Alverno College
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Alverno College is on the southern side of Milwaukee in the middle of a quiet residential area, which has its pros and its cons. It is easy to forget Alverno is even in Milwaukee because it is not downtown between the skyscrapers and next to Lake Michigan. However, being removed from the urban hustle is nice, as well. Also, living in a residential area provides lots of trees and more green space than living downtown. Milwaukee is a student-friendly city, seeing as there are so many colleges within the city. Everything seems to be within a 15-minute drive, including museums that have days where students can get free or discounted admission. Milwaukee also has one of the best zoos in the country. In the winter, there are toboggan runs, snow tubing, and snowboarding. Many of these events are cheap or free for students. There are also a few malls within a 15- to 20-minute drive from campus.

Students at Alverno spend a lot of time on campus during the week, but a majority go home on weekends since many are from the surrounding Milwaukee area. This can definitely make the weekends less fun. However, during the school year, Weekend College—exactly what it sounds like: classes that are held on the weekend—brings more life to campus, but it is only every other weekend. But, overall, regardless of the things you like to do or foods you like to eat, Milwaukee has something for everyone.

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accld2015

Community Organization and Advocacy '15

5.0

A+

Cultural Mecca

Alverno atmosphere includes lots of on campus activities from sports, art, theater & dance to lots of volunteer activities. Close enough to shopping and within miles of shopping centers, fitness locations (including on campus) and a short bus ride from Milwaukee's downtown area and lakefront. Summer is filled with various charity walks, educational seminars and cultural festivals, including SummerFest - the largest concert series nationwide.

Apr 02, 2012

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watsonbc

Nursing '12

3.5

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Shopping

the atmosphere around the school is pretty much residential with a strip mall as well as resturants down the street

Jan 07, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Alverno College

sreynen

Registered Nursing (RN) '14

4.2

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Milwaukee

Milwaukee is HUGE. But has a lot to offer. Right around Alverno you have the famous Miller Park which we all know is big attraction in the summer months with the Brewers. There is also beautiful views of lake Michigan and all the museums. There is never a dull moment in Milwaukee, especially with all the festivals in the summer. Alverno is a great school located in the center of all the best things Wisconsin has to offer.

Nov 07, 2011

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