So-Cal Colleges
So I thought you guys might like alittle summary of my thoughts about Westmont and Biola...
WESTMONT-
Myth #1- "the place is gorgeous" Yes/No. Monteceto is very up scale and the shops by the beach are very expensive. The drive into Westmont goes through a neighborhood lined with huge gates and tall hedges, which inclose gigantic mansions. the campus, however, has been restricted by building codes- alot of the buildings are pretty old and not very attractive.
Secret #2- the $75 million is going toward some new buildlings and remodel, which should be done in 4 years (by the time you're a senior there)
Myth #3- "the people there are snobby and rude." Yes/No. everyone i encountered was gracious and friendly. not all of them come from affluent backgrounds.
Pro- prof/student relations are very strong and because it is a small and only undergrads, the atmosphere seemed more intament.
Con- there campus didn't seem to be very "study friendly"
Con- there isn't anything in walking distance, but there is a good shuttle system
Pro- if you're getting over a 4.0, are a well rounded person, and applied early action, there is a strong chance you'll get a full ride Monroe Scholarship! can't argue with that!
I'll give you my second installment about Biola later...
WESTMONT-
Myth #1- "the place is gorgeous" Yes/No. Monteceto is very up scale and the shops by the beach are very expensive. The drive into Westmont goes through a neighborhood lined with huge gates and tall hedges, which inclose gigantic mansions. the campus, however, has been restricted by building codes- alot of the buildings are pretty old and not very attractive.
Secret #2- the $75 million is going toward some new buildlings and remodel, which should be done in 4 years (by the time you're a senior there)
Myth #3- "the people there are snobby and rude." Yes/No. everyone i encountered was gracious and friendly. not all of them come from affluent backgrounds.
Pro- prof/student relations are very strong and because it is a small and only undergrads, the atmosphere seemed more intament.
Con- there campus didn't seem to be very "study friendly"
Con- there isn't anything in walking distance, but there is a good shuttle system
Pro- if you're getting over a 4.0, are a well rounded person, and applied early action, there is a strong chance you'll get a full ride Monroe Scholarship! can't argue with that!
I'll give you my second installment about Biola later...
posted by el Zinga at
8:03 PM
4 Comments:
that post is too long
i lost interest after the first 2 paragraphs
I really enjoyed your post lendsay, although I found the blue alphabet quite diffacult to read!
I find that the blue text is easie to read if you highlight it first.
Mrs vanH has been trying to get me to look into Biola. Someday I might get around to doing so.
P.S. who else has gotten acceptance letters from colleges? I've been accepted at:
University of Missouri-Rolla
Colorado School of Mines
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Yay I lve college!
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