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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Crystal from W. MIDDLESEX, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    JBU is amazing from what I have read, saw on virtual tour, and heard. the people there are from all over the country. It is a religious school, so (as at all schools) I am sure there will be SOME drinking, but when you go there, you sign an agreement saying you won't do that on or off campus. It seems like the perfect place for me. The only thing about JBU i don't like is that it is in Arkansas and I am in PA. I will have to be far from my family for a long time, and I'm not yet sure how I will handle that. To counter-set this fact is the fct that they have host families that will take you in, pray for you, hang out with you, and become your second (or third) family. JBU seems like a really genuine place, and when I call, all I have to do is say my first name and Ryan (my admissions counselor) knows EXACTLY who I am. I love the intimacy there. I haven't even gone and I can already picture myself there for the next four years
    Will enjoy being here

    deffinetly
    Bang for the buck

    US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT:listed JBU as having the highest grad rateamoung southern Baccalaureate colleges and ranked them as No. 2 best college in southern region
    FORBES:lists NW Arkansas as NO. 4 on its list of best places for careers in the whole country
    plus, there is TONS of activities, worship services, live bands, sports,ect ect
    only 25,756 total. tuition=18,032 room and board=6,876 fees=848

    Tips for prospective students

    ask tons of questions. this is the next four years of your life (mine too, i know, scary)! make sure you are comfortable with the college and that it seems good for you.
    Great for these types of students

    religious
    down-to-earth but hyper
    people like me, not sure HOW to describe that (lol)

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Chrissy

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I love learning everything from a Christian worldview. All of my classes always intertwine somehow. What I'm learning in one will carry over to the next. I don't just have to learn what they are teaching me. I want to learn it. Also, the art classes are the best I've ever taken. And those gen ed classes that no one wants to take are still good and I end up looking back on them and realizing just how much I am using what the professor taught me.
    Am enjoying being here

    JBU is amazing. We have something going on all the time from concerts to late-skates to athletic games to cultural lunches. Who else has a Toilet Paper basketball game? We also have amazing people that make ordinary life awesome. And I actually enjoy going to class.
    Bang for the buck

    Eh, I'm still figuring out how to pay for this college without being too much in debt, but I believe God will find a way if He wants me here :)
    Tips for prospective students

    Ask lots and lots of questions and don't be afraid to stay up later than normal and get up at the same time in order to enjoy student dorm life. And relax, God knows what He's doing. :)
    Great for these types of students

    Anyone who doesn't like wearing shoes to class, who likes smaller private schools, who loves Christ or wants to know what that's all about or wants to further their love for Christ.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Amy from Siloam Springs, AR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The staff here at JBU really know their stuff. My calculus professor wrote our entire text book. My Islamic art teacher doesn't only teach it, he goes on archeological digs in Jordan every summer.
    Am enjoying being here

    The community at JBU is amazing. People are always so warm and welcoming, not to mention willing to help. I love being surrounded by people of similar faith.
    Bang for the buck

    Although JBU is a little pricey, it was ranked by US World Report as the #1 Christian college in the south! I'm so glad I made the decision to come here. They strive to take care of you, no matter your financial background, which is a major factor in school choice.
    Tips for prospective students

    Start early on applying for financial aid. JBU is VERY generous with their scholarship fund, you just have to apply sooner rather than later.
    Great for these types of students

    JBU is an amazing place for students who wish to accel academically, socially, and spiritually. I've grown closer to God since I've been here, made more friends than I ever could've expected, and learned more than I ever did in high school.

  • BG from Siloam Springs, AR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    There is one amazing thing about John Brown and that's the professors are always there for you. You can always find a fellow student willing to help you in school and in personal life. The sense of community is so strong, it ends up being more like family.
    Tips for prospective students

    If I were you don't let the price scare you, trust me I made that mistake. Take the time to take a tour of campus look around and no that it is the universities goal to help anyone they can come to JBU, no matter what your back ground is. It is a Christian college but there are so many that are not Christian that come to JBU and no one is belittled. Dont be afraid to talk to the students on campus, we are so willing and eager to talk to and welcome any prospective students.
    Academic Rigor

    There is a lot of class diversity in JBU, from art to science and bible to business and education. There is no such thing as no place for anyone. The classes will be challenging as you get up in the upper level classes, but don't let that discourage. The professors here want to get the best out of you they can and keep up on current research.
    Dorm Life

    No I have to say I live off campus but there is so much social activities that i have never felt left out and from what my friends have told me they love dorm life so far.
    Food and Dining

    The cafe is good but has its downs just like any other cafe. but there is a coffee shop on campus that sells Starbucks and food. it might be a little expensive but you also have the local fast food restaurants and dinners in Siloam Springs AR, where JBU is located, that are about five minutes away at the most.
    What to do for fun

    For fun there is the movies in Siloam and Pour Jon's (Local coffee shop) that provide hang out spots for must of the campus but if you want to go some where for the weekend there are about three big Cities only 30 to 45 minutes away which have all the shopping malls, big name stores and other activities.
    Bang for the buck

    Students like to sell each other books and this is usually the best price besides online deals.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    JBU has the Toilet paper game, that is held during the first men,s home basketball game. It's a sight to see and be a part of.
    Campus Safety

    The safety on campus is great, there is very few reports of issues on campus and the safety team is super nice and loving towards the students on campus.

  • Hannah from Frederick, CO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    john brown is a great university. their faith-centered curriculum is challenging and always keeps god in mind. if you can afford it, it's well worth the cost, a wonderful place to figure out who you are.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you're looking for a math degree, you might want to go somewhere else, but the science program is growing all the time, and we have amazing business, art, and engineering departments.
    Academic Rigor

    the academics are challenging, but always manageable, with professors who really care and are interested in helping you succeed. plus, it's all centered around faith. the rugby team sums it up best: christ over all.
    Dorm Life

    you won't find a better dorm situation. your neighbors won't cuss at you for telling them that their techno is really loud. your ra's are caring and listen to you, always. if you like a trendy new dorm, walker and north are the place to be; if the idea of community appeals, j. alvin and mayfield have got your back.
    Food and Dining

    i do wish we were a little bigger, so that we had more options for food, but if there's nothing edible for the main course, there's always a salad bar, a sandwich line, and pizza to be found. plus, the cafeteria staff really do care about the students.
    What to do for fun

    there's always something to do around here! to name some of the stuff you can get involved in: student newspaper, student government, outreach ministries (everything from nursing home visits to elementary school tutoring to missions trips), dorm get-togethers, jbu swing society, the nature society, the next big thing (a musical competition of epic proportions), chorus and pep band, plays and musicals, mock rock (the best lip-syncing contest ever), debate and forensics, intramurals (from rugby to ultimate frisbee to, soon, quiddich)...and that's not even the half of it!
    Bang for the buck

    it is super expensive to go, i will admit, but jbu is good about giving scholarships, and it's very worth it. our professors are all authorities in their various subjects, and they will not waste your time or your money.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there are so many! mock rock and our talent show are great times to simultaneously show off and make a fool of yourself. then there's the tp game (did you see it on espn?), where, at the first men's basketball game of the season, when they make their first basket, we absolutely bury the court in toilet paper. as for unusual locations, there's all sorts of nooks and crannies to explore. i love to hang out by the hundred steps, a huge, ancient staircase behind the business building. the quad is gorgeous nearly all year, a lovely place to sit and relax.
    Great for these types of students

    all types! if you're an academian, there's plenty of your academic brethren to hang with and learn from. if you're a socialite, like i said, there's plenty to do. if you're a weirdo, look me up! i love weirdos. (i am a weirdo. we'll have a weird party in your honor!) everyone can find a place to fit in.
    Clubs and Activities

    see previous statements!
    Greek Life

    no greek life here, although there's a suite in j. alvin that decided to start calling themselves delta sigma phi. they made sweatshirts.
    Campus Safety

    it's hard to find trouble on this campus, and even if you did, campus safety (fondly known as campo) would save you immediately. they also make a point to teach self-defense classes once in a while.

  • Camerina from Springdale, AR

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    the registration process has not been easy. the school counselor has been very professional. it appears like there is not a clearly defined role of the people communicating back to the students.
    Tips for prospective students

    sounds like a great school with flexible programs for non traditional students.
    What to do for fun

    i have heard of several musical programs the school offer.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    i am not very familiar with this yet.
    Great for these types of students

    non traditional students.

  • cramsey

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    john brown university is awesome! i had a great time when i visited!
    Academic Rigor

    they seem to have very good academics and the professors are all well qualified.
    Dorm Life

    i didn't stay in the dorms, but others who did said it was great.
    Food and Dining

    the food was pretty good actually.

  • Sarah from Colorado

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    john brown university is a fantastic school filled with wonderful people and opportunities. there is an overwhelming sense of community when you get to campus. people just genuinely care for each other and love jesus, and you experience this love in every dorm, class, and office you visit.
    Tips for prospective students

    -visit the campus, you haven't experienced the real jbu until you set foot on campus.
    -stay in a dorm, it is the best way to get to know students and see what going to jbu will be like.
    -visit a class in your future field of study, this is what you life is going to be like for the next four years. do you enjoy what you see / experience? if not, you might want to examine your intended major or school.
    -ask any and all questions, the people at jbu are there and ready to help.
    -ask god for guidance. jbu is the school for me, but that doesn't mean it is the school for you. god has a plan for your life and he is ready to show you if you ask him. but i do hope that plan brings you to john brown university, because it truly is a wonderful school.
    Academic Rigor

    to be honest, i don't know yet, but all the class i sat in on seemed to be very challenging, beneficial, and engaging.
    Dorm Life

    again, i haven't lived on campus yet, but when i have stayed in the dorms everyone seemed to get along really well and there were plenty of hall activities and everyone seemed to love their neighbors.
    Food and Dining

    lots of choices and a great salad bar.
    What to do for fun

    cute downtown and lots of fun hikes.

  • Taylor from Rogers, AR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The academic rigorous at JBU is incredible and I am learning so much in all of my classes. Because of a small student to faculty ratio, you get valuable time with your professors as they are teaching class. And the professors actually want you to learn and will go out of their way to help you to understand a subject. You will be challenged through discussions, papers and reading but it is worth it when you recognize how much knowledge you have gained.
    Am enjoying being here

    JBU is an great place to be at for college! Not only are the facilities top notch, the people are very inviting and welcoming. JBU has built three brand new buildings since I have been a student here with top of the line class rooms and technologies. The other buildings also have great learning environments for the many majors offered. The community that is present on this campus also makes it such a great place to take classes. Each of the dorms on campus has special traditions and characteristics that make great environments for students. There is always a fun activity happening on the weekends or on weeknights including Varsity Athletics, concerts, mini golf, or dances! I truly love being here and I wouldn't choose to go anywhere else.
    Bang for the buck

    Even though it is a private school, JBU is still very affordable for many people. It is among the cheapest of the schools on the same level while being the #1 school in the South region for baccalaureate schools. JBU also offers a number of scholarships and grants that come from a huge network of Alumni and supporters.
    Tips for prospective students

    Come visit the campus and be sure to stay in one of the dorms. Don't be afraid to talk to people about classes and campus life. Go to The Gathering and see the community of students. Stop by Pour Jon's coffee shop in Downtown Siloam Springs and get a cup of tea or coffee. Be sure to apply early!!
    Great for these types of students

    JBU is great for students who are looking for a private school that is small and offers competitive academics as well as an intimate peer-peer community with a fun campus life!

  • Chelsea from Newton, KS

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    John Brown University is the place to go if you want to grow not only educationally, but also spiritually and socially. I am currently a Senior at JBU and I have learned more in the few years that I have been here than I had in my entire life. Every professor that I have had pushes their students to go beyond the text and the designated curriculum and explore different perspectives on the subject being studied. They also do a fantastic job of integrating faith and learning, which has been incredible!
    Am enjoying being here

    I have really enjoyed being at John Brown! I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to make a close group of friends or get involved on campus. However within the first week of my freshman year I made friends that I still have to this day! New and transfer student orientation helps students to get involved right from the start which really helped. There are many student ministries and clubs that students can easily get involved in. JBU does really well at fostering community!
    Bang for the buck

    JBU has been listed as one of the top universities in US News and World report for best colleges in the South for all the years that I have attended. As a student we receive an Ivy league level of education for half of the cost. The professors are very well-educated, with many of them being published and either working on or have already received doctorates. The buildings on campus are well kept and very nice. Campus is also growing at a fast rate after the University's Keeping the Faith Campaign which funded the new Gym, the new Performing Arts Center, Cathedral Group renovations, the new engineering building, and added a new wing to a dorm among many other things. JBU is blessed to have gracious alumni and donors which keeps JBU's tuition costs low in comparison to universities with similar campuses and academic programs.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved! I am now a student ambassador and the one thing that I have seen to ruin someones experience at JBU is to shut yourself up in your room. The campus community is fun and welcoming but you have to put in effort as well. Buy your books online unless it is a professor's edition...you will save a lot of money! Explore Siloam Springs and the surrounding communities because there is quite a bit to do off-campus!
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want to receive a high-quality Christian education
    Students who want a small student-professor ratio

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