Dordt College Reviews
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Katie from Iowa
02/07/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
4 out of 4 people found this review useful. 1 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety your stuff is pretty much safe, not many people lock their doors. and sioux county, while it has its flaws, is a very safe community which is great.
Greek Life none.
Clubs and Activities we have intramurals, sports, prayer teams, bible studies, business club, and much more.
Great for these types of students great for those who are academic... it's a great place but you get a ton of homework. everyone here also seems to be from a dutch heritage and has gone to a crc church.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus don't date before tri-state.
Bang for the buck depends on which classes you take. some are totally worth your money, some not so much.
What to do for fun it's sioux center (aka, nothing to do) so you'll have to be good at making your own fun.. which is good, too!
Food and Dining the commons can be alright sometimes but most of the time people complain about it. the grille is pretty good, and we have an on-campus coffee shop run by the business club.
Dorm Life it's alright, depends on what type of personality you have.
Academic Rigor some classes are just busy work, but there are quite a few challenging classes as well. lots of homework.
Tips for prospective students you will meet a lot of people in the first few weeks, and the classes will seem impossible at first but don't give up! also, it's important to have a christian perspective on everything.
In three sentences dordt is a great college to grow in knowledge as well as faith. it is located is in a rural community. people here also love to be dutch!
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Kailee from Ripon, CA
12/29/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 2 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Students wishing to continue on to graduate school Nursing students Students who wish to be teachers.
Tips for prospective students Make lots of friends, study, and get involved with student activities as much as possible.
Bang for the buck Dordt is a difficult liberal arts college for academics and has been nationally ranked by the Princeton Review. If students like to be challenged or want to continue on to graduate school Dordt is an excellent school.
Am enjoying being here The small student population is excellent for making long lasting friendships and forming community.
Am learning a lot Dordt College has exceptional academics and wonderful professors. The professors challenge you and you learn important information about your major throughout your time at Dordt.
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Brittany from Stanwood, WA
05/30/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 11
Categories Comments Clubs and Activities W.O.P- women of promise. For girls to talk with other girls about anything. There are bible studies and mentors.
Great for these types of students Anyone who wants to be around people who are caring, loving and know how to have a good time in the corn fields.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The secret spot... you'll have to find out.
What to do for fun Prank rooms (you'll get really creative). Go to Walmart. Campus golf. Sports. Commons. Gift. Praise and Worship. Church. Chapel.
Food and Dining Same stuff all the time. You start to get really creative towards the end of the year with all the hidden gems in the commons. A must try is a suicide (mix every drink together, including milk and coffee). Good times. Chef salad is my personal favorite and the BLTs are awesome.
Dorm Life Nice rooms and there are stack-able furniture so everyone's room is different. If you get bored of your set up, stay up till 2am rearranging it with friends. Covey is the best and the main hang out.
Academic Rigor Some tough classes but the teachers are great. Psych 201. And when you get an A on an assignment you feel like you can do anything.
Tips for prospective students Apply for as many scholarships as possible. Great college but sill a bit pricey/
In three sentences You will grow spiritually. You will gain friends for a life time. You will achieve greatness.
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Sarah from Tucson, AZ
07/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety VERY safe.
Greek Life None
What to do for fun We love hanging out outside with friends and going to school events!
Tips for prospective students Check out all of Dordt's financial aid they are wiling to offer!
In three sentences I love everything that Dordt College has to offer! The community on campus is the best part about living on campus. The different choirs and sports teams are a great way to meet new friends!
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Jordan from Winnebago, MN
03/21/2013Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 11
Categories Comments Greek Life none
Great for these types of students Students who want to be challenged.
What to do for fun Movie theater nearby, golf course nearby, activity center, lots of extracurricular activities.
Tips for prospective students Work hard, don't screw around in high school
In three sentences Excellent choice. They have challenging courses and a warm atmosphere. Excellent place for an excellent education.
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Dylan from Canada
04/10/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Its a very safe place and everyone makes you feel at home. Everyone knows everyone else.
Greek Life Not really anything Greek.
Clubs and Activities A fair amount of campus activities.
Great for these types of students Who like to work hard and like to hang out with people.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Not really sure.
Bang for the buck It is pretty expensive here, but there is a fair amount of scholarships that you can try and get.
What to do for fun Sports, hanging out with friends, campus golf, movies, pranks, going to hockey, basketball games, etc
Food and Dining There's a grill area for burgers and all sorts of stuff if you miss the dining hall times. The dining hall usually has a a few options of food choice. There is also a coffee shop.
Dorm Life The social life is great, with dorm activities and everyone knowing everyone else.
Academic Rigor Dordt encourages you to work hard and is willing to work with you to achieve your goals.
Tips for prospective students It is a great college and place to get to know people with a great atmosphere.
In three sentences Its been a great experience. The atmosphere is fun and the teachers care about how you do in their classes. There is lots of people to help you out if needed.
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Courtney from Buffalo, MN
06/18/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety I feel 100% safe all the time.
Greek Life There are no fraternities or sororities at Dordt.
Great for these types of students Christian Passionate
What to do for fun Although Dordt is located in a small town, it is near two major cities and there is also always something going on on campus.
In three sentences Dordt is a beautiful, God-filled, passionate school. The presence of Christ and love for one another is felt every day and true learning occurs in every classroom.
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from Ripon, CA
06/26/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
8 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very safe campus and a safe community surrounding.
Greek Life more like Dutch life hahha
Clubs and Activities Chorale is awesome! Also the Bible studies on campus are great! There are also mission trips like AMOR and PLIA during breaks that I have heard are an awesome experience.
Great for these types of students Anyone who is friendly, outgoing, not afraid to meet new people, ok with freezing cold weather at times, love small schools, can live in a very small town.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There are lots of unusual traditions. Sophomores will drive Freshman or any new student to the secret spot. Students will decorate the statue infront of the classroom building. Dordt Walks are very common for couples on campus. Students will play campus golf on sunny days. There are MANY more as well.
Bang for the buck My experience here was definitely worth the money i spent
What to do for fun Sioux Center is a small town but people always know how to find fun things to do with their free time. It helps you to be more creative.
Food and Dining The food isn't the best.
Dorm Life Everyone is very outgoing and they make moving in as easy as possible. They also do a great job matching you up with the best roommates.
Academic Rigor It is a smaller school so they do not have as many connections to larger companies and organizations as would a large school. That is the only reason I left. Otherwise it is a great school, especially for Agriculture majors!
Tips for prospective students If you have any questions about anything be sure to call the school. They are always very helpful and also try to help as much as possible in the financial department as well. They make higher education much more affordable!
In three sentences I really enjoyed Dordt while I was a student here. The students and faculty were very welcoming and helpful. The community at Dordt College is very small and close knit.
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Nathan from Everson, WA
07/17/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus is pretty safe. Anytime something happens the school handles it well. There is an overall low crime rate. Located in a small, dutch, Christian town which helps keep anyone on campus more at ease.
Great for these types of students Anyone that is willing to challenge themselves and get done what needs to be done.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There seems to be a tradition that on the first major snow fall the upper upperclassmen guys run around in their boxers late at night.
Bang for the buck My experience here has helped me grow already.
What to do for fun Hang out with friends. Find your future life partner. Go to the rec center or all seasons center (students get in free but rentals at all seasons center still come with a charge).
Food and Dining Decent food. College actually does cater out through same service that cooks in the dinning commons. Seems to get repetitive fairly quickly. Will take recipe suggestions for something new to cook.
Dorm Life Its a dorm. You get what you make of it. It is best to figure out who the nice RAs are and who are the strict ones. If you use your brain you will do fine. Buildings seem to keep most noise levels down so long as you keep your door closed when you want quiet.
Academic Rigor Classes look to challenge you on many levels. Best to know something about the subject going into the class (unless it specifically says it is an introduction to....). While academics can be challenging plenty of resources available to help you out.
Tips for prospective students Don't freak out about the sticker price, plenty of financial aid available for anyone.
In three sentences Great school that incorporates the Christian life with your studies. Easy to find and make new friends. Gives a challenging curricular experience.
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Katie
01/04/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life None.
What to do for fun Play cards? Check out the local coffee shop. Drive to Sioux Falls, SD.
Food and Dining Carrie foods cater's Dordt College. The food is of high quantity, but low quality. Frozen, fat filled, sodium rich foods won't fail to make your stomach church.
Dorm Life The resident assistants really engage in their hallmates. It's a fun time.
Academic Rigor Dordt really challeneges it's students. The professors are of mostly top-notch quality. They really care about and engage in their students.
Tips for prospective students Don't date before tri-state!
In three sentences Dordt College has a friendly, warm, and welcoming community. However, sometimes cliques and small town drama is difficult to avoid. Overall, the professors, and cozy environment make this college worthwhile.
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Dwight from San Antonio, TX
03/13/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
11 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Strong academic students, strong Christian students, and students who love community
What to do for fun donut runs, campus golf, intramurals, going to sporting events on campus, activities on campus
Tips for prospective students study!! Dordt is a great school but professors will expect you to bring your A game
In three sentences Dordt is a great school with great people and a great community. There will be a challenge academically, but outside of that Dordt is a great place. A place where tyou can really find a nitch and feel that you really have a place here.
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