Catawba College Reviews
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Ronald from Cartersville, GA
04/18/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
6 out of 6 people found this review useful. 1 of 10
Categories Comments Bang for the buck Catawba offers great financial aid options.
Will enjoy being here This school is absolutely amazing. I can't wait for fall 2011
Will learn a lot Great teachers. Many have the highest degree possible in their field.
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Veronica from Picayune, MS
01/19/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
4 out of 6 people found this review useful. 2 of 10
Categories Comments Bang for the buck They have a nice curriculum and a beautiful campus with an environment center. Tuition is not through the roof. It looks good.
Will enjoy being here It looks like a beautiful campus, from the looks of the virtual tour.
Will learn a lot The school has a lot of majors so as to fit every palate.
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Meagan
10/11/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 10
Categories Comments Will enjoy being here I have friends that go to this school and love it!!
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Emily from Winston Salem, NC
02/03/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 10
Categories Comments Greek Life none
Great for these types of students theater or performance majors
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus abernathy quad where outside activities take place
What to do for fun events every friday night that is no cost to students nice productions at no cost
Tips for prospective students keep contact with professors take advantage of specialized individual help
In three sentences small location close community friendly environment
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Michael from catawba
03/27/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety Public safety is always cruising the campus. I feel very safe her and have never been involved or even heard of any incidents.
Greek Life There is one fraturnity but it is more like a club. If you are looking for frat parties this is not the school for you.
Clubs and Activities THere are various clubs and things to get involved with at Catawba.
Great for these types of students Students who want to go far in their career will find it easy to function at Catawba.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is a smoking gazibo.
Bang for the buck Catawba is expensive but 99% of students get aid from the school. The education is pretty high quality and the school is private and liberal arts which employers admire.
What to do for fun There is diskgolf all around campus and a water hole with a rope swing a half mile down the road. The school holds dances in the autotorium every view months.
Food and Dining The food unfortunately leaves something to be desired. There is much variety.
Dorm Life Dorm life is great there is always something going on.
Academic Rigor The classes are slightly difficult but the teachers make the work alot easier.
Tips for prospective students Come prepared to learn.
In three sentences Catawba's small class room setting is ideal for students who want a relationship with their proffesors. The housing is great and extremely close to the classes. The counselors are really there to help and they do just that.
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Jay from Lexington, NC
01/12/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 10
Categories Comments Greek Life Sorry, but we don't have no Greek Life, we have gender specific clubs though!
Clubs and Activities Over 40 different student run clubs and organizations. Theatre Clubs, Diversity Clubs, Volunteer Catawba, GSA, and more!
Great for these types of students If you came from a small high school then you would probably like Catawba.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus One of the things that Catawba has that not many other colleges have is a 189 acre preserve that has trails that wind through it and unique flora native to NC that you don't see every day! We also have a building where most of the materials in the building were made from recycled materials!
What to do for fun Well Catawba is located in Salisbury, (pop. around 30,000) so most people tend to go to Charlotte or Winston malls (there's a mall in Salisbury but the majority of the stores have closed) On campus, we have a student run club called Wigwam and every Friday or Saturday night they do a free event for students. I am a part of that club and I've done many a fun things. Whether is be a free laser engraved crystal or a free tie dye tshirt, or a free airbrushed hat. It's fun, and they usually serve food or snacks at the events too!
Food and Dining We recently did a 1.5 million dollar renovation of the cafe. The food is much better than last year because now it's being prepared on grills and in ovens that aren't encrusted with burnt delicacy's. It really depends on the day if you decide to eat in the cafe if the food is good or not. The cafe puts up the menu on Facebook and if you decide not to eat it then you can go to the Mondos Sub shop and get something else (burger, fries, sub, fountain drinks, snacks)
Dorm Life We have 14 resident halls on campus, each of them are different. We do offer all male or all female living conditions. The dorms are older, but that doesn't bother me at all. BZ was built in 1925 and it's the oldest residence hall on campus, suite style living and a quiet building. Abernethy Village was built in 2007 and it offers 3 apartment style living residence halls for upperclassmen (60creds or above) and then 2 private suite style dorms (also 60creds or above) and then we have 2 freshman dorms. For upperclassmen the apartments are considered residence halls and you have the option of living there at no extra charge
Academic Rigor We move pretty quickly here at Catawba, but I don't find it a challenge at all. There's only two professors that teach classes for my major and they both move pretty quickly. Every day we are learning something new, then we take a test and move on.
Tips for prospective students I work in the admissions office, so I've seen many an application come through. We do offer scholarships and such but you have to keep your grades up and your GPA and shoot for a 950 or above on your SAT/ACT. You can become eligible for a LOT of scholorships then. Also be sure if you haven't visited Catawba before to get a campus tour!
In three sentences Catawba is a great school for those who came from a small high school such as me, and for those who don't want to be couped up in a lecture hall with 200 other students taking BIO 101. Here at Catawba the teachers know your name and want to see you succeed and they try in every way possible to do that.
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Johnny from King, NC
06/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 7 of 10
Categories Comments What to do for fun Nothing. Everybody goes home on the weekends.
Tips for prospective students Do not go here unless you have money to waste
In three sentences Very poor professors. Very poor food. Great Campus.
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Grace from Burlington, NC
07/02/2012Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
8 of 10
Categories Comments Bang for the buck A little high but worth it I think
Tips for prospective students What can you tell about Catawba in general that sets it apart from the other colleges?
In three sentences I love everything about it. Athletics, academics and campus life. I will probably end up attending if I get accepted.
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Gretchen from Salisbury, NC
02/10/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 10
Categories Comments Great for these types of students People who are looking for a well-rounded education. People who want to explore a lot of different classes.
Dorm Life I don't live on campus
Academic Rigor Classes are always going, going, going. Keep up with your work and don't get behind.
Tips for prospective students Take as many different classes as you can. Learn many different things outside of your major. Embrace your education.
In three sentences The teachers are the best and so good at being there for you. Most everyone is so friendly. Love the diversity of the classes.
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Santana from Lexington, NC
03/18/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 10
Categories Comments Food and Dining The food is horrible, but Mondo's is amazing. It is a little fast food place above the cafe. I will say that the salads from the cafe are good, but that's about it.
Tips for prospective students I hight encourage you to have everything planned out the way that you want your college life to go. Make your own schedule and don't take unnecessary classes! I advise you to get to know Mrs. Jean Hall she is the best.
In three sentences Catawba College I starting to improve while it comes closer to graduation and class registration. Normally all the faculty and staff are confused and running around with their heads cut off! We have changes that are being made to the school an I personally think it is for the best.
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