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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Ashley from Manchester, NH
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Being a science major I have been getting a lot of hands on experience that has helped me a long way. The professors are helpful and really care if you are struggling or missing class. The classes are around 15-20 students for the most part so the professors get to know you on a personal level. As a freshman there is a special program that opens students to different cultures and helps to explore majors if undecided.
Am enjoying being here On campus there are always new movies being shown and different events to go to especially if you are a freshman. There are school plays and sport games that are usually free to attend. The cafe is a great place to hang out with friends and the game room where there are pool tables. Being in a suite style allows you to meet many people that you might not have met before.
Bang for the buck Most things on campus are free for students. The special events that are held sometimes have a small free. There is not a lot to spend personal money on at the campus unless you go into the small town where there is a small diner and pizza place. If you have a car you can head into the city to go shopping or buy things that you need.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to stay on campus most of the time unless you go into town. Unless you have a car it is almost impossible to get into the city. Don't be afraid to get involved in clubs and activities because that is how you can meet so many more people that can turn into long term friends. It is hard at first to find a balance between school work and other activities but after some time you will figure out how to handle both. There is nothing wrong with being unsure at the beginning of the school year especially if you are from out of state. It is nice that this is one of the few schools that give a week or more break every five weeks.
Great for these types of students Students who like hand on experiences and like to get attention from their professors. It is also a great school to focus on work because there are few distractions in the immediate area. This is a school where you will know a lot of people and when you are walking around campus you will know most people.
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Camille from Westport, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot most of the teachers are very awesome and more than willing to make things interesting
Am enjoying being here the other students are generally also rather fun, and although it is a small school/setting it only means ppl are more creative in thinking of things to do!!
Bang for the buck mostly b/c i'm an out of state kid, which tacks on a good extra $10,ooo. but if you're in-state then it's WELL worth the price
Tips for prospective students definitely take advantage of the professors, the Academic Support Center and, of course, the scenery!! the Adirondacks are GORGEOUS, as always :)
Great for these types of students well, obviously it's a vermont school, and not to be stereotypical or anything, but I would say that CSC is more for the relaxed, outdoorsman type of person.
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College Kid
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot They really make sure you are well-rounded. I feel like I need a more hands-on atmosphere which I'm sure the teachers would be willing to incorporate if asked. The teachers know their subjects and a lot are eager to teach you. Included in required activities are cultural events, watching performances, attending shows, and other neat soundings events, as they're called. They obviously require frames (gen ed classes) and have many choices to choose from.
Am enjoying being here It's a mixed feeling. It is a smaller campus so one does end up having to create things to do! But, on the other hand you get to really know people, and they have fun ideas of things to do--so you're not alone! There's plenty to do off-campus granted you have a car. The teachers are great! They truly want to help you succeed. It's nice to have cable in the rooms.
Bang for the buck Eh. I'm not sure how to rate this. I have no basis for comparison. I'm content. I think they should try and work on different activities for the students. They do great trips, though, for rather inexpensive prices (NY Yankees/Boston Red Sox games, concerts, fairs, etc). They have a lot of activities for First Year students which was nice when I was a freshman. The food isn't the best, but it's manageable. The cafe on campus is a hot spot for most students. The dining hall has a lot of choices for food (deli, pizza bar, hot food case, grill, cereal bar, dessert bar, salad bar, and many drink options).
Tips for prospective students If you're a party person--feel free to come! People like to party. There are quiet halls if you're not a party person. Dorms are rather nice. Most of them are suites. Two dorms are corridor and aren't the best. But there are several others to choose from! Athletics aren't incredibly strong but it's a ton of fun to play (especially because we get some good competition!) The gym is awesome! The teachers really are approachable if you need help so no worries there. There's two places other than the dining common to get food. And of course off campus places too. The student body is somewhat divided based on majors. I'm a science major so I rarely ever see theater majors or English majors merely because of how the buildings and classes are set up. This creates a great opportunity though to get out and meet people! When deciding when to go eat, make sure you don't go when classes end. The dining hall isn't that big for the number of students here so you'll end up waiting for a long time and it'll be crowded. Then, there's the chance you won't find a place to sit. So wait for about 15 or so minutes after classes let out and you should be fine. The weather can be unpredictable at times so be prepared for anything (rain, sun, snow, wind). Go to activities (concerts, hypnotist shows, dramas, shopping trips, etc) the campus offers/sets up. You'll get more out of the year than if you party all the time/study all the time. Really get to know your professors. They are very outgoing and are more than willing to help and get to know you. You just have to take the initiative to approach them.
Great for these types of students All sorts! We have a mixture of nerdy, artsy, carefree, partiers, studious, and athletic. I think the more natural person (green, earth conservative, etc) would fit well. It's a very social campus, so be prepared for saying hi to just about anyone.
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Theda from Irasburg, VT
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Anonyomous
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences great school, not worth the money
Tips for prospective students dont go
Academic Rigor too easy
Dorm Life yeah
Food and Dining h,mmm
What to do for fun party...duhh
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Jazmin from Vergennes, VT
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i love castleton state college; the fact that i can recognise people from all of my classes is my favorite part of going to a small school. the quality of education is amazing for the cost of tuition.
Tips for prospective students join clubs! volunteer around the community, and go to the library! don't do homework on your bed, it won't work out well.
Academic Rigor my first semester was an easy transition between high school and college. now that i'm in my second semester, i find my classes to be more difficult and challenging but this isn't a bad thing!
Dorm Life i live in a suite, and i love it. i find that when i go home, i miss all of my suitemates. they've become my best friends and my family.
Food and Dining aramark was the food supplier for csc up until 2012 fall semester. i have yet to try the new food suppliers food, but i've heard good things!
What to do for fun there are a lot of fun things to do on campus and off! the ca's have programs that they hold in each building, and there are various clubs and sports to join.
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Chris
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences the school is pleasant enough but there are lots of hoops you need to jump through to get requirements finished. for example you need to take a soundings class where you pay for credits to attend theater/music/various other productions. i would steer away from attending this school as an out of state student. it is really expensive this way.
Tips for prospective students know what classes you absolutely need to have to graduate and figure out if some previous class counts toward the requirement. if you are transfer you may find that some people tell you you need this one class when in reality you did not need to take it because something transferred.
i am in the nursing program and it is very unorganized. be prepared to never know which way is up so that you can just go with the flow.Academic Rigor i found that it is not very challenging.
Bang for the buck out of state students beware. approximately $900/credit.
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