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Eureka College Reviews

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Sarah Eliza from Bloomington, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Learning a Lot: My brain actually hurts from learning new things. But in a good way.
    Am enjoying being here

    Enjoying Being Here Because: Every activity is open to any and every person who would like to participate, no matter whether it is related to your major or not--no matter whether you are a full-time student or part-time, no matter your age. That means that a Accounting major could get the lead in the play, an Bio-Chem double major could be the star of the softball team, & a Vocal Music major could be the college bowl team captain. Same goes for student politics, publications, & social organizations. That means I end up making friends with every kind of personality & outlook. (But if a recruiter asks, I claim that I am trying to expand my horizons by trying things I've never done before in life & find out what I like.) Most of these activities are free, too!
    Bang for the buck

    Bang for the Buck: The onsite campus cafeteria is yummy & excellent. They always have 2 warm meal options, including vegan options, and 4 cold meal options available for EVERY meal time. (Most students underestimate the importance of a good school cafeteria before choosing which school to attend.) You are paying for the actual professors to who -Love- to teach & never get a teaching assistant. All of my professors know me by my 1st name & notice if I attend class or not. Other students take an active interest in helping you succeed too. The campus is tree-lined & compact, so no car is needed to get between classes. I like the architecture of several of the classroom buildings. Downside: Some of the oldest buildings are not handicapped-accessible (and 1 has no running water because it was built when Abe Lincoln was alive & its now on the national register of historic buildings). The on-campus housing is hit & miss. Some dorms are amazing & others are run-down, but new ones are under construction this semester & the old ones are about to be renovated, so hopefully all housing will be good quality soon. The tuition is a little pricier than most, but you definitely get more personal attention than a state-run university which translates into more of your homework making sense to you more of the time.
    Tips for prospective students

    Tips for Prospective Students: (1.) Don't be like me: I went to college for 4 years and ended up dropping-out. I put social activities ahead of homework & ended up running out of financial aid before I could complete my degree. I then had to go back to my hometown & get a real job meaning minimum wage. For 11 years. I am now dropping-back-in & WILL be finishing my degree this semester (finally!). I hope you can learn from my bad example & do a better job for yourself. (2.) My advice: If you are capable of getting an A or a B in a particular class, do it. Don't settle for the easy C. You never know when the next class will actually be hard for you & the best you can do won't be good enough to make the GPA requirements. That will put you in a tough spot when you have to re-take a particular class and won't be able to fit all your other classes into the same schedule. (3.) Don't feel bad if some things at college are easy for you and other things are hard for you. That's life. Just do your best on the things you can do well & become excellent when you can. (4.) You know how James Earl Jones stated If you build it, they will come? Well I have another adage for you: It is never too late to get it right in life. Never. I am living proof that if you don't give up, you will succeed.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for These Types of Students: People who really like to learn. People who really like a home-style atmosphere (but without YOUR parents). Downside: You have to be willing to tolerate the small town mentality that it is literally possible for every other student to know who you are & everything that you are doing during your time at school. Good news though, we are all adults here & most people are more interested in themselves, their homework, & their social activities so they will leave you alone. Ironic note: This school is affiliated with a specific church (The Christian Church--Disciples of Christ) which means you actually get to have a Christmas concert at Christmas (instead of a winter concert) & there are no hypocritical statements about being non-denominational while clearly preferring to celebrate one particular religious tradition over all the others. As a non-practicing Jewish-Mormon-Humanist with many non-traditional LGBT, Muslim, Buddist, Atheist, LARP, & Vegan friends, I find this very refreshing. And the religious affiliation at Eureka College strikes the perfect balance: It is there to support and honor those who wish to pursue a ministry-related education in its chosen religious tradition, but for the rest of us it truly respects & tolerates our differences & doesn't try to convert us or even engage us unless we seek it out ourselves. Welcome to Eureka College.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jillian from Peoria, IL

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    The teachers are fantastic and really committed to educating their students. You will never have a class of more than about 25 people (and that's for a gen-ed requirement) and you will never be taught by a TA.
    Did enjoy being here

    I learned a lot of valuable life and social skills from attending Eureka and joining a sorority. I would not have succeeded in my internships and grad school interviews without them.
    Bang for the buck

    They are great at finding money for people who truly want to go there.
    Tips for prospective students

    Live on campus! You get to experience so much more that way.
    Great for these types of students

    Kids who genuinely want to learn, but still like to have fun. It's not a party school - word gets around about everyone's business. It's definitely a family atmosphere. You will know everyone at least by sight.

  • 4 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Jacob from Peru, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Bang for the buck

    you definitely get your money's worth with the attention you get from your professors
    Tips for prospective students

    it's definitely a small school (approx 800), but regardless of whatever college you are looking at, go visit!

  • 1 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    HAILEY from CLINTON, IL

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • Lanie from Eureka, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Eureka has a very hands-on education that allows for lots of assistance in the classroom. The faculty, staff, and students become close almost like family, and you get to know almost everyone. You are challenged in many aspects of life to make you a better person.

    Tips for prospective students

    Be able to work hard and put in the effort that the faculty is going to give back to you. Have respect for everyone here and know that we all have to work together to make a college like this be the best that it can be.
    Academic Rigor

    The academics at Eureka are great. I am challenged everyday to get better at my studies and I have a lot of support around me to get help if needed.
    Dorm Life

    I love being able to experience living in a dorm with other students. I have met and become close with many new people since I have been at Eureka College. I would recommend dorm life to every college student so that they can at least have the experience.
    Food and Dining

    The food is not the worst in the world. I would prefer to have my own food everyday over our dining hall food.
    What to do for fun

    We are located between two major cities. We can go to either one and be able to do just about anything. The college also puts on sponsored events that students are able to attend for free!
    Bang for the buck

    Being a liberal arts private college Eureka is more expensive then most colleges. Financial Aid is offered. I believe that Eureka is well worth the money that it costs to attend.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    We have an Ivy ceremonies to welcome incoming freshman and when graduating seniors leave. Ivy is representative of Eureka College's characteristics of strength, flexibility, and tenacity. Faculty and staff try to instill these qualities in students. Freshman add their piece of Ivy to the collective basket symbolizing their joining of the Eureka community and the joining together to form this community. Former President Ronald Reagan attended this college so we have many dedications to him.

    The most interesting locations we have on the college campus are: The Peace Garden which holds an original piece of the Berlin Wall and also a statue of President Ronald Reagan. Many of our buildings are historic and are placed on the United States National Historic Registry.
    Great for these types of students

    Any kind of student is great of Eureka College.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are many student organizations, clubs, and activities that students can join and be apart of. If a student has an idea for a new club they can present their idea to the student senate and possible have it become a new organization on campus.
    Greek Life

    Eureka College has 3 sororities and 3 fraternities. The 3 sororities include Phi Omega, Delta Delta Pi, and Delta Zeta. The 3 fraternities include Tau Kappa Epsilon, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Delta Sigma Phi.
    Campus Safety

    The Eureka College campus is very safe. With new technology of security in dorms makes the students feel more safe in their halls and rooms. Police patrol campus daily at all times of the day. Rules and regulations are strictly forced and discipline is enforced when needed.

  • Amanda from Eureka, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Eureka College is one big family, the professors, faculty, and staff want to be of assistance and always make themselves available. There are so many different opportunities to get involved on campus. Ronald Reagan graduated from here!
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't be afraid to visit the Records Office right away and plan out each class for the next four years, you be thankful later! Get involved right away, it will help with meeting new people on campus and open up new doors. Get to know you Resident Advisor, they are one of your biggest resources.
    Academic Rigor

    Each head of division is very knowledgeable in what they are to teach, how to direct students and different options each student can do. The Education Program is one of the most popular majors on campus, and is a very vigorous program to complete.
    Dorm Life

    We have just recently built a brand new dorm, complete with its own laundry facilities, kitchen, media center, and electronic swipe cards to ensure the highest safety possible. There are plenty of options for both genders and age levels to live. Almost all of the dorms have been updated in the past year, or are under construction now!
    Food and Dining

    We have the Commons, a buffet style dinning service open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday-Friday; and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. They switch up the options everyday, but could use a little more variety. The Burgoo is open for extended hours and has a grab and go style so that students can grab a bite to eat late after work or in-between classes.
    What to do for fun

    The town of Eureka is very small with only a Hardees, Subway, and Pizza Hut to eat at. For places to go we can either go to Bloomington or Peoria, both a half hour away.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Ronald Reagan went here- we must hear that phrase numerous times per day.
    Clubs and Activities

    If you apply yourself and put yourself out there, then there are tons of opportunities to get involved on campus. From Greek Life, Student Senate, Up 'Til Dawn (St. Jude), to Campus Activities Board. There are numerous sports available as well as cheerleading and dance team.
    Greek Life

    We currently have 6 Greek Life houses on campus. Fraternities- Delta Sigma Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Lambda Chi Alpha. Sororities- Delta Delta Pi, Delta Zeta, and Phi Omega.
    Campus Safety

    We have an officer on campus from 5pm-1am Sunday-Thursday, and 7pm-3am on Friday/Saturday. All of the students have access to the cellphone that the officer carries and can call even if they need an escort back to your dorm room late at night.

  • Timothy from Joliet, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I absolutely love my college. The other students and the professors treat everyone with care and respect. I believe to look past Eureka College as an option would be a poor choice.
    Tips for prospective students

    I would suggest taking a visit to Eureka while you look into schools. The tour guides are amazing people and lots of fun to listen to.
    Academic Rigor

    As long as you prioritize your time and stay on top of work, things will be easy.
    Dorm Life

    For incoming female students, new dorms were just build, officially making all current living conditions on campus up to date.
    Food and Dining

    Sodexo food services provide the campus with our food. There is a variety of food to choose from, with something new each day.