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Bethel College-North Newton Reviews

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• Orrie from Flagstaff, AZ

  07/15/2009

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 of 4

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	Bethel is great for student who like a slower pace. Someone who is friendly and likes to help others out would fit in very well with the other students. A person who is also looking for a academic challenge would in joy it here. Someone who is looking for a more one and one relationship with their teachers will like it at Bethel.
  Tips for prospective students	Do not be afraid to meet new people. Everyone who attends Bethel is really nice. They will do almost anything within their power to help someone out.
  Bang for the buck	This school may carry a little bit of a price but in the end it is worth it. This school is one of the most challenging private schools of Kansas. It is know across the country for the type of well educated students it turns out. The great education is supplies will help many incoming student get great supplies to succeed in life.
  Am enjoying being here	People are really friendly and helpful. Through out the year students put on events that many people go to. With many things to do it will be a very enjoyable experience at Bethel.
  Am learning a lot	The teachers at Bethel are interested in teaching making it easier to learn. There are many majors with highly qualified teachers. There is a challenge to learn new things and people will sit down and help you reach your goal.

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• Laurel from Lawrence, KS

  06/06/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  2 of 4

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	Bethel is a small, trusting school in a small, trusting town. The community is very close and kind, and the crime rate is very low.
  Greek Life	There is no Greek Life on Bethel's campus.
  Clubs and Activities	Nearly everyone participates in clubs and activities at Bethel in some way. Students are eager to be active about their interests and also to have fun.
  Great for these types of students	Students that are friendly (introverts or extroverts!), engaging, and eager to learn.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	The trails are very unique to Bethel's campus. They provide opportunity for students to explore, exercise, and appreciate nature all in one place. A few unusual traditions include Lighting of the Green, Winter Gala, and the Bubberts Awards. Lighting of the Green occurs every winter before break. Students light candles and stand in a huge circle around the grass center of campus and sing songs celebrating the season. It is always a beautiful experience. The Winter Gala is a great opportunity for students to dress up like they did for their high school prom, as well as enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful music. The Bubberts Awards occur every spring. Student made films are collected and shown during the awards. Students also dress up for this event, and everyone has a good time.
  Bang for the buck	Attending Bethel is an unforgettable experience. The lifelong friendships you make and the well-rounded education you receive are well worth the money.
  What to do for fun	Join any and all activities! Clubs are very active and fun at Bethel, and most people participate somehow. You can also walk the beautiful trails that accompany Bethel's campus, or go to Wichita (a 25 minute drive) for a little more big city excitement.
  Food and Dining	The food at Bethel is pretty typical for a small college. However, there are a lot of options outside of the main hot meal for students to make their own meals.
  Dorm Life	Bethel has a very unique but effective system of student housing. For one, students are required to live on campus all four years. Though this seems like an unfair restriction, it is actually very beneficial to the community as a whole. This rule results in a very strong and close community, and the dorm life is very fun! For freshman, doors are often left open to encourage interaction, and upperclassmen have the option of modular style living where nine close friends live together and share a bathroom and lounge area. Overall, dorm life at Bethel is excellent.
  Academic Rigor	Bethel is known for its rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Each course you take will challenge your mind and encourage you to explore new interests that you might never have had before. The professors are there to teach you in an extremely personal class environment. Bethel College is truly a wonderful way to receive a well-rounded education for any student with a passion for learning.
  Tips for prospective students	Do not be afraid to immediately jump into any school activity that is presented to you- it is a great way to meet new people who not only share your interests, but will be more than willing to accept you and welcome you into the community at large.
  In three sentences	Bethel College is a wonderful school to attend. With an extremely supportive and close-knit community, students can easily find lifelong friends that they might even consider family. The basic love of life and friendship found on Bethel's campus is extraordinarily strong.

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• Sarah from Oskaloosa, KS

  08/01/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  3 of 4

  Categories	Comments
  What to do for fun	Bethel College is located in North Newton, KS. There is a movie theater in town that is cheap, so many students will go there. Bethel is very close to Wichita, which has many activites. There are even fun things going on on campus all the time. There will be a movie in the middle of the campus, or limeades on the football field. Bethel College tries to do activities about every week.
  Food and Dining	Bethel College is re-doing the cafeteria. The food is pretty good. The best part is the environment where you eat. In the cafeteria, everyone normally eats around the same time, so it allows people to sit and talk to different students every day.
  Dorm Life	Bethel College has all of the students live on campus all four years. Living in the dorm is a very influential opportunity. It allows everyone to get to know each other, and students are able to learn how to live with another person. Bethel College dorms try to have different activities for everyone to join in.
  Academic Rigor	Bethel College is challenging when dealing with academics. If a student knows how to study and understands how they learn best, then there should not be a problem at all. Bethel College will push individuals academically in different ways.
  Tips for prospective students	When preparing for Bethel, it is best to understand how you learn information. Learning how to study before you get to school will help out in the long run. Lastly, when going to Bethel College, keep an open mind and try to get to know everyone on campus.
  In three sentences	Bethel College has a very unique campus that allows everyone to feel right at home. The academics push every member on the campus to strive to their best potential. There is an extracurricular event for everyone at Bethel College.

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• Joshua from Kingman, KS

  01/03/2013

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  4 of 4

  Categories	Comments
  Greek Life	Not offered but do not miss it
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	Mennonite based and festivals. Alot of History
  What to do for fun	Hang with friends. campus activities.
  In three sentences	It has my major. It allows me to play football on scholarship. I love the small school life.

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