College of Wooster

A Hidden Gem

Tucked away in the valleys of Ohio, Wooster is a helluva school. The professors are, for the most part, outstanding. The Independent Study Program (I.S.) sets Wooster apart from other liberal arts colleges and makes it a national leader in undergraduate research. Everyone has to do I.S. before they graduate. Also, there is a unique Greek system that is different from big schools like OSU. I rushed and knew from the outset that Greek life was not for me because I'm not a big fan of alcohol. Wooster IS a party school, but academics come first. Athletics here are incredible for such a small school, our basketball team reached the national championship game for our division last year - which galvanized the campus, but athletics take second fiddle to academics. More about academics, Wooster has a lot of interesting minors that one can pick up as well. For example, I am a Latin American Studies minor, and I am so stoked to study abroad. Probably the most annoying thing about Wooster is security, but you have to realize that they are just making sure that everyone is okay and "trying" to follow the rules. They do need to relax, however and let us do our thing, because more regulation will lead to more of a problem (duh!) Also, townies do exist and the town does have a love-hate relationship with the campus but the administration is working on this and I've found most of my interactions with the Wooster "townspeople" to be very positive. All in all, there is truly no other place like Wooster, and it is an outstanding academic institution that provides ample opportunity for a social life.

I Love Wooster

I really do love Wooster. It's not perfect, but it's nearly perfect for me. I like to tell my friends I secretly go to Hogwarts, because the campus architecture resembles an English manor. I love the quirky traditions and they create a very unique atmosphere and experience for Wooster students. The people here are so nice, and everyone is, on some level, a nerd or intellectual who really cares about their education. I've had so many interesting conversations outside of class and have made some fantastic friends.

Woo= Sleepytown, Perfect for Undergrad

Most sleepy towns in Ohio like Wooster were made for the undergraduate experience. It keeps students focused on academic life, but can also very well isolate them from the outside world. Students are involved in a variety of things, and speakers are brought in from everywhere. I feel like the school holds my hand through anything I really need help with, but also allows for a fun mostly independent experience.