Castleton State College allows students to pursue their own goals freely. The college also is very involved in the community and the students that go there. The campus does lack some popular majors, but makes up for it with a remarkable staff.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Students should be prepared to be able to connect with their teachers outside of the classroom in order to succeed. Many classes will not go over all of the course material that you may need to know. You are expected to know a great deal more about each subject. The material may be reviewed, but it will not make a standing impression on one's memory, but all of the professors are more than happy to review outside of lecture. Get involved with the community and join a club. It will be one of the best decisions you have ever made. The people there will become some of your best friends and you can truly make a difference.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The academics expect a great deal out of you, but sometimes are too general in their lectures. Some fine details you are not expected to know and the general concepts are substituted for what seems like necessary information. The programs do, however provide a spectacular base to build upon if other avenues are explored outside of the classroom, which the college does provide.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorms are adequate and allow enough space for each person in the room to fit themselves and their belongings in. There is a kitchen on most floors and in the newer building, Hoff Hall, it is very nice. The circuit breakers however are some what tricky, and the WiFi does not work all of the time.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is desirable. There is a good selection which includes a pizza and pasta bar, salad bar, sandwich station, bagel area, ice cream, burger area, vegetarian bar, and a main entree line. There is also a small restaurant in the bottom of the campus center that you may either purchase through your meal plan, or with money.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is a lot of activities often going on for fun and hikes, bike rides, frisbee, volleyball, a skate park, and a game room. There is also sounding events which some can be fun to attend. These are lectures from guest speakers, professional musical and theater performances, and films.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Castleton is a very reasonably priced college for VT state residents for the amount that you can get out of it. I have definitely grown as a person especially with the support of the community. You can learn a lot at Castleton and they are a very people who will grow alongside you.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There are a number of haunted places around the campus including the old church, two residence halls, and the fine arts center, which was built on an old graveyard. There is a candle lighting ceremony for freshmen that involves a walk up to Woodruff Hall, where the whole class will take a picture and sing the Castleton anthem.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This college is great for athletes and art majors. There is a lot of sports equipment and places specifically designed for athletes, including a huge fitness complex. There is a lot of art-related programs as well, including dance classes and sculpting classes.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
This college has an open-door policy when it comes to clubs. If you want a club and there isn't one, make one, and you will receive the full support of the college as long as it does not reflect badly on the college. This makes clubs always interesting from the Science Association to the Womens Rugby Team, and the Hacky-Sack Alliance, to the Green Campus Initiative. There is always a club for anyone on campus to join. There are also a lot of activites on campus with job fairs, activities fairs, a number of different sports events to attend. There are also Soundings events which are required for certain courses, but also provide showings of various interests. I attended a dance showing that I thought I would absolutely hate, but ended up taking an introductory level dance course the next semester.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is one fraternity that is associated with the college, but not officially. I did not join this fraternity.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus is a very safe environment. There is a sort of family that is formed from everyone. You will see even sometimes students telling another, less mindful student that he or she is not doing what they should do if they are endangering anyone else. The students and staff work hard to provide a safe environment for everyone and look out for one another.
Castleton State College allows students to pursue their own goals freely. The college also is very involved in the community and the students that go there. The campus does lack some popular majors, but makes up for it with a remarkable staff.
Students should be prepared to be able to connect with their teachers outside of the classroom in order to succeed. Many classes will not go over all of the course material that you may need to know. You are expected to know a great deal more about each subject. The material may be reviewed, but it will not make a standing impression on one's memory, but all of the professors are more than happy to review outside of lecture. Get involved with the community and join a club. It will be one of the best decisions you have ever made. The people there will become some of your best friends and you can truly make a difference.
The academics expect a great deal out of you, but sometimes are too general in their lectures. Some fine details you are not expected to know and the general concepts are substituted for what seems like necessary information. The programs do, however provide a spectacular base to build upon if other avenues are explored outside of the classroom, which the college does provide.
Dorms are adequate and allow enough space for each person in the room to fit themselves and their belongings in. There is a kitchen on most floors and in the newer building, Hoff Hall, it is very nice. The circuit breakers however are some what tricky, and the WiFi does not work all of the time.
The food is desirable. There is a good selection which includes a pizza and pasta bar, salad bar, sandwich station, bagel area, ice cream, burger area, vegetarian bar, and a main entree line. There is also a small restaurant in the bottom of the campus center that you may either purchase through your meal plan, or with money.
There is a lot of activities often going on for fun and hikes, bike rides, frisbee, volleyball, a skate park, and a game room. There is also sounding events which some can be fun to attend. These are lectures from guest speakers, professional musical and theater performances, and films.
Castleton is a very reasonably priced college for VT state residents for the amount that you can get out of it. I have definitely grown as a person especially with the support of the community. You can learn a lot at Castleton and they are a very people who will grow alongside you.
There are a number of haunted places around the campus including the old church, two residence halls, and the fine arts center, which was built on an old graveyard. There is a candle lighting ceremony for freshmen that involves a walk up to Woodruff Hall, where the whole class will take a picture and sing the Castleton anthem.
This college is great for athletes and art majors. There is a lot of sports equipment and places specifically designed for athletes, including a huge fitness complex. There is a lot of art-related programs as well, including dance classes and sculpting classes.
This college has an open-door policy when it comes to clubs. If you want a club and there isn't one, make one, and you will receive the full support of the college as long as it does not reflect badly on the college. This makes clubs always interesting from the Science Association to the Womens Rugby Team, and the Hacky-Sack Alliance, to the Green Campus Initiative. There is always a club for anyone on campus to join. There are also a lot of activites on campus with job fairs, activities fairs, a number of different sports events to attend. There are also Soundings events which are required for certain courses, but also provide showings of various interests. I attended a dance showing that I thought I would absolutely hate, but ended up taking an introductory level dance course the next semester.
There is one fraternity that is associated with the college, but not officially. I did not join this fraternity.
The campus is a very safe environment. There is a sort of family that is formed from everyone. You will see even sometimes students telling another, less mindful student that he or she is not doing what they should do if they are endangering anyone else. The students and staff work hard to provide a safe environment for everyone and look out for one another.