Vermont State University

Vermont State University

Castleton, VT, USA
Public
4 Year

Ryan's Review

Review of Vermont State University

from Andover, VT

Describe your college in three sentences.

This small college is made up of mostly students from Vermont and neighboring states. However, it does have many foreign students and offers a place for everyone. This college is great for someone looking for a small town, friendly, and close-knit college experience.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Make sure you keep in contact with college officials so that you can take advantage of any scholarship opportunities.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The classes and instructors are very honest when it comes to both how difficult they are and their grading.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

You can choose between living in a college suite, which is comprised of four 2-person rooms and a large common room and bathroom. or in a typical 2-person dorm room. The rooms are pretty basic but are easy to keep clean and are kept in good shape.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food is really good and you have a number of different choices for food at every meal including vegan and vegetarian meals.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

You can swim in the campus pool, drive to the nearby large town of Rutland, or take part in one of the many groups or clubs on campus.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

You get a lot of opportunities and chances at new experiences for a generally low tuition every year.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The campus has a good sized pond behind the baseball field that has trails cleared around them that offer a great place to run when the weather is nice.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

This college has something for every kind of student. Both for actual college courses and activities on campus.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

The campus has a number of clubs or groups that are involved in activities on and off campus. These range from sports clubs such as Lacrosse, Soccer, and Frisbee to a club for drama and gaming. There are also a number of groups who are active in the community and the student body.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

I am not currently involved in any fraternities.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

The campus has emergency stations across the campus if you ever need help in the event you are in danger or someone is injured. The college campus also pays to always have public safety officers to patrol the campus.