Elon University

I liked attending a small university and getting direct attention from professors. There was a lot of flexibility in coursework. There is also plenty of social options at the school.

There wasn't much advocacy or organizing work at the school. The school population isn't very diverse and it isn't really connected within the greater community.

I like the student-catered environment and the opportunities are there and usually advertised well enough that you can find them. However, if you look hard, you can find a lot more resources to serve you. Elon is well equipped to educate students and is well worth the investment.

Not a great atmosphere for anyone with a drop of culture or melanin in their skin. 'Nuff said.

With Elon University being a small university, you are able to develop meaningful and close relationships with your advisors and professors!

The STEM field at Elon University is relatively small compared to the rest of the campus. Additionally, within that STEM cohort, the 'grind culture' is extremely competitive and individuals have been known to get burnt out.

The small class sizes allow for relationships with professors that larger schools cannot offer. These relationships help foster growth, education, and support in lasting ways. The environment at Elon is very oriented towards student success and career readiness, with numerous opportunities to gain professional experience.

There is a lack of diversity in the student body which is not reflected in promotions of the school. The party influence can be a bit overwhelming at times.

The faculty were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Classes were challenging, but had resources available so that assignments were never impossible or overly difficult. Residences were clean and in great order, and there were a lot of different living styles for different students. Campus is beautiful and there are tons of resources and clubs for students.

The school is expensive. Not just tuition, but there are a million hidden expenses that you don't know about until getting there. The nearest grocery store or pharmacy is 10 minutes away, so you have to have a car or find somebody who's willing to drive you. Professors will often spring books or online programs on you after you're already in class, rather than give them to you ahead of time so you have the option to find something cheaper. The school offers scholarships, but it's not really enough for those who are low-income. Many of the students who go there come from very wealthy families, and so many of them have extremely elitist attitudes about money, college, and the south. These kids are incredibly out of touch and it shows in the culture of the school. Party culture is insane, and if you aren't a party person, you will have trouble making friends because so much of the school surrounds this party culture.

I like being in a little bubble with everyone else. It's a very tight-knit community!

I wish there was more to do around the area.