La Roche College

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La Roche is a small campus, but it has plenty of resources. With a library full of books and a spacious student union area, there’s something for everyone. The teachers and students here have a very personal connection, and everybody knows your name. To most students, this is what their ideal college is all about. However, La Roche is very expensive and doesn’t offer many of the things that larger schools have—Greek life, an on-campus health clinic, 24-hour dining services, and campus bars and restaurants to name a few—which turns a lot of people away from this beautiful campus.
 

It would be hard for someone at La Roche to go their entire career without meeting someone from the other side of the world. La Roche’s international students set it apart from other schools. The people make this college. From the students, traditional and non-traditional, to the college activities directors who will be at every function dancing and partying with students, everyone is friendly. The president of the college can even be found eating in the dining hall with students a couple times a week.
 

Location, location, location. La Roche isn’t too far from anything. McKnight Road has any store you could ever dream of, and the mall, airport, and movies are within driving distance. The hospital is within walking distance. The hilly campus is very green in the spring and summer and is always full of colorful flowers.
 

People who attend La Roche for the duration of their college years seem to be extremely happy with the end result. A high job placement rate, personal attention, and close bonds with classmates make four years here incredibly satisfying.

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Scholarships at La Roche College

MelanieVadney

'15

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician

4.6

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Decent Process.

I received enough financial aid due to my mother's taxes and what I was granted through FAFSA. La Roche wants people to come here, and if you received good enough grades in high school, they'll give you an incentive to come.

Jan 30, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at La Roche College

MelanieVadney

'15

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician

4.6

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It's Pittsburgh.

LRC is located about twenty five / thirty minutes from downtown Pittsburgh - so off campus dining is not limited. And not only are we a short distance away from downtown, McKnight road is also the closest main road to La Roche, and has many options including Chipotle, chinese food, indian cuisine, Sonic, and a wide variety of Eat 'n Parks. There isn't a student discount for just LRC students, but a couple places have college discounts where you need only show your student ID. Some of the best places to go downtown are places you've never heard of, so it's best to check things out for yourself! Accessibility could be an issue if you don't have a car, but friends usually carpool.

Jan 30, 2012

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Health & Safety at La Roche College

MelanieVadney

'15

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician

3.5

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Pretty Safe Atmosphere

La Roche College, due to its location in the suburbs of northern Pittsburgh, is pretty low-key when it comes to campus crime and security measures. The security guards can often be found smoking in the gazebo with the students at night, or just wandering around talking to people. This is to be expected though, when there isn't much "going on" around campus. Overall, I've never felt unsafe walking around on campus to and from classes, even in the evening times. The dorm buildings can only be accessed by swipe cards after business hours, as some offices are located on the second floor of dorm buildings.

Jan 30, 2012

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