Siena Heights University

I honestly would not trade my Siena Heights experience for anything, even though it wasn't perfect. True, it was hard going to a school that parties so much when I'm not a big partier, but I worked hard to find other stuff to do--and if you do that, you will find it. Trust me. It's hard work, but you will find cultural events, musical events, art events, etc...

Now, onto the school: I was in the Creative Writing Undergrad Program and 90% of my teachers truly cared about students, were available to us, and made the material engaging. Since this is a liberal arts college, it is filled with passionate faculty and students. I can't think of any "bad" program at SHU--they work hard to keep everything top quality.

I'm not proud of all the attention the school gives to the sports teams, but I will say I prefer a lively college experience to a boring one, and the sports teams certainly keeps that alive. Like I said, though, if you work hard to find other things to do, you will. It probably won't happen overnight though.SHU has an absolutely beautiful campus. I liked how the academic buildings are so close, and how I can walk to class within minutes. It made for a tight knit community. A lot of entertainment comes through The UC for performances and readings. Pay attention to flyers on campus and check the SHU announcements for stuff to do. The dorms are nice and the cafeteria isn't anything special but better than other college food I've tried. You will get out of this school what you put in. There are slackers taking easy classes and skating by on athletic scholarships, and there are also insanely smart people who deserve to be there and are doing great things. It's pretty diverse for a small school, and that makes it that much more of an experience.

1st Year Female -- Class 2017

Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C

Fantastic place to learn, grow, and have a wonderful time. No place better!!! A lot of very open people and broad experiences. Very liberal.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2015

Scholastic Success: A+, Innovation: C+

Siena Heights University is a very friendly community, and a very well-rounded school in terms of academics, sports, and social scene. SHU is an authentic and rich university experience. The class sizes are small, and you can really get to know your professors. The parties are out of control, and the best memories you will have. The house parties are where it's at, but the apartments bump every night too. There are many nightclubs surrounding the school as well. The surrounding city, Adrian, is not the nicest, but it is what it is. The experience is really what you make it. College is an investment, and you need to work hard while you are there. However, you are also buying the best years of your life. You will enjoy your time at SHU. GO SAINTS!

1st Year Male -- Class 2017

Individual Value: A+, Surrounding City: D-