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12 out of 13 people found this review useful.
S in NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The classes are bigger then they had said during the tours. I had wanted smaller classes with lots of personal interaction and less lecturing. I was disappointed that it's mostly lecture. They tell me that as I get through the basic classes into more advanced ones this will get better... we'll see.
Am enjoying being here Very diverse student body, which is great. Lots of good people! Gorgeous campus!
Not nearly enough parking... Freshmen and sophomore residents can't have cars. Not at all flexible for those of us who have to work! You have to work within walking distance. LOTS of drinking on campus.
They actually change the cafeteria food when parents are expected... eg. homecoming weekend.
Not a lot to do in town. Close to trains and buses, though.
Would be happier if things were more flexible... eg. parking, food plans, campus safety rules (in dorms by 8pm or you have to be let in by campus safety - new rule 2009-10), etc.Bang for the buck Very expensive!!!!!!!
Would definitely be more worth it if classes were the size advertised.
Things that some schools give for nothing, we have to pay for as well... visiting lecturers, programs and concerts, laundry ($3.00 per load!), etc.Tips for prospective students Be prepared to join lots of clubs and activities to fill you time as a freshman or sophomore. Not much to do without a car.
While the dorms in the back woods of the campus are nice... that hill is a killer to get up when it's wet! LOL!
Make your advisor make time for you! They are just professors with tons of other stuff to do, and unless you make yourself known, you'll be forgotten.Great for these types of students Vegans - the cafeteria is geared for you! Not even any bacon for breakfast!!!!! BOO!
Diversity loving people. You'll meet all kinds of great people from all over!
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Eve from North Bergen, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot There is no doubt in my mind that I am learning a lot at Drew. This college is on the Princeton Review's list of top universities and top liberal arts colleges for a reason! The topics are very engaging and intense, and although I've had a couple of classes that I was required to take and did not necessarily enjoy (i.e. Statistics), the professors at Drew make every class worthwhile, so that I still feel motivated to attend their classes and learn more about the subject they are teaching. I would not say that I am having difficulty with the subjects, but that is because I keep up with my homework assignments. Each class challenges me to think on a critical and analytical level and sometimes leave me thinking about subjects unrelated to academics within the classroom. There are so many courses to take here at Drew. My only gripe is that some of the courses are specially-designed courses that do not necessarily exist outside of Drew. For example, my favorite class freshman year, The Global Burden of Mental Illness is not a class that is offered at other colleges, which can be a tad problematic.
Am enjoying being here Ever heard of the ol' quote, Life is what you make of it? This undeniably applies to student life at Drew. I will be honest: when I first arrived at Drew, I did not fall in love with it within the first few days or even with in the first couple of weeks. It took time for the school and campus life to grow on me. I think it was because my expectations were too high. I wanted to love it immediately without putting any effort into making the most of my life here. I think the trick to falling in love with any university is to get involved! For such a tiny school, Drew has a ridiculous amount of clubs and organizations, sports, internship opportunities, and campus jobs to immerse yourself in. There isn't much to do off-campus, because Madison is a very suburban town mostly filled with boutiques and restaurants, and the neighboring towns are not-so-cheap train rides away. But if you want to have fun, you can make it happen! So don't coop yourself up in your room all day. I've found that the people I know here who are truly unhappy are those who coincidentally are not involved (physically or emotionally). This is NOT the way to go. You must be interactive and social - even if you are shy or introspective by nature, like me, apply your social skills and you will find that it is easy to have fun on campus. I am someone who has never been very interested in sports, but in November, I joined the Varsity Fencing team - and later, began to take up free fitness and exercise courses offered at Drew. Get involved!
Bang for the buck The quality of education here is excellent, but Drew is very expensive. Apparently, it is one of the most expensive schools in the nation. Why I rate this four/five stars is because Drew gives terrific financial aid.
Tips for prospective students Get involved. Make the most of your time at Drew. Enjoy yourself. And GO TO CLASS. This should not even need to be mentioned, but many college students assume that they don't need to go to class because they are adults. At Drew, students take their education quite seriously, and prospective students should enter this college - or any college, for that matter - with the same mindset.
Great for these types of students Drew University is a melting pot of all types of students, although I will say that most of them are upper-middle class White kids from South Jersey. Still, we also have international and out-of-state students; we have artists and fashionistas; and we have athletes.
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Diamond from Mesa, AZ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Drew University is a small, diverse, and intensive study community that encourages and supports its students to engage in academic discussions (whether spoken or written) to foster and develop their intellect. Drew's small environment is crucial to its stability and success in working with students and their abilities. This university asks much from is students, and in order to succeed, they as well must give their 110% effort.
Tips for prospective students Prospective students; come to this university willing, organized, calm. This is not the average college. Do not expect all fun and games; if that is what one wishes to participate in, find another campus. Drew's small and quiet neighborhood location encourages a calm mind and relaxed spirit. In order to keep up with the school's momentum of assignments, etc, one must be in tune with his/her expectations and academic goals. One must be aware of what he/she desires to gain from attending this university. Come to Drew ready to learn, ready to be put to the test, ready for academic explorations.
Academic Rigor Drew University, as mentioned before, thrives on its academic foundation. The students are tested to their ability and expectations. Coming to class, participating, and reviewing are what is expected from each and every student. Drew challenges its students with every imaginable form of evaluation: group and individual projects and presentations, critical essays, rigorous exams, even long class hours. Student ability and capability is put to the test.
Dorm Life Drew's dorms are not as highly praised as the academic rigor. Dorm costs are relatively high given conditions that are average to below average. Despite the dorm downfalls, students find opportunities to enjoy their time living on campus. There are several club and dorm activities held throughout the week that offer the students their much needed break from academic strain. Like every college, there are parties, but it is each student's responsibility to recognize his or her limit and what is expected of him or her past the dorm life.
Food and Dining There have been a plethora of complaints against Drew University's food and dining services. A positive aspect to the dining services is that they allow small message boards to be posted on which students can leave note cards or even paper tissues with comments and concerns about their quality and taste expectations in food. Also, the food sustainability clubs on campus protest the quality and nutritional value of the food served; in past semesters, they have somewhat succeeded in having the dining services post vegetarian options, including food recipes.
The cost of café dining as compared to cafeteria dining is quite painful to the wallet. Many of the options are overpriced, such as the costs of fruit, salads, and packaged sandwiches; however, the handmade deli sandwiches taste great!What to do for fun For fun, last year the existence of a student center opened many doors for Drewids to come together and enjoy free time after long days. There was a pool table, mail room, The Space (where comedians, poets, singers, etc. could come together and entertain), as well as an extension of that which housed dances and competitions. Since the recent closing and reconstruction of that building, many clubs have been forced to continue their get-togethers at inconvenient locations, the mail room has been moved across the way, The Space has completely disappeared. Unfortunately, for the time being, student leisure has really been put on hold. This, in turn, has affected the levels of stress among students and their decisions in enjoying their free time. There really isn't much to do on campus at this time, nonetheless, our close location to New York City provides many interesting journeys for students willing to take the train and explore the city.
Bang for the buck For students who do not apply for financial aid or receive grants or loans according to their minority status or academic preferences, the bang for the buck question can be questioned. The students paying much money are getting that compensation in form of classes, teachers, and research, however, in terms of being provided a safe space to relax, a fun college environment, an affordable and comfortable living space, that decision depends on the person. This school is EXPENSIVE, and if it weren't for the comfortable size, landscape, and teachers, one is conflicted on whether or not this is really the way he or she wants to be spending his/her parents retirement funds, or loan endeavors.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Our campus is known for being haunted in various buildings. This attracts and entertains a few of the residents and prospective students, especially when touring our campus. We also engage in theme houses rather than fraternities and sororities. We have an Earth House, Asia Tree House, Casa Latina, even Spirituality House, into each all that is needed to enter is a desire to learn about each culture, previous participation in that culture, or solely the decision to live with others who share similar interests as you do.
Great for these types of students DETERMINED, focused, organized yet laid-back, students who look ahead and know where they're going. No slackers!
Clubs and Activities Clubs are very fun, but sometimes too basic and limiting to others; however, with newer students and ideas each year/semester, Drew is changing, and Drewids are changing their ideas and opinions towards clubs and activities.
Club examples; French club, Asia club, Umoja Africa club, Theological School clubs, Harambee uniting diversity club, The Alliance (LGBTQAI), MESA for arabic students, etc.Greek Life Does not exist.
Campus Safety I feel incredibly safe attending this campus. The neighborhood is small, quiet, and inviting. There have been very few announcements of safety threats besides that of bear sightings or the crazy squirrels that inhabit our tall trees.
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Sean from NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The Class sizes are small, so your professors actually have time to speak with you and get to know you. They (the profs.) also really care about seeing you succeed academically, and seem to genuinely love their jobs!
Am enjoying being here The environment at Drew is AMAZING!! Everybody is really friendly and we're always happy to accept new people! Although we aren't a party school by any means we do have our fair share of fun parties that occur just about every weekend. If you aren't in to the party scene that's okay too, because there are plenty of places on campus for you to hang out friends or just be alone even. Aside from the people, the campus it's self is also pretty cool, It's basically surrounded by forest (our school's nickname is The University in the Forest). The wildlife on campus is like a 24 hour nature documentary, It's pretty entertaining. However if you want to spend a day outside of the campus it's a less than 10 minute walk into down town Madison NJ. and about a 45 minute train ride to NYC.
Bang for the buck Academically, socially,and in-terms of location Drew is great. That being said it is also REALLY EXPENSIVE, This year's tuition is about $43,000.00 .for that expense you'd expect that the food would be better, however that is not the case! in fact the food at Drew is *cough* AWFUL *cough*, and despite student (and parent) outcry on the matter, and the availability of alternative food services companies the administration refuses to drop Aramark as our food provider. However if you can look past the food, cost, and administrative bureaucracy, Drew is an outstanding school in fun, friendly, and diverse environment. I can confidently say, from experience, most prospective students will really enjoy it here!
Tips for prospective students Go out an meet as many people as you can here , we're all pretty chill.
Great for these types of students intelligent
Liberal
friendly
outdoorsy
laid back
accepting
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Andrew from Portland, ME
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I have had amazing professors and am learning quite a bit in my classes. However, the freshman curriculum (Seminar, Common Hour, College Writing) is a bit meticulous. Common Hour is pointless and counts as an extra credit (annoying second semester when I needed to register for one more class but couldn't because common hour put me over my credit limit). Seminar is useful but college writing seems redundant.
Am enjoying being here There is a lot to do on campus. While I have to walk everywhere there is bingo (Ipad/ipods are normally the big prizes) once a month, a performer (free) every other Thursday night, many special events( Recycled percussion, Axis of Awesome, Baby Wants Candy, Food Dude, etc), great performances from the Drama Department (one play in progress a week, four main stage, one directors workshop, and a dance show per semester), lots of fun theme parties (Suitcase Dance, Silent Rave, Harry Potter Up All Night), and many fun excursions into the city.
Bang for the buck It seems like you have to pay for everything. The shuttle into town is money, the shuttle to Newark Airport is money, there are fines for everything and we are already paying a lot to be here.
Tips for prospective students Its not as small as it appears. With 3100 undergraduates, intro level courses have about 30-40 people in them, and as you take more upper level classes, your class size gets smaller. But if you come with an open mind it is a lot of fun!
Great for these types of students People who want an academically rigorous experience, people who like to get involved, people interested in AMAZING research opportunities, and students who want a diverse population on campus.
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Dara from Baltimore, MD
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot I loved the small class sizes at Drew and the one-on-one attention I received from my professors as well as other members of the staff and faculty. You can even meet with the President if you want! I wouldn't change anything about my education and recommend taking advantage of all the Drew has to offer--I studied abroad 3 times while I was there!
Did enjoy being here Don't be fooled by people who say everyone goes home on the weekends. I loved Drew because the option to go home was there and pretty much every Junior and Senior has a car on campus. But because I was involved in clubs at Drew I was always busy. There are so many activities going on at Drew that you could be busy with something new every day!
Bang for the buck Drew is quite expensive. I know they give out lots of scholarships, but without help you are going to be in debt.
Tips for prospective students Visit the campus, it is beautiful! Stay with an ambassador for the weekend and really get the college experience. Be open with your ambassador about what you want and what you plan to do while at Drew and they will introduce you to people and show you what you can expect at Drew.
Great for these types of students Drew is great for people that want a small community with a personal and intimate feel. If you take advantage of all the opportunities given to you, you will excel at Drew, but you don't have to! Drew is also a great place for people who are laid back and looking for a great school with good people.
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Deborah from Edison, NJ
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot Drew is excellent academically. Most classes are small, and professors are very dedicated and very accessible. The Theater and Political Science departments are outstanding.
Did enjoy being here The campus is beautiful (heavily wooded, old buildings), but outside of academics, Drew is disappointing. There's a lot of red-tape, some departments (e.g., health services, public safety) are quite unprofessional, and the social life is often poor.
Bang for the buck Drew is the most expensive school in New Jersey at $52,500 (not including books) for the 2011-2012 year. It's just not worth it, particularly considering all the BS that Drew students have to deal with with the school's administration. To make matters worse, scholarships and merit aid has decreased in recent years.
Tips for prospective students Make sure that you like a small school environment, and that you can afford the tuition. I strongly advise students not to go deeply into debt to attend Drew.
Great for these types of students Theatre and Poli Sci majors whose family can afford the tuition or who can get a lot of financial aid.
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Erin from Phillipsburg, NJ
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The campus is beautiful. It's small and you could never tell you are right out side Morristown and Madison.
Tips for prospective students Tour the campus and ask a ton of questions when there. Take your time as well when walking around the campus.
Dorm Life The dorms seem to be pretty much the same here as they are at most colleges. Freshman dorms do not have AC, which could suck during the summer months.
Food and Dining I've visted campus twice but only had the chance to eat in the commons once during the accpeted students day. They have a great deal to choose from. They also have vegan.
What to do for fun NYC is an hour train ride away. So there is always something to do.
Great for these types of students Who love small class sizes and want a great education.
Clubs and Activities There are a ton of clubs to choose from and from what I've seen and heard, there is always something to do on campus.
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McKenzie from Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The professors are amazing; they're the best I've ever had. The campus is absolutely gorgeous, but the food is horrible. It is extraordinarily and ridiculously pricey.
Tips for prospective students Take classes that you're interested in. College is a time to learn about what you want to learn about. You're paying a lot of money, so you need to enjoy your time here.
Academic Rigor The classes are very stimulating and the work is hard, but it is well worth it and it feels extremely satisfying.
Dorm Life The dorms are nice. They aren't gorgeous, but the Resident Attendants are friendly. However, there aren't many good parties, so be prepared to watch a lot of movies.
Food and Dining The food is absolutely horrible. It is almost inedible. Sometimes the only thing to eat is cereal. The Commons is disgusting. It's not clean and we always have to check our plates and utensils before we use them to make sure they're clean.
What to do for fun Club life is fun at Drew. I'm the Marketing Director for Film Club and it's awesome. We take trips into New York City for film festivals and have weekly movies to watch and discuss. I'm also Secretary for Art History Club which is also a blast. We take trips to different museums and it's a great experience.
Bang for the buck Drew is way overpriced, however, I wouldn't transfer. The friends I've made and the professors here are worth it in some way. I cannot stress enough how influential the professors have been to my education here. They are amazing and they really care. I haven't had one bad professor yet.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We have TOE which is The Other End. It's a little hang out where you can listen to music and order nachos and milkshakes. It's great for cheap, late night snacks.
Great for these types of students The Chinese department is amazing. We also have an award winning theatre program. We're very dedicated to the arts. We also have a great Biology department.
Clubs and Activities There are basically clubs for whatever your interested in, and it's very easy to get a club started if they don't offer what you want.
Greek Life We have theme houses instead of Greek life. Examples of these are Earth House (concerned with the environment), Women's Concerns (feminist house), Asia Tree House, Spirituality House, etc.
Campus Safety I've never felt unsafe on campus, however, the security really isn't that tight. While you can't necessarily drive onto campus after a certain hour, anyone can walk on and off unnoticed.
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Denisha from Louisville, KY
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I have recently been accepted into Drew and im extremely excited but SCARED!! Being a young country girl from Kentucky I'm not really sure what to expect. My main concern is if I'll be able to afford it? They offer excellent financial aid but where do I find $25,000 without going into debt??
Academic Rigor Seems like my kind of college. I haven't attended yet but from what I've read Drew is hard on academics but I love a challenge and nothing is better than paying for what you're actually getting, a priceless and valuable education.
Dorm Life I am not sure.. Any advice??
Food and Dining I haven't attended so I can't say what the food is like but I was wondering do we have to have a meal plan?
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C. P.
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Drew University offers students the opportunity to expand their horizons with liberal arts while learning marketable skills such as critical thinking, professional writing, and problem solving. At Drew University, students often find their views challenged and explored more in depth, allowing them to not only learn more about themselves but also about the world around them. Boasting a beautiful campus and an excellent liberal learning experience, Drew is a pretty tight-knit community that, while there is an emphasis on academics, really knows how to make the college experience fun.
Tips for prospective students I would tell prospective students to thoroughly explore the scholarships Drew University has to offer. They really do have fantastic financial aid packages. And the best thing you can do for yourself is get involved around campus and in your local community.
Academic Rigor The instructors at Drew are simply fantastic. I have not had a professor yet that has not been willing to give extra help whenever it's needed or turn down a student that wishes to discuss a topic they are interested in. Occasionally, the grading may be a little harsh, but it is always fair. Drew professors give credit where credit is due.
Dorm Life Their roommate matching for first-years turned up amazing results for me. My roommate is as close to a perfect match as I think I could ever get and we have never had any problems getting along. Quiet hours are also a nice addition and substance-free floors are a plus. The only complaint I have is that some reinforcement of the quiet hours would be nice. For the most part, other students are very conscious of their peers and try not to make too much noise, but there's always a few times per semester where someone gets rowdy.
Food and Dining The mess hall offers a nice variety of food, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. However, if you're eating there all the time, it can get redundant and the food isn't always up to par. However, there are quite a few restaurants a short walk from campus that have excellent quality food.
What to do for fun There are a lot of clubs and activities to engage in at Drew. We have a Humans vs. Zombies game every semester, in which students are stunned by Nerf guns and others are running for their lives. We also have bowling nights, movie nights, and plenty of dorm activities that RA's frequently surprise us with.
Greek Life There is little Greek life to speak of, something I appreciate as I was often warned in high school of the trouble fraternities and sororities often get into while partying a little too hard. Instead, we have theme houses which unite students that share similar interests and wish to raise awareness of a particular issue through community outreach. The only Greek letter societies we have here are for civil engagement and honors societies for various fields of study.
Campus Safety Campus safety staff is always patrolling campus and on the look out for anyone that may need assistance. I feel very safe at Drew University.
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Sara from CT
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Drew University's course offerings and professors are fantastic; however, social opportunities and food availability are unfortunately lacking. The campus is beautiful but somewhat isolated, located in a safe, middle-upper class town which is nice but a bit pricey for a college student. The students themselves are mostly intelligent, out-of-the-box thinkers but many lack the ability to read social cues, and a number of my acquaintances have remarked that Drew is a bit strange.
Tips for prospective students If you are considering coming to Drew, the main positive points I will highlight are the courses, the professors, and the quiet, peaceful campus. The main negative points I will stress are the food/dining services, unnecessarily high tuition rates, and the lack of things to do in town. Be careful not to become isolated; since there is not always a lot to do, it is easy to end up in your room most of the time, so explore clubs and on-campus events. Utilize the train station in Madison and visit New York City. To do well academically, it's more important to learn your professors (and how they grade) than it is to learn your textbooks. If you figure out specifically what they are looking for, you can cater to that.
Academic Rigor The courses and professors at Drew range from good to excellent (I adore all of my professors in the Anthropology department). Many classes will challenge you but the workload is usually not too bad, although that really depends on your major.
Dorm Life Rooms/accommodations range from not bad to quite nice. I lived in Holloway my freshman and sophomore year and now live in a McLendon Suite, and so far have been happy with all of my living arrangements. If you are a light sleeper, seek out accommodations on a quiet floor.
Food and Dining I would go so far to say that Drew University is a food desert, providing low quality and low availability food. There is only one conveniencestore on campus but it only sells junk food, and the Commons (aka the school cafeteria) will make it a challenge for you to eat healthy. Breakfast consists of greasy sausage, scrambled egg, and chicken nuggets, which literally (as told by a member of the dining services) are the same brand of chicken nuggets used by McDonald's. The food options don't get much better from there, and the freshman 15 is a guarantee because there are not enough healthy dining options. Vegetarians and Vegans in particular will starve at this school. The meal plan is enforced, so all students are stuck paying money for the horrible food at Drew. I have a hand full of friends with sensitive stomachs who get sick regularly off of the food.
What to do for fun A visiting friend of mine asked me what Drew's parties were like, and someone replied, What Drew Parties? On campus there are technically events every weekend, although they are not usually very big, and in town very little is available for college students to do. All the shops are oriented towards upper-middle class, middle-aged people which makes a lot of places beyond the college-student price range. However, there is a movie theater in town as well as a train station, so New York City is easily accessible to all Drew Students.
Bang for the buck While the courses and professors are great, overall I really do not think Drew University is worth its absurd tuition rates, and not worth the student loan debt. If you really want to go here for some reason, my advice would be to start college at a cheaper school first, get general education requirements out of the way, and then transfer to Drew if a particular department here interests you. The business office at Drew is particularly difficult, so I would warn parents of prospective students that they might wind up tearing their hair out over dealings with them.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The Drew University campus is characterized predominately by brick buildings as well as some stone and wooden ones which share consistent architectural designs, and these structures exist within a “forest” atmosphere; however, it is a tame forest. Asphalt paths traverse the campus and break up the sprawling green grass and tall trees into isolated segments. The usual layers of composting twigs and leaves have been cleared from the forest floor making it seem tidy. There is a decent balance between natural and man-made things on campus, and it is an overall beautiful place. Besides humans, squirrels are the most abundant creatures on the campus and they can often be seen foraging or quarreling with one another, sometimes raiding garbage bins and carting apples, oranges or bagels up into their tree holes. In the spring the air fills with the aroma of Drew's beautiful flowering trees. Personally, one of my favorite activities is going for strolls along the paths here.
Great for these types of students Drew is a good fit for students with above average intelligence, and those who are socially awkward. There is also a large gay community on campus, and diverse/unusual lifestyles are well accepted. If you are looking for a typical college experience though, Drew is not really the place for that.
Clubs and Activities Personally I am not a member of any clubs at Drew, though there is a decent list to choose from.
Greek Life None.
Campus Safety Not all the paths are well lit at night, but regardless, safety is one of Drew's strong points. The campus is located in a nice area with a low crime rate, and I have never felt threatened or concerned about my safety. As a female student, I feel completely confident roaming the campus at night by myself. I feel very safe and comfortable here.
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Nicole from Middletown, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Drew is a very tightly knit community, and is incredibly liberal on most social issues. The range of different majors present on the campus provide for a very distinctly diverse setting. The small campus is beautiful and convenient, and it's very easy to get accustomed to.
Tips for prospective students Some of the offices of the campus aren't necessarily the fastest, or the most coherent, so you have to be persistent on if you want to be certain that you get what you need. Be cautious if systems are changed - things can get hectic! (Also there are ghosts everywhere, so it'd be advisable to coexist XD they're relatively harmless though).
Academic Rigor It really depends on what courses you are taking and what professors you have. Some prefer to have reading due every class and lecture the entire class period, while others have homework due and in-class discussions. It also varies on how many papers are due and how many tests that are assigned, but getting to know your professors is very easy because of the low professor to student ratio present (most classes do not exceed 30, and it gets even smaller as you progress to the upper level courses).
Dorm Life This depends from building to building. There are a total of 13 dorms on campus, each with pros and cons of their own. Some of the buildings do not have air conditioning, which is brutal in the early fall and late spring, but hopefully with renovations, that will be improved. Some of the oldest buildings, like Hoyt and Asbury, are haunted, with some ghosts wandering about the campus and changing locations. TB Circle tends to get loud on the weekends, and Hoyt as well.
McClendon is the newest dorm building, and probably the best one to live in (upperclassmen).Food and Dining We are still trying to get them to improve the food.
What to do for fun There are usually events happening every so often, or you could always walk down the hill to Madison and go to the cinemas, get ice cream, and such (or be like me and my friends, and have a party in Stop and Shop).
Great for these types of students Nerds, Gays, Theater majors, pretty much anyone and everyone. Drew is a very accepting campus and you'll find someone, if not a group, that will share and support your interests and goals.
Clubs and Activities Literary clubs, sport clubs, music groups, cultural groups, fan clubs, the whole array is endless. And if one you want isn't there already, then you can always make one yourself!
Greek Life NONE. Hahaha yeah. None whatsoever.
Campus Safety Some of the officers are very good and do their job excellently. Generally... can be improved.
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Brandon from Newark, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Drew offers a wide variety of opportunities for aspiring individuals. The science program is vast and there are research opportunities that would benefit many. Its a great place for many types of individuals, seeking education, opportunity and friendship.
Tips for prospective students Find a study group, remember when the registration dates are so as not to lose opportunity in applying for new classes.
Academic Rigor Academics can be challenging but rewarding. High criteria for graduation but many opportunities for extracurriculars, and fun that can be had attending classes not key to your major.
Dorm Life I think there great also based on what other students have said. Personally I am unfamiliar because I am a transfer student.
Food and Dining High class dining, plenty of restaurants and bakeries available in town.
What to do for fun There's always going to team games and going to the movies at the local theater in town.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus A place with a few hauntings on campus and in dorms
Great for these types of students Great for any type of student from the theoretical and scientific to literary scholars and artists.
Clubs and Activities Activities ranging from community service to films, comics, and video games
Campus Safety Round the clock security and officials checking dorms and buildings at night
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Anne from Madison, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Drew is a great place to figure out what field of study best suits you. It's small enough to get to know your professors and vice versa, but big enough to meet a large number of people. The services and help available is great.
Tips for prospective students Seek help when you need it, because there are a number of people at Drew to help. Don't leave anything for the last minute, especially not when it comes to financial aid.
Academic Rigor Drew classes challenge you, but with all the help around, you will not get lost unless you so choose so.
Dorm Life People are so friendly, and it's really a family.
Food and Dining The food isn't the best, but there's always something edible around campus. You just need to know when and where.
What to do for fun There are some great activities organized by RAs almost every week. There are some free movie nights, planned events off campus (such as horseback riding, Six Flags, trip to Manhattan, etc). There are parties for the wilder crowd, and always something fun to do and people to do it with.
Greek Life There aren't any sororities or fraternities but there are theme houses, which are just as fun and even more friendly.
Campus Safety Campus is very safe.
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