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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Art & Design Department  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright To me, the professors and a few specific departments, such as the Computer Maintenance and distribution center (IS&S) here and there are holding up the rest of this school. Campus policies are excessively strict, ie. $75 fines for propping doors open and social probation for just 2 drinking offenses (possessing alcohol or being intoxicated on campus even if over 21.)There is *NOTHING* (no exaggeration) to do in the town, but you will not be permitted to have a car unless you live at least 8 hours away, and even then its difficult. If you are not Christian, i highly recommend that you look elsewhere. The institution itself is pretty open minded about such things, the student body is not. Also, if you accept and understand evolution and that kind of thing, class discussions may frustrate you as 90% of your classmates argue "but the bible says..." Housing is mediocre, and so is the food. You're required to have both though, unless you're married or a parent. The most difficult thing is that you're not allowed to work anywhere outside of the college, but the paychecks you receive from your mandatory labor position at the school typically only bring in about $120 to $145 per MONTH. Bottom line: if you want to go here, there will be NO fun parties, no ridiculous nights of booze fueled fun. If you want fun, freedom, and life experiences in addition to classes, look elsewhere. The most exciting thing to do here is study, and that's about all you'll be able to afford. Chances for better paying jobs etc. are minimal. You'll graduate with almost no debt though! Oh yeah, and if you're transferring from another school be prepared to become a freshman all over again. Berea is horrible about transfer credits. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Individual Value: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Sep 06 2007 3rd Year Male -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=41114&uid=516'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Communications  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright First of all let me say this. Berea College is not a Christian college. It may represent itself to be that way but it is not. However, Berea College has such an outstanding reputation that every job interview I have went on someone comments that Berea College is a very good school, and it is. I believe that has helped me be where I am today, working in higher education. The city of Berea is small, you can't have cars on campus until you're a senior or unless you live a certain amount of miles away. However, the community is so wonderful and giving. If you're looking for a church Berea Baptist is a wonderful place to go. I'm sure people tend to say many negative things about Berea, but most likely that's because it has high standards and the people making the negative comments had no motivation to meet those standards. Preparedness: B-, Reputation: A Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) May 24 2007 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=39532&uid=516'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Math  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Berea has a very unique atmosphere. It gives you the chance to take responsobility for your future with education & labor positions. You get the experience of applying for jobs, trying different positions, & working your way up the chain. Great experience are definately available for every student. Starting Job: New Business Coordinator, Preparedness: B+, Reputation: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Oct 25 2006 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=24149&uid=516'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Art & Design Department  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright I would not recommend Berea. There is an underlying attitude toward students, kind of a missionary or liberator attitude toward the "poor hillbillies" and the "po' blacks" that clearly communicates that every student should be grateful for whatever they get from Berea and not make any demands or expect anything different. As a matter of fact some faculty will go out of their way to make this point by closing off opportunities, or by belitting a student in front of peers. The town does not exist so if you can't do it at the college don't count on doing it. Lots of restrictions and limitations, all in the interest of the student, of course. But it's "free," right? Wrong. We did the math and found that I can go to any number of other colleges without the attitude for about the same amount of cash out of pocket. Meanwhile I can work for $10/hour instead of the measly $3.50/hour Berea pays its students. Thus I can better afford to go wherever I want. Just an all around bad experience, unless you like being treated like the po' little minority who doesn't know anything and couldn't possibly make a decision for him or herself. Collaboration/Competitive: C, Education Quality: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jun 24 2006 1st Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! 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