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 Linderman Library
Linderman Library
A historic feeling is sensed immediately whenever you enter Linderman Library, one of the oldest university libraries in the nation. With more than 400,000 volumes in the humanities, it houses most of the reference materials for liberal arts research.
| Location: | Bethlehem, PA |
| Tuition: | $37,550 |
| Room & Board: | $9,770 |
| FT Undergraduates: | 4,773 |
| Admission Difficulty: | Hard |
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There’s nothing quite like being an undergraduate at Lehigh University. There’s a reason why many people call college “the best four years of your life,” and that statement applies to Lehigh perfectly. It may not be in the greatest town in the world—the winters can be harsh, and the student body is incredibly homogenous, but Lehigh students love their school. The professors are mostly knowledgeable and friendly, and academics play a huge role in any college student’s experience, but the friendships forged and the outstanding social life are what make Lehigh students fall head over heels for their school. Freshmen enter Lehigh unsure of what awaits them and emerge four years later wishing there was a way they could stay for another four years. You’re thrown together in various dorms in hopes that you’ll be able to coexist with one another, and for the first time in your life, you have unlimited freedom—you take classes you hate and eat horrible meals in the dining halls, but the Hill still has an intriguing, almost otherworldly aura about it. From freshman through senior year, each has its own distinctive memories, and the entire four-year duration can almost feel like a dream at times. Many have called their time at Lehigh a fantasy, and there are few other experiences in life where that statement will be applicable. Filter:
blf213 Lehigh '13 Political Science and Government Aug 12, 2010  |
Practically Perfect in Every Way
A+
There's no better place than Lehigh University. There are so few places where the academics are so strong in every department, athletics and the arts thrive, transportation to Philadelphia and New York is readily available, and has a healthy social scene. I only applied to Lehigh and I know a lot of my friends did too. We live Lehigh and if you come around, you'll quickly see why. |
blueribbonist Lehigh '11 Civil Engineering Aug 11, 2010 |
Police Need to Get to Work
D
We have an accredited police force, which is saying something for the small size of our campus. However, while the officers are nice and do care about the school, they need to stop focusing on the parties and start patrolling the campus. In the last couple of years, muggings have been increasing and moving farther and farther on to campus. The Greek houses have also had several break-ins recently, along with the off-campus houses. The student would rather see the cops spend money on hiring additional patrol officers than buying themselves new patrol cars and Segways. When going off campus, if you in a group, you’re fine, but you need to be aware of your surroundings—the neighborhood around the school can get kinda sketchy. The health center is great. Make an appointment because walk-ins can take a while, but the nurses and doctors there are friendly and do an excellent job taking care of the students. They get an A. |
blueribbonist Lehigh '11 Civil Engineering Aug 11, 2010 |
Its Mediocre, Greek Life Is the Problem No the System Itself
B-
There is a bus that runs between the three campus, Packer(the main campus,) Mountaintop (the research campus), and Goodman(the sports campus). For major school events on Goodman they have specific shuttles. Usually its a couple of buses that run every 10 min and they stop at three places on the main campus two spots within the frats two stops on Mountaintop and then the sports campus. If the weather is bad expect delays from icy roads and overcrowding. Members of the Greek life tend to be lazy POS's after class and take the bus up to the houses, which aren't that far, making it hard for people who have to get to Mountaintop, which is not it walking distance, for grad courses or research positions to get space on the bus. |
Tufts University
| Location: |
Medford, MA |
| Tuition: | $38,840 |
| Room & Board: | $10,518 |
| Student Body Size: |
5,519 |
| Admission Difficulty: |
Very Hard |
University of Pennsylvania
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Tuition: | $37,526 |
| Room & Board: | $10,621 |
| Student Body Size: |
12,932 |
| Admission Difficulty: |
Very Hard |
Villanova University
| Location: |
Villanova, PA |
| Tuition: | $36,950 |
| Room & Board: | $10,070 |
| Student Body Size: |
8,234 |
| Admission Difficulty: |
Hard |
Wake Forest University
| Location: |
Winston Salem, NC |
| Tuition: | $36,975 |
| Room & Board: | $9,945 |
| Student Body Size: |
4,640 |
| Admission Difficulty: |
Hard |
Most Recent Student Author
Name: Charlie Gimber
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Major: English and Journalism Fun Fact: Charlie wrote a satirical restaurant review column for Lehigh's student newspaper.
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