know, the dorm life is the norm life. The dorms are quite small, and the beds are actually pull out couches (for freshmen at least). There is one sink, in each room for the roommates to share. There are bathrooms on each floor, and are quite big. If you are a freshman, I was told to try to NOT get put into Brant, which is the dirties and oldest freshman dorm. However, you make great friends, and learn the next step of life, living without parents.
Food here at Valparaiso University is delicious! There are always new options everyday, and there is usually something new to discover! There is also a small cafe at the front of the Union (main building) that serves coffee and other various items. The only downfall to the food, is the cost. I do not have a meal plan, and I realized the food is a bit over priced.
It all depends on what you personally find to be fun. I like to read, and play music in my free time. The library is overflowing with books, and if you can not find something on the four floors, there is another system where books are stored. There are practice rooms available in the Center for the Arts. If you like to play a sport, there are many teams to get involved with, and there are non-proffesional teams. Plus there are many teams here that have games to go watch. If you love the theatre, then I suggest auditioning for some of them. Many events are planned throughout the year, and there is always something to get involved in.
As a music major, there is a definite bang for my buck! Most music educators have a hard time finding jobs after college. I, as a freshman, have been offered to student teach at three different schools. Plus, there is a 95% placement rate for jobs after college in music education from Valparaiso University.
An unusual tradition is humans vs. zombies. Every fall, some fraternities participate in a war, called humans vs. zombies. I do not know all of the specifics, but if you are a human, you have a bandana around your arm and must carry nerf guns for your own safety and protection. Zombies will attack you, with their bandanas around their heads. Another traditions is whenever our sports team beat an important opponent, or if the football team beats any team for that matter, the team will rush up the hill toward the victory bell and ring it as a display of victory.
Students who prefer smaller class sizes, enjoy getting involved, want to make a difference, enjoy smaller communities, will work hard, and want to succeed.
There are many different activities to get involved in. Every student at VU is involved in something.
As far as I know, there are many different fraternities and sororities on campus. However, most of them do not have a house. Only a couple currently have a house. Others still live in the dorms. It was recently approved, however, that when the fraternities and sororities have enough money, they are allowed to start constructing a house this week.
There are the blue emergency poles located all over campus. It is safe at night around the main part of campus. The VU police department is open 24/7, and is ready for a call of emergency.