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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Katlynn from Bucksport, ME

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    the information that I have seen on this school is outstanding the size counts a lot. I feel I can learn here and get a fun college experience
    Will enjoy being here

    I think I can fit in here the size works to my advantage because it is small, and i was raised in a small town I will be like going to my high school just way may more expensive
    Bang for the buck

    I think this school is worth the price. it is a lot cheaper then most schools and i like that

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kate

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    As an English Major, MCLA has been more than able to teach me the tools that I need to further pursue my career. I truly believe MCLA is bringing me closer and closer to obtaining that goal. I believe no matter what the major or concentration this school will teach you all the tools you need to pursue your dreams.
    Am enjoying being here

    I believe what has kept me coming back is that I am able to be myself at this school. MCLA is an arts school, which gives it this great sense of creative freedom. The atmosphere, teachers, and students all make this experience worth while. It is true what they say about how the friends you make at college will last you a life time. I feel at MCLA I have met my most best friends.
    Bang for the buck

    This can be answered in one word: YES.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do what you want but go with an open mind to new ideas, people, clubs, classes and everything else the school has to offer. Be open and willing to explore and try new things. Also, get yourself out there! Talk to teachers, do good in your classes and make friends with them after all these people can help recommend you for jobs down the road, they also could have the key to some very important doors you need opened.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for artistic and free students who are looking for a quality education that does not bind them and restrain them. If you want to learn in a fun way and have the freedom to learn, grow, in a creative artistic setting MCLA is your college right from the start.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Benjamin from Troy, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    MCLA is a great school for students who need or want one on one attention. The classrooms are about 20-30 people so the teachers get to know you well right away. I personally love having a smaller class size because you are not just a number and it is easier to become engaged with the teacher. I have learned a great amount of information from every one of my classes and the work load is not horrible.
    Am enjoying being here

    I personally love MCLA. My group of friends are probably one of my greatest reasons for wanting to go back. It is a small school so you become closer with your friends than you would at a larger school. You also have a lot of freedom to become active in the school. So far I have joined the concerts committee and got the rapper Sam Adams to our school, and I have started the first MCLA photo gallery through the photo club. The possibilities at this school are endless and there is always faculty or staff that are willing to help.
    Bang for the buck

    MCLA Is probably one of the only schools that can offer its great resources for a price this low. I considered MCLA at first because of its low price, but when I visited I fell even more in love. The scenery, the people, and the campus itself make you feel at home away from home.
    Tips for prospective students

    For potential students, I would recommend getting to class on time every day, it helps with your grade, classes are only five minutes from the dorm rooms, and the teachers take notice and you get on their good side. Get involved in clubs that you enjoy, do not just join clubs for the number. Clubs become more beneficial when you actually enjoy them and want to participate. Attend all of the first days activities because it is the best way to meet your friends early on when everyone is still looking to find their place. Paper plates, plastic cups and dining ware are essentials if you are going to be living in a dorm room since it is difficult to wash dishes in the bathroom. Oh, and one last tip; become friends with an upperclassmen so they can drive you grocery stores such as Wal-Mart, or Price Chopper.
    Great for these types of students

    Anyone who likes to be active or participate in events. Anyone who enjoys the arts or is studious. Anyone who enjoys nature and beautiful scenery. This college is pretty much perfect for anyone except for those who sit in their rooms and play video games all day because then they begin to feel lonely. No one at MCLA should ever feel alone or bored with the amount of activities going on. Be active, be studious, and most of all have fun along the way!

  • Marleigh from Bennington, VT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    MCLA sits on a beautiful campus. It is small school which gives students ample opportunity to get one on one attention. MCLA is a great school where you can excel in higher education.
    Tips for prospective students

    Study hard and have fun!
    Dorm Life

    BT and the townhouses are great.
    Food and Dining

    Ara mark is good and we just got a subway!
    What to do for fun

    There is a movie theater, ice skating rink, and bowling alley very close to the campus! MCLA also puts on a lot of activities for students.

  • Julia from Franklin, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Clubs and Activities

    President of Cheer Club!!

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The college is small and friendly. MCLA offers many different degrees and althetic opportunities. The professors are very helpful and care about helping you succeed.
    Tips for prospective students

    The classes are small for more one on one learning. It is located in the Berkshires. The town of North Adams where MCLA is located is small with everything you might need within walking distance.
    Academic Rigor

    I am enrolled in the Biology program and it is very rigorous. The professors have really helped me to succeed. I am on an athletic team and need to miss classes and my teachers are more than willing to let me make up work missed and get extra help.
    Dorm Life

    A great experience for a freshman. I've met many students in my building and the students on my floor have become a big family. My second year I was in a townhouse with five other students. It's been a lot of fun. I plan on getting a townhouse again next year.
    Food and Dining

    The caf, as we call it, has a lot to offer and is an all you can eat. A Subway was just added to the campus this year. It's great food.
    What to do for fun

    There are many things to do at MCLA depending on your interestes. I play a sport and don't have much down time, but there are places to eat, churches, a movie house, museums, grocery stores, trails, ski lodges, and rollerskating all reasonably close to campus.
    Campus Safety

    I feel very safe at campus. Because its small I can get from one end to the other worry free. I see campus security often.

  • Krystal from West Orange, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the class sizes are small, so students get a lot of individual attention and have the opportunity to learn a lot. there are a lot of things to do on campus in your free time if you just go looking for them. the cafeteria leaves a lot to be desired, but that's really the only big downside.
    Tips for prospective students

    get out of your dorm room and make some friends! there isn't a lot to do in town, so you have to make your own fun.
    Academic Rigor

    the academics aren't really that hard for me, but i was a really strong student in high school.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms can be fun, and there's a lot of freedom to be had in the townhouse complex.
    Food and Dining

    the cafeteria is awful, but sometimes they'll have something good.
    What to do for fun

    get involved in campus clubs, obviously! we have 55 different student organizations as of the spring 2012 semester.
    Bang for the buck

    the academics aren't as challenging as i was expecting, but the professors are good at what they do. there is a lot to be had from student life as well.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there isn't anything too out of the ordinary, but there are rumors that a couple of the classroom buildings are haunted.
    Clubs and Activities

    there is a lot to do if you just get out of your dorm room!
    Greek Life

    virtually non-existent. there are a handful of organizations, but most of them aren't even acknowledged by the school.
    Campus Safety

    in recent years there have been some robberies in the townhouse complex, but that risk can be negated if you lock the doors to your apartment. also, our public safety officers are going to be armed within the next six months, so that could make things a little safer.

  • Abigail from Quincy, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    mcla is a tight knit community. it encourages striving for greatest and stepping outside of one's comfort zone. though small, it has so many opportunities to offer its students.
    Tips for prospective students

    1. buy snow boots- the weather, though amazing, can be overwhelming sometimes. 2. bring a thick jacket. 3. understand that what you put into your stay at mcla, is what you will get out of it.
    Academic Rigor

    the class are challenging, but the professors are always happy to help out beyond the classroom.
    Dorm Life

    hoosac hall and the townhouses are the best for outgoing, adventurous students. if a quieter setting is better for you, then the berkshire towers are definitely where you want to be.
    Food and Dining

    the food is not great, but they try their hardest to keep it interesting for us. if the dining hall is really not suitable for you, then there are always off campus restaurants and diners that deliver right to your residence hall.
    What to do for fun

    mcla is in a very small city. there are shuttles to go to the mall and walmart everyday. down town is a very short walk away. there are always on campus activities to keep the students involved and happy. it's up to the student: what you put into your stay at mcla, is what you get out of it.
    Bang for the buck

    it's a great education for a very light check.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the library is the most serene location on campus. the campus center is popular, but also a great place to relax and do homework, especially after grabbing a coffee at the starbucks or a sandwich at the subway.
    Great for these types of students

    students interested in art, english, and psychology seem to flock to mcla.
    Clubs and Activities

    we have every club imaginable. and if there isn't one you'd like to join, then you can make your own. the clubs are what keep the campus up and running all year round.
    Greek Life

    the sororities and fraternities are just off campus and house parties almost every weekend. most are involved in community service and they're always welcoming newcomers.
    Campus Safety

    campus safety is a huge factor at mcla. the safety of the students is the upmost priority.

  • Jerry from Worcester, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Remember that you are in college to study very hard and make good grades.So give 100 percent effort each semester, and don't ever feel embarrass to ask your professor about a topic you do not comprehend.
    Great for these types of students

    ski club- if u love skiing
    outdoors club- if u love hiking and doing other outdoor activities
    Biology club- if u like science and want to discuss it with you fellow classmate

  • Nicole from Hayward, WI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is gorgeous, and most of the faculty is wonderful.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to be kicked out of the dorms for Thanksgiving and Spring break.
    Great for these types of students

    Local students. Very unaccommodating for those that are far from home.