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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Kayla from Bluefield, WV

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am a fine arts major here about to enter my senior year. I have had the benefit and pleasure to learn from amazing professors and artists. Each (art) professor is an encyclopedia of knowledge and amazing resources to tap.
    Am enjoying being here

    There are hundreds of activities and opportunities on campus to get involved. There are free bus trips into Baltimore or Washington DC several times through the school year, and opportunities for traveling to New York City. It's in a great location to do virtually whatever you enjoy.
    Bang for the buck

    Definitely as an in-state student Shepherd University is a great place and readily affordable compared to other schools.
    Tips for prospective students

    For incoming art majors: this isn't high school and As are not just handed out. It takes a lot of work, creativity, and time, but it's worth it to stick with it. Don't let the Visual Thinking class scare you away, no one particularly enjoys it.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Amanda from Manassas, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am an art major, and I have some amazing teachers who really know their stuff. I am learning so much here. I am only a freshmen but I feel that when I get out of school I will really know my stuff and be ready to be in the real world and be on my own. This school was one of the first to require everyone to take business classes so that we will be prepared to be in the real world. They have business of art classes that teach art majors how to find and keep a job. I feel that I will be able to find a job and be making money soon after graduation.
    Am enjoying being here

    I really enjoy my life here at Shepherd. I started out in marching band my first semester and it definitely helped for me to be in an extracurricular activity right off the bat because it really helped me to meet a lot of my friends. I also met a lot of people through my art classes which are all relatively small because of how small the university is. All of the buildings are pretty close to everything which makes it easy to walk around campus, but there is also a bus system that goes through out campus. There are a variety of places on campus to eat. As a freshmen you get a meal plan which works at the dinning hall which is similar to a buffet, and the student center which is like a cafe, and the brand new gym which has a healthy eating cafe. There are so many amenities on campus and all or most are free to students.
    Bang for the buck

    I feel like this school is an amazingly good deal. Like I mentioned above there are a lot of things that the university offers that is included in tuition so you don't have to pay for it. They have everything from film festivals to concerts to art shows to plays. The gym is free to students, the library is huge and very helpful, you may check out movies and Rosetta Stone's from the library free with your I.D. The meal plan is wonderful and very worth it to use all your meals every day. All in all I feel that Shepherd is a wonderful deal.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are thinking you might want to come to Shepherd I would encourage you to come and tour the school, that was when I fell in love with the school. It is wonderful if you love small schools, and if you are not sure what size school you prefer, go visit both to decide. If you get in and you decide to come here I would suggest to apply to live in either shaw or thatcher hall for your first year. There are other freshmen dorm rooms but the others do not have air conditioning which is a pain during the hot months. Good Luck!
    Great for these types of students

    Shepherd is a Liberal arts school which means it is great for all types of students. As I have stated earlier I believe that the art program is exceptional. Shepherd is also ideal for music majors, there is an amazing music program here, and there is also a great nursing program at Shepherd. There are all types of people here too, computer people, party people, mostly people that are friendly and want to have fun while getting a great education.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Xavier from Richmond, VA

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

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    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared for a real small town feel and the the professor to know your name.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who are looking for small public school.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Katherine from Ivydale, WV

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

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    Great for these types of students

    If you enjoy your individuality in the arts, one-on-one attention with your teachers, and the hometown feeling with big cities only fractions of hours away, Shepherd University is certainly for you.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Courtney from Carlisle, PA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    shepherd university provides a small school experience with the ability to offer larger school preparation. the professors have successfully written successful grants that have provided the science wing with state of the art equipment. the campus offers opportunities for academic excellence for all its students.
    Tips for prospective students

    as a prospective student, i was concerned about the class sizes and one on one interaction of the staff with the students. shepherd is able to accomodate small class rooms and campus while allowing students to be taught with most current options available. you want to assure that the place you will be spending your next four years of your life will allow you the opportunity to grow and the support of the staff to accomplish your goals.
    Academic Rigor

    i was most impressed the class room sizes and the availability of the staff to the students. i am looking into a smaller college in order to provide me with a more personal experience.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms were secure and require to access entrances even though the floors are seperated by gender. it provides a more private or home like experience. the housing options from dorms to apartments provide options for everyone.
    Food and Dining

    as a person that has to deal with dietary issues, a nutritionist on staff will make it easier to handle my celiac disease.
    What to do for fun

    shepherd university has many club and organizations that allow everyone to enjoy themselves without getting into trouble. the offer their own billiards, bowling alley, coffeehouse, musical and artistic showings.
    Campus Safety

    the campus is small and offers well trained campus security along with call boxes throughout campus. it is well lite and clearly marked for students access.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kacie from Craigsville, WV

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

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    In three sentences

    The campus is so nice, and easy to navigate. I am in the process of applying for Shepherd and they keep me updated on any paperwork I should be expecting in the mail. The admission counselor is so nice and really easy to keep in contact with; every question I've had was answered quickly and honestly.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't wait till last minute to turn in your paper work, everybody is fighting for that one spot such as; the best dorm room, the classes they want, and the highest paying scholarship. You will miss a great opportunity if you procrastinate.
    Academic Rigor

    Shepherd has high academic standards for it's students. you have to be dedicated to your studies, but there is always something happening on the weekend to reward yourself for your hard work in class.
    Dorm Life

    I liked how shepherd gave me a survey to find out how live. They review your survey and choose a roommate that will be compatible with your personality and living habits.
    Food and Dining

    There are choices in the dinning hall, they have a buffet set up and always change up the food choices. They have theme nights, like Mexican food, or Italian food. They also have a restaurant on campus; you have to use what they call dinning dollars on your I.D. badge.
    What to do for fun

    There are always events happening on campus, and you could always go to town. It is only a few minutes up the road and there is always something to do.
    Bang for the buck

    Shepherd is cheaper than most colleges, but it will cost money to attend. Although Shepherd has great financial aid, so it is affordable.
    Great for these types of students

    Anybody, Shepherd has a very diverse student population.
    Campus Safety

    one of the safest campuses.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Caitlyn from Hedgesville, WV

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    shepherd is not as bad as some say. the university has numerous opportunities to get to meet new people, with most of these events being free of charge. it's just an amazing place to be!
    Tips for prospective students

    for commuters: parking is not so great but there is a bus that runs all day so you can hitch a ride from one campus to the next.

    to all: study hard and do your best. if you don't understand something, ask for help. don't feel ashamed if you don't quite grasp a concept. don't put off assignments for they manage to pile up quickly! in the end, though, always try to make time for fun with friends and volunteer.
    Academic Rigor

    this all depends on your classes. i personally do not mind a challenge here and there. some professors just happen to be easier than others. don't think that just because a prof. is laid back that you don't need to give it your all; i've seen a few fail simple classes due to laziness.
    Dorm Life

    i can't really rate dorm life as i commute to and from campus. i have heard that the dorms are nice, though.
    Food and Dining

    the food at the cafeteria is okay. i only ate there maybe twice. if you don't want to dine at the dining hall, try out the local restaurants. i've eaten at tony's but that's all i've tried. however i heard that the other restaurants serve delicious dishes as well. try them out sometime!
    What to do for fun

    if you're looking for fun, check out the game zone. there's bowling, pool, arcade games and even video games i think. if you're looking for action, go to the sports events. you can join a club or take a stroll around town. there is also the c & o canal if you want to hike the trail or go to the potomac river. that was a favorite of mine til winter. endless possibilities!
    Clubs and Activities

    the school has many opportunities for students to get involved. there is bound to be something for everyone, from volunteer opportunities to commuter outreach programs. i highly suggest that one participates at least once. these are great opportunities to meet new friends.
    Campus Safety

    safety on campus is one of shepherd's main concerns. the only problem on campus is with students and drivers. students don't always look both ways before crossing the streets, and drivers aren't always focused on the road. look both ways and you should be fine.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Joshua from Falling Waters, WV

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    I went to shepherd while still in high school. Easy campus set up. Only downfall is parking.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Sarah from Martinsburg, WV

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    The teachers mostly have a Ph. D. in their field, or at least they did when I attended a few years back. This tends to make them very knowledgeable in their field.
    Did enjoy being here

    Campus life is great for the people who participate! The student government does all sorts of fun events all year round, and the campus organizations are very active
    Bang for the buck

    This is a small school in West Virginia, so depending on what degree you get and what you want to do with it, you may come out lacking contacts you would get at a larger university. But you probably actually KNOW more, from the extra one-on-one time with professors, than a graduate from a larger school would.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get to know the town and surrounding area if you don't already.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want a lower student:teacher ratio, a peaceful campus, and a really diverse student population

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kady from Hagerstown, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The teachers seem to care about the students. Care if they aren't doing as well as they should.
    Am enjoying being here

    Small town living, small campus, and close classes.
    Bang for the buck

    Very cheap, even for out of state students.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Nathan from Shepherdstown, WV

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This school has great music, history, and nursing programs. I myself am a music major, and I assure you that if you're going into music, you will definitely get a good education here. The faculty at the music department is great, and under their direction you'll get the tools you'll need to be a successful musician. From what I understand, this is true of the nursing and history programs as well, but I can't attest to that myself. The General ed classes are great too, assuming you have the right professors. If you go on professor review sites you can figure out which ones those are, or ask upperclassmen.
    Am enjoying being here

    Living on campus is great, and it's given me, personally, a chance to establish myself as a person and what I believe. The dorms are fun because you'll meet tons of people you'll like, but there's always the people you're going to hate, namely the ones who like to party and trash the place. That, however, is to be expected everywhere, so don't worry about it too much. The freshman dorms aren't great since they don't have any AC, but you'll get over that really quickly.
    Bang for the buck

    This is a great place, and it's cheaper than other places...unless you're out of state. As soon as you go out of state the tuition increases obscenely, so it gets a bit pricey. But hey, if you're paying for a college already and you know Shepherd is a good school like I did, you'll be able to pull it off, and it's a great college. Plus a lot of features are included in tuition, like meals, movies, concerts, shows, and going to the gym; a beautiful gym, if I might add. So it is definitely worth it. However, if price is really an issue and you're out of state, you might be better off finding a cheaper school, or maybe doing community college for a year or two til you can save up or something.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to work your butt off. It's gonna happen wherever you go, but if you want to do well you're going to have to put your best foot forward. If you get in (which you probably will), do NOT live in Kenamond hall! That's where all the crazy people who party hardy like to go and trash everything; I've heard enough horror stories about it to know that much. Also, Shepherd is pretty easy to get into, so if you just need to get in a college, you can easily get in here, and it's a great place anyway so go for it!
    Great for these types of students

    Music, History (namely American), and nursing. The engineering program is very small, so you'd be better off going to UMBC or something for that. They have a fairly prominent art program as well so if you're into photography or visual art this would be a good school. If you want a smaller college with a nice campus, this is definitely the place for you, especially if you still want to be close to civilization (Martinsburg and Hagerstown).

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Crystal from Owings, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Shepherd offers so many classes that can be taken even if it's not your major. Plus, it is a liberal arts school, so there are multiple classes that are required to graduate. Although theses general studies classes may seem like a waste at times, you actually learn more than expected. I dreaded taking sociology, but it was actually one of my favorite classes thus far. I am a biology major here, and my classes started out pretty easy letting me get into the flow of college life. But now my required courses are getting more difficult, and even though it's getting harder, I'm learning more and more and enjoying every bit of it.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love Shepherd University. It may seem like it's in the middle of nowhere, but it's really in the best spot. There is a small town right up the street that is less than a 5 minute walk where you can go to the bakery or get a green smoothie (they are amazing)! Plus it's only a 15 minute drive to any major city, such as Martinsburg or Charles Town. Another reason I love it here are the activities on campus. There are many extracurriculars that you can participate in, such as dance team, marching band, or almost any sport. Plus, there are free activities on campus such as Late Night in the Zone where you can win some cool prizes (like an ipad!) and have fun dancing or even making crafts. There is a bowling alley on campus as well. There are so many things to do!
    Bang for the buck

    Shepherd's tuition definitely isn't as expensive as many other colleges/universities around. It's pretty affordable when comparing your options. You do get your money's worth if you take advantage of all the things offered. There are multiple places to choose from for food, and they each take meal plan, so your not eating at the same place everyday either. Many schools don't let first year students have cars on campus, but Shepherd does. Although the parking pass does cost $65, it's very affordable when you look at another college that doesn't let students have a car till sophomore year and their parking pass is over $100. You will definitely get your money's worth here at Shepherd if, and only if, you enjoy being here.
    Tips for prospective students

    For prospective students that plan to live on campus, Shepherd's freshmen dorms do not have air conditioning! But there is an upside. You can request to live in the two dorms that do have air conditioning. In my opinion, living without air conditioning would be better. I lived in the dorms that had it my freshmen year, and I regret it. I didn't make very many friends because upperclassmen lived around me and wanted nothing to do with me. Whereas the freshmen are all new to each other and want to get to know you regardless of where you are from or what your doing. They are looking for friends just like you, and that's something I didn't get.
    Great for these types of students

    Shepherd University is great for students that want small class sizes, Even the general studies classes are fairly small; don't want to be in the middle of the city, there is everything that a student needs in walking distance, but the mall is a 15 minute drive; a car on campus, if your like me, you need a car to get home and back cause it's a few hours; majoring in education, nursing, or art, Shepherd has amazing programs for each of these majors and you won't be disappointed.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Emma from Houston, TX

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    The professors are always there for you when you need them and they know every student by name.
    Did enjoy being here

    It is a beautiful campus on the Potomac river. You are an hour from Washington, DC.
    Bang for the buck

    I think that the dining hall packages could be lower priced for the quality of food you get.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you like a small school atmosphere then Shepherd is the place for you. Be prepared and submit your application early.
    Great for these types of students

    It is great for any type of art major or nursing major.

  • pbrd

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Pretty good university, experience and friendly professor and staff. helpful and academic environment .
    Academic Rigor

    very friendly
    Dorm Life

    friendly environment
    Food and Dining

    very good

  • Vianey from Martinsburg, WV

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Shepherd is a small school, but it's quaint for those who don't want to be too far from home. It has smaller classes so you don't feel forgotten and can be helped. There are many places to socialize and clubs to join.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get out and make friends and join clubs! Make your college experience enjoyable and memorable.
    Academic Rigor

    There are wonderful and helpful professors as well as great programs. If you don't understand something or need help there is always free tutoring by your peers.
    Dorm Life

    I don't live on campus, but I've heard there's always something to do around Shepherd.
    Food and Dining

    The dining hall has many different foods with great taste and there are all kinds of delicious restaurants in walking distance at great prices.
    What to do for fun

    There are clubs to go dancing at night and during the day there are tennis courts and all kinds of fun sports to play at the Wellness Center with all the equipment you need.
    Bang for the buck

    They give students free food often.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Not that I know of.
    Great for these types of students

    Artsy students and Nursing students.
    Clubs and Activities

    Many different clubs for everyone to join. Very fun!
    Campus Safety

    The campus is as safe as can be. They have emergency buttons all over campus and police officers patrolling at all times.

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    if you are looking for a nice laid back college, than shepherd is a good school. yet don't think that you will be able to just set back an coast through your courses. you have to work hard for an, a specially if you are going for a nursing degree.
    Tips for prospective students

    always look over what you will be going over that day in class, if you have a teacher with powerpoints, be sure to answer any questions that are on the power points before you go into lecture-this will help you to actually listen to your teach talk before the class begins, and during lecture.
    Academic Rigor

    the teachers are nice, some i feel are a little strict for such a small school, always be in class at least ten minutes before class starts-ever be late- they have zero tolerance for absences. you could be an a student dropped to a, b just from attendance.
    Dorm Life

    i don't live on campus.
    Food and Dining

    the food is okay, their are not a lot of choices if you are a healthy eater, i would pack lunch.
    What to do for fun

    nothing at school, outside of school i barrel race.
    Bang for the buck

    look at the classes that you are going to be taking, and get your books of amazon. if you are going to buy a parking pass - make sure you have time to walk, 1/2 mile to and from class- parking is and issue. (don't park in residential parking it's a 40 ticket, if you get three in a day they will tow your car, also if you aren't close enough to the curb the will give you a 40 ticket- shepherdstown and shepherd college both give tickets- they are insane with ticketing.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    make sure you make it to class early, parking is a joke.
    Great for these types of students

    early bird gets the worm- if your not at school by 8:30am good luck finding a parking spot.
    Campus Safety

    i have not really had an issue, it's like any place else. be sure to go in groups, there is a bus that can take you to your car. which is nice for late night courses.

  • Hector from Shepherdstown, WV

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    shepherd university is a fun, warm feeling place of study. the classes are interesting and keep you moving forward. shepherd is the place to be.
    Tips for prospective students

    shepherd is for those students who want to be away from home and want a chill area to learn. shepherdstown is a unique place to be.
    What to do for fun

    there are many thing to do around shepherd, from parties to hiking and everything in between.
    Great for these types of students

    shepherd university is great for those students who want alot without the stress of a huge student population.

  • Noel from Martinsburg, WV

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    shepherd university is a great college that cares for their students. it has a variety of majors to meet the needs of many students. the teachers do their best to help the students.
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure you know what teacher to take.
    Academic Rigor

    the teachers will push you, but not beyond your limit.
    Food and Dining

    shepherd offers a vast majority of choices and every choice is delicious.
    What to do for fun

    there is a bowling alley and lounge in the ram's den. there are many weekend activities also.

  • Taylor from Lutherville, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes challenge the student but they do ensure that you will learn a lot. Most of the classes are small which provide relationships with the professors and help when needed.
    Am enjoying being here

    The town is small and a lot of students leave on the weekend, but when you do find a group of people you fit in with (and you will!) you will have a great time.
    Bang for the buck

    The price is reasonable, and there are many opportunities to receive financial assistance.

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