This school is the best school for those who want to major in Music Education! We are taught not only to be excellent educators, but also to be excellent performers. The school also provides us with a lot of great opportunities!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Drink the Kool-Aid (Dive into the experience! Work hard, but also have fun!)
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
We are provided an excellent education by very passionate teachers, who are always willing to make time to help us out. The classes not only challenge us, but to all of us who love music, it's a fun experience to learn all these knew instruments, and learn how we will be able to teach students to use these instruments all at the same time.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I personally do not live in the dorms, but I have not heard any complaints. The dorms are a mix of VanderCook, IIT, and Shimer students.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is a meal plan available, but there is so many restaurants around in the area to explore.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's always activities going on around campus! There are a lot of clubs to choose, different sororities and fraternities to join at IIT that VanderCook students are very welcomed to join. VanderCook, being a very small school, has two professional music Greek Life, one for men and one for women. Also, public transportation is everywhere, so it's very easy to go anywhere you want in the city or the suburbs.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The tuition is high, but the school does award in-house scholarships. I would definitely recommend applying for scholarships and student loans. For the education, the opportunities. and the bonds we build, I think it's totally worth is.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Work at the Midwest Clinic! Even if you are not in band and not performing, it is still a great opportunity! You are given free access into an international convention where you can run into some noteworthy people. If you are in band, you get to perform on the main stage in front of a huge crowd of people!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Great for those who are very passionate about music and passing that passion onto future generations. It is a great school for those who really want the small school atmosphere.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many clubs and activities that happen on the IIT campus, where the school is located. VanderCook students are welcomed to join any of them. Many VanderCook students do join the acappella groups.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
VanderCook has a female professional fraternity, and a male professional fraternity. Otherwise, there are social fraternities offered at IIT that VanderCook students are welcomed to join.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus security is everywhere. The campus itself is feel pretty safe, but mind that it is in the Southside of Chicago, so always have someone with you when you are walking around, especially at night.
This school is the best school for those who want to major in Music Education! We are taught not only to be excellent educators, but also to be excellent performers. The school also provides us with a lot of great opportunities!
Drink the Kool-Aid (Dive into the experience! Work hard, but also have fun!)
We are provided an excellent education by very passionate teachers, who are always willing to make time to help us out. The classes not only challenge us, but to all of us who love music, it's a fun experience to learn all these knew instruments, and learn how we will be able to teach students to use these instruments all at the same time.
I personally do not live in the dorms, but I have not heard any complaints. The dorms are a mix of VanderCook, IIT, and Shimer students.
There is a meal plan available, but there is so many restaurants around in the area to explore.
There's always activities going on around campus! There are a lot of clubs to choose, different sororities and fraternities to join at IIT that VanderCook students are very welcomed to join. VanderCook, being a very small school, has two professional music Greek Life, one for men and one for women. Also, public transportation is everywhere, so it's very easy to go anywhere you want in the city or the suburbs.
The tuition is high, but the school does award in-house scholarships. I would definitely recommend applying for scholarships and student loans. For the education, the opportunities. and the bonds we build, I think it's totally worth is.
Work at the Midwest Clinic! Even if you are not in band and not performing, it is still a great opportunity! You are given free access into an international convention where you can run into some noteworthy people. If you are in band, you get to perform on the main stage in front of a huge crowd of people!
Great for those who are very passionate about music and passing that passion onto future generations. It is a great school for those who really want the small school atmosphere.
There are many clubs and activities that happen on the IIT campus, where the school is located. VanderCook students are welcomed to join any of them. Many VanderCook students do join the acappella groups.
VanderCook has a female professional fraternity, and a male professional fraternity. Otherwise, there are social fraternities offered at IIT that VanderCook students are welcomed to join.
Campus security is everywhere. The campus itself is feel pretty safe, but mind that it is in the Southside of Chicago, so always have someone with you when you are walking around, especially at night.