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lewing
Warren Wilson College '11
Majoring in Biology
Member since 7/25/2011
B+
Quality of Teaching Varies Greatly from One Professor to Next, Limited but Unique Course Selection.
Half of the average student's time is spent on academics, while half is spent in work or class all day long. Most students feel so pressed on time and so exhausted at the end of the work day (due to the nature of the mandatory work study program) that it is difficult to get schoolwork done at the end of the day. Many students feel that academic standards are slightly lowered because the work program takes so much of the students' energy. The general education requirements are ususally the least rewarding parts of the curriculum. Thesis research and specialized courses for major requirements are very rewarding. Environmental Studies majors seem to have some of the best professors. "Integrative Studies" program is highly disorganized, so students of this major must be highly self-motivated. The experience that Warren Wilson gives you, in its entirety, is incredible; but the academics could certainly improve. Some professors are amazing and incredibly passionate, while others just need to retire. When you know which professors to take classes with, the academics can be profound and highly stimulating. However, online registration process is very frustrating; it is difficult to get the classes you want until you are a Junior or Senior.
Jul 25, 2011
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Quaint, Small Campus. Lacks a Good Student Center. Nice Library. Gym Has Limited Equipment.
Some buildings are very new, somewhat environmentally sustainable, & in good shape for the most part. However, some are very outdated, small and -- in some cases -- moldy. Athletic center is average but the equipment is limited. Library is beautiful and cozy, but lacks enough computers for the needs of students. The computer labs are very sterile and uncomfortable. Quality of dorm facilities varies drastically, and dorm life is very campy. Small facilities, all around, for a small campus and small student body. Campus lacks a building designated as a legitimate student center.
Jul 25, 2011
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Very Small World on Campus! Housing Lottery Frustrating. Close Proximity to Mountain Trails and River.
Housing registration process is extremely frustrating, and it is very hard to get into many dorms. Housing placement, thus, is essentially determined by luck. Some dorms are amazing, beautiful, and cozy, with a great sense of community. Others are dirty, outdated, small, and full of irresponsible sloppy stoners and drunks that yell all the time. Walls are generally too thin, no matter where you are. Short distances between dorms and classes can be very convenient. Cost of housing is too expensive for the quality of dorm life that can exist, especially if you don't get lucky with the housing lottery. The best part of campus housing is the short distance from the dorms to nice hiking trails and beautiful rolling pastures. The campus' backyard is essentially a gorgeous river valley (farm land, mountains, and river trails) and most students don't even want to be inside their dorms much anyways.
Jul 25, 2011
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