Valparaiso University Group at eNotes

Although Valparaiso University generally leans towards the conservative...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:12:24 PST

Although Valparaiso University generally leans towards the conservative side, it is possible to find professors and students of any political persuasion. There campus supports College Republicans and College Democrats, has a Black Student Organization, and many other organizations for various social or political temperaments. It is very easy to express opposing views in a broad sense, although Christ College students often complain about bias...

While Valparaiso University is of high esteem in most academic fields,...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:27:53 PST

While Valparaiso University is of high esteem in most academic fields, it performs even better in some areas. The engineering program as Valpo is very strong, with majors in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. It also offers studies in Computer Engineering. Valpo also offers a great business school, and is strong in the fields of accounting and actuarial sciences. It offers some very good graduate studies in...

Valparaiso University offers both health services and personal...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:49:35 PST

Valparaiso University offers both health services and personal counseling for students. The health services are run by nurses, and usually at least one day a week (sometimes more during flu season), a doctor will come in. The nurses can even write prescriptions for antibiotics, cold/flu treatments, basically anything a student may need when they become sick at school. Office hours are weekdays only, and students will usually schedule...

What I enjoy most about Valparaiso University is the tight-knit group of...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:29:32 PST

What I enjoy most about Valparaiso University is the tight-knit group of students that attend. Although I do not know everybody at Valpo, I feel comfortable almost all the time, and the other students and the staff members are very friendly. Another great thing is the student-teacher ratio, which is much lower than most schools. The largest class I have ever been in had 64 students, and I still received a great deal of personal attention...

Many students at Valparaiso University will choose to study abroad for a...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:11:44 PST

Many students at Valparaiso University will choose to study abroad for a semester. There are many programs offered at Valparaiso that allow for international studies. Europe is probably the most popular destination, as students often study in England, Germany, Spain, and France. Some students may even choose to go to Greece. There are many other possibilities that remain, such as China, Africa (Namibia), and Mexico. The school is constrantly...

Valparaiso University's main recreation area would be the Atheltic...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:05:35 PST

Valparaiso University's main recreation area would be the Atheltic Recreation Center (ARC for short). The ARC has many facilities, such as a weight room for any student to use, several racquetball courts, Basketball courts, multi-purpose gymnasiums, a track, etc. The ARC hosts the Crusader's volleyball and basketball games as well. There are several tennis courts on campus which are usually open for the students to use (unless the tennis team...

There is a Greek system at Valparaiso University. It is comprised of 7...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:58:41 PST

There is a Greek system at Valparaiso University. It is comprised of 7 Sororities and 9 Fraternities, most of which are chapters of a larger national or even international order. About 25-30% of students at Valparaiso go Greek, although this fluctuates heavily on a year to year basis. Many popular social and philanthropic events at Valparaiso University are hosted by one or several fraternities and sororities.

All freshmen must live on campus, unless there are extenuating...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:58:24 PST

All freshmen must live on campus, unless there are extenuating circumstances with the students health, family, age, status, or nationality, in which case they may be able to live off-campus in school apartments or in a place of their own finding. Students are supposed to live on campus for their first three years, and are able to move off their Senior year. However, many students achieve Senior status before their Junior year and move off...

There are two required classes for incoming freshmen - CORE and Healthy...

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:52:09 PST

There are two required classes for incoming freshmen - CORE and Healthy Lifestyles. CORE is required for freshmen or transfer students, and they must take two semesters. It is an English class with subtopics of Theology and Philosophy. Generally, the class entails reading several books, viewing several movies, and writings papers. There are also group discussions almost every day. The class counts for 5 credits. Healthy Lifestyles is a gym...

What are the most common career paths for graduates?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

What are the most common career paths for graduates?

Campus Life

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

What is life like on campus? Does a lot of social activity take place on campus? Are there a lot of campus activities? How is campus dining?

What are the schools' strongest academic programs?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

What are the schools' strongest academic programs?

Political and Social Climate

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

What are the political and social leanings of most students and faculty? Is it easy to express opposing views?

Are there required classes for incoming freshman? What are some examples...

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

Are there required classes for incoming freshman? What are some examples of these?

Social Scene

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

Are students very social? Is there an active social scene open to students? Does the school have a reputation as a party school?

Is there a Greek System? If so, what percentage of students participate?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

Is there a Greek System? If so, what percentage of students participate?

Student Housing

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

How is the housing situation both on and off-campus? Is it easy or difficult to find housing?

What percentage of students receive financial aid?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

What percentage of students receive financial aid?

Likes and Dislikes

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

What do you like most about this school? What do you like least?

Do many students choose to study abroad?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:00:57 PST

Do many students choose to study abroad?