Around Town

Attend activities; hang out with friends; participation is the key

I have no knowledge about campus life; I've never even been on campus.

Every week there is something on schedule. There's either religious services, athletic games, dorm activities, movies, shopping, and exercises. There's everything a college kid needs.

At McKendree University, every sport field available including a sand volleyball court. It also has a pool and workout center and a pool table to help students relax.

Usually, you should check out our Center for Activities Board for extra activities for fun or the Hettenhauser Center for the Arts.

McKendree always has something going on. In the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett), there are performances and movies all the time, most of which are free or dirt cheap for students. Sporting events go on all year round, also cheap for students. Also, Campus Activities Board has concerts, comedians, game nights, movie nights, and other fun activities weekly (not to mention all of the other student organizations who plan activities--all free!). If you're not into campus life, we are about 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, one of the few big cities left in the country with free attractions everywhere! The St. Louis Zoo, art museum, history museum, and some seats at the Muny (outdoor theater) are all free. Also, go up in the Arch for a small fee. St. Louis is a great city for broke college kids.

There are all kinds of things to do for fun. The school has a Campus Activity Board also known as CAB and they pretty much come up with all kinds of activities such as: bingo, trivia, game day, free food give away, concerts, comedian shows, and much more. If you like sports you could also go to the games and support. Along with CAB there are other groups that students can join such as mentoring groups and sororities and fraternities

Hanging out with friends is something most people do. You can also participate in sports or go workout on your own or bring your friends along. There are also malls near by where you can hang out.

There are many clubs and groups that you can get involved with, as well as weekly brown bag meetings that you can learn new things. It is also located in a cute little historic town with great shops that are fun to explore.

McKendree offers a broad range of activities, from debate to sports to music to a newspaper. Almost anyone could find an activity to enjoy here.