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lrc12
La Roche College '12
Majoring in Elementary Education
Member since 7/17/2011
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El Ed@La Roche
At La Roche College, the class sizes are small so everyone knows eachother. I am an elementary education major and I feel that I will be a prepared teacher once I graduate and am happy with my education. Student and teacher advice and compliments are sought and given when there is peer teaching. The staff is very helpful and has experience. There is an honorary fraternity that gives experience such as tutoring and is good on a resume. I enjoy the off-campus real-life experience.
Jul 17, 2011
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La Roche
La Roche is in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. The city is minutes away. There are many things to do in Pittsburgh but not being downtown limits what there is to do within the area. The campus is beautiful but not considered an "average college". Everyone, students, faculty, staff, is nice and friendly; everyone knows eachother practically.
Jul 17, 2011
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La Roche Policies
La Roche is a dry campus but not everyone abides. There is an honor code for academics. Secruity is available but is sometimes considered a joke. Losing housing is possible based on behavior, particularly with destruction of property and fire alarms. The administration could be more strict to prevent repetitive behavior.
Jul 17, 2011
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No College Off Campus
There are several apartment complexes near La Roche. La Roche College itself does not provide or own any off-campus housing.
Mar 05, 2012
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Diverse
La Roche has many international students as well as different races and abilities. La Roche is sometimes thought of as an international school because there are so many foreign students. the percentage is slightly higher than American students. There are students from different parts of America but most American students are from Western Pennsylvania.
Mar 05, 2012
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One Place
There is one dining hall but there are varities of what you would like to eat. Meal wise, it depends on the day, it is either good or not. When it is not good, there is a lack of variety or quality. There is a "cafe" if you don't want to eat in the cafeteria.
May 10, 2012
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Limited Options
The best way to get around is to have a car. There is the public bus. Once a week the campus offers van trips for shopping or eating but you need to sign up in advance.
May 10, 2012
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Computers
There is a general lab for working or printing. There are also some computers in the library. The higher performing, better quality computers are in the design area. In order to use them, a design major has to let you in.
May 10, 2012
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Uniqueness
La Roche is very diverse. Since it is small, it is a close knit community and the professors really care.
May 10, 2012
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