Washington & Jefferson College

Without sounding too trite, I’m learning more and more everyday from being here at Washington and Jefferson. The professors are willing to stop and answer questions and are there to teach you, unlike other institutions. I wanted a college that would challenge my academic standards and make me push myself to learn as much as I can (and more) about a subject or field, as well as open my interest to other fields and acting as a guide. I feel W&J has become that college.

The professors here are fantastic. Unlike many other schools where you end up with just another class with just another lecture, the professors at W&J want to get you involved and have you actively participate, making the learning environment enjoyable. Now, you're going to do a lot of work, it hasn't made the name for itself that it has by giving students easy A's, but believe or not, you will want to do the work.

I have taken a Theatre course, a Philosophy course, a History Course, and two Literatrue courses. I had learned many things from the life and works of the Bronte sisters to the history of 19th century Europe to the theory of Determinism to the inner workings of a theatre production to the environmental ideals of John Muir and Edward Abbey. The professors REALLY know what they're doing, and I feel my head nearly exploding with new knowledge.

washington & jefferson is a small college where you can get to know your teachers and peers. the classes are extremely interesting and engaging. the college offers many opportunities that you cannot find anywhere else.

One of the things that I was most surprised about when I attended my first class was the amount of information W&J professors can spill in such a short amount of time! For some people, certain teachers can be overwhelming at first, but once you start to learn how the professors think and what kinds of facts you should write down, etc, the classes get a lot easier to handle. On my first class on my first day here, I was completely taken aback by my intimidating history professor, but as the semester continued, I realized how much I learned. It wasn't for lack of trying, but I was able to fluently learn the material. The small class sizes also help. Compared to larger schools, W&J offers close relationships with your professors that are sometimes very hard to find. About 2-3 times a week I was in a professor's office asking for help, clarification or just getting advice about college and academia.

W&J is a great school to be challenged. W&J is known for its medical, law, psychology, and other programs. The school is known to be academically rigorous, helping prepare students for graduate school, medical school, law school, and the real world. The classes and entire experience here allows you to be well prepared for anything after 4 years at W&J. Coming to W&J, I learned a lot (academically and experience wise). My metality and way of thinking changed even after only one year. You not only learn from professors, but you learn from everyone you come into contact with. The classes are amazing, and you end up finding something that you're interested in because W&J is a liberal arts school. You bascically get to test out the waters with different subjects, and you end up finding something you love to learn.

All my professors are incredibly intelligent and always available and willing to help students. My best advice to perspective and enrolling students would be to talk to professors whether you are in one of their courses or not. Taking the time to get to know them really makes a difference in your college experience.
The courses here are intense and rigorous, and certainly teach students to work hard and balance/organize their schedules. You are always learning, whether inside the classroom or not and whether you realize it in the moment or not!

It is a small school and you get to have one on one time with your professors. You also get to talk with friends and stuff too.

Washington and Jefferson has a nice small college atmosphere that enables you to get to know your professors and seek help when needed. This college also has an abundance of clubs, activities, and sports to participate in when you have free time. You will also meet a lot a great people in your dorm, at parties, and in frats and sororities that you will become very close with for the years to come.

The professors teach very pertinent material and are always up-to-date on things going on in the real world. Most professors try to relate real-life material to the course work.