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Thiel College Reviews

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Bonita from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have learned so much being at Thiel College. I've learned that being far from home isn't so bad; making good friends helps a lot; studying hard pays off; as well the first year is always rough!
    Am enjoying being here

    Although Thiel is a small college and the campus is not entirely huge, my experience here has been great! I love the small, community feel of the school and how interactive the students are. The help here from staff members is great and very effective.
    Bang for the buck

    I must say that tuition is always a huge importance in choosing a school. As well if the school has an expensive tuition rate, that does not necessarily imply how good of a school it is. But with a tuition of about $30,000 a year at Thiel College, my first year has been worth every penny of it. I didn't know how I would pay for school, but that was beyond my control. I can honestly say that my education is well worth the buck!
    Tips for prospective students

    A few helpful tips from my encounter with school are: be smart, take advice, study hard, and always be prepared. Anything can happen in the real world (and yes college is the real world); however, the opportunity is completely yours. A student cannot be discouraged because of tuition or one bad grade or even a few bad grades. There are many obstacles involved pertaining to college and yes the road gets rocky. The key is to be patient, remain focused, and always have a goal.
    Great for these types of students

    Thiel College is great for students who need and want hands on experience, personal and helpful hints, and community interaction. Here is where one can ask any one on campus a question, answers are always provided, and students are never left astray. Being lost or confused is not an issue because at Thiel College everyone cares about you!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Bang for the buck

    The school is very expensive, but the education that I've received from Thiel makes it worth it. The professors are great, and so are most of the students. The overall environment is good. The library is an excellent source for academic help, and every professor has flexible office hours.
    Tips for prospective students

    Set your goals high and make sure to go to your professors' office hours whenever you can. Getting extra help will make the learning experience better for you and the teacher because they will see that you're making the extra effort to come meet with them after class. Plus, it definitely bumps up your grades!
    Great for these types of students

    People who enjoy the smaller classes where they can really get to know their professors and peers. Thiel is a great school for students who are willing to work hard for the grades they earn.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Santina from Pittsburgh, PA

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

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  • Adrienne from Sharon, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Thiel College is one of the few schools that actually cares about their students. The faculty is genuinely there to help and the student body is very close. It's like a home away from home, where everyone knows everyone and everyone cares about you.
    Tips for prospective students

    Study!! It is a hard school, but you really learn a lot. And also make connections with other students. It's easy to make friends and be included if you make an effort.
    What to do for fun

    There is always something happening on campus. But since everyone is so close, the fun lies on campus. At frats and sororities, the townhouses and apartments, there is always something going on.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    They have winter weekend when they set up an ice-skating rink, two haunted houses Halloween weekend, Farewell Festival at the end of each year... the President does a good job at making sure there is always something fun to do on campus.
    Great for these types of students

    Outgoing people and people who genuinely want to learn. In order to enjoy Thiel, you have to be someone who can make friends easily, because since it is a small campus, it is imperative to be able to get along with anyone.
    Clubs and Activities

    There is honestly just about any club you can imagine.
    Greek Life

    There are four sororities on campus: Sigma Kappa, Alpha Xi Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha, and Chi Omega. There are also four fraternities: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Sigma, and Phi Theta Phi.
    Campus Safety

    Public Safety is always around and it is easy to call them if you ever need something.

  • Jessica from Cortland, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Thiel College is the perfect place to be if you are looking fo a great education in a small, welcoming atmosphere. With activities put on every weekend, there is alwasy something for students to do when they want to break away from the studying and hardwork they endure duing the school week. Thiel may be a little bit more pricey than other colleges, but being a Thiel student is one of the best experiences I have had in my life so far, and I do not regret attending here for one second.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you look at Thiel earlier on in your high school years, make sure you keep your grades as high as posisble; the better your grades the more merit scholasrhip award you receieve. Trust me, the more help you can receive the better. Remember, apply to as many scholarship contests and forms you can!
    Academic Rigor

    Thiel makes it very difficult for their students to NOT succeed. Whether you fall behind in a class or would like a tutor to make sure you pass yor class with your desired grade, Thiel is all about setting you up with the right people to get things done. Various study groups are also set up weekly to help students further succeed.
    Dorm Life

    Although I am only a second-semester freshman at Thiel College, I would have to say that I am so glad I chose to live on campus. The dorm life is truly a great experience for first-years and just in general. Living in a dorm helped me form more frienships here than if I had simply commuted to Thiel. Thiel's resident assistants in each building put on multiple activities during the month to help the dorm halls bond and become a tiny family within Thiel's boundaries.
    Food and Dining

    Thiel is located in the center of Greenville, Pennsylvania which makes it easy to get to local restaurants and fast-food places when you get tired of the same boring routine of class and eating. However, on campus Thiel has two options: eating at The Rotunda Bistro or down in the Galleria. The Bistro offers various types of food from soups and wraps to pizzas and starbucks coffee. The galleria is your typical cafeteria setting. Either place is a great atmosphere to dine in and you will love the food from both options.
    What to do for fun

    What isn't there to do?! Thiel offers country line dancing and salsa lessons for those with a spirit for dancing, various health activities such as step aerobics and free zumba classes multiple times during the week, and the campus-wide favorite Wings N' Sings which is free wings and karaoke once a month. Joining various clubs and/or fraternities and sororities is also a way to keep yourself busy on campus.
    Bang for the buck

    The Liberal Arts edcuation you receive from Thiel is definitely going to get you ahead of fellow competitors when applying for a job. That, and all the opportunities for netwoking you have.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Thiel College is an extremely old college set inside the very old city of Greenville. It's age and history can be seen throughout all the surrounding houses and buidlings. The architecture is beautiful and different.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are so many different types of clubs and organizatins offered here on campus. There are church-affiliated groups, Habitat for Humanity, Circle K which is a service group, there is book club and academic clubs. Thiel even offers an outdoorsmans club! There are so many opportunities to help you get involved!
    Greek Life

    Thiel offers four sororities and fraternities, which all have great philanthropies. The groups are always doing some type of activity to help raise money for their cause.
    Campus Safety

    Public Safety is just a call away if you lock your keys in your car, get a flat tire, or need a ride someone quickly. But, they also take care of problems students may have concernng their safety on campus. They are always out patrolling campus making sure all is well at all hours of the day so you can feel safe no matter what!

  • Sarah from Baltimore, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Thiel College is a great place for students who wanted to build a personal bond with professors. The faculty really cares about the students. Its easy to make friends and join organiztions on campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Always communicate with your Professors.
    Study and re-read your material before and after classes.
    Do not hesitate to ask question because your professors are always there to help you.
    Academic Rigor

    Prospective students have to learn how to balance socail and academic life. There are a lot activities on campus so prioritizing is a must.
    Dorm Life

    The dorm life is funny, especially for freshman. As a freshman you have the able to live closer to your classes. I only takes five minutes to walk to class when you live up-campus.
    Food and Dining

    The food is very healthy. AVI Food Service offers veggie meals as well as hardy meals.
    What to do for fun

    There is always something to do on campus. There are formal events, plays, art shows athletic games, and concerts to attend.
    Bang for the buck

    Even though Thiel College is located in a small town, all the on campus activies make up for the lack of off campus activitie.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    It has been said that if you walk on Brother Martin's walk with someone and you kiss them, you and your partner will potiential get married.

  • Angela from North East, PA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    Wow, my education at Thiel is something I consider priceless. I would be flat-out lying if I said that every teacher is amazing, butt there are also some of the best. Professor Miller has been at Thiel for over 40 years and is still one of the best teachers they have. I was able to graduate in four years with three degrees: Business Administration, Accounting, and English: Writing. I feel this is not only a personal accomplishment, but also a nod to the professors who taught me all I know in my majors. You are also able to develop personal relationships with the professors at Thiel because of how small the classes are. This really helps when it comes time for recommendation letters or even help in your personal life.
    Did enjoy being here

    Every second of it. There is so much to do at Thiel and your experience is what you make it. I got involved in Greek Life my freshman year and that helped me not only grow as a person, but also develop professional skills I never would've attained elsewhere. It isn't a large campus or in a big city, but Thiel definitely makes it's students get creative. Another plus is the Thiel Activities Board which is a group of students and an Advisor that plans events that happen on campus, from a Flo Rida concert to trips to New York City and Chicago to kareoke and wings in the bistro.
    Bang for the buck

    Is Thiel expensive? Yes. Tuition will continue to rise especially in our declining economy, but their financial aide will work with you to try and find you student loans. Also, Thiel has a lot of great scholarships like merit and leadership scholarships and the Thiel Top 5 award which is given to students who graduate high school in the top 5% of their class. Your experience and education is worth every penny of tuition.
    Tips for prospective students

    GET INVOLVED. Honestly, you will not get nearly all that you should out of Thiel if you aren't involved on campus. There are tons of clubs to join, as well as greek life and sports teams, and if you don't find something that suites you, make it. In the four years I attended Thiel, I saw multiple clubs originate and thrive, all thanks to students with a drive. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. It's the reason you are going to college, so actually get your education in. DON'T GO HOME every weekend. Yes, your parents will miss you; yes, you will miss your friends from home, but you will never get out of high school mode if you are constantly away from your college. Experience it.
    Great for these types of students

    All!