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39 out of 41 people found this review useful.
Grace from South Orange, NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors here are not only brilliant, but they really do take the time to get to know their students and care about what's happening in their lives.
Bang for the buck The technology on campus isn't the most innovative or exciting, but it's functional and gets you what you need.
Great for these types of students Lawrence is full of very chill, down-to-earth kids. We know how to study, but we also know how to have fun. It's a very tight knit community, and you'll probably be able to recognize almost everyone by the end of your freshman year.
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9 out of 10 people found this review useful.
Hilary from Soquel, CA
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot My mom went to Lawrence and she and all of her classmates are amazing, intelligent people that have gone far. My mom has her PhD and has a friend in the Bankok Orchestra. Whenever I have gone to the campus, I've really loved that they have the conservatory of music integrated into the rest of the school. My mom was a pre-med major with a minor in theatre and that isn't uncommon. A girl from my town who is a freshman there now says it hasn't changed. She's currently doing freshman seminars, where a physics professor is studying the Odyssey with them with a totally different perspective that a Lit professor.
Will enjoy being here A huge turn off is the weather. Lawrence is right on a river so the wind chill is crazy. That being said, Appleton is a fun town. Personally I think its really cool that such a small town gets Broadway tours just like a big city.
Bang for the buck Its expensive, but worth it.
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6 out of 6 people found this review useful.
Alexander from Wausau, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors are absolutely knowledgeable, inspiring, and helpful. What is fantastic is that they do not teach and expect only the basics of any topic; they encourage students to delve into their own experiences, to pull disciplines together to create a new intriguing perspective which enhances students' understanding. Academics certainly hold high priority, but here it is not a chore but an antidote for one's unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
Am enjoying being here The atmosphere is perfect. There are many places one can go if they seek friendly encounters or simple solitude. Everything is within one's grasp; literally everything is within a comfortable walking distance. The people are very friendly and intellectual, but not in competitive manner like larger schools. Professors really invest time into their students which enhances understanding and offers students reliable references for the future.
Bang for the buck Tuition is already over $40,000, and rising, but because of the above reasons, I feel that Lawrence deserves a large percentage of this. They do offer decent financial aid, as well.
Tips for prospective students I would recommend visiting campus, taking classes, going to some extracurricular events. Lawrence is not for everyone. Despite its rigorous academics, Lawrence has myriad clubs and various other events one could participate in. Prospective students must realize that academics are only half of the equation, that this is their surrogate home. Be as involved as possible, make friends, create lasting memories.
Great for these types of students Lawrence is great for academics of any interest. Music is particularly strong, and even if you are not a major, there are plenty of opportunities to view concerts, oftentimes by world-renowned fantastic players and famous groups: we had Bobby McFerrin, Howard Levy (renowned harmonica player), Richard Goode. Jazz, opera, and ethnic music are also very strong here. There are many lesson opportunities along with ensembles that many non-majors participate in. On the other side of the street, there is a wealth of research opportunities in addition to or as part of independent studies which count as classes. These truly uphold Lawrence's individualized learning tradition. Lawrence encourages well-rounded students by its degree requirements which, no matter one's discipline, requires at least a sampling in many others. I feel Lawrence really prepares students for the real world.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Luis from Chicago, IL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot The teacher in Biodiversity made the class as focused as possible so that the people knew what the lesson was about. He also sensed when class morale was low and interacted with the students the entire period.
Will enjoy being here My personal preference is that I just go to college, regardless of the town area. I actually like the quaint area because of the mix of brand name and mom and pop shops. For an outsider, you might have to go about an hours way for some entertainment but I like the area. The campus is beautiful and the conservatory is just so fitted into life here. The dorms are cool and I loved Kolman Hall.
Bang for the buck The tuition number was large and quite frightening. After a talk with one of the admissions staff, Ken Anselment, I felt reassured that this place is worth it. My overnight visit, for all it's worth, helped me choose to apply and want to be a lawrence viking.
Tips for prospective students Even though this is a fair test school, If you have a good ACT score, It would be of good use to submit it. It'll be one more thing that will make you stand out in a good way. Don't just take other's words for it, take an overnight trip and see the campus for yourself.
Great for these types of students Students who don't mind what the town is like. Students who love music. Students who are thinking of doing a double major. Students who like a fair mix of party attitude and civil, academic representation.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Ruby from Bellevue, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am learning so much more than I ever thought I would! The professors are wonderful and the classes are ridiculously small. You can't fall through the cracks.
Am enjoying being here I love the people and the campus is really nice, however Appleton isn't a very fun city. Its hard to get around if you don't have a car. I'm from Seattle so the weather in both summer and winter is unpleasant.
Bang for the buck Even though its expensive, Lawrence gives good scholarships and makes it possible for most people to attend who deserve it.
Tips for prospective students Be yourself!
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2 out of 3 people found this review useful.
David from Jackson, MS
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will enjoy being here It would be nice being away from home and adventuring in a different city.
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Rubyann from Salem, OR
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0 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Weronika from Morton Grove, IL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Christopher from Chicago, IL
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Ellen
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Lawrence has a small campus, which means the professors are always there to help you. Everyone there cares about YOU and wants you to succeed. The education you receive is excellent.
Tips for prospective students Visit the campus. You will, most likely, fall in love with it. Go to some classes, and see how much the teachers care about teaching. Talk to some students, because you will see how much they love their school.
Academic Rigor The classes seem very challenging, and I will probably struggle a bit at first, but the professors care about teaching and will not let anyone fail.
Dorm Life From what I saw, the dorms are very nice to live in. They take care in matching roommates who will be compatible with eachother. The furniture looked very nice.
Food and Dining The food was amazing. I hear horror stories about many dining options at other colleges, but the food I had a Lawrence was amazing. They had vegetarian options, and everything was marked. There were many stations with different options.
Campus Safety Appleton has a saftey program where people can carry a whistle. If someone blows it, everyone who can hear it is supposed to go running towards it, and blow their whistle to alert people farther away. This program is taken very seriously; there is a fine if you blow your whistle when you aren't in trouble.
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