StudentsReview :: Alma College
[Home][Faq][Members][Blog]
> Search for University
 
-or-
Look for Schools
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
Michigan State University -- East Lansing, MI
Central Michigan University -- Mount Pleasant, MI
University of Michigan Ann Arbor -- Ann Arbor, MI
 Summary 
 Information 
 Sports 
 Undergrad (14) 
 Life at ALMC (Comments) 
 Life after ALMC (5) 
 Getting Into ALMC (4) 
 Student Groups 
Alma College
Follow Comments
 
Request Brochures
 
Compare ALMC
 
Save School
 
ALMC Minibook
 
- Survey ALMC -
Critique ALMC
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    Alumni
    Professors
Add Campus Photo
Add Video!
Casual Comment
   
Featured
Admissions Essay Help
My Chances?
$5000 for School
Loan Consolidation
 
Summer
HS Summer Programs
Internship Post
 

Advertisement
Link me!
Forward me!

There are 16 Comments
 

View
Snapshot - Student Ratings
Education Quality   B+
Collaboration/Competitive   B+

color key: 

Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating]
Quite Bright
Alma is a great school that prepares you for the upcoming change that happens when College is over. My only regret is that I had an opportunity to study abroad and didn't take it... thought that one extra semester would be too much...
I recommend that H.S. students visit the campus to get the feel of Alma. Alma may be set in a small, Michigan town, but it reaches globally in its studies as well as the opportunities attending and graduating from there present.
Preparedness: A+, Reputation: A+
Have a Question?
Dec 02 2009 Alumna Female -- Class 2000 
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
 
Quite Bright
Alma has been a great experience for me. It may be in the middle of Michigan, but in the past four years, I have traveled to Ecuador, studied in Scotland, and spent a spring writing and studying in Key West. I am a different person because of the teachers here, and I have a bigger idea of the world I am heading into now that I am graduating.
Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C+
Have a Question?
 More → 
Apr 12 2009 4th Year Female -- Class 2009  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
 
Quite Bright
I am almost completed my first year at Alma, and I truely believe that this is one of the best Liberal Arts colleges in Michigan. Though the school might not be the best at every major, I believe that it holds a major strength in Sciences. The professors are VERY helpful and are willing to put in extra time to assist students in coursework or understanding the material. I have even had professors give their classes their cell phone number, and have called them at 10:30pm and they are totally open to helping out, even during their time off campus. The professors, staff and college really care about the students. The city of Alma might not be that exciting, but it is the same as all small towns, not much happens...which also means that the campus is very safe. Classes are interactive...not always straight lecture (though some are) allowing students to start discussions, voice their thoughts and receive feedback.
Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C
Have a Question?
 More → 
Apr 01 2009 1st Year Male -- Class 2012  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
 
Quite Bright
I am currently a freshman at Alma College and have thus far enjoyed my time in "the bubble". (you'll learn that term if you go here) The town is ridiculously small with absolutely NOTHING to do. I highly recommend, no matter what the admissions reps tell you, BRING YOUR CAR! You WILL need it! Unless of course you want to have no fun and have an extremely boring life, then by all means, don't bring it. It's nice to have just for a drive to get off campus and out of Alma. Mt. Pleasant is only like fifteen minutes away. Alma College is very small with about 1400 students. There is very little diversity. Make friends right away and you'll be fine. A lot of the people that go here won't just come up to you and start talking. Make the initiative. If you want to have the typical college experience partying every weekend, get in early with the frat scene. It's easy to make yourself known at this school. There are usually pretty good parties every weekend but it's best if you know someone. Being a liberal arts college, everyone is very accepting of whatever background you may come from. People are generally quiet and keep to themselves, so don't take it personally. Professors are all pretty much amazing. They are all very willing to help or meet with you outside of class. They know you by first name and are usually pretty strict with attendance. (they might email you if you miss class) It's totally worth it though. I mean, after all you are there for an education. It's pretty hard to fail a class here, they have a great academic support office that will assist in finding tutors and helping you with any problems. There are a lot of quirky band theater kids here too. Highland dancing is a big deal and don't be scared of the excessive bagpiping at all hours. You won't find the typical jock from high school here. Honestly, there aren't very many hot people here. lol. But whatever. Not very much competition I guess. What else... I guess overall it's a good school that does everything to help you succeed. You can have that typical college lifestyle on a smaller scale. Good thing about Alma's location is the proximity to CMU and MSU. Hot party destinations if you're into that. OH! Dorm life. First year students will live in one of the four resident halls on north campus. Bruske is for quiet kind of weird kids, Mitchel is for the hardcore athletes, Gelston is for the party animals, and Newberry is for all girls until fall 2009. So pick accordingly. I hope my comments were helpful and as you probably noticed they were a bit scattered due to me not at all planning this. I assure you that everything I stated was the truth and very accurate coming from a college freshman that knows. Best of wishes if you choose to go to Alma!
Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: F
Have a Question?
 More → 
Mar 22 2009 1st Year Male -- Class 2012  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Contact
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
   
 Prev   Select Page:
 1  2  3
  Next 

Write your own Review of ALMC
 

If you wish to further your education, consider one of the many options available through online degrees. Browse a wide range of online college and university programs and find the perfect degree for you.
Want to Learn More?
Get free info from: Alma College
Powered by CampusExplorer.com
 

  Articles
• What is a good school?
• Statistical Significance
• How to choose a Major
• How to choose your Career
• What you make of it?
• How Ivy League Admissions works
• On the Student/Faculty Ratio

FAFSA:
• Who is a Parent?
• Parent Contribution
• Dream out of reach
 

Earn $$
Write an Article!

• College Financial Planning
• Survive College and Graduate
• Sniffing Out Commuter Schools
• Preparing for College: A HS Roadmap
• Talking to Your Parents about College.
• Is a top college worth it?
• Why is college hard?
• Why Kids Aren't Happy in Traditional Schools
CampusCompare: College Trends
CampusCompare: Financial Aid
CampusCompare: Dear Babs
 

 
 
 
About Us | Advertise! | Press
Send Comments/Suggestions to: sradmin@studentsreview.com.

Copyright © 2000-2010. Students Review, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 
   

All Universities in MI

College Search

College Rankings