The University of Redlands

Date: Jan 10 2003
Major: Art & Design Department (This Major's Salary over time)
I think U of R students fall into two categories. The first category consists of the partiers whose parents just want them out of the house and are willing to pay $30,000 to have their kids babysat. The other group of students is hard working, intelligent, and passionate. I think that if you find your place in Redlands, it can be a great place. The academics are for the most part great. I have had some wonderful, inspirational professors. However, I have had a fair share of terrible teachers i.e. my freshman seminar prof/advisor. It is true that the city of Redlands is not that great. The downtown's main attractions are a couple coffee shops, a couple bars, and a movie theater. L.A., Pasadena, Palm Springs, and all the beach cities are in a reasonable driving distance. One thing to get used to if you go to Redlands: be ready to hear a lot of "where is Redlands?" Although Redlands hasn't quite put it's name on the map yet, I consider it to be a great place to get a well rounded, thorough education.