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15 out of 15 people found this review useful.
Sarah from pomona, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am not only learning a lot academically, I am also learning a lot about myself. Campus life at Mills College makes it a perfect place to learn about who you are and what you believe. Something I have discovered while here.
Am enjoying being here The professors know my name due to the small class sizes. I have made terrific friends due to the friendly atmosphere at Mills. All in all, I would say that my time at Mills College have been a very enjoyable experience.
Bang for the buck Although Mills College does seem to be on the pricey side as far as colleges are concerned, I would have to say that it's well worth it. The financial aid offered at Mills College is also something worth mentioning. Mills College gives great financial aid packages and the financial aid office staff are always friendly and ready to help.
Tips for prospective students Don't be afraid to try new things and get involved at Mills.
Great for these types of students Mills College is great for all types of students who are ready to be challenged academically and who are eager to have a well-rounded college experience.
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7 out of 7 people found this review useful.
Kimberly from Los Angeles, CA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot They have the best of teachers teaching over 1,000 courses.
Will enjoy being here Well, there is a very diverse community surrounded by tall and luscious foliage. Every woman there will greet you, and they are very kind.
Bang for the buck To be honest, I got a Financial Aid Award of $46,318 (which $6,000 are suggested in loan) while the estimated cost of attendance is $52,706. Another $6,388 are left for me to pay on my own; in ONE year! $12,388 on my hands while being in a very low-income family of about $9,000 a year. I will have to sign up for other scholarships I believe.
Tips for prospective students I suggest you really look at their website and visit their campus since not most women are sure if an All-Womens school is beneficial to them.
Great for these types of students This school is great for the type of young women who are timid and shy, and need to blossom into strong and confident women, ready to go out in the world on their own. Since all your classrooms will be filled with women only, you won't have the subconscious belief that the male is superior to you. There is this type of equality in Mills campus.
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5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Kaila from Oakland, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Every professor I have had at this college has been enthusiastic and passionate about the subject they teach. Every professor holds ample office hours and goes out of their way to make time for meeting with their students.
Am enjoying being here I love Mills College, but the surrounding neighborhood makes me give Mills 4 instead of 5 stars.
Bang for the buck Very worth the money I am spending to be here.
Tips for prospective students Do some soul-searching before applying to this school. If you desire to become a strong, empowered woman during your college education, this is 100% the right place for you. If, however, you prefer to shrink away from attention or don't want to gain the skills needed to be an active woman in a global community, this might not be the place for you. Personally, I can't think why a woman would not want to become a stronger, more empowered person, so I recommend this school to every woman I meet.
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Charity from Daly City, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mills College combines beautiful scenery, with progressive thinking and social justice. This all women college reminds us of the importance of having goals and an action plan. All the staff and teachers are supportive and as eager as the students.
Tips for prospective students For any college, always make sure that the program you're looking into is highly regarded, and rigorous. Look at the alumni networks and look at the rates at which students get internships and jobs from teachers and alumni. College will end one day, make sure you ask questions and are prepared for the future.
Academic Rigor You receive a lot of assistance when needed, but the teachers do not hold back on the their assignments, tests, and expectations.
Dorm Life Depending on when you enter, you get acquainted with your fellow residents through activities set up by your Resident assistant. There are a variety of residence halls, including a resumer wing (for 23+), quiet hall, handicap accessible, and others.
Food and Dining While any dining hall can get repetitive, Bon Appitit takes suggestions for food and implements them that same week. The food is always fresh, delicious, and offers a wide array of options for meat eaters to vegetarians to vegans to people who have allergies as basic as peanut to as advanced as dairy and gluten.
What to do for fun There is at LEAST one event per week, and usually multiple happening on campus the same day. If one wants to get off campus, they are only a fifteen minute bus ride from downtown and only a five minute bus ride from libraries, cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores.
Bang for the buck Because this school was founded for wealthy white women in the 1800s, students now are privy to many school traditions such as the president's tea, the Junior/Senior celebration, and many other events that have clearly been around since the early 1900s.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Apparently the school is haunted, and while I never experienced (or invited) ghosts around me, many on campus believe they exist.
Great for these types of students A resumer, a transfer, and a first year will all have very different, but equally fulfilling experiences at Mills College.
Clubs and Activities Just like any other campus, many of the clubs are run by a few passionate individuals with members dropping off here and there.
Greek Life There is none but the campus isn't particularly friendly to it. Part of the reason is because our campus is so small, it wouldn't accommodate for big chapters, but we have a strong history of being the sister college to Cal State Hayward and Berkeley so many students join chapters from those schools.
Campus Safety The dorms are alarmed and public safety is always on the ready. There are blue alarm boxes and phones situated around campus. Not to mention the whole place is fenced in.
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Ciena from West Hills, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mills is an incredibly welcoming, and openminded, progressive community of folks who have a passion for their community and are hungry for knowledge. If you are comfortable in an experimental, interdisciplinary, knowledge-focused environment, Mills is the place for you. We're an underrated, gem of a community with the most forward thinking, and determined, traditional to not-so-traditional aged women a campus could offer.
Tips for prospective students Visit the campus! As a prospie, who was confused and overwhelmed, visting Mills campus provided me with the support and assurance I was looking for! Not only is it an incredibly beautiful environment, but the community of folks who were there to answer my every question and who made it their priority to make sure I had an awesome experience, were some of the most welcoming, and likeminded people I've ever met.
Academic Rigor Mills gets a bad rap for being an all women's college that is one of the worst party schools in the nation. We always like to say, if partying and socializing is what matters most to the general population of people, well than we don't mind not being a part of it! We are a campus full of folks who are focused on our educations, and who are challenged socially, personally, and academically every day. In that sense, it is academically rigorous, but it's an environment which fosters individual growth and self confidence, and most would be surprised at what they will accomplish when they attend our college.
Dorm Life Dorm life at my first year of Mills was one of the best experiences that has ever happened in my life. As a college that focuses on fostering a sense of community and welcoming students with diversity and acceptance, Mills dorm life has given me friends that will last for a lifetime.
Food and Dining The food and dining at Mills is very accommodating to students with specific eating habits or allergies, etc. It only serves organic and locally grown foods and always has vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options available. Not to mention, it's delicious!
What to do for fun Give the Oakland Hills a visit! There's Berkeley, the Berkeley hills, and pockets of redwood forest amidst the residential area of oakland for hiking/relaxing are such a refreshing surprise! There's always San Francisco, Rockridge, downtown Oakland, art festivals, concert venues for both over and underaged students, what isn't there to do?!
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Audriannah from Oakland, CA
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mills is an amazing school that has truly helped me become who I am. It helped me grow individually while growing as a woman. This school showed me that I can be a strong, intelligent woman who can reach my dreams.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to take part in all of the events that the school has to offer. Mills 101 in orientation is a great way to meet other freshman. Also, make sure to go off campus and study in the area surrounding the campus.
Academic Rigor This school has very rigorous academics. If you are dedicated and know how to study well, you will get through it fine. Professors are your ultimate resources. Enjoy your studies and take advantage of office hours.
Dorm Life Dorm life is fun, the dorms are beautiful and very quit on the weekends.
Food and Dining The food at the school is very good and is some of the healthiest in the country. there are many different meal plan options and on the weekends the waffle bar is to die for. But, with an unlimited salad bar don't worry about the freshman fifteen.
What to do for fun There are many different things in the area to do for fun. Whether it be going to the movies or taking a hike in the Oakland Hills, the area is filled with fun things to do.
Bang for the buck As a whole, Oakland is very affordable for students. Being as students live on a budget there are many great small grocery stores in the area that have very affordable fresh produce and if you're into Indian food we have one of the most affordable Indian buffets in town!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus An unusual tradition at Mills College is to visit the burial site of the school's founders. It is a ghost hunt that will bond you with your fellow students. Very Fun!
Great for these types of students Great for empowered, fierce, leaders. Great for women who know that they are going to make a difference in society and want to be around revolutionary women.
Clubs and Activities There are so many clubs at this school that your head will explode. There is something for everyone. And, if you want to create a club, its encouraged on our campus!
Greek Life none
Campus Safety Campus safety is great. Every person is checked before they come on campus and many of the students know the security guards around campus.
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Elizabeth from Citrus Heights, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Beautiful, tranquil, and supportive. Mills College is the absolute place to be for women looking to succeed in both academics and in the real world future that lies ahead. Cyclone ladies get all the benefits of a big school with highly qualified professors, visiting lectures, and their own museum; with all the benefits of a small school including tiny class sizes and personal attention.
Tips for prospective students If I had any tips to give someone coming to Mills, it would be to bring an open mind. College is already something totally new and exciting for most freshman, so take it as it comes! And don't forget to utilize all the resources Mills has to offer early on (Center for Academic Excellence, free peer tutors, writing center, one on one time with professors etc). Remember to not be too hard on yourself and get out there to make some lasting connections. You won't regret it!
Academic Rigor Whatever Mills lacks in large class size, it makes up for in academic challenge. Because you have the opportunity to get to know your professors, and work on really personalized material, standards are high. But never fear, even if the class seems really hard, the professors here WANT you to get an A and are always around for support and guidance. Mills really does work to prepare you for graduate school or whatever your goals may be after your undergraduate education is complete.
Dorm Life The dorms at Mills are really quite gorgeous. The campus itself is over 100 years old, and most of the buildings are too! That means hard wood floors, beautiful detailing, and the kind of old world charm you can't get any where else. Each dorm also has a library/study for students to gather and collaborate. Also of special note, most rooms here are for ONE PERSON, no roommates unless you want them.
Food and Dining Cafeteria food is cafeteria food, right? Wrong! Founders Commons is the main dining hall on campus, situated on a hill from which you can over look most of the San Francisco Bay Area. The food is catered by a company called Bon Appetite, who prides themselves on farm fresh meals that are healthy and eco-conscience. There are always vegetarian and vegan options and compared with most dining hall food it is light years ahead.
What to do for fun Mills offers something pretty special to students, a free bus pass! For those who come without cars, its a great way to explore the city (and for free). Mills is very close to Berkeley which offers lots of fun shopping, ,dining, and entertainment. Students also like to take in the local sports, the A's, Warriors, and Raiders all play about 15 mins away from campus. Last but not least, we are close to San Francisco. Students often carpool to the city to dance or take in the sights, but Mills also has structured excursions to Alcatraz or other local hot spots.
Bang for the buck Not to mince words, Mills is expensive. It is a private school with a hefty price tag. But, it is absolutely worth every penny. For that money you get person attention, tiny classes, amazing resources both academic and personal, an on campus library with a secret book room, amazing speakers and lectures all the time, and the opportunity to really thrive and succeed.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Mills has been around for a long time, and with that comes some unusual features, including a ghost tour. Every year around Halloween, the older students lead the freshman on a special night time walk about campus. Stops include the cemetery where Susan Mills is buried and Mills Hall, the historical landmark with bumps in the night. Another not to miss unique attribute is the special Book Room in the library where one can find a page from a Gutenberg Bible, a first edition Alice and Wonderland with hand drawn illustrations along with hundreds of other treasures. This campus gains a huge amount of character and interesting stories from its age, make sure to take a tour (ghost or regular) when you stop by and learn about the diamond cutting window.
Great for these types of students Mills is the perfect place for students who live by the motto work hard, play hard. Cyclones are dedicated students first, but also enjoy a bounce house or two in the quad.
Clubs and Activities There are tons of clubs and activities on campus. There is a club for absolutely anything you can think of, and if not making one is a cinch. There is a club for the LGBTQA community, a club for latinas, a club for pre-med students, even a club for people who like to knit. In addition to clubs, there are many volunteer organizations that operate on campus that offer a great way to serve the community and build your resume. We have dances all the time, and they are usually the most popular activities on campus. Ask any student about Black and White Ball and you'll soon understand why.
Greek Life There is one sorority on campus for pre-law students. Other than that Mills strives for a very united, communal, campus.
Campus Safety Mills is an extremely safe environment for students. For starters, at the one vehicle entrance and exit to campus there is a gatehouse, staffed by the helpful Public Safety who keeps a watchful eye and speaks with every non-student who enters campus. All dorm buildings are accessible only with a student ID and are equip with alarm systems. I can't say enough about Public Safety, in addition to protecting students they are kind, courteous, and never more than a phone call away.
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Monica from Petaluma, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mills has an extensive science program, as well as a broad liberal arts education. Mills has a female-only undergraduate population, but there are men on the campus! We maintain a very open environment for whoever wants to join the college and feel included in the Mills community.
Tips for prospective students We are a very education-based campus, but do maintain social lives! Mills women are the strongest and smartest women in the world! Faculty and staff wish only the best for their students: one on one tutoring is available (free!) and classes have a small ratio making learning more efficient.
What to do for fun First of all: Oakland is not scary! Oakland has so many fun activities that are so close to campus. Mills is tucked away from highway 580 in Oakland, yet the free shuttle we operate allows anyone to get anywhere around the East Bay. BART is a great way to travel to San Francisco as well.
Great for these types of students Academic, learners, readers, environmentalists, feminists, athletic
Greek Life Primarily none.
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Anna from CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mills College has a beautiful campus that you just can't help falling in love with it. The feeling of community is very strong even if you choose not to live on campus. The professor want you to succeed, so go to their office hours!
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to meet lots of very liberal feminists. Make sure you enjoy college and don't stress too much.
What to do for fun Go to SF! Join a sports team.
Campus Safety Public Safety is just a phone call away, whenever you feel like you are in a dangerous situation public safety will escort you to your next destination.
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