I love going to Wheaton, the community here is amazing. However, Wheaton isn't for everyone, you have to want to be here. Our Christian faith plays a central role in all that we do
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Start working on your application early, unlike most other schools I applied for, Wheaton did NOT take the Common App. Be your self on your application, don't try to search for the right answer or figure out the answer that they are looking for. Answer the questions honestly, and if Wheaton is the place for you, then you'll get in. They want students who full heartily want to be here, and if that is true of you, then it will show on your application.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Its a different type of homework in college than you have in high school. You really have to understand the material to be able to do well in a class. Do your reading homework and come prepared to discuss it in class. The class size are small enough for everyone to participate and the professors encourage that.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I love living in my dorm, I wouldn't have it any other way. The girls on my floor are some of my closest friends. We hangout in each others rooms all the time.
Wheaton has two freshman dorm, Fisher and Smith-Traber. I live in Smith-Tramber which is known more for its community. The dorm floors are NOT co-ed, meaning we have guys floors and girls floor. The only time the opposite gender is allowed on your floor is during open hours, two nights a week. Each of the floors are paired with and opposite gender floor, called bro-sis floors. They try to plan a lot of bro-sis activities, like bro-sis dinner, or worship, or trip in to Chicago, or any other fun spontaneous activities on campus.
The RAs are also awesome. My RA is tons of fun and loves to spend time with us getting to know each of the girls on her floor, checking in on us and praying for us.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
As far as campus food goes its some of the best I've had. It's not your typical cafeteria type of food, they have it broken down in to several stations, like classic American food, Asian food, Latin American food, pizza and pasta, and deserts. Saturday nights don't usually have the best options and Sunday nights the dinning hall is closed. Besides the main dinning hall, Saga as students call it, there aren't many on campus options for food. Your meal plan works at the Stupe, which sells burgers, fries, and salads, as well as Sams, which sell coffee, smoothies, ice cream, sandwiches and the like. Other than that you have to walk to downtown Wheaton for food
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are plenty of on campus activities, often planed by College Union, which are generally tons of fun. As well as lots of different clubs and IMs to get involved with. The music conservatory regularly puts on concerts free to students. More over Chicago is just a 45 min train ride a way, or downtown Wheaton, for window shopping or just to get off campus, is just a 5 min walk away.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
If you visit (which I also recommend) make sure to stop by the Wade Center, right across the street from the Chapel. They have many of CS Lewis's and JRR Tolkien's original writings, the desks that they used to write their books, and the original Narnia wardrobe.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Wheaton is a community of Christians. Our faith plays a central role in all that we do. If you are looking for a school where your friends will challenge and encourage you to grow in your walk with Christ, then I would encourage you to apply!
I love going to Wheaton, the community here is amazing. However, Wheaton isn't for everyone, you have to want to be here. Our Christian faith plays a central role in all that we do
Start working on your application early, unlike most other schools I applied for, Wheaton did NOT take the Common App. Be your self on your application, don't try to search for the right answer or figure out the answer that they are looking for. Answer the questions honestly, and if Wheaton is the place for you, then you'll get in. They want students who full heartily want to be here, and if that is true of you, then it will show on your application.
Its a different type of homework in college than you have in high school. You really have to understand the material to be able to do well in a class. Do your reading homework and come prepared to discuss it in class. The class size are small enough for everyone to participate and the professors encourage that.
I love living in my dorm, I wouldn't have it any other way. The girls on my floor are some of my closest friends. We hangout in each others rooms all the time. Wheaton has two freshman dorm, Fisher and Smith-Traber. I live in Smith-Tramber which is known more for its community. The dorm floors are NOT co-ed, meaning we have guys floors and girls floor. The only time the opposite gender is allowed on your floor is during open hours, two nights a week. Each of the floors are paired with and opposite gender floor, called bro-sis floors. They try to plan a lot of bro-sis activities, like bro-sis dinner, or worship, or trip in to Chicago, or any other fun spontaneous activities on campus. The RAs are also awesome. My RA is tons of fun and loves to spend time with us getting to know each of the girls on her floor, checking in on us and praying for us.
As far as campus food goes its some of the best I've had. It's not your typical cafeteria type of food, they have it broken down in to several stations, like classic American food, Asian food, Latin American food, pizza and pasta, and deserts. Saturday nights don't usually have the best options and Sunday nights the dinning hall is closed. Besides the main dinning hall, Saga as students call it, there aren't many on campus options for food. Your meal plan works at the Stupe, which sells burgers, fries, and salads, as well as Sams, which sell coffee, smoothies, ice cream, sandwiches and the like. Other than that you have to walk to downtown Wheaton for food
There are plenty of on campus activities, often planed by College Union, which are generally tons of fun. As well as lots of different clubs and IMs to get involved with. The music conservatory regularly puts on concerts free to students. More over Chicago is just a 45 min train ride a way, or downtown Wheaton, for window shopping or just to get off campus, is just a 5 min walk away.
If you visit (which I also recommend) make sure to stop by the Wade Center, right across the street from the Chapel. They have many of CS Lewis's and JRR Tolkien's original writings, the desks that they used to write their books, and the original Narnia wardrobe.
Wheaton is a community of Christians. Our faith plays a central role in all that we do. If you are looking for a school where your friends will challenge and encourage you to grow in your walk with Christ, then I would encourage you to apply!