York College is the perfect mix of having a small enough population that you will see familiar faces and feel like you are a part of the community, but a large enough population that there are always new people to meet. I believe my decision to attend York College has been vital to my successes during my freshman year of college. York is my second home.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
College is what you make of it. If you join clubs, teams, organizations, etc., and get involved, you will meet tons of people and have great experiences. Don't be afraid to pursue the things that interest you. College is much different from high school in that, people appreciate diversity and originality; so go out there and do whatever it is that you do best.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
While you do not fully realize their significance when you are deciding on which college to attend, small class sizes allow students to learn in a more intimate and productive environment. Not only that, but academics at York become easy when you have professors that are so hands on and willing to help when needed. As long as you go to class, do your assignments, and review your notes, academics at York are definitely do-able.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
As an incoming freshman, most people are housed in Manor North, South, East, or West, or the Penn/Beard Complex. Some people however are housed in Northside Commons. Northside is a newer building but has a mix of freshman sophomores and sometimes even juniors; which works and is fine, but the Manors and Penn/Beard complexes are more conducive to socializing and getting to know your classmates. I lived in Northside my freshman year and I loved it, but I know I would have gotten closer with some of the people in my class if I had lived in the Manors or Penn/Beard.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are two full dining halls on campus, along with several coffee shops, a sub shop, something equivalent to a Chipotle (burritos, quesadillas, etc.) and numerous vending machines. West Campus Commissionary, though not as large, has the best food in my opinion compared to Johnson's Dining Hall. Nearby,there is also a Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Yorktown Pizza, and numerous other chain restaurants. Whatever you do, DO NOT ORDER FRANKS PIZZERIA FOR DELIVERY because it will literally take two hours for your order to be delivered and they have terrible service.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) always has cool things planned on campus for free, available to all students. There are always movies that have just come out being played, comedians, musicians, etc. Last year the college hosted guest speakers Mia Hamm and Maya Angelo, as well as Wiz Khalifa for our spring concert. There is a nearby ice skating rink, bowling alley, movie theatres, etc. Lancaster has a really nice mall not too far from school.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I looked at a lot of schools during my college search and York seemed to offer everything every other school did, but for less money. Not only that, but what really attracted me to York was their new/newly renovated facilities. For as old and historical as the city of York and the college is, you could never tell walking in to our Grumbacher Sports and Fitness Center, Wolf and Diehl Hall, or any building for that matter. The college is continually expanding and offering more for its students.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a fountain in the middle of main campus and sometimes as a prank people put soap in the fountain and it gets filled with suds.
There is a large rock at the center of campus and when you graduate, the school paints the rock green and every single graduate gets to paint their name, or something to remember them by following commencement.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
York is great for student-athletes, because it provides top notch education and academic programs, as well as elite DIII NCAA regulated sports teams. The Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center is more advanced than almost all other DIII schools, and comparable if not better than most DII schools.
Everyone can fit in at York though. This school is not just great for any one type of student. Who ever you are, you can find your niche at York.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are lots of clubs on campus, and if you cannot find one you like, you could always start your own! My favorite activities are sporting events just because it is cool to see your classmates compete. I also enjoy nights when the Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosts movies, because you can save money by seeing the film right after it is released at school for free, instead of having to go to the theatre.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
While York is not a huge school and there is not a frat row type of set up among the Greek organizations, there is still a presence at York College. I am not personally involved with Greek life, but know several people who are and they all seem to enjoy it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Overall there are not a ton of crime/safety issues that come up on campus. When/if there is, the school and campus safety do a great job of communicating the incident among the entire community to create awareness. They constantly have officers patrolling campus. Overall I feel pretty safe walking anywhere on campus.
York College is the perfect mix of having a small enough population that you will see familiar faces and feel like you are a part of the community, but a large enough population that there are always new people to meet. I believe my decision to attend York College has been vital to my successes during my freshman year of college. York is my second home.
College is what you make of it. If you join clubs, teams, organizations, etc., and get involved, you will meet tons of people and have great experiences. Don't be afraid to pursue the things that interest you. College is much different from high school in that, people appreciate diversity and originality; so go out there and do whatever it is that you do best.
While you do not fully realize their significance when you are deciding on which college to attend, small class sizes allow students to learn in a more intimate and productive environment. Not only that, but academics at York become easy when you have professors that are so hands on and willing to help when needed. As long as you go to class, do your assignments, and review your notes, academics at York are definitely do-able.
As an incoming freshman, most people are housed in Manor North, South, East, or West, or the Penn/Beard Complex. Some people however are housed in Northside Commons. Northside is a newer building but has a mix of freshman sophomores and sometimes even juniors; which works and is fine, but the Manors and Penn/Beard complexes are more conducive to socializing and getting to know your classmates. I lived in Northside my freshman year and I loved it, but I know I would have gotten closer with some of the people in my class if I had lived in the Manors or Penn/Beard.
There are two full dining halls on campus, along with several coffee shops, a sub shop, something equivalent to a Chipotle (burritos, quesadillas, etc.) and numerous vending machines. West Campus Commissionary, though not as large, has the best food in my opinion compared to Johnson's Dining Hall. Nearby,there is also a Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Yorktown Pizza, and numerous other chain restaurants. Whatever you do, DO NOT ORDER FRANKS PIZZERIA FOR DELIVERY because it will literally take two hours for your order to be delivered and they have terrible service.
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) always has cool things planned on campus for free, available to all students. There are always movies that have just come out being played, comedians, musicians, etc. Last year the college hosted guest speakers Mia Hamm and Maya Angelo, as well as Wiz Khalifa for our spring concert. There is a nearby ice skating rink, bowling alley, movie theatres, etc. Lancaster has a really nice mall not too far from school.
I looked at a lot of schools during my college search and York seemed to offer everything every other school did, but for less money. Not only that, but what really attracted me to York was their new/newly renovated facilities. For as old and historical as the city of York and the college is, you could never tell walking in to our Grumbacher Sports and Fitness Center, Wolf and Diehl Hall, or any building for that matter. The college is continually expanding and offering more for its students.
There is a fountain in the middle of main campus and sometimes as a prank people put soap in the fountain and it gets filled with suds. There is a large rock at the center of campus and when you graduate, the school paints the rock green and every single graduate gets to paint their name, or something to remember them by following commencement.
York is great for student-athletes, because it provides top notch education and academic programs, as well as elite DIII NCAA regulated sports teams. The Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center is more advanced than almost all other DIII schools, and comparable if not better than most DII schools. Everyone can fit in at York though. This school is not just great for any one type of student. Who ever you are, you can find your niche at York.
There are lots of clubs on campus, and if you cannot find one you like, you could always start your own! My favorite activities are sporting events just because it is cool to see your classmates compete. I also enjoy nights when the Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosts movies, because you can save money by seeing the film right after it is released at school for free, instead of having to go to the theatre.
While York is not a huge school and there is not a frat row type of set up among the Greek organizations, there is still a presence at York College. I am not personally involved with Greek life, but know several people who are and they all seem to enjoy it.
Overall there are not a ton of crime/safety issues that come up on campus. When/if there is, the school and campus safety do a great job of communicating the incident among the entire community to create awareness. They constantly have officers patrolling campus. Overall I feel pretty safe walking anywhere on campus.