Castleton State College boasts about being a small college with a big heart, and I completely agree with this descriptor. Within the first month of attending, I could almost recognize every person on campus - staff or students - and each of them was a kind individual. It's easy to obtain help from professors or the academic support center when it is needed, and there's always fun activities to participate in.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you want to join Castleton, you should know it is not a big college, and it's definitely not a 'party scene', but if you're truly here for education and want to be surrounded by kind people, you have the right school.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Most of the professors expect you to be at your class every time there is class, some having no allowed absences unless there is an emergency and late work isn't acceptable. However, since students are paying for these classes, it is understandable to work to achieve this.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Living suite style last year was definitely an amazing experience. The CA's and RA's are there to help if there's conflict, but if you treat your suitemates how you want to be treated, you should get along fine.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Huden offers a large variety of meal options, from Troy in the specialty meal area and kind chef Ron making personal pizzas, as well as the new meals every day in the main line. Jeff is always there if there's a problem and he is incredibly kind.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are weekly movies and events practically every week. There is also a fun stress busters event near finals and free massages!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Being an out of state student, the tuition is much higher than instate, but I still find it worth the price. I am getting a quality education and the events on campus are so nice to attend.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There are a few rumored haunted places on campus. Ellis hall and the Fine Arts Center, and there is a haunted house put on by the theatre department every year at Halloween.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are blue boxes all over campus to press if there is an emergency and public safety will be right there.
Castleton State College boasts about being a small college with a big heart, and I completely agree with this descriptor. Within the first month of attending, I could almost recognize every person on campus - staff or students - and each of them was a kind individual. It's easy to obtain help from professors or the academic support center when it is needed, and there's always fun activities to participate in.
If you want to join Castleton, you should know it is not a big college, and it's definitely not a 'party scene', but if you're truly here for education and want to be surrounded by kind people, you have the right school.
Most of the professors expect you to be at your class every time there is class, some having no allowed absences unless there is an emergency and late work isn't acceptable. However, since students are paying for these classes, it is understandable to work to achieve this.
Living suite style last year was definitely an amazing experience. The CA's and RA's are there to help if there's conflict, but if you treat your suitemates how you want to be treated, you should get along fine.
Huden offers a large variety of meal options, from Troy in the specialty meal area and kind chef Ron making personal pizzas, as well as the new meals every day in the main line. Jeff is always there if there's a problem and he is incredibly kind.
There are weekly movies and events practically every week. There is also a fun stress busters event near finals and free massages!
Being an out of state student, the tuition is much higher than instate, but I still find it worth the price. I am getting a quality education and the events on campus are so nice to attend.
There are a few rumored haunted places on campus. Ellis hall and the Fine Arts Center, and there is a haunted house put on by the theatre department every year at Halloween.
There are blue boxes all over campus to press if there is an emergency and public safety will be right there.