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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Imari from Fort Walton Beach, FL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Greenville College has provided an environment that promotes learning and conversation. The small class sizes have allowed conversations in the classroom to explore depths that would more difficult to reach in a larger setting. I have been able to actually experience my field of study first hand (elementary education), within my first year of attending Greenville College. Honestly no matter how much you may learn in the classroom, being able to apply and practice what you learn in real life situations is the key. We go through high school feeling as though some of these lessons we go through do not apply, but Greenville College is definitely a Show and Tell college that allows you to take your knowledge and actually use it!
    Am enjoying being here

    Greenville College in a rural area with cornfields no more than a mile away on either side of it. For a student like me, coming from being in Chicago for high school and then having transferred to Greenville form a larger university in St. Louis, Greenville College feels restrictive. There are all of your basic necessities around you - movie theater, CVS, Dollar General, movie rental places, fast food restaurants, and 24 diners - however, it is the mere size of Greenville that can get to you and feel less than satisfying. So I say for those who are use to the rural setting Greenville College may uphold your expectations. For those coming from a city or a larger university, you may be in shock at first, but I am enjoying myself here anyway, as I am learning to take things at a little bit slower pace.
    Bang for the buck

    Greenville College is one of the best Christian colleges in the nation! You definitely get the bang for your buck if you are looking for a Christian college that promotes a healthy living and spiritual lifestyle, as well as has one of the best Education, Digital Media, Business, and Contemporary Christian Music majors around!
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are looking to apply to any college or university - not just Greenville College - look into making contact with someone within the college prior to you applying! It not only shows your initiative, but it can also benefit you during the application process or when you just need a good reference!
    Great for these types of students

    * Those who have lived in rural areas before
    * City students that are looking to get away from it all
    * Education, Music, Digital Media, and Business majors
    * Christians and non-Christians
    * Students looking for a smaller college

  • 7 out of 8 people found this review useful.

    Melanie from Harvard, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    If you don't know what a Liberal Arts college is, let me give it to you, how it's been shown to me. GC requires you to take a WIDE range of courses and then shows you how they're interconnected. Connections between health, religion, science, art, and languages. This helps you personally and professionally. Employers will like to see that graduates are both specialized in their area of study, as well as versatile and knowledgeable in in other areas.
    Am enjoying being here

    In addition to the academics, GC offers a lot of ways to get involved or opportunities to just hang out with friends. This is important when you live at school. Classes only last so long, and having homework as the only think to look forward to is a sure way to be overwhelmed.
    Bang for the buck

    At GC you pay for atmosphere as well as education. Students who attend Want to be here. It's a Christian college (although you don't have to be a Christian or declared to attend) and religion isn't downplayed at all. You will be spiritually stretched and grow from your experiences. The DC (dining commons) offer a lot of food choices every day and the dorms aren't to shabby. The campus is beautiful and there are many people that work to maintain it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do your research! Greenville.edu the college's website will give you a lot of information but take advantage of college tours, student insights (part of the tour is lead by an actual student), and any other information. Look for scholarships! Although there are a lot of aspects to college life, don't forget that you are a student first.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want their college experience to have meaning, growth, great friendships, amazing professors who want to be there (teaching), and are willing to be stretched both mentally and spiritually.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Meagan from Nokomis, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes here at GC are great. The professors really care about each student and want to make learning an enjoyable and successful experience. I have learned so much in each class.
    Am enjoying being here

    I have made many new friends in the four months that I've been at Greenville College. There are also fun activities happening on campus all the time.
    Bang for the buck

    Greenville College is expensive. I can't lie about that. But it is worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you're considering Greenville College, I would encourage you to visit. I made my decision after being on campus. The atmosphere is cheerful and community-oriented. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
    Great for these types of students

    Greenville College is best for students who are very committed to learning. The lifestyle statement may turn some people away, but I like it. There are rules on campus, but not too many! Chapel is also required. GC is a great place to grow and learn with people who share my same values.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Caitlin from Texico, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Small classes=increased learning, and at GC that's exactly what you get! The classes are small and involved, and the profs CARE! about your progress in their class. They challenge you to immerse yourself in the subject and to practice the course rather than just sit in class and do the homework. It's a challenge, but it makes for a well-rounded and enjoyable education overall.
    Am enjoying being here

    The atmosphere here is excellent. It's a relatively small campus, and the concept of Community is a great emphasis. One of the core beliefs here at GC is that having a unified campus-wide community will help students be more successful in their classes, their spiritual lives, and their careers.
    Bang for the buck

    GC has a lot of things to offer that many colleges don't. For example, I'm a Chemistry major, and I get to use a lot of technology (such as NMR spectroscopy, for anyone interested) that chem majors at other schools won't get the opportunity to use until Grad school--and I'm learning it as a freshman! And, if you're a music major or an audio engineering major, they have specialised recording studios in the basement of Whitlock Music Center, a couple of which are used by Blackroom Records, a recording company that actually uses GC facilities to record their music. The smaller classes and the class options provide for a learning experience unlike any other. GC may seem expensive upfront, but they have a lot of scholarships and aid to offer, even scholarships particular to your major.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't be deceived by the Christian label. Although it is an excellent place for Christians and it has a good Christian environment, there are many here who aren't Christians and are still loving the education. You learn a lot about Christianity, but there are also classes that teach history of Christianity and other religions. Except for chapel and COR classes, everything remotely Christian is optional. And whatever there is that is Christian will not shove the Bible down your throat--everything is done in love.
    Great for these types of students

    Are you looking to study abroad? If so, GC is an excellent place for you. A cross cultural experience is actually an academic requirement for GC students, and it is highly encouraged that students take a semester to study abroad. If you come to GC, you will work with your adviser in your respective major to plan out your four years, classes you should take, when you should take them, stuff like that (VERY handy!), and they will work with you to include a study abroad semester in your four-year plan. The cool thing is, you can still graduate after four regular years, despite going away from GC for a semester!

    Also, if you're a music major looking into getting a recording contract, GC has the connects to help you get there. Rod Kim, Class of 2005, just put out his debut album last fall (sold at Best Buy, iTunes, Amazon, etc.) and his song Tomorrow She's Mine is featured on Rock Band 2 (I played it, and it was fantastic :)) and

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jessica from Petersburg, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The profs at GC make you want to learn. They make it interesting and exciting. I've only been here a year and have learned far more than I expected I could in only a year. I've learned about Christ, about relationships and friendships, and I've learned things about myself I don't think I could have learned without the experiences they've given me.
    Am enjoying being here

    The atmosphere is truly amazing. Students and teachers here are very accepting and loving. There are opportunities to learn and grow in every way.
    Bang for the buck

    It's private, so it's pricey, but worth every penny. The food in the DC is pretty varied and not half bad for cafeteria food. Some of the dorms aren't the best, but you'll love being in them anyway. There are better dorms on campus, though, and once you're an upperclassman, you can live in them.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply for as many scholarships as you can.
    Go to class; it's worth it.
    Get to know your professors; they're all pretty amazing.
    Great for these types of students

    -Anyone who's excited to learn, especially in a Christ-centered environment.
    -Anyone who likes the small-town feel
    -Anyone looking for a place to be accepted and to be a part of a real community

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Mrs.Aloha from Honolulu, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Because Greenville is on a smaller campus, it provides students with an opportunity to really get into our school work. There are many areas where we can relax and study. From the library to the beautiful field. Because the classrooms are not full a bunch of students you have the opportunity to locate the teachers and actually sit and talk with them about whats going on in the classroom. If that doesn't work then you can easily find a classmate and work with them. Education is a high priority at GC.
    Am enjoying being here

    Greenville provides students a broad list of activities to do on their spare time. From zombies vs. humans to speed dating Greenville College will keep students entertained.Each event is planned to fit each and every student there. It also gives you the chance to plan events that you think everyone will like. It also provides the best people you will ever meet. I made friends that I know i will keep in contact for a long time. Through meeting new and dear friends and going to a football game I can say i have so far enjoyed my stay.
    Bang for the buck

    I thought at first that Greenville was expensive but after attending and seeing all I can do i will say it is worth the buck. The classes will leave you wanting to learn more about a different subject, and the school events will have you wanting to do something every single day. I am very comfortable with giving my money to GC and you will be to.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be ready to experience new and interesting things that you wouldn't anywhere else. Always be open to new things and look at things in a positive matter.

  • Gregory from Centralia, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    mainly atheletes that arent getting scholarships for sports to be here. must attend chapel while attending. the teachers are awesome.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you looking for liberal arts with a small campus and a strong faith and music base come here.
    Academic Rigor

    little tough but worth it.
    Dorm Life

    dorms have alot of rules including no opposite gender dorm buildings
    Food and Dining

    sodexo does the foot its not so hot
    What to do for fun

    not much going on here if you dont play a sport and your not in a band, 45 minutes from edwardsville
    Bang for the buck

    kind of expensive
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    nso is new student orientation its a week of just stuff for new students including a service project
    Great for these types of students

    music, liberal arts
    Clubs and Activities

    not a whole lot going on outside of the faith based organizations
    Greek Life

    zero greek life unless its academic
    Campus Safety

    not a whole lot of violence or crime

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