William Woods University is a great experience because of the small campus and down-to-earth professors. The equestrian program here is amazing-in the semester that I have been here, I have learned more about riding and the horse industry than I have over my entire life. That speaks alot, since I grew up at a horse training stable.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get out there! It is easy to get out of your dorm room at William Woods because of the LEAD program they have there. LEAD is where you earn a scholarship by attending certain events that award LEAD points. You must achieve a certain amount of points a semester, and it is easy since most of the events are fun, but also educational.
For the equestrian students, ride and get involved in the barn as much as possible. Sometimes there are lessons learned outside of the classroom.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The equestrian classes all push you to become better and to learn more. The common studies classes that I have been taking, however, are not as rigorous as the equestrian classes.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are clean and well maintained. The rooms are a relatively good size, and in most of the dorm halls, the rooms are suites, so one bathroom is shared between two rooms. Suites are nice so you don't have to struggle with a community bathroom. The community advisors plan events every other week to help the residents get involved and feel more at home.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is substantial enough, and even if you don't want to eat at the dining hall, there are plenty of nice and cheap restraunts within a few blocks of campus.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
LEAD events are generally fun, plus you can earn a point to get a scholarship. There is a movie theater and bowling lanes within 5 minutes of campus. Columbia is close by, and is a great for shopping and getting away from campus for a day.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It is a little expensive, but the school does try and ease the pain of paying for a higher education through plenty of financial aid and tuition payments. However, the equestrian division is worth it, from all the experiences you recieve. Also, there are many internships through the equestrian division, and it is easy to network and find a job soon after graduation.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The campus does have a friendly stray cat that the students have named Moo because of his large black and white spots. The students keep track of Moo and his shenanigans throughout the year.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are over 40 organizations and clubs on campus, so there is something for everyone.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety and security are very particular about everything, and are always there right away if help is needed.
William Woods University is a great experience because of the small campus and down-to-earth professors. The equestrian program here is amazing-in the semester that I have been here, I have learned more about riding and the horse industry than I have over my entire life. That speaks alot, since I grew up at a horse training stable.
Get out there! It is easy to get out of your dorm room at William Woods because of the LEAD program they have there. LEAD is where you earn a scholarship by attending certain events that award LEAD points. You must achieve a certain amount of points a semester, and it is easy since most of the events are fun, but also educational. For the equestrian students, ride and get involved in the barn as much as possible. Sometimes there are lessons learned outside of the classroom.
The equestrian classes all push you to become better and to learn more. The common studies classes that I have been taking, however, are not as rigorous as the equestrian classes.
The dorms are clean and well maintained. The rooms are a relatively good size, and in most of the dorm halls, the rooms are suites, so one bathroom is shared between two rooms. Suites are nice so you don't have to struggle with a community bathroom. The community advisors plan events every other week to help the residents get involved and feel more at home.
The food is substantial enough, and even if you don't want to eat at the dining hall, there are plenty of nice and cheap restraunts within a few blocks of campus.
LEAD events are generally fun, plus you can earn a point to get a scholarship. There is a movie theater and bowling lanes within 5 minutes of campus. Columbia is close by, and is a great for shopping and getting away from campus for a day.
It is a little expensive, but the school does try and ease the pain of paying for a higher education through plenty of financial aid and tuition payments. However, the equestrian division is worth it, from all the experiences you recieve. Also, there are many internships through the equestrian division, and it is easy to network and find a job soon after graduation.
The campus does have a friendly stray cat that the students have named Moo because of his large black and white spots. The students keep track of Moo and his shenanigans throughout the year.
There are over 40 organizations and clubs on campus, so there is something for everyone.
Campus safety and security are very particular about everything, and are always there right away if help is needed.