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10 out of 10 people found this review useful.
Kristin from Springfield, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors are extremely knowledgeable in their respected subject areas. I feel like I am at the best school for my major and will get a great education that will set me up for a successful career. Most classes are under thirty students, so each student is able to at least make an appointment for one-on-one time with the professor is there is a misunderstanding in the class.
Am enjoying being here Everyone I have met, faculty and students alike, are very personable and have made me feel welcome since day one. I met some of my best friends my freshmen year, and there is an ample supply of organizations on campus to keep students busy.
Bang for the buck In terms of education, I feel I am getting what I am paying for. Room and board is extremely expensive, and, although I have a nice-sized room for one person, there is some updating that could happen. I also feel the meal plan is too limiting, especially for the cost. We are paying upwards of $1,000 for the meal plan, yet there are only two places on campus that accept it, and one of them only accepts the meal exchange during a certain time period.
Tips for prospective students Definitely put your academics first. There will be plenty to do around campus, but it won't be nearly as fun if you're stressing out about classes all the time. You take out of college what you put into it. If you don't care and stay in your room 24/7, you won't take much out of it and probably won't have much fun. On the other hand, if you get involved with organizations galore, you will make plenty of new friends and have an amazing time.
Great for these types of students Students wanting an academically-focused school
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4 out of 4 people found this review useful.
Meghan from Geneva, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Classes are small which I feel help to develop stronger relationships with teachers, who take the extra time to make sure everyone understands, and make learning easier.
Am enjoying being here The campus is really pretty, and it's small but if that is what you're looking for, then it's perfect. Students are incredibly easy going and nice.
Bang for the buck Of course college is going to be expensive, but this was definitely one of my better options. With good grades, a merit scholarship can help drastically and over all, it's pretty decent as far as price goes.
Tips for prospective students Take a visit before you decide and picture yourself living there. If you don't like where you are, it's hard to enjoy being there, regardless of classes or friends.
Great for these types of students Music students
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Amber from Windsor, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am a nursing student at Millikin! We have a very high ranked nursing program that is very competitive and provides an excellent education and hands-on learning!
Am enjoying being here The only downfall of going to Millikin is that it is in Decatur. The neighborhood isn't that great and neither is the pollution but if you ignore those it's great!
Bang for the buck It is rather expensive being a private school and all, and the nursing program is a bit more costly; however, everything is much nicer here than at Eastern Illinois University (where I attended college my freshman year).
Tips for prospective students Don't let the neighborhood and the cost drive you away! They work well with financial packages and have top-notch safety. A smaller campus community has a huge advantage. The professors actually care about their students, you get to know pretty much everyone, and the classes are smaller among other perks!
Great for these types of students Those with an interest in nursing
Athletes
Those with an interest in fine arts
Students from smaller high schools
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Anna from Louisville, KY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The gen education classes seem a little pointless to take, esp. CWRR which you are required to take even if you passed the AP test, which I did. The classes pertaining to one's major are extremely beneficial. They are challenging and still intriguing. I can tell the education I am getting here is a lot more advanced than most other schools based on talking to people at different schools with the same major. Millikin is great with dealing with hands on activities.
Am enjoying being here Though Decatur is a small city, Millikin creates enough activities to create a fun and new environment. Everyone here is really expressive and unique which allows even the shy quiet people to express themselves. Most people here are really excepting and welcoming.
Bang for the buck The education is really worth the tuition. However the room and board can get pretty pricey. Also, the meal plans for freshman is an extremely high amount that most people never use each week, leaving them with wasted meal plans. Millikin does pretty well with handing out scholarships to worthy students.
Tips for prospective students Understand that you are going to an extremely small school, take an overnight visit to campus and see if it is right for you.
Great for these types of students Millikin is pretty well with reaching out to all kinds of students, but esp. theater and art majors, business majors, and sports education majors.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Hilary from Des Plaines, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot What I love about Millikin is the unique classes they offer. Yes, we all have to take a writing and research class as freshmen. But the professors create an interesting topic that you follow for the whole semester. One class studied the horror genre, while another was based around food. All the classes encourage you to be an analytical student, creating your own connections in order to apply what you learn to your daily life and future career.
Am enjoying being here I hated high school--the people there were so fake. At Millikin, I've made some friends that I know will be in my life forever. If you like the fine arts, there's always a concert, play, art show going on, and there's always people outside playing frisbee or wiffleball in the quad.
Bang for the buck With the small faculty-to-student ratio, it's so easy to get one-on-one help from teachers (one prefers to go by the nickname T-Dunk!). A traditional school will teach you formulaic answers, but at Millikin, you learn how to be a quick, analytical thinker...something all employers are looking for! However, it can get pretty pricey. If FAFSA screws you over and you don't receive a lot of financial aid, you might end up having a lot of loans upon graduation. If you're not going there for theater, music, nursing, or teaching, I'm not sure it's really worth it...
Tips for prospective students Don't bring a U-Haul on move-in day! The rooms aren't that big! Apply on time and stay in contact with your admission counselor! I was getting a lot of money from a different college, and called up my admin counselor, and while they couldn't match the money I was being offered, they gave me a little extra grant money.
Great for these types of students Millikin is great if you love a fine arts atmosphere...where you can walk around outside singing and not get looked at like you're a weirdo. If you love to sing, act, or dance, you don't have to be majoring/minoring in those areas to get involved, there are ton of opportunities for non-majors!
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Nicole from Gilman, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Millikin's professors are fantastic, and they are enthusiastic about what they teach. They know what they're talking about, and their passion is reflected when they are lecturing us or handing out assignments. I am getting a true education here.
Am enjoying being here I love the scenery and the buildings on campus. It is gorgeous, and I love walking around campus just to see the beauty of the outdoors. I have had a few problems here where I have slipped through the system, but I believe that everything is worked out now.
Bang for the buck While Millikin is expensive, it is well worth the price. You will get the education that you are paying for, and the dorms are taken care of quite well. The food gets a little boring after a while, but it is still prepared well and tastes good. Millikin is worth going to for the education, the experience, and the friends you'll make.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Margaret from Springfield, IL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Great for these types of students Serious music students
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Olivia from Decatur, IL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I absolutely love this school.
Bang for the buck I definitely believe that it's worth the money.
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0 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Mordechai from Portland, OR
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
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Raven from South Holland, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Millikin University is a good school as far a academics.
The professors at Millikin University are very knowledgeable in their subject areas. Millikin is a campus friendly, for all ages.Tips for prospective students Come ready to work and meet new people, Try to make the best of what you are being offered, and STAY FOCUSED!
Academic Rigor Millikin has so many different classes to offer in different fields. Professors are friendly and knowledgeable of their fields. However, there are some majors that I know are becoming of high demand that Millikin does not offer.
Dorm Life Dorm Life at Millikin is a good option for those who can afford. Millikin's price to stay on campus is extremely high! They also don't allow students to have a single room. There also aren't many options for upperclassman either. Overall, they have very nice buildings that are up-to-date and fit every students needs, but the prices turn a lot of students away.
Food and Dining Millikn's dining services are similar to that of the dorm life. They don't have many options for dining and the prices for what they do offer is extremely to high! Overall, they have fairly decent quality of food and they try to diversify their options.
What to do for fun There is pretty much little to do for fun on campus. Unless an organization has a program or event, there won't be much to do outside of parties. There are things to do in the city of Decatur itself, but if you don't have a car that's not much of an option either.
Campus Safety Safe Rides are offered from 5pm-6am. There are also emergency posts located at random locations throughout the campus. Safety and Security is available at all times to handle any situation.
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Ryan from Grapevine, TX
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Nice Campus, Good Food, and Great People
Tips for prospective students Sign Up for a tour and have lunch with some one from your program
Academic Rigor Seems to have a good balance
Dorm Life Nice rooms
Food and Dining Great food choices
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Megan from Decatur, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Millikin is a very diverse school with a lot of opportunities. There are many ways to get involved while you get a great education. The campus community is very friendly and helpful.
Tips for prospective students Get involved in something and enjoy your time at Millikin while it lasts.
Academic Rigor This is a very highly regarded school academically. However, the professors are very willing to help in any way they can.
Dorm Life The dorms are pretty nice. Some of them have air conditioning while others don't and they are all secure.
Food and Dining There are a lot of good food choices around campus and the cafeteria food is usually pretty good too.
What to do for fun There are many ways to have fun on campus. You could join an organization, hang out with the new friends you make, read, listen to music, or there are things to do near campus like: bowling, ice skating, shopping, and movie theaters.
Bang for the buck Millikin is a pretty pricey school, but I think that you get a lot out of Millikin. The classes and teachers are great, the campus is lively, and there are so many things to do.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is a telescope on top of the science building that you can look out of and one of the dorms is supposedly haunted.
Great for these types of students Millikin is great for all kinds of students, but if you are interested in music or theater, they have a great program for that. They also have a great program for nursing and teaching.
Clubs and Activities There are a lot of clubs and activities around campus. They have intramural sports, academic clubs, and many Greek organizations.
Greek Life There are quite a few Greek organizations on campus. There are frats and sororities, and they are all involved around campus.
Campus Safety Like any campus, Millikin has its problems, but Security is good about taking care of things and helping with anything they can. We have what are called safe rides where you can call security and they will send someone to pick you up and drop you off where ever you need to go on campus.
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Grace from DECATUR, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Excellent communal emphasis, and a great place for artistic opportunities (in terms of amount of independent student projects)
Tips for prospective students Don't live in the dorms or The Woods apartments, whatever you do!!!! Get out of it somehow! Residence Life is ran very poorly.
Dorm Life horrid system of on campus residency.
Food and Dining improving vastly to provide healthier options, lots of vegetarian and sometimes vegan options!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The Cookie Party the week before Christmas break - been going on for over 50 years. The campus stops classes for a day to eat cookies. THE BEST.
Day of Scholarship - campus stops classes for a day to show long-term projects from all majorsGreat for these types of students Good for go-getters who like to work on projects.
Clubs and Activities The Kind Life Club and The Environmental Affairs Council are excellent
Campus Safety In a sketchy part of town. Robberies and scary things happen all around campus. Safety and Security isn't very pro-active about preventing these from happening.
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Kristina from Chicago, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it is the best experience of my life and everybody here is helpful. the teachers try to help you the best way they can.
Tips for prospective students study, be yourself, and stay clam
Academic Rigor it depends what your major is.
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Kyline from Crystal Lake, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it is the best choice i've made in my life so far! the school is a tight-knit community focused on the student's success. it is like the missing puzzle piece you search forever for and finally, when you find it, everything is complete.
Tips for prospective students millikin has numerous majors and new ones that are so hard to choose from, but when looking at the daunting choices go with your gut and it won't lead you astray. also, the professors are there for you 24/7 and really want you to succeed as much as you don't think they do. so, when your in a tight situation they are there for you if you ever need help so don't neglect that help!
Academic Rigor the academics are perfect. sometimes you think there is so much to do, but when it is laid out, everything prepares you for your career. everything you do in class is prepping you for the next step in the long run and there is many hands on things for your academic pursuit that many colleges do not offer.
Dorm Life there is a dorm on campus for every persons likes. classic, modern, and new ones are the choices and each one is maintained very nicely with the staff in charge. dorm life is also very involved in the students life allowing them every opportunity for social success and they are there also when the student needs help. great ra's!
Food and Dining the campus has great selection for food, it's just deciding where to eat every day! the cafe has a great selections for the typical meat eater, vegetarian, and early birds. healthy choices for students are well balances and the chef is really involved with knowing the students and how they are doing!
What to do for fun dorm life usually has many things to choose from in a master list each month. also, the main student activity center has many gaming systems and is brand new this year with the newest games to play!
Bang for the buck it may be a little more expensive than other schools, but it is a great return on your money. internships and early field work is accounted for every major and they school doesn't mess around with preparing their students and giving them the best resources in order to succeed.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the old gymnasium on campus is supposedly haunted at night.
Great for these types of students outgoing, fun, athletic, reserved, theater, and involved students.
Clubs and Activities there is always an intermural sport going on for kids who like to participate or games hosted by the activities center. also, there are too many clubs to count, it is just a matter of having enough time to do them all!
Greek Life we have a nice, organized greek life for both men and women. they are involved with the community and there is a choice for everyone.
Campus Safety there are safe rides at night for anyone who needs to get around campus safely. the campus security is always available 24/7 and respond within minutes to a call.
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Anthony from Decatur, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I believe Millikin is a great school for my major. The student/teacher ratio is perfect for students who prefer hands on help. Not to mention the living environments are very homely.
Tips for prospective students Study hard and use the resources that are offered by the university.
What to do for fun There are plenty extra curricular activities offered by the university such as: intermural sports, UCB events such as magicians, comedians and movies. Cheap bowling around the campus and free Millikin sports.
Great for these types of students Nursing, Business, and Nursing
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Jen from Decatur, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Millikin is a wonderful community of professors whose primary purpose is always to not only further your learning experience but also your life experience. In their education department, Millikin offers a hybrid of learning in the classroom as well as hands on learning teaching in front of the classroom. I firmly believe that Millikin always has my best interest in mind and is always willing to extend a helping hand.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you know what major you want to be- Millikin is not cheap and it is extremely expensive to change your major. You get out what you put in-be prepared to work as hard as you can but you will be rewarded.
Academic Rigor As a freshman in college, I was up in front of a classroom of children teaching music- that is extremely vigorous. The curriculum never lightens up- as a junior I have taught Kindergarten general music, fourth grade general music, fifth grade beginning band, junior high band, and eighth grade general music- very intense.
Dorm Life I'm not in love with the choices and Millikin rearranged where the upperclassmen live... it has made a lot of people unhappy.
Food and Dining There are some decent choices in the coffee shops however the cafeteria food is below par.
What to do for fun I run a private animal shelter with my fiancee- that takes up the majority of my time. I also love to make things by sewing, painting, sculpting. I am also very social and I deeply enjoy hanging with friends... and their dogs.
Bang for the buck Millikin is expensive... but in my opinion it is worth every penny.
Great for these types of students Hard working. Intrinsically motivated.
Clubs and Activities Soooooo many different options- you can find your nitch anywhere!!!
Greek Life I don't know- I am not involved with Greek Life and therefore have nothing to compare it to.
Campus Safety It is a small campus and I think we have decent security... however it is not always the most reliable.
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Kayla from Onarga, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors are great at helping the students to understand the material if they will come in to office hours and ask questions. They are very understanding and help out as much as they can so that the students will and can succeed.
Am enjoying being here There are many organizations on campus that can peak just about everyone's interest in some way. Students can join choirs or be apart of math club or even video game clubs. Here at Millikin there is a little something for everyone.
Bang for the buck Millikin offers lots of help for students who are in need of it financially. The students can get a lot out of the university and the university is willing to work with the students so that their experience is even better.
Tips for prospective students Make sure that Millikin has the program that you are wanting to pursue. This helps so that you know that the university will work with you. Also, feel comfortable and happy at Millikin because it is where you will be spending the next four years of your life.
Great for these types of students Theater, Vocal, Business, Nursing, Science majors, any major
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