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Oglethorpe University Reviews

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  • 14 out of 14 people found this review useful.

    Lindsey from Peachtree City, GA

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

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    Bang for the buck

    Financial aid is wonderful at this school. It's a private school and is therefore expensive, but they will do their utmost to help you attend.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely visit the campus more than once if given the chance. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are friendly and accommodating. If you have questions, they will answer them!
    Great for these types of students

    Students who like small but very active communities with one on one interaction between students, professors, and the area around the college.

  • 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.

    Chelsea from Atlanta, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have been at Oglethorpe for a semester, and it feels like my brain has already expanded so much! I am learning about things I'm truly interested in, an opportunity I didn't really have in high school. I have particularly learned more about the field of Communications, Art History, and Eastern Thought and its parallels to Western Science.
    Am enjoying being here

    I knew I was going to have a good time at Oglethorpe, but I didn't know that I was going to have such an amazing time that I'd be reluctant to leave for a month for Winter Break. I have made a life that I really enjoy here. I love my classes and have truly grown because of them, my professors are accessible and intriguing people, I have a great job on campus, I've gotten involved in extra curricular activities, and I've made connections and developed very close relationships with truly unique people who are intelligent, cultured, creative, and so much fun to be around. Also, Oglethorpe's campus is beautiful... the aesthetic quality of the stone architecture and many trees is visually breathtaking, especially in the autumn.
    Bang for the buck

    The education you receive from Oglethorpe is absolutely priceless due to the experience it provides and the opportunities it makes obtainable. The relationships you form with your peers, professors, and the faculty are invaluable, as are the opportunities for internships, studying abroad, and career networking. Oglethorpe is very well connected. As far as living on campus, it really is the most bang for your buck. It's located in the safe, residential area of Brookhaven, but is still just minutes from the bustling city. The upperclassmen dorms are really nice, and the freshman dorms are in my opinion much roomier than the dorms of friends I've visited at state schools. Living also includes an unlimited meal plan at a cafeteria that offers a variety of selections, isn't dreadful to eat at, and has a mission of being a sustainable food provider.
    Tips for prospective students

    The best advice I can give to a prospective student is to get involved! Oglethorpe has many different kinds of activities and people to invest in, and the more you put in, the more you will receive! Also, be as organized as possible with your time management and study skills. In college you have to learn to prioritize as well as balance school with your other activities... There is almost always something going on, but it is never more important than your studies.
    Great for these types of students

    Oglethorpe is a wonderful and nurturing environment for independent, evolving minds. I choose it because I wanted to be a big fish in a small pond who contributed to the livelihood of the school, and so far I have done just that. What's interesting about Oglethorpe is that we truly have diversity and people from every part of the spectrum. The typical Oglethorpe student is unique, interesting, and far from being a cookie cutter.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Danielle from Warner Robins, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Coming to a private University I was very nervous coming to a university with others who are intellectually gifted and hardworking as me or even more. I did struggle in a few things at the beginning but majority of the professors and staff there are very helpful and kind. If you can just work up the nerve to confront them and ask them your question or tell your issue, they'll be more than happy to help you out the best they can or refer you to someone who can assist you. Having such helpful people around the school definitely helped me learn a lot. The courses are challenging but they are passable and even if you move at a slower rate than others or having trouble in a certain topic there will always be someone around to help you or someone to ask.
    Am enjoying being here

    I definitely enjoy being at Oglethorpe. Freshman year is hands down one of the best years of my life. Even though I only live 2 1/2 hours away from my home, I had no family or friends nearby so I was very nervous about moving in.
    You are in a great location of Atlanta, not in the busiest area so you don't have to suffer through traffic but conveniently located to whenever you want to go out to eat at a restaurant or go shopping. Or if you need to go somewhere farther out and you don't want to use up gas, or just don't want to drive, the university is conveniently located near a Marta station. You could just park your car there or walk there is about a mile away.
    Bang for the buck

    This is a very expensive school to go to and it is helpful if you already have your mind made up of what you want to pursue. Oglethorpe gives good contacts and networking especially for businesses, accounting, and psychology. So, if you're pursing any of these thing before the end of your 4 years there, you'll definitely be contact with many good businesses and employers and internships that you should be able to get started on your career as soon as you graduate.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you're a freshman and you get Traer Hall. Don't be bummed out! There are a lot of rumors that get put on incoming freshman and the look of it definitely makes others turn away and immediately want to go to Dempsey. Trust me I was there! When I first saw Traer and saw that that is where I would be living for the year I hated it. But within a few weeks of living there I loved it. It is comfortable, it has an open courtyard so it is easy to learn your fellow peers names and get to know them, the courtyard is fun to practice to your sport or teach/learn others sports, its a great place to chat or do homework/ study outside. It is also the best dorm, from what I learned and experiences, to make friends fast and easy.
    They say it is the party dorm but it really isn't that bad as they make it sound. Yes there were parties. Some people have their own parties in their rooms but they really aren't that loud. If they are we have RA's, 2 on each floor, who will immediately tell them to turn it down or they will get in BIG trouble if they repeatedly disobey and cause noise distractions. You won't have to worry about being woken up at night due to loud music and such. I will admit you will hear occasionally yelling, loud music and screaming, but we had a lot of hyperactive people and people on the third floor yelling across the way or to those on the bottom floor instead of just going down to them.
    Also if you get Traer and put on the third floor like I was. You may want to effectively and efficiently pack. It is VERY tiring carrying luggage and other things up and down those steps because unlike Dempsey there is no elevator.
    However, I will say there will be a Moving-In crew, I was apart of it last year and most of the Summer/Fall athletes who get to move-in early will have the privilege of helping all freshman move in. So be a pal for your fellow peers and upperclassman and don't bring too many heavy things or objects that are hard to carry up those flights of stairs. Containers and bags work great. And even after hearing this you still want to pack crazy, not being empathic for those who have to carry you and the rest of your classes clothes, refrigerators, stereos, microwaves, printers, knick knack, and other things you may need during your year up stairs during the heat of the day, just don't forget you still have to take those things BACK and there is no moving out crew. So it will just be you/and or your parents/family/friend(s) carrying all your stuff down. So don't over pack!
    Also the #1 Tip I can give you is don't procrastinate. Do your homework and study early! You don't want to spend your whole weekend, day, and night working on an essay or doing homework that's due the next day. You want to get the most out of your years of school and you don't want to be stressed and or tired all the time or busy working on late work or work you waited until the night/day before to work on. I've been there and done it a few times, and each time I regretted it. I love going out and hanging with friends and sleeping, so spending my day/night doing things I already should have already done instead if doing something else or hanging with friends all day really wasn't worth is in the end. Time management is the key of having an easy fun university life
    Great for these types of students

    Oglethorpe is great for all students nerds, athletes, social-butterflies, shy and conservative students(I was pretty shy when I first moved in, and I opened up a lot during my freshman year). Also for those students who like a small student body and small classes(12-25 students)

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    J

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Oglethorpe is a small liberal arts school that creates an environment that encourages all of its students to excel. We provide our students with amazing opportunities in academics, internships, study abroad, and campus leadership roles. Graduates of Oglethorpe are uniquely prepared to take on the real world.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are interested in Oglethorpe, you should come sit in on a class, take a tour, and spend the night on campus. It will really give you a feel for what it is like to be an Oglethorpe student.
    Academic Rigor

    Oglethorpe is academically challenging but it strives to make sure that all of the students are successful. All of the professors have office hours, we have an academic success center, and everyone on campus is generally willing to help each other out. Our professors are incredibly good at what they do, and they make sure that they make classes challenging, fun, and engaging. Classes may be tough, but you can tell how far you've come as a student.
    Dorm Life

    We have different dorms on campus that all have their own different community feels to them. You can immediately tell what the vibe of the dorm is, and are able to pick a dorm with a community that suites your living style.
    Food and Dining

    The food on campus has gotten much better of late. We have a new dining company that has done a really good job of listening to the students. They are constantly listening to what we say, and changing the menus based on our preferences. That being said, it is a cafeteria so it is not the same as having small home cooked meals every night.
    Bang for the buck

    While it is a private institution, you really get what you pay for with Oglethorpe, which usually isn't that much. Oglethorpe is relatively inexpensive for a private university, and they offer wonderful scholarships and financial aid.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    As we have been around for over 175 years, we have tons of unique traditions sprinkled throughout the school year. One of the best is Boar's Head, our winter holiday concert. We induct members into Omicron Delta Kappa (the leadership honorary society), have a winter concert, and then we have a huge bash that takes over the entire student center. It is usually a really fun night of activities that are filled with school spirit.
    Clubs and Activities

    We have a variety of different kinds of clubs and activities on campus. The best part of our campus life is that if there is something that you are interested in that is not a current part of our campus life, Oglethorpe provides the resources for you to start it up. We have a constantly changing lineup of clubs and student groups based on student interests.
    Greek Life

    Our Greek Life is growing and thriving. This year saw the addition of two new Greek organizations to our campus. While our Greeks are active and involved, Oglethorpe is a school where you can thrive even if you do not go Greek.
    Campus Safety

    Our campus is relatively safe so our Campus Safety has not been a prime focus of the administration. We have very low incident rates, but we do not have the best campus safety department. I imagine that is going to change because the students have begun to push the administration to provide us with better campus safety officers even though we are incredibly safe.

  • 0 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Shumoune from Lawrenceville, GA

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

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    Will learn a lot

    haven't been here but I've heard some good things about this university
    Will enjoy being here

    haven't been here yet but from what I've heard, it sounds like a very nice and peaceful place to learn. I will probably do a campus visit soon
    Bang for the buck

    at first tuition looks expensive, but they are very gracious with financial aid

  • Tijon from Stockbridge, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Oglethorpe has a very caring body of professors that will sacrifice time to help anyone in need. The university is very expensive but its is expected from a private institution. The campus is very old, rooms are not as attractive as more modern campuses and the food available on campus is limited and not as good (food outside the campus is amazing) however, the education is valuable.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to pull a lot of all nighters. There are easy teachers but most of the Oglethorpe faculty demands dedication to work. Everything you need is within walking distance outside the campus but you might need a car to explore the wonderful city of Atlanta. Also there are beautiful trees on campus (oaks pines and other flowering trees) but beware of allergies. The campus has this gothic themed architecture to it that appeals to harry potter fans but may turn off the modern world- then again that's what the city is for. Honestly, the college couldn't be located anywhere better than where it is because the city life is amazing with all there is to offer but then you get the best of both worlds because the campus models a rural/suburban tone. By the way, you'll never be late to class with a Giant bell tower that rings every 15 minutes, surprisingly it doesn't get annoying.
    Academic Rigor

    Challenging. You will be occupied with work but not so much that you will be bogged down.
    Dorm Life

    Freshman Traer dorm sucks because the walls are very thin and it mimics a cheap motel. The other freshman dorm, Dempsey, is much better because the suites come with a living room area to share with your 3 other suitemates. You share a room with one other person. There are 4 ppl to a bathroom. However, upper class-men dorms are much better; they get individual rooms with a bathroom to share with 1 other person and a living room and kitchen to share with 3 others.
    Food and Dining

    Ahh Dios Mio, the food really sucks. They are trying to improve it but it normally tastes disgusting.maybe it's because the food they serve is actually healthy food (and locally grown).
    What to do for fun

    There are tonns of campus events, parties and fun activities. Atlanta will keep you entertained and so will the rock climbing in the gym. Also there are basketball, and tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, and a giant rectangular shaped field the quad for whatever your heart wishes to play. Also greek life is a big hit on this campus.
    Bang for the buck

    I believe it is overpriced but it would be worth it if the food options were better.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    They have a annual quidditch game during their annual Harry Potter Week. There are time capsules and a giant group of bells that sound every 15 minutes. the tune is quite catchy.
    Greek Life

    Big on Frats and Sororities. VERY BIG.
    Campus Safety

    The amps is very safe and the campus security officials are on duty 24 hrs and are very helpful when locked out your room or your car.

  • Joshua from Murrayville, GA

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

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    In three sentences

    Most enthusiastic, motivating personnel with all faculty masters' degrees and above. Provides state of the art communication and visits to classrooms, athletic events, scholarship weekends with parents included. Individual attention evident in small population university environment.
    Civic engagement programs stressed with internships available as well as foreign reciprocal studies.
    Tips for prospective students

    Keep you GPA and SAT scores as high as you can to qualify for their generous scholarship program. Take tour. Sit in on a class. Campus is Gothic theme (like Hogwarts) with green spaces.
    Academic Rigor

    Small classes, 14-16 students, all taught by masters' level and above. 1000to 1200 students enrolled. Core curriculum spaced throughout 4 years to allow students to focus on areas of interest earlier in the college experience. Free tutoring. Mandatory study halls for athletic participants. Focus on academics first, athletics next. Mentors for new students. Have the ability to take courses at other local university settings such as Emory if the desired program is not available at OU, at no extra charge.
    Excellent library and study areas. Travel abroad studies in abundance with professors in attendance. Internships with major companies in and around Atlanta GA. Graduates from OU are more readily accepted at other major adacemic settings such as Harvard, law and medical schools.
    Dorm Life

    Some new dorms, some older dorms. Freshman are housed with roommates; can move up to single rooms when student is upperclassman. Residence Assistants readily available on each floor of dorm. Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors must live on campus unless they live close enough to campus to commute. Oder students are very helpful to newer students.
    Food and Dining

    Building a new student life center which will house multiple speciality eateries. Food program is all you can eat included as room and board.
    What to do for fun

    Golf champions; nearby Atlanta attractions; sporting events; civic engagement opportunities; Greek life; Shakespeare Theater on campus.
    Bang for the buck

    Having compared larger settings, this is the most welcoming, academically challenging opportunity I have found.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Gothic environment built as Oxford in England replica. Mascot is Stormy Petrel with unique story.
    Great for these types of students

    Serious students willing to study and work hard for unique rewards. Students who like smaller academic populations.
    Clubs and Activities

    Sports: gold champions; building men and womens' lacrosse programs; houses Shakespeare Theater.
    Greek Life

    Several available on campus.
    Campus Safety

    Gated, fenced campus; gate attendant; located in upscale area near Atlanta. Walkable campus.

  • Christian from Marietta, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    wonderful school and faculty. i love it here and its a real challenge you can't sit back and half do anything here. this school makes you think about things in a new way.
    Tips for prospective students

    if t=you are deciding to go here you can't not try to half do anything. go ahead and do your work early, if you have questions then ask and always get your work looked at twice or even three times. try to live on campus and if you can't be open to making as many friends as possible because it gets lonely without friends.
    Dorm Life

    i don't really have any comments about it. i currently do not live on campus but if i had a chance i would totally do it.

  • Kiara from Cumming, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Bang for the buck

    The food isn't the bang for the buck but the faculty and EVERYTHING else is awesome!
    Tips for prospective students

    Go there and sincerely put your all into your work, and you will become something big. I promise.
    Great for these types of students

    - reserved
    - wiling to learn
    - dedicated
    - writing intensive

  • Savannah from Satellite Beach, FL

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Great for these types of students

    Students interested in an education at a small Liberal Arts college, but still want to be near and have the opportunities of a big city.