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Evergreen State College

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityF Faculty AccessibilityA+
Useful SchoolworkF Excess CompetitionF
Academic SuccessF Creativity/ InnovationA+
Individual ValueC University Resource UseC+
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyF FriendlinessA+
Campus MaintenanceC+ Social LifeF
Surrounding CityF Extra CurricularsF
SafetyA
Describes the student body as:
Arrogant, Snooty, Closeminded

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

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She cares more about Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty than the average student.
Date: Sep 07 2014
Major: History/Histories (art history/etc.) (This Major's Salary over time)
I grew up in the Olympia area and my mother actually went to this school in the 1970's,but, that being said…run. Far,far away from this place as it sucks badly. The campus,being small, like others have said means that you are going to run into people that you know from other classes,but,that does mean you are going to friends either. As someone that is her mid-40's the idealism of this school and its rather stupid politically correct way of seeing things is not how the world really works. Nor does it prepare you properly for the workforce unless you happen to be doing things related to ecology,politics or something similar. For myself, as a history major, unless you pick your classes wisely you are well and truly screwed since there is not much on offer for history. Nothing for World War II,which is what I study.

Unless, you do a self study which has to be approved both the Dean of Students AND a sponsoring professor. For me, that was the only way to get anything out of this crazy school as I NEED to have a certain amount upper division history credits for grad school.

The evaluations are another thing that I find to be annoying as I loathe writing about something that should be plain as day as to what I have learned on a transcript. Further, the grad schools I have applied to,you need a decoder ring in the form of someone in admissions to translate it for you. That person will become your new best friend for your applications. Most grad schools do not,that I have applied to, do not even read all this busy work that is evals.

I came here because it was cheap and I was expecting something different. However, I should have listened to what we locals have known for decades…if you want a real education,go somewhere else. If you want to sit on your duff and talk all day then this place is for you.

Pros:

Self study. If need to do credits for post-grad work unrelated to what is on offer then this is the way to do it.

Professors. They do make themselves available.

Small campus and classes. Nice if you are wanting to get away from a big campus,big classes with more personalized attention.

Cons:

Activities. There are none of the traditional ones as this school believes in the everyone must be included idea. If you like to sing,which I do, stick with a band or church as the choir sucks.

Locations:

It's 60 miles to Seattle if you want to see something besides the Art Walk twice a year. Olympia is boring as hell. I know,I was raised there.

Lack of proper classes. I say this because most of these classes will NOT help you if you have a specialized major in particular,history. Seems they have an allergic reaction to history.

Library. It sucks as well. Use the inter-library loan resources if you want or need something as lot of the books are severely out of date to say nothing of the computers.

I will heartily glad when I am out of here in a year and in grad school.

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