College is completely different than high school, in a good way I'd say. After my first year at VI, I have definitely learned a lot. The classes are usually pretty small, which is nice because I get easily distracted. The professors are really great about offering you help in and out of class. They really care.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I absolutely love it here.
In general people are VI are very nice. The professors often go out of their way to help you in any way that they can. Some of them even invite you over for a home cooked meal! (Always rewarding for a college student.)
Every town has a few sketchy areas, but for the most part Bristol really is a nice place to live. There are tons of resturants and stores at Exit 7 and historical downtown and State Street are within walking distance of VI.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I will admit, VI is rather expensive. The thing you have to rememeber is that it IS old. There are a few things that could use some serious renovations, but this summer (2011) the Science hall is being completely renovated along with the bathrooms in Main. Our President is hard at work making improvements each day. We have an incredible president who is kicking butt and taking names! She gets things done, does them well, and still finds time to attend games, horse shows, and events. Mind blowing!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The dorms do not have air conditioning (one of the down sides of being in such old buildings) for fear that it will cause a power outage, so I recommend getting some serious fans (which really doesn't make much sense to me because they have to be plugged in also but whatever..) for the summer months. Once it gets cooler in the fall and all the way until about the last month of school you do not really need them since the weather is nice/cold. You can get a window unit if you have asthma or allergies and receive a doctor's note.
Go to convocations when you can throughout the year, so you don't have to worry about having enough credits when graduation comes.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
family oriented people
people who easily get a long with others
people who enjoy art, the mountains, small towns or that are mellow and kind of laid back.
Equine
photographers
art
College is completely different than high school, in a good way I'd say. After my first year at VI, I have definitely learned a lot. The classes are usually pretty small, which is nice because I get easily distracted. The professors are really great about offering you help in and out of class. They really care.
I absolutely love it here. In general people are VI are very nice. The professors often go out of their way to help you in any way that they can. Some of them even invite you over for a home cooked meal! (Always rewarding for a college student.) Every town has a few sketchy areas, but for the most part Bristol really is a nice place to live. There are tons of resturants and stores at Exit 7 and historical downtown and State Street are within walking distance of VI.
I will admit, VI is rather expensive. The thing you have to rememeber is that it IS old. There are a few things that could use some serious renovations, but this summer (2011) the Science hall is being completely renovated along with the bathrooms in Main. Our President is hard at work making improvements each day. We have an incredible president who is kicking butt and taking names! She gets things done, does them well, and still finds time to attend games, horse shows, and events. Mind blowing!
The dorms do not have air conditioning (one of the down sides of being in such old buildings) for fear that it will cause a power outage, so I recommend getting some serious fans (which really doesn't make much sense to me because they have to be plugged in also but whatever..) for the summer months. Once it gets cooler in the fall and all the way until about the last month of school you do not really need them since the weather is nice/cold. You can get a window unit if you have asthma or allergies and receive a doctor's note. Go to convocations when you can throughout the year, so you don't have to worry about having enough credits when graduation comes.
family oriented people people who easily get a long with others people who enjoy art, the mountains, small towns or that are mellow and kind of laid back. Equine photographers art