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 | Quite Bright | Please note that this college is bull! They harrass students and acuse them of acts that they didn't do. When they try to pin something on them, and it turns out to be a false rumor, they continue to go after them (especially the rent-a-cops) until they can try to find the stupidest thing to charge them. This college is horrible, and furthermore, anyone considering attending this school better be prepared to fight for their innocence. | Preparedness: -, Reputation: F | | |
| | May 18 2012 | Alumna Female --
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| Quite Bright | | First off, let me start by saying that although many people advise prospective students to take these reviews with a grain of sand, I feel they are extremely accurate. Many people argue that the only people who write these reviews are people who absolutely love the school or absolutely hate it, and therefore, the reviews are skewed. However, I can honestly say that I'm right in the middle of these two extremes--I don't love Gettysburg, but I don't hate it either. So hopefully the information I provide can be considered fairly unbiased to readers. The best thing about Gettysburg College is the academics. The professors here are generally friendly, extremely helpful, and interesting. I've found nearly all of my academic coursework to be both worthwhile and helpful. Another positive about the school is the financial aid--Gettysburg is extremely generous with grants, scholarships, and loans. That's a big reason why I'm here; I could never afford a $52,000 a year school without such a generous financial aid package. With that said, a lot of students can. It's no secret that many Gettysburg kids are well-off. However, don't be discouraged by this. I come from a middle- upper-middle class family, and I have never felt ostracized for my economic status. Although uber-preppy, the Gettysburg student body is overall friendly. Now time for some negatives... The biggest negative for me is the Greek life at Gettysburg. Previous reviews have mentioned that Greek life consumes the campus. I can assure you that it not only consumes it, but the entire social scene at Gettysburg revolves around it. Because of this, there really aren't many options besides going out to the frats on weekends, leaving students who aren't super into drinking (like myself) feeling pretty bored. I hate to say this, but honestly, the only real way to have a good time at Gettysburg is to drink the kool aid and get drunk every single weekend like 90% of the student population. Don't let the school fool you. Nearly everyone drinks here. And TONS of students are Greek or at least plan to rush--way more than the 30% that the school tells you about when you visit. That's something I wish I knew before choosing this college. Another negative--the surrounding town. Don't get me wrong, Gettysburg is cute in a small-town charm kind of a way, but there's really nothing to do there. This isn't a big surprise, considering the most interesting thing that's ever happened to the town was about 150 years ago, but still, it's something to consider. I have a lot of friends who go to schools around cities (Boston, Providence, etc.) and they're never really bored, because city life offers so much to college students. Granted, they're probably broke because of it, but that's also another thing to think about. I think if I could do it all over again, I'd probably choose a college closer to a city, simply for the reason that there's way more to do. Overall, I guess I'd say Gettysburg is what you make of it. Ultimately, it's important to weigh the positives against the negatives when choosing to attend here. | Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: C | | | |
| | Jan 11 2012 | 1st Year Female --
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| Bright | I love Gettysburg College. Going there I had a lot of trepidation- I had heard many things about the "snotty, rich kids" who went there. Upon attending Get Acquainted Day however, I fell in love with the school and the people. It is truly an environment for those who want to learn. I have a lot of friends who party (though I personally do not) and they seem to have a great time. There is always something going on. But the main draw is the academics and the quality of education that you get there. I came from a rural area and am one of a very few commuters on campus, but going there everyday truly is worth it. Gettysburg pays for me to go there as well, they are great with financial aid. But it is not for everyone- you can't slack or have a bad attitude- to succeed you have to want to do more than party. They are very oriented to getting students to grad school! | Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C- | | | |
| | Nov 30 2011 | 2nd Year Female --
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