Review of ZZZzzz - Lindenwood University-Belleville
from Carterville, IL
Describe your college in three sentences.
Lindenwood University - Belleville is a great place to find your "family." The smaller campus and student population allows to meet and see people on a regular day basis, which makes it easy to become close friends with them. Class sizes are smaller which also allows for you to connect to professors easier, so instead of being just another person, they actually know you by your name.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Lindenwood's student population is made up largely of international students, so one big thing that I would say is to stay open minded and be willing to learn of other people's lives and cultures; it can make your friend group so much more interesting!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
College classes anywhere are going to be difficult; however, if you take the time to study and learn the information provided then they can be much easier. At Lindenwood, there is a good ratio of very difficult classes and classes that give your brain a little break.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms at Lindenwood are very clean and there is a lot of space in each room; however, there is the possibility that you will have two other roommates (3 people to a room), but there is still plenty of space for each person's belongings. They are cleaned everyday by school employees. After your freshman year you can move out of the dorms and into one of the other campus living options like apartments or houses.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are a few options for dining on campus: we have a cafeteria where there is different kinds of food everyday and many options; there's a grab and go food stand where you can find sandwiches, wraps, and salads to grab and take with you; and then we have a cafe were you can grab some soup, a toasted sandwich, chicken, or their "special of the day." The cafe also has a Starbucks where you can get coffee, tea, or smoothies.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Since the campus happens to be smaller it is easier to meet with friends at night and on the weekends to do fun things. Saint Louis is also very close and there are many free and cheap things to do in that area like the zoo, museums, etc. Downtown Belleville also has fun events throughout the year that a lot of students go to.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
At Lindenwood, you have an opportunity to grow as your own person and to help the campus grow as well. There are opportunities inside the classroom, on campus, and in the community. Lindenwood has done a great job of pairing with local businesses to have speakers come in and to provide some amazing internships.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Over holidays like Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas there are a lot of students that are not able to go home, so the campus has their own dinners here for those students to be able to celebrate. We also have a hammock garden, which isn't really unusual but it is fun to hang out there with your friends.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I think that as long as you're an open-minded, friendly person that you would fit perfectly on campus. There are many outgoing and amazing people to meet from all over the world.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are plenty of clubs and activities to get involved with from Marketing Club to Psychology Club and many,many more in between. There is also intramural sports to be in and actual sports to play as well.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Since Lindenwood Belleville is a new and growing campus, there is only 2 fraternities and then we will be getting our first sorority this coming fall semester.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There has never been anything weird and out of the box happen on campus, but campus safety is around 24/7 just to make sure, escort you back to your room if you don't want to walk alone in the dark, or for any other safety reason.
Lindenwood University - Belleville is a great place to find your "family." The smaller campus and student population allows to meet and see people on a regular day basis, which makes it easy to become close friends with them. Class sizes are smaller which also allows for you to connect to professors easier, so instead of being just another person, they actually know you by your name.
Lindenwood's student population is made up largely of international students, so one big thing that I would say is to stay open minded and be willing to learn of other people's lives and cultures; it can make your friend group so much more interesting!
College classes anywhere are going to be difficult; however, if you take the time to study and learn the information provided then they can be much easier. At Lindenwood, there is a good ratio of very difficult classes and classes that give your brain a little break.
The dorms at Lindenwood are very clean and there is a lot of space in each room; however, there is the possibility that you will have two other roommates (3 people to a room), but there is still plenty of space for each person's belongings. They are cleaned everyday by school employees. After your freshman year you can move out of the dorms and into one of the other campus living options like apartments or houses.
There are a few options for dining on campus: we have a cafeteria where there is different kinds of food everyday and many options; there's a grab and go food stand where you can find sandwiches, wraps, and salads to grab and take with you; and then we have a cafe were you can grab some soup, a toasted sandwich, chicken, or their "special of the day." The cafe also has a Starbucks where you can get coffee, tea, or smoothies.
Since the campus happens to be smaller it is easier to meet with friends at night and on the weekends to do fun things. Saint Louis is also very close and there are many free and cheap things to do in that area like the zoo, museums, etc. Downtown Belleville also has fun events throughout the year that a lot of students go to.
At Lindenwood, you have an opportunity to grow as your own person and to help the campus grow as well. There are opportunities inside the classroom, on campus, and in the community. Lindenwood has done a great job of pairing with local businesses to have speakers come in and to provide some amazing internships.
Over holidays like Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas there are a lot of students that are not able to go home, so the campus has their own dinners here for those students to be able to celebrate. We also have a hammock garden, which isn't really unusual but it is fun to hang out there with your friends.
I think that as long as you're an open-minded, friendly person that you would fit perfectly on campus. There are many outgoing and amazing people to meet from all over the world.
There are plenty of clubs and activities to get involved with from Marketing Club to Psychology Club and many,many more in between. There is also intramural sports to be in and actual sports to play as well.
Since Lindenwood Belleville is a new and growing campus, there is only 2 fraternities and then we will be getting our first sorority this coming fall semester.
There has never been anything weird and out of the box happen on campus, but campus safety is around 24/7 just to make sure, escort you back to your room if you don't want to walk alone in the dark, or for any other safety reason.