Hanover College

Hidden Away

One really cool thing about Hanover College, is that it sits on 650 acres of land that overlook the Ohio River. There are trails that are mapped out that you can hike and breath-taking views from many places on campus. If you arrive at the campus via Scenic Drive, the road winds through the forest where one can see cliffs and small waterfalls. Then it opens up to the campus itself. It is really unique to Hanover College. One gets the feeling that they are hidden away in a forest clearing, on a bluff with a great view of the river.

Small Campus, Big Racist Problem

There are students from all over the world that attend Hanover College. However, race has been a problem at the college and in the surrounding communities. There is a very small African-American population here. In the five months that I have attended college here, there have been two incidents involving African-American students that were not handled well by the college. Instead of talking about the problems with the entire student body, they made matters worse by segregating the African-American students and having a meeting with only them. A good friend of mine (who is African-American) also said that she does not feel welcome in town. Many of the people in the southern small towns we are surrounded by are racist.

Great Professors but Not the Right Fit for Everyone

I have great things to say about Hanover College but it is not for everyone. I've enjoyed the courses I have taken so far but the class sizes are very small. In one of my classes there are only nine students. There is a lot of pressure put on the individual student to do well, participate in class, and work hard. However, the professors are helpful and try their best to work with the students. The students seem to be one of their main concerns and focuses. If a small school with dedicated professors that deal with small classes is appealing to you, than I suggest looking into Hanover College. If not, then don't.