DePauw University - Local Atmosphere

College Prowler Take

The city of Greencastle does not consist of more than about 15 stoplights. There is no mall, and after a month you have eaten at every option in town, maybe twice, and there are multiple times when your commute will be held up because you are caught behind farm equipment. Yet 2,000+ great, young minds trek out here each semester for their long awaited college experience. Greencastle is definitely not a cosmopolitan hub of the Midwest, or for that matter a place you could find unless you were really looking, but perhaps that is part of its charm. Although the local atmosphere is what many students consider one of DePauw’s largest drawbacks, the town definitely allows full focus to be placed on college life. Not that the students here don’t enjoy nightlife, they are just a bit more focused on schoolwork. This lends itself to the type of atmosphere they are surrounded by and does not pose a huge problem for them. DePauw students tend to be so involved with University events that times when they can actually get off campus are rare (which is good considering it’s about a half hour drive to anything bigger and better).

Although there are times one may want shopping options greater than Wal-mart, the town offers a fabulously quaint setting for your four years of intellectual growth. The local people are friendly as long as students treat them well, and most are willing to participate in University events. If you can handle life without traffic or a wealth of nightclubs, you can find the simpler pleasures in Greencastle’s great nature trails, covered bridges, elk farms, and mom-and-pop shops that surround campus.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Greencastle is a small town, which... Greencastle is a small town, which was quite an adjustment. There is not too much to do in the town, however, so much is offered on campus that I never feel that my social life is hindered. Additionally, larger cities like Indianapolis and Bloomington are less than an hour away, so it is not too difficult to escape from campus when necessary. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

I guess you could visit . . .... I guess you could visit . . . Wal-Mart if you want a real attraction. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

There is nothing outside of the... There is nothing outside of the area, but nothing needs to be. The students at DePauw are so motivated and busy that their time is spent volunteering, working, and organizing events. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

Greencastle is nothing to rave... Greencastle is nothing to rave about, at all. It’s a nice town, but as a student, I rarely venture into town. Everything you need is right here on campus. Except for the essential Wal-Mart runs. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

Greencastle doesn’t really have... Greencastle doesn’t really have much excitement to offer, but the people are nice. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Facts

Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Indiana:
• The only known German World War II buzz bomb is on display on the Putnam County Court House lawn.
• Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children’s museum in the world.
• Home to the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400—two of the largest one-day sporting events.
• Indianapolis is nicknamed the “Crossroads of America” because more interstates connect there than any other city in the U.S.
• Elvis gave his last performance at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
• According to 100 Best Small Towns in America, Greencastle is one of the best and safest college towns.

Famous People from Indiana:
Larry Bird
James Dean
Jeff Gordon
Florence Henderson
Jimmy Hoffa
Michael Jackson (the entire Jackson family)
David Letterman
John Mellencamp
Jane Pauley
Axl Rose

Local Slang:
Indy – Indianapolis
Carmelites – Students from a large suburb of Indiana
Wallie’s – Wabash men
Danny’s – Wabash name for DePauw students
DePauwty – Name for DePauw parties made popular by Jagged Edge & Nelly
DePo-Po – DePauw Police

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