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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Jade

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I don't really know how to talk about this section because different teachers/professors teach differently while we as students, learn differently.

    There are some really good teachers at school. Some of the ones I've had have been there for 10+ years..

    One teacher I have tends to trail off, get long-winded or lose track of time so I feel like they talk so much we don't get much done.

    All teachers have their office hours which, in my experiences, they are happy to help you. Keep your appointments if you should make any with your teachers/advisor though. That's important.
    Am enjoying being here

    I like being here mainly because its away from home. My high school friends pretty much fell off the face of the Earth my freshmen year so all of my friends are here. Its pretty easy to become bored but its not so bad when being bored with friends- you find something to do.

    Like any college campus, there are parties. They aren't really big and most times only know about them if you are in the loop.

    The classrooms aren't too far from the dorms and apartments. Last year I lived in Old Cannon, soo close to my classes. This year I live in Beam and its a little ways away but not too bad. (Old cannon is one of the dorms and Beam is one of the apartments.)

    Overall its not that bad, there's just nothing to do a lot of the times.
    Bang for the buck

    The price to attend is pretty much ridiculous considering the facilities AND considering there are no 24 hr buildings or food places. The school has been around since 1896 and I feel that it shows. Changes and upgrades are being made but maybe the most important ones are not.

    There are some good teachers at Wingate; some who have been there for years and years. This is my second year and one of my teachers, who is also my advisor, has helped me out a lot. Not only did he help me with my school but had a listening ear when I needed someone to talk to.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you do visits! The visits are VERY important when it comes to choosing a school. You get to see the campus, get the feel of the campus..taste the food, look in on classes.

    Scholarships! If you attend this school, unless you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, scholarships will be SO helpful. Especially during times like last semester where the NC Legislature voted to lower their funding by $100. It may not seem like a lot but when it comes down to it and you don't have it, it will seem like so much more.

    Get an on-campus job, work-study related or not. If you have trouble meeting people, which I don't, this would be a great way to help that. My first year, I worked at the Klondike as a cashier now I know just about everyone on campus =) Also this helps with tuition or just pocket change.

    If you want to bring your car as a freshman, you can. I know that's important to some people.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who:

    ...like mid-size campuses
    ...don't want to be far from home, not too close/not to far
    ...don't do much partying
    ...like to walk (restaurants, convenient stores, and a Food Lion close by)
    ...are planning on going into the Health field

  • 7 out of 9 people found this review useful.

    unhappy student

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Even though Wingate has a small teacher to student ration it is incredibly hard to get one on one attention from some teachers. Thank goodness for free tutors!
    Am enjoying being here

    Most of the time it is a great place to be, but it is pretty boring around here. Everything is a drive away and then there really isn't to much to do. If you are looking for a busy school with tons of places to hang out Wingate may not be for you.
    Bang for the buck

    Tuition just went up making the school almost unaffordable for a lot of students, however we were each offered a personal loan we could take out and repay 6 months after graduation... as If we don't already have loans.
    Tips for prospective students

    Choose wisely, Wingate defiantly has the small town appeal. If that's what your looking for.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Samantha

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    The professors I had were really great about getting hands-on, real world experiences. There will always be classes that are solely lecture-based, but my classes were very interactive, going out into the field and actually doing stuff.
    Did enjoy being here

    It was the perfect fit for me. The student to teacher ratio is 14:1 and the campus is small, around 1,800 students (2,300 including graduates), so you get to know people on campus, but it's not so small where you feel as though you see the same people all the time. Not a big party school, but was fun to apartment-hop on the weekends and hang out with a lot of different people.
    Bang for the buck

    Parking, laundry, career services, printing, and lots of other amenities are all free, but tuition has increased for the past few years. And the Internet is terrible, although it's high-priority to get fixed. I loved living in an apartment for 3 years and in a dorm for only freshman year.
    Tips for prospective students

    Go on a tour. Ask lots of questions about every aspect of campus life. You can't spend the night with a current student, but you can eat in the dining facilities, attend classes, and meet with professors -- just make sure you let Admissions know in advance.
    Great for these types of students

    Ones who like one-on-one attention
    Want a small, Southern school
    Want to get involved with multiple things on campus (I was an editor of the newspaper my sophomore year)
    Who don't want to be in the city - Charlotte's an hour away

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Brittany

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Wingate is a great environment to learn in. The student to teacher ratio is helpful because unlike other universities, Wingate teachers actually remember your name. Also, Wingate offers free tutors for basically any subject.
    Am enjoying being here

    The school and surroundings are great! It is so easy to make friends and you can always find something fun to do! The fact that everything is close by is also great. Restaurants are a few miles away and Charlotte is fairly close, too.
    Bang for the buck

    The price is probably the only bad thing about Wingate. One of the main reasons that half the students are at Wingate is due to scholarships. Most students probably could not afford it without some sort of scholarship.
    Great for these types of students

    Wingate is great for students who learn better one-on-one and in small classrooms. Wingate is also in between cities and rural so students who want a little bit of both would enjoy Wingate.

  • Nicholas from Marion, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Wingate University is a small, student-centered school. The teachers are very supportive and are very cooperative with students. The size and ability to contact faculty easily make this a great school for anyone who wants a family feel, while also receiving a great education.
    Tips for prospective students

    Wingate gives a vast amount of financial aid to students. Even if it is not your first choice, make sure you apply and and approach your collegiate decision remembering our economy. For such a great price, Wingate has wonderful teachers who have very flexible office hours, providing a great educational experience.
    Academic Rigor

    It mainly depends on your major. I'm a Biology major and most of the classes I have taken have proven quite rigorous, a long with most other classes in the science departments. I'm not well-versed in other disciplines, but from experience, the Social Sciences were fairly easy, the literature classes require a lot of writing and reading, and the Sport Science classes can be challenging.
    Dorm Life

    After freshman year, Wingate honestly has the best housing I have ever seen at any university. You can choose from multiple apartment-style housing arrangements that provide a lot of space and plenty of privacy. The housing, itself, is very nice as well, most of which contain brand new equipment and come furnished with a kitchen, living room, washer and dryer per room, and dishwasher per room.
    Food and Dining

    The dining service was not anything to brag about at first, but Wingate is showing a concerted effort to change that. With the acquisition of more dining options and plans to add a full food court, the dining services look promising for the future.
    What to do for fun

    There are numerous clubs on campus and each club sponsors numerous events weekly. Whether you like sports, concerts, or just large get-togethers for students to eat free food and receive free t-shirts (which happens a lot) then Wingate should never be bore.
    Bang for the buck

    For a private school with great faculty and academic prestige, Wingate provides a very high amount of financial aid. As long as you have good grades in high school and apply for scholarships, it is very likely to attend Wingate close to debt-free.

  • Katy from Waxhaw, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Solid, small private school with a great athletics program. It has a small student to teacher ratio and is a place where people really care about each other. It's a small town school but close enough to a big city to provide everything you need.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you know what you want to major in, try to talk to the professors in that major and get to know them as well as you can. Also talk to the students to get a bunch of opinions. Admissions people are supposed to make you like the school, so they may not always be telling you the whole story.
    Academic Rigor

    It pushes the students to learn, but could definitely be harder. Also varies greatly from one major to another.
    Dorm Life

    Hopefully you'll only have to be in a dorm for one, maybe two years, but then usually you can get into an on campus appartment which is really nice. It feels more like a house than a cage and gives you more room for privacy.
    Food and Dining

    It's getting better but they really lack variety and sometimes the food is just off. But they do have a lot of healthy options and the desserts are really good.
    What to do for fun

    Go to sports games, swimming, sand volleyball...there's not a whole lot on campus, but there's stuff nearby.
    Bang for the buck

    It's expensive. I wish they would lower tuition a bit, but you are getting a good education and it is a good experience.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The W'International Campout. Sophomores camp out one night during their spring semester to stand in line so they can sign up for W'International trips for their Junior year. There are a variety of trips that you can pick from. Everything from Brazil to Italy to China or Australia. The trips are 10 days long and you spend the semester before hand learning about the culture and studying one particular aspect. Then you go on the trip. Usually it only costs about $800 for you to go, plus any spending money and a couple meals. Which is pretty good because that covers airplane tickets, travel, most of your meals, entry to museums etc. It's a really good deal.
    Great for these types of students

    Student Athletes, and students that are serious about getting a good education. Caters to small town people a little more too and the more religious type (being in the Bible belt).
    Clubs and Activities

    Black Student Union
    Greek Life
    International Club
    Student Government
    Dance Team
    Academic Clubs
    and many others I can't think of.
    And starting a club is fairly easy. If you wanna do it and have enough people and a supervisor, you can do it.
    Greek Life

    I'm not involved in greek life, but I know a lot of people who are and they really enjoy it. I think our greeks are some of the nicest greeks ever. They sororities, at least, are not your typical snotty, rude, mean, brats. For the most part, they are all really nice, sweet girls.
    Campus Safety

    There are campus police roaming around all the time. I see them like 24/7. I feel really safe, even when coming in late at night. Plus the police station is so close since the town is so small. It takes the police all of 5 minutes to get to campus.

  • Nicholas from Apex, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Wingate University is a small, private school in North Carolina around 45 minutes outside of downtown Charlotte. The school has around 1800 undergraduate students and many of those are athletes. If you do not play a sport at Wingate you are left with one of three options, join greek life, transfer, or stay and be miserable.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do not come here unless you like being in a very small classroom setting. Average class size is below 20. There is hardly anything to do in the surrounding area, and the haul to Charlotte becomes tiresome after a few times.
    Academic Rigor

    Some of the professors have been there for years and years and get in a comfortable routine where they drone on and on with their lectures. Few professors take the opportunity to make learning fun, and engaging classrooms are few and far between.
    Dorm Life

    The Internet connection is one of the worst I have ever seen and the walls are paper thin. Housing is done by GPA, so screw up one semester or take hard classes and you will be living in the least desirable places.
    Food and Dining

    The one and only cafeteria has the same thing every day, like feeding slop to a pig. The on-campus restaurant serves decent food, but since the cafeteria is so bad, the Klondike is always overcrowded and service suffers because of it.
    What to do for fun

    Good luck finding something.
    Bang for the buck

    Tuition is upwards of $28,000 but nobody pays that entire amount. They are good about giving out academic scholarships, but when their money is due, they are ruthless about collecting.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Campus lake is a spot to drink with friends while you grill out, but it closes at sundown. And the only tradition I know of is to toilet paper the academic quad after the homecoming game.
    Great for these types of students

    Small-town, private high school graduates. I came from a graduating class of 600 and my high school was bigger than this school. I feel like I am missing out on my college experience/wasting my college years.
    Clubs and Activities

    Intramural sports are fun and very competitive, other than that I do not know of many other clubs.
    Greek Life

    KA has 7 or 8 members.
    Phi Beta Sigma has 4 members.
    Pi Kap's have 12 members.
    Fraternities are a joke, the sororities have good numbers but they do not get along with one another and they are usually stuck up.
    Campus Safety

    The campus security officers believe they are police officers, and try to throw around their authority. As for the safety of the campus, I have never heard of anything being taken/stolen from anyone.

  • Britney from Monroe, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    great student professor bonds, they are willing to work with anyone. the campus is beautiful. there is not much around and it is peaceful.
    Tips for prospective students

    get involved!!!
    Academic Rigor

    i love wingate university for their willingness to want students to achieve.
    Dorm Life

    very nice dorms and the people are very friendly
    Food and Dining

    could use some improvements but it is really good for the most part and all you can eat.
    What to do for fun

    attend athletes.
    join a sorority.
    hang out with friends.
    Great for these types of students

    students who are athletic or want to work very hard in school.
    Campus Safety

    they have a number all you have to do it call it.

  • Joshua from Wingate, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    an institution based on faith and the highest academic standards possible. this school will challenge anyone to reach their highest potential and is one of a handful of national universities with university foundations in all 7 basic knowledge areas. this school is great!
    Tips for prospective students

    come visit wingate university! if you find yourself at home on our picturesque campus join us at wingate university!
    Academic Rigor

    very academic!
    Dorm Life

    i commute, but our dorms are considered some of the finest in the state. i personally feel at home visiting my friends in their fully furnished and large open dorms.
    Food and Dining

    the dining hall or the caf as we call it, has a huge selection of food. we have a campus subway as well as a store with many different varieties of food. we are in a two or three minute walking distance of four gas stations, food lion, burger king, mcdonalds, a japanese restaurant and a chinese restaurant.
    What to do for fun

    this area is in a small cozy town with very little to offer in it. however, we are located within a very close proximity of charlotte, nc and it's many clubs, music venues, malls, museums, night-life and other experiences.
    Bang for the buck

    wingate has an amzing staff of instructors, a beautiful campus, and many other great things.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    do not step on the plaque! the burris building has a plaque commemorating it in front of it's steps and it's been said that anyone who steps on it will not graduate from wingate!
    Great for these types of students

    students who enjoy an academic and layed-back learning experience.
    Clubs and Activities

    clubs for almost anything and everything.
    Greek Life

    numerous frats and sororities on campus.
    Campus Safety

    barely ever see them!

  • Marquez from Charlotte, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    The campus has everything you need and there are so many cool places surrounding the school in the downtown area, everything from malls to the towns carnival.
    Tips for prospective students

    The school is getting bigger and their building new buildings along with a new legacy, why not be apart of it.
    Great for these types of students

    If you know how to have FUN and study.

  • Michelle from Gastonia, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The teachers are great. College is completely different from high school. When you choose a major, you take the classes you want to take.
    Am enjoying being here

    I like the school, but Res life does nothing to help settle roommate disagreements.
    Bang for the buck

    Wingate is very expensive. There are newer buildings, but most of the amenities are old and run down looking. The school is working on updating, but they seem to be spending more money on landscaping than other more important aspects.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be sure to visit campuses and apply to every scholarship you can find. This school is very expensive, but with the help of scholarships it become manageable. Get to know your RA; problems with your roommate are certain to arise and the RA will help mediate.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who like small schools and want to be involved.

  • Ashley

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

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    Tips for prospective students

    Get to know the town and school and see if you feel like you fit in here.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who like small schools, small class sizes, and being close with everyone one campus.

  • Jade from Arden, NC

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

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    Will learn a lot

    After sitting in on numerous classes and hearing from friends who are already attending, it's a great place to be if you thrive in a smaller, close-knit environment! The teachers genuinely care if you are there in class and they know you by name. With a variety of courses, it wouldn't be hard to find something you might enjoy studying.
    Will enjoy being here

    It's a beautiful campus! There are so many opportunities on the campus, as well as off and I believe that there is a nitch for anyone who desires to be involved! I LOVE the campus, the people there and well, everything about it! It has a sweet, southern charm.
    Bang for the buck

    While the tuition is usually a huge determining factor for many families, Wingate strives to make the daunting amount seem less daunting. Almost every student there receives AMAZING scholarships and financial aid packages. My single mother has a small income for the two of us and we've barely been making it. But, Wingate has helped so much with getting the financial part of it taken care of. If you think about it, you get quality education, one on one attention from professors and staff, the ability to be a person and not a number, and endless resources and growth opportunities - isn't your future worth it?
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely visit campuses as much as you can! You think you may like the idea of a small campus, or a large campus. But, you won't truly know until you visit. I had a feeling that Wingate was right for me...and immediately upon arriving, I felt so at home. They welcome you with smiling faces and your name is practically plastered everywhere! I knew then that that was where I wanted to be. It feels like a family/friend kinda place there.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who thrive with one on one attention as well as hands on learning. The classes are small so it allows for more flexibility on the professors end of teaching. It's great for students who don't like LARGE crowds, etc. Anyone who is looking for a close-knit feel, this is the place for you!

  • Curtis from Locust, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Through my first year at Wingate University, I was able to learn a great deal. The professors were great and were willing to spend extra time with students who needed a little more instruction. Wingate University is a great school and any student who chooses to attend this fine university will definitely become more knowledgeable.
    Am enjoying being here

    Wingate University has a beautiful campus with friendly peers and staff. On my first day, I was able to meet new friends in my classes. Wingate also offers many activities to get involved in, such as sporting events, movies on the lawn, and club meetings. Wingate has plenty of activities for a variety of people with different interests.
    Bang for the buck

    Tuition is slightly on the expensive side compared to other schools; however, it is a very prestigious school. Future employers would love to have an employee to graduate from a school such as Wingate. Therefore, you get a big bang for your buck.
    Tips for prospective students

    The first tip would be to get familiar with the campus so you know the shortest ways to get from classroom to classroom. Next, make sure to find good friends to help you through the year. Finally, make sure you do not get behind. It will be a lot harder for you to play catch up, so make sure to stay ahead of the game.
    Great for these types of students

    If your a student who likes a small campus with a small student to teacher ratio, then you will love Wingate University. It is a fine school and you will not regret attending here.

  • Rebekah

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Some teachers are great and some are not. Studying is required to be able to learn and understand. Many teachers are willing to help during their office hours. Don't be afraid to ask them questions. If it doesn't work out, there is always free tutoring at the school. These are very beneficial for you.
    Am enjoying being here

    The school does not always have things to do during the weekend. That is where friends come to play. Find friends that stay during the weekend and enjoy your day by hanging out. Charlotte is not too far from the school, so there is always places to go.
    Bang for the buck

    One problem about this school is the price of a private school. It is a very great school, but it cost a lot.
    Tips for prospective students

    -Visit the school
    -Do not be afraid to make friends(many students are very kind)
    -Understand that school comes first, before partying or hanging out
    -Be involved in the school
    Great for these types of students

    -Willing to study at a private school that cost a lot
    -Rural setting
    -Involved in extracurricular
    -Small ratio between teachers and students
    -Small university

  • B

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes are small therefore you are able to have a lot of one-on-one time with your teachers. Use that to your benefit!
    Am enjoying being here

    Wingate definitely is a small town, and there is not much to do. It is a pretty boring town so I go home almost every weekend.
    Bang for the buck

    Since Wingate is a private school, tuition is very expensive. My scholarship covers a lot of the tuition, but I still need to take out some loans.
    Tips for prospective students

    Please take a tour before committing to Wingate...a small school is not for everyone!
    Great for these types of students

    Intelligent! =)

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