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Wooster stands apart from the crowd when it comes to academics. At Wooster, classes are small, averaging 21 students and never topping 50. With a student-faculty ratio of 11 to 1, it is hard to ignore the individualized attention students receive from their professors. Professors, not graduate or teaching assistants, teach all of the courses. Teaching assistants, although rare, are instead used for some classes as extra resources for test or homework questions. Wooster focuses on building good relationships between students and professors, and the College encourages interaction through personal advising meetings and its small class sizes. All professors have office hours, and they are very willing to find time to meet with you after class or to respond to your emails. Some will even host special dinners at their houses or invite their classes out for coffee for a study session.

Wooster is true to its motto, "Independent Minds, Working Together." And the College is very proud of its most defining academic characteristic—its Independent Study (IS) program. As one of the best undergraduate thesis programs in the United States, IS is the pinnacle of a student’s career at Wooster. Students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with an adviser to create a final project in their specific area of interest. The possibilities are endless. Students can choose anything from writing a children’s book to creating and performing a musical in front of the campus community. IS takes the place of one of a senior’s classes each semester, allowing him or her to focus on this important project. No senior will deny that IS is a ton of work, but it is a proud moment when you can say that you have finished your Independent Study.

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awinston14

Philosophy '14

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Philosophy and English

The faculty at Wooster is top notch and very helpful.

May 16, 2012

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xbcook

Communication Sciences and Disorders '15

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Great Academics and Opportunities

The professors at the College of Wooster are fantastic. They are all willing to meet outside of class and help with any struggles in the class and often in other areas of school or life. There is a huge variety of classes and encouragement to branch out to different areas. We also have a senior Independent Study that every senior has to do to graduate, and they are extremely impressive theses. The workload is difficult, but manageable. Registration is about as fair as it can be, and is pretty easy online. It is also highly encouraged to take advantage of the many study abroad options we have here, and a lot of help for that process.

Apr 21, 2012

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fightingscots

Psychology '15

5.0

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Psychology and International Relations

Wooster has a very strong faculty. Further there is a lot of personal attention for each student, plenty of support from the professors, and 5 Capuchin monkeys that psychology majors can work with.

Mar 23, 2012

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A View Through Campus

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A View Through Campus This was taken on the path outside of Kauke Hall, and the Anderson, Gault, and Timken libraries on the way to Lowry Center.

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Wooster Symphony Orchestra

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Wooster Symphony Orchestra A look at the Wooster symphony orchestra.

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Class lets out during winter

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Class lets out during winter Bring your winter gear. The walk to class can be a chilly one!

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