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Rhodes students rave about the academics. The small class sizes create a great environment for learning, but they also make attendance absolutely necessary. You cannot be invisible, and everyone is expected to participate. Professors are very invested in their students’ learning and expect the best, but that means you earn the grades you get. They’re passionate about their subjects and, for the most part, they’re willing to do whatever it takes to help you—whether it’s personal or class-related. It’s not uncommon to see students and professors joking with each other or meeting after class or for lunch just to have a good conversation. The curriculum’s strong emphasis on reading and writing can make it seem like the work never ends. Still, students say the workload is tough but fairly manageable, if you know how to manage your time well. If you do well at Rhodes, you can expect to have success going to grad school, med school, law school, or finding a job in the “real world.”

Class registration can be a struggle, and students complain about not always getting the courses they want. There’s also the issue of Rhodes having a limited number of programs available. This tends to be something most small schools deal with, so it's up to you to research beforehand and know your options. But it’s no big deal if you haven’t decided what to major in. The Foundations Curriculum forces you to take classes from a variety of different areas, and, like many students, you might end up falling in love with a class in a subject area you never thought you’d explore. Overall, Rhodes academics seem to make up for any complaints students have about the school. Many have been surprised with just how great their academic experience has been, and they are thrilled when they find that life after college is a little bit easier because of it.

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cblake7

Pre-Medicine Studies '19

5.0

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Professors

Rhodes College has some of the best professors. The majority of them have doctorates from a prestigious school. They are so warm and welcoming to every student. They care about whether you come to class and whether you do well in classs or if you are struggling. They are always there to help you with anything and are more than willing to sit down and have a cup of coffee and talk.

Jul 22, 2011

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sytchang

Biology '12

3.8

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Biology at Rhodes College

I have worked along side with numerous professors in the Biology Dept., and many of the professors are pretentious. The facility has not been updated since the 70s, and the chair of the department only care about completing quotas. There are only a few professors that seem to genuinely care about their students' education. Many of the professors seem to only care about their own scientific research rather than their students. Despite the poor attitudes of the professors and the poor condition of the facility, the education has been excellent, and I would recommend the major to anyone interested because of the superior education.

Jul 09, 2011

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clieb

History '14

5.0

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Be Prepared to Work... HARD

Academics at Rhodes involve a lot of reading and a lot of writing but ultimately it works out well. It's totally doable and graduate schools know that Rhodes students can do the work. You really have to attend classes to do well (also because of the attendance policy). Professors are generally great, love the subjects they teach, and want to help you learn. They're really willing to work one on one with their students. Registering for classes can be daunting because of the dreaded "Tree" but once you figure out the system it's easy to get the classes you want or need. Also, the foundations curriculum (which everyone is required to complete) gives a strong liberal arts foundation and lets you try out areas you may want to study. The Search/Life courses are an especially wonderful part of the Foundations.

Apr 26, 2011

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