Best of Lawrence University

Security Is Always There!

Lawrence's security staff is top-notch. They are always present around campus and respond quickly to every call they get regarding safety of the students, unlocking doors, and petty theft. I have never felt unsafe on campus and Appleton is generally a very safe city to live in.

Campus Security? Oh, I Thought Those Guys Were Sig Eps

Campus security at Lawrence is something of a joke; not because they aren't helpful or that the campus isn't safe, because that's not true - a student can call them at any time of the day or night if they need a ride, or if they want help getting a drunk friend back to their dorm. In terms of enforcing drug and alcohol policies, however, they are almost nonexistent. Almost every Lawrence student has had the experience of a party getting busted by campus security, only to hear. "Hey, guys, you might want to put away your alcohol - the town cops are hanging around campus."

Huge Bar Scene, Many Options for High-Quality Dining

Being familiar with the Appleton area, I've had the chance to experience a number of different restaurant options in the area even before my time at LU. Even though the bar scene is the most obvious part of the downtown district, there are plenty of great places to eat. Whether you want a greasy -spoon breakfast at the Queen Bee, or some upscale American at Black and Tan (also rather expensive), it's all within walking distance from campus. Surprising quality and variety for what is a rather small (72k residents) city.