Olivet College
Olivet, MI, USA

Reviews

Olivet College

Megan from Trenton, MI

accepted here and planning to attend soon
2 people found this review useful
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
I think the campus is great. All the staff members are open to see you whenever you need. The dorms are a perfect size.
Tips for prospective students
it may be a small small campus, but if you dont like huge crowds, this is the place for you. I love how everything is so close.
Academic Rigor
They have exactly what i want in terms of classes and my major i plan to study.
Dorm Life
Dorm life is great. The shiperd hall is air conditioned and it is set up to be very accompanying. it is a suitemaite set up.
Food and Dining
The KC or Kirk Center holds the cafeteria. It serves wonderful foods. The company is Chartwells
What to do for fun
Longboard. Go to east lansing!

Demetrius from Niles, MI

accepted here and planning to attend soon
1 person found this review useful
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
fun environmental community. it is very quiet. and nice and neat.
Tips for prospective students
stay focused
Food and Dining
love the food
What to do for fun
i play ball. run the track, go to friends dorm
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
i dont do much
Clubs and Activities
all fun MUST join
Campus Safety
pretty good with getting done things

Katelyn from Jackson, MI

accepted here and planning to attend soon
1 person found this review useful
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
Olivet College is a small private school that has a simple campus to maneuver through. Any one who attends Olivet will know everyone and the teachers will know you by your first name instead of a number. It is a safe environment for students and the staff will make you feel right at home.
Tips for prospective students
Try new things, go out for a sport or some type of intramural team. Don't be afraid to be afraid to make new friends or to come out of your comfort zone. Attending Olivet is a new experience where you can start fresh and go into it with a new you.
Academic Rigor
Definitely more challenging than a community college/high school.
Great for these types of students
Students who want a small learning environment and who want more help from teachers who will be available to satisfy your needs.

John

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
Like all colleges, it has it's good and it's bad. This is a good college is you want to play sports. The professors and staff are very helpful and you will get a large financial break if you live close to the college.
Tips for prospective students
Campus visit before you decide, and get involved on campus.
Academic Rigor
Some professors will push you harder than others, but you will definitely learn.
Dorm Life
Depends on the dorm that you are in, some dorms are stricter than others, and the heat and water goes out a lot, but usually comes back right away.
Food and Dining
For campus food, the food is usually pretty good. There is also lots of places that are open through out the day, such as the coffee carts, and the cafe's in the library and by the bookstore.
What to do for fun
The town of Olivet is really small, so if you're looking for something fun to do you leave and go into Lansing or Charlotte. A lot of people have parties on campus though if that's what you're into.
Bang for the buck
If you live near by you get a really great discount, and they offer student loans as well, so it ends up being really cheap.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We have a midnight breakfast to kick off the year for the campus that is always very fun.
Great for these types of students
If you're into sports or parting then this is the place for you, if not, then it might be hard for you to feel comfortable here.
Clubs and Activities
There are many clubs on campus and it is easy to start one if you haven't found one that you want to join.
Greek Life
The Greek sororities and fraternities are huge on campus, and some people are very divided into their certain Greek clicks.
Campus Safety
Campus Safety is very friendly and very present.

Emily from New Baltimore, MI

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
olivet has a beautiful campus, along with incredible faculty. individual attention is their main focus, as well as the student's success. there isn't a better place to be.
Tips for prospective students
coming to olivet, be prepared to be part of a family-like environment. the entire community of olivet is welcoming, and you'll be sure to get waves and smiles from strangers. at olivet, everyone is friends.
Academic Rigor
depending on your professors, academics can be rigorous. however, every single professor wants their students to succeed and is willing to help them out in any way possible.
Dorm Life
the dorm life in olivet is incredible, from my experience. housing tends to do a great job of picking roommates.
Food and Dining
there are many options for food on olivet's campus. whether you're craving a cheeseburger and fries, or just all-you-can-eat buffet food, there's something here for everyone.

Stephanie from Hastings, MI

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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Am learning a lot
I find that the if you try your best the teachers will try their best to help you learn the most that you can.
Am enjoying being here
The college has student activities the rang to cover all personalities you just have to get up and find it. If you don't find one they are accommodating about letting you start one of your own.
Bang for the buck
Along with the normal grants and loans from the state different departments have some of there own to help their students out.
Tips for prospective students
If you can go see the college and talk to the teachers not just administration. Talk to the department that you are interested in joining.
Great for these types of students
I would say great for most students.