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  • 8 out of 8 people found this review useful.

    Rachel from McMinnville, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The quality of education at Linfield is rich and diverse. The student body has very unique and open ways of thinking, making learning limitless and creative. The programs are somewhat limited, but not by much, and if Linfield does have a liberal arts program you want, you can be sure you'll learn a lot. The teachers are all incredibly helpful and many are friends of their students as well. The materials they use are up to date and filled with information. Linfield also has a Writing Center, to help with research papers and essay grammar. As a current student, I can say that I'm learning much more than I expected because Linfield makes things interesting, and the teachers are always there to help.
    Am enjoying being here

    The people at Linfield are friendly and open. The teachers are excellent and easy to reach. The campus is lovely, and small enough so you can enjoy a nice walk to your classes. Also, most of the students who attend Linfield live on campus, making it a very close knit community.
    The dorms are surprisingly comfortable, and dorm life is always fun. You will have the chance to meet plenty of interesting individuals and make life long friends. There are also many activities around campus to enjoy such as free movies in Ice Auditorium or 'CatCabs' every Thursday night that functions like talent shows. Be it music or a performance, anyone is welcome to come and enjoy.
    However, unless you have a car, you may find the surrounding town limiting. It's a small town with 6000-7000 people, and there is only one street within walking distance where students can shop at a variety of stores. The bus system isn't very reliable and there are few other means of public transportation.
    However, if you do have a car, one can go to various restaurants, department stores, and if you're willing to drive for an hour there are large cities worth visiting.
    Linfield is a very rural, peaceful college to go to but I would suggest having a car when you need a break from all the nature and want to shop or see a movie.
    Bang for the buck

    Linfield is one of the more expensive schools, but personally I find it very enjoyable going here and am planning to for 4 years.
    I would say that it charges a little more than it's worth, however, with all the financial aid Linfield gives out, it's very affordable and can offer one of the best college deals out there.
    Tips for prospective students

    Aim high the first time you apply for a scholarship from Linfield because they don't raise the amount over the 4 years. What you get coming in will be the extent of what you get from them, despite any tuition raises.
    You will also need a car when you come in order to get around. The parking fee for 2009-2010 is 85$ a year, but you're allowed to park over holidays too which is convenient if you want to take a plane somewhere. Linfield provides shuttles to and from the airport on major holidays.
    I would suggest going to visit the campus, and checking out all the dorms. When choosing one, make sure you know which buildings most of your classes will be in, and choose a dorm that is both close to those as well as the cafeteria.
    Great for these types of students

    Linfield has students that are well rounded, passionate, open minded, friendly, interested in a lot of things, and who like road trips.
    Students who are looking for a small town college where they can get away from the city life would fit in wonderfully at Linfield, surrounded by nature and red brick buildings.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Nicole from Coos Bay, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have learned so much in the short time I have been at Linfield, and not just in class. I have been able to learn from the people around me, not just information important for my classes, but lessons about how to be a member of a community and to form relationships with those that I never would have guessed could be great friends. The professors are challenging, but always willing to help when you need it, and won't give up on you even when you struggle. Amazing!!!
    Am enjoying being here

    Linfield is a great place to learn, laugh, and love. You learn a lot in the classes, which are extremely diverse and interesting. You laugh with and love the many new friends you meet, and enjoy the relationships that will last a lifetime. I was timid going into my first term, unsure of how I would be able to make friends, and how I would succeed in my classes. Fall term is now over, and Linfield and it's environment has far surpassed my expectations. All of the Linfield students are like a small community or a family, and the profs all care about you as an individual, not just a statistic. Linfield is wonderful!
    Bang for the buck

    Even though Linfield is spendy, they offer lots of great scholarships, and payment plans that make it possible! I am paying for college all by myself (no parental help), but it hasn't been a problem so far. Also, there is lots of campus jobs and jobs close to campus that help too.
    Tips for prospective students

    Come in with an open mind, and try to make friends fast! They are great for warding off homesickness, and for destressing your life during finals :)
    Great for these types of students

    All types of students!! There is something for just about everyone!!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Rhea from Ewa Beach, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    There are many different programs offered at Linfield. These different programs give you the ability to expand your knowledge and simply try new things. I have learned a lot at Linfield, in such a short time period. The professors are great at what they do and know exactly what they are teaching. Many professors are friends with their students which makes the student-teacher relationship so much better. It gives students an easier time when communicating about different topics. Besides learning in class, I have learned outside of class. I learn different things from my peers and new people that I meet, day to day. Linfield College is such a great school. I have learned much more than I have expected to learn due to Linfield being quite interesting and giving their students exactly what they want and need regarding their education.
    Am enjoying being here

    This past year spent at Linfield has been the best year of my life. Linfield campus is quite small but not too small; it is just the right size for a campus. It is small enough to recognize people when you are walking around and small enough for you to make it to class on time. The people around campus are very friendly. While walking around, you will always find that many individuals that walk past you either smile or say hello. The professors and staff are friendly as well. They always are their to lend a helping hand or to chat. Along with the friendly individuals around campus, they are many things to do. You can go play sports, hang out with friends, walk to Third Street for many fantastic restuarants, or simply see what's going around on campus. Every Thursday and Saturday night, there sure will be something going on. Linfield is such an amazing college with always something to do.
    Bang for the buck

    Linfield is an expensive school but it is worth it. With what you get, you won't regret paying what you paid. There are many scholarships and/or payment plans that help with the costs. Along with that, there are many on-campus jobs and jobs nearby that can help as well.
    Tips for prospective students

    Go out there with an open mind and be yourself. Try new things and make friends. It will all be worth it.
    Great for these types of students

    All different types of students. Linfield offers many things for many different students.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kyyalbek from Redmond, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Especially, being an international student, I experienced and learned a lot while being in Linfield community. Small class sizes give you much opportunity to get to know professors and other friends very closely and discuss and learn subjects deeply. Moreover, by involving in volunteer activities in Linfield, one can gain interesting and useful experience by meeting different people and by doing different things because the college offers many opportunities for community services.
    Am enjoying being here

    Linfield college has beautiful surroundings and environment where one can enjoy being outdoors and doing different things nature has to offer. For example, in McMinnville, where the college is located, you can go to historical downtown museums. Also, the city is perfect for bike riding and fishing. You can go to river to fish. In addition, being part of the Linfield, I enjoyed interacting with different students and stuff. I hear lot different stories while chatting with my friend or with my professor. I share tradition and culture.
    Bang for the buck

    Linfield offers many scholarships for students. In terms of room and board, Linfield offers comfortable rooms and good meals. You will not regret that you paid what you paid. Also, Linfield has perfectly designed labs where students have great chances to experience lab environment. However, lab fees are very fair and not very expensive.
    Tips for prospective students

    First day of college, go out there and do! I do not care what you do but do not sit down in your room and procrastinate doing activities and interacting with people. Learn about you college so well. Make as many friends as possible. Be yourself all the times. Think a thing, say the thing and do the thing. Study. Talk to professors. Ask. Do sports. Get involved in clubs. Do community services. Be a leader.
    Great for these types of students

    For students who study with plan, look around, be aware, take chances, use opportunities and read a lot.

  • Dana from WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Linfield is a great school if you're looking for a close relationship between professors and students. Your absence from class will not go unnoticed. Linfield has a beautiful campus year round.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply early. If you know you want to come here send in your deposit ASAP. Make sure you get all of your transfer credits transferred because they are very advantageous for housing and registering for classes for your sophomore year.
    Academic Rigor

    The academic rigor definitely depends on your major and what classes you’re taking (as it does for all schools). What you put into your education is what you get out of it. However, Linfield does offers many rigorous programs.
    Dorm Life

    There really isn’t a bad dorm on campus. All of them are fairly nice. There are a lot of varying sizes and each residence all has its own special feature. I love the fact that there is an option to live in a small hall. You really get to know everyone on your dorm and it turns into a tightknit family.
    Food and Dining

    Food at Dillin Hall is pretty good for college food. There are many different options and they don't repeat meals too often. The best meal is definitely weekend brunches and the worst is Friday night dinners. You can always go to catty shack if you don't like the food in Dillin. The food at Linfield has gotten so much better just over this one year I have been here. I imagine that it will only continue to get better!
    What to do for fun

    College is a lot of work (it wouldn't be worth it if it wasn't) but we still manage to have a lot of fun! Normal we hang out in our lounge and watch movies, TV, play video games or board games or just hang out. On the weekends we go to LAB sponsored events such as watching movies or comedians. But may favorite thing we've done is played campus wide hide and seek at night!
    Great for these types of students

    In general a very welcoming community! However, I would say that many students are from more rural areas as opposed to big cities.
    Campus Safety

    Our campus safety (CPS) does a great job of keeping us safe! They put the safety of students first.

  • Brooke from McMinnville, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Small community feel that is very welcoming and supportive. Professors care about each student and strive to help them succeed.

  • Laura from Willow Creek, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    linfield college is a fantastic place, but only if you happen to enjoy playing sports, partying every weekend, and wearing all wildcat paraphernalia all the time.
    Tips for prospective students

    i would suggest taking an in depth tour of the school before attending so you can get a taste of what the school really is.
    Academic Rigor

    the school is difficult and select teachers expect good writing skills, but since the teachers are very personable and friendly they are willing to help you with just about everything.
    Dorm Life

    the dorm rooms are large and very nice (i lived in mahaffey for a year and it was a very good environment for a freshman), but they are disgustingly dirty. since living on campus is the only option there is no avoiding dorm life, but i just want to give a fair warning to everyone do not be surprised when you walk into the bathroom and see a mess.
    Food and Dining

    the food at dillin, the only dining hall on campus, is good the only problem is it is repetitive. also the food get continually worse throughout the week because most students leave for the weekend. but the school is very good about listening to what the students want and are improving.
    What to do for fun

    nothing if you do not have a car. third street is a simple walk from the campus, but going anywhere else is impossible without a car unless you count going to 7 eleven fun. but if you are the partying type of person who enjoys greek life then you will enjoy the school. since there are parties every thursday, friday, and saturday.
    Bang for the buck

    i guess, the school is very expensive to me, but the education i am getting is superb. also in comparison to other private liberal arts schools it is cheap.
    Great for these types of students

    the school is great for the outgoing, nike-clad, athletic student. sports are big at linfield and sometimes it feels as if academics sometimes take a back seat because of this. i personally am none of the three characteristics above and neither are my friends, so there are other people at linfield, but we are few in numbers.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are clubs and they are welcoming, but there is a very small selection of clubs. there are activities though such as catcab, movies in ice auditorium, pizza and politics, wig parties, and you can sign up at cic to go to certain local events and they will drive you.
    Greek Life

    there are two fraternities and two or three sororities, but only the guys have houses and the girls meet in basements every once an a while.
    Campus Safety

    i personally feel safe, but in recent events there has been some incidents that have lead me to believe that the campus is very safe during the day and at night you should just be careful and walk in groups.

  • Kaitlyn from Beaverton, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    linfield is a fantastic school with small class sizes and a welcoming community. the study abroad program was very appealing to me as it is very strong and they encourage absolutely everything (no matter the major) to study abroad during their 4 years. the staff cares very much for each individual student, so you are more than just a number.
    Tips for prospective students

    keep grades up and apply for fafsa and scholarships. i hate to say it but linfield is not inexpensive, so while i believe it is a fantastic school it may not seem worth it if you have to pay over $40,000 a year to attend.
    Academic Rigor

    the small class sizes really encourage you to engage in the the material and in-class participation. you are not just a number, you are a person and you are held liable for knowing the material before attending class.
    Dorm Life

    dorm life is fantastic. while many dorms are smaller (the largest has about 90 students in it), it creates a closer community within dorms while still allowing you to branch out and meet a ton of new people.
    Food and Dining

    the food is not the greatest; however every dinner (7 days a week) and brunch (saturday's and sunday's) are all-you-can-eat. the rest of breakfast and lunches are a la carte.
    What to do for fun

    in all honesty, there are fraternities on campus. so yes, there are parties. for people who do not enjoy the party scene, the linfield activities board provides events on saturday evenings such movies (on the big screen in one of the auditoriums) and there are many restaurants and things to do in the historic downtown district of mcminnville.
    Bang for the buck

    unfortunately being a private school linfield is on the expensive side of the college expense range. however, it provides a very close-knit community and the small class sizes make it well worth it.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    we have a large firepit on campus, which is very fun to have a bonfire on cooler nights or after football games. one of the fraternities also has a blood-drive around the holidays, and they sleep in a trailer in one of the parking lots for a couple of weeks playing music.
    Great for these types of students

    students that like smaller class sizes (as a freshman my largest class had 25 students in it) with individual attention from professors.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are so many different clubs to join and activities to participate in; plus it is pretty easy to start a club if it is something that is not already offered.
    Greek Life

    we have both fraternities and sororities. there are frat houses, but not sorority ones. i myself am not a part of greek life, but it is a very popular option on campus.
    Campus Safety

    the campus safety does their job very well. they are always on-hand if you need anything, even if you just want a ride back to your dorm from the library late at night. if anything happens they let everyone know extremely quickly. i feel very safe on campus.

  • Micaela from Rainier, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    linfield has honestly been the experience of a lifetime for me. i have no doubt in my mind that i'm getting the highest quality education, as well as the opportunity to find myself and explore future careers. the small school atmosphere, class size, and knowledge i'm gaining from attending linfield is something that will continue to benefit me my whole life.
    Tips for prospective students

    my advice for prospective students is to get involved, you meet so many wonderful people and it's a great way to obtain life changing opportunities by getting yourself known. also, apply for work study early, and take a variety of classes to make sure on your major before you have to declare it.
    Academic Rigor

    my first semester i felt that the classes were challenging me to learn things that will benefit me all through out my college years and prepare me for my future career. after talking with some friends from other colleges i felt more prepared and confident in my work than they have. linfield has academically challenging classes, but also have helpful, caring, and qualified professors to help at anytime.
    Dorm Life

    this year i live in a dorm, which i swore i never would. however, the dorms are much larger than most and all halls have kitchens, free laundry and nice clean bathrooms.
    Food and Dining

    the food at linfield is wonderful. the staff in the dining hall is always friendly. there are always multiple options for food and a vegetarian section as well. also, catty shack and o'rileys have scrumptious desserts, amazing sandwiches, frozen yogurt,, ice cream, and coffee to keep you awake. along with that they have a variety of chips, frozen foods, and drinks to chose from in the shores on campus.
    What to do for fun

    mcminnville is the perfect college town, there's cat cab, featuring shows from local artists or students, third street, which has tons of cute little shops and is only a short walk away, or going on trips with lab including the water park and fortune telling, you will always have something to do at linfield!
    Bang for the buck

    linfield is worth every penny. they give great financial aid, are so supportive and helpful, and i one hundred percent feel that i'm paying for the best education possible. there are tons of opportunities that linfield offers, including paying for plane tickets for any students first trip abroad!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    at 6pm every night the bell tower has a song playing, which is comforting and nice to hear.
    Great for these types of students

    linfield is great for students that want a liberal arts education. it is a smaller campus which makes the linfield community so much closer. this school is great for students that want to have smaller and more hands on classes.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are countless clubs and activities for the students to get involved in. they have a fair at the beginning of the year where you can explore all of your options, as well as a bulletin board in riley featuring all of the clubs. everyone makes you feel welcome and joining clubs or activities is a great way to meet new people and get involved!
    Greek Life

    the greek life at linfield is small but powerful. they always have a meaningful fundraiser going and are very involved. there is a fraternity or sorority for any person that wants to join, and it is such a neat experience that provides lifetime connections.
    Campus Safety

    the campus is a very safe place, and feels that way too. they do a class at the beginning of freshman year to prepare and educate kids about the campus safety. also campo is very efficient and is always on patrol and willing to give you rides if you ever feel unsafe,

  • Callie anderson

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i would most definitely rate linfield a 9 out of 10 because of small classroom sizes, one on one attention from professors and the close knit community linfield has to offer.
    Tips for prospective students

    enjoy your time there, look around at all departments and talk to professors.
    What to do for fun

    intramural sports, cat cabs, spectating in athletics, greek life, the list goes on....
    Great for these types of students

    students that are scholarly and driven to learn
    Clubs and Activities

    pre nursing club, hawaiian club, and so much more, all kinds of diverse clubs.
    Greek Life

    great greek life system. around four fraternities and four sororities.

  • Caleb from Pendleton, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the linfield community is warm and welcoming; it's hard not to make friends here. professors make a point to know their students on a first name basis, making learning a very personal experience. it's a great fit for anyone seeking a close-knit community devoted to academics.
    Tips for prospective students

    study hard in high school, college is a lot tougher. the linfield curriculum is especially rigorous. also, be sure to apply for lots of scholarships and grants. paying for school can be hard, so be sure to plan ahead.
    Academic Rigor

    the linfield curriculum is tough, students are expected to strive for academic excellence. long semesters with only one break can be draining, but the hard work pays off. professors are sincerely interested in making sure students succeed, and that they learn as much as they can. professors teach on a personal level, which helps them keep student accountable for their grades.
    Dorm Life

    linfield res life is a varied experience. every residence hall is very different, so living in a different hall each year provides a whole new experience every time. ra's make a point to help new students integrate into the community, and to keep current students interested in res life. monthly hall events are fun, ranging from bowling nights, to movies, to call of duty tournaments, and more. in bigger halls, it can be easy to feel like just a face in the crowd, but ra's make an effort to avoid this.
    Food and Dining

    dillin hall is the main dining hall on campus. the dinner food is better than typical cafeteria food; it's not the best around by any means, but it isn't bad. sunday night is a particularly boring night in terms of menu, but the rest of the week the menu is quite varied. vegetarian, and glucose-free options are readily available, as well as kosher foods. breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on weekdays while brunch and dinner are the only meals served on weekends. lunch items can be pricey at times, but the food is good and freshly cooked to order.
    along with dillin hall, linfield also has a small mini-mart called the catty shack, as well as a coffee shop call jazzman's. catty shack is open late, so snacks are available for late-night study sessions. also the sub sandwiches and paninis are great. jazzman's is only open on weekdays and only till four, which is disappointing sometimes, but it opens early enough that you can get a cup of coffee before class.
    What to do for fun

    every thursday night, a small concert is held in the riley center fred meyer lounge. usually, a linfield student performs, but about once a month or so a professional or semi-pro artist comes. there's an event almost every saturday night. once a month a comedian performs, we've had magicians, and even a hypnotist come. also, about once a month a new movie is played in the auditorium. all of these events are free.
    off campus, there's plenty of cool place to hang out around town. the beach is only about half an hour away, as is portland. when you run out of things to do in mcminnville, the city is right around the corner. the linfield activities board that sponsors all of the events on campus also organizes trips off campus to portland and surrounding areas. hiking trips, camping, laser tag, trips to sky high, and even bungee jumping and skydiving are all cheap, or even free events sponsored by lab.
    Bang for the buck

    linfield is a very expensive college, paying for it can be difficult; however it is worth every penny. the education available at linfield is the best in the northwest. while not without its shortcomings linfield is a great school. small, but not too small, and with a warm, and inviting environment linfield feels like a home away from home.

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    an fairly unusual tradition on campus is the yearly wildstock, sponsored by lab. it's a day of music, and free food, catered by local restaurants. the music line-up usually includes two local or students artists and a professional band.
    Great for these types of students

    linfield is great for anyone looking for a fairly small community. also, anyone wanting a real challenge academically.
    Clubs and Activities

    linfield has dozens of clubs, and more are created every year. because anyone willing to do the paperwork can make a club, linfield has a club for just about everything. sports clubs provide an opportunity to play your favorite sport without worrying about the competition of varsity sports. there are also several service clubs for anyone interested in community service. each club focuses on a specific type of service, so focusing on environmental projects and sustainability, while others work to help people in the community.
    Campus Safety

    campus safety officers patrol constantly to keep linfield safe. while they can't solve everything, campus safety works hard to ensure the campus is secure.

  • JG from Hillsboro, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Linfield College has small beautiful campus in rural Oregon. It is a close knit community full of ambitious and interesting people. The classes are top notch with helpful professors.
    Tips for prospective students

    Set yourself up for success. Get to know your teachers, get involved with their research. Do not come with expectations, soak in the experience for what it is, not for what you think it should be. Linfield will exceed your expectations if you give her a chance.
    Academic Rigor

    If you respect your professors, the professors will respect you. The best way to show respect is to show up to class and give it your best shot. The professors expect a lot from their students, they want seriousness and inquisitiveness.
    Dorm Life

    Be prepared for the ones who love to party. At any college, you'll find that group. The dorms are older, except for Terrell and Elkington which are for upperclassmen. The doubles are spacious, but don't bring a lot of furniture. Linfield provides a desk, a chair, and a bed. There are community kitchens, and a common room with a tv and couches. My advice: make your room your own, any way you can. Bring posters, pictures, flowers. It is your home at school, it should feel that way. Get to know the people in your building, you'll be with them for a long time-- they are your first opportunity to make friends. Remember, come with an open mind.
    Food and Dining

    Dillon Hall is the dining hall. It has its days where the food is good, and then the days where you feel like you are going to starve (dinners...). The lunches are always good with different choices at the grill, and then mexican food, salad bar, sandwiches... etc. Caddy Shack is the sandwich place on campus, it makes great sandwiches and always has midnight snacks for sale. Stop by Jazzman's for coffee and a pastry-- there is always a good atmosphere.
    What to do for fun

    Join clubs, they are always meeting and ALWAYS have free food. 3rd street also is McMinnville's shopping district. When you think Oregon... you have this street full of organic shops with Oregonian clothing. Linfield Activity Board also plans events every weekend-- concerts, trips to awesome restaurants in Portland, hot air balloon rides. If you know where to look, you'll never be bored.
    Bang for the buck

    24-hour computer lab, Caddy Shack is open until midnight, Linfield Activity Board events, the classes, the professors. Everyone is invested at Linfield. The Greek System is friendly, open, and fun. Linfield is a great place.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Everyone stresses over finals week, but Linfield's finals week is incredibly laid back because of all the wonderful events. All-night pancake feed, free coffee and hot chocolate at every corner of campus, dorm study parties, free massages.
    Great for these types of students

    Linfield is for those who like to be known by their professors, who like to have face time with the Dean. It is easy to make friends because the campus is so small. It is a close knit community in a small town.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are MANY clubs. At the beginning of the Fall semester, they have all the clubs out on the IM field to recruit. There are a ton of free shirts and bracelets to have. We have conservation clubs, community service clubs, ethnicity clubs, law, nursing, etc.
    Greek Life

    Greek Life is wonderful. It is only a small percentage of students, but the ones who are in the system love it. There are four sororities and four fraternities. They are all great people and leaders on campus. Don't be afraid to rush for one, it is fun and exciting.
    Campus Safety

    Campus Public Safety is very reliable and on the job. The edges of campus are the scariest at night just because there are less students and more people of the town (townies the Linfield word). All around campus there are safety towers and you can see CPS monitoring campus every day. At night, just pay attention wherever you are and always have a buddy. You can have the safest campus in the world, but still get hurt because of being alone.

  • Caitlyn from Rocklin, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Great for these types of students

    Students searching for their passion and wanting to become active in a college community.

  • Halsie from McMinnville, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Even though my career choice is very rigorous and does not have much room for experimenting other classes, Linfield has incorporated a system so that every one who graduates will have taken a variety of classes outside of their major so we can be well rounded individuals. This has been beneficial because I have been able to take and enjoy classes I thought I would never take.
    Am enjoying being here

    The town is quite small and so is the college but it is very community oriented which I love. I know so many students on campus already and it's always nice to walk into a class the first day and see familiar faces.
    Bang for the buck

    For me this school is pricey because it is a private college, however the class sizes are smaller which definitely helps me learn. I also think there is a great student teacher bond in any class, I have yet to meet a professor here who doesn't care about their students. A large benefit I have is the nursing program here at Linfield. Tuition may be a lot but it will save me all the hassle in looking and applying to Nursing schools my junior year.
    Tips for prospective students

    My advise is to beak every school up into subcategories and look at their positives and negatives before making a decision. For example, do you want a large college or small college? What is your major and which schools have good programs for that desired major? What is your budget, remember that every school is expensive and scholarships can be acquired.
    Great for these types of students

    Linfield is a great college for a variety of students. I do not think I can label who would love the school and who wouldn't because it is such a hard school not to love. Linfield seems to have a little bit of everything ranging from athletes to very talented artists, musicians and academically talented individuals.

  • Mariah from Bakersfield, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am currently enrolled here at Linfield and I do have to say that I am learning a LOT. Because of the small teacher to student ratio, I am able to have one on one conversations with my teachers if I need extra help and the programs here have the tools necessary to accommodate my method of learning productively.
    Am enjoying being here

    Linfield college has a beautiful campus. Linfield in and of itself is like its own small town. Everybody here creates this sort of community and it is very comfortable to attend this college. I felt very at home here within the first week.
    Bang for the buck

    I applied to a few different colleges here in Oregon. After receiving financial award letters from them it turned out to be that, even though Linfield is a private institution, this school had the best financial package for me. Not only do I get the chance to work closely with ALL of my professors, I also get to partake in the other advantages at Linfield: study abroad program, discounted prices for outside Linfield activities, and so much more.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure, as a prospective student, that you come here at least once for a discovery day and to spend the night in one of the dorm rooms. this was a wonderful experience for me because it gave a look into what the students do here and it gave me literally as much or more information than I got in the informational sessions. So you should definitely check into it.

  • Karen from Salem, OR

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

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    Will learn a lot

    The campus and students seemed very interested in learning and also changing their environment for the better. It was encouraging to see that a student-run community garden existed and as well as many bike friendly features. This is obviously a group of forward thinking students. The library facilities were excellent and I look forward to many evenings spent there studying.
    Will enjoy being here

    Overall, I got a very positive vibe from the campus. There seemed to be a lot of activities to participate in and the school spirit seemed to be very cohesive.
    Bang for the buck

    While it is expensive to attend a private college, I found the financial aid office to be very helpful and I also received a very good financial aid package for them. For my specific situation, a small college makes more sense as the professors actually get to know their students personally. From my research, I have gathered that this can make a huge amount of difference when competing for entrance into medical school.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely visit the campus. That is the best way to see if it is going to work for you. If you don't like the campus, you won't be happy living there and that will effect all your whole college career. Get in touch with your admissions counselor early. They are your best friend in both the admission process and the financial aid process.

  • Victoria from Portland, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The programs are very rigorous and thorough, but also fun. Professors here are amazing and are usually willing to work with you to get what you need done. There is tons of support here, so you have options if you start to struggle. Teachers also new and innovative thinking.
    Am enjoying being here

    Being from Portland, it was a little bit of shell shock when I moved to McMinnville. It is a very small town and many activities are a long walk away, so I would recommend you have a car or Linfield has a very active biking community and a bike co-op. The surroundings are very beautiful though, and Linifield usually has something to do. Many activities such as a chocolate tour and moonlight snowshoeing are offered through the CIC and you can buy tickets for a nominal fee. There are also events like free movies and comedians that come to campus.
    Bang for the buck

    It is a little difficult to afford if you don't have much money. Unless you are firmly upper-middle class and/or are getting parental help, plan to take out many loans. It does give you at least as much as you would expect for the amount you are paying, though I would recommend taking advantage of the free things they offer, and if you can live off of the mini meal plan then that helps too.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved and make friends from day 1. Linfield students are very active and cliques tend to form fast. If you introverted it becomes hard to break into these. Plus, you will be EXTREMELY bored.
    Great for these types of students

    Active, passionate students who want to learn and get involved. Also helps if you like small towns and very sculpted landscapes.

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