Lynchburg College

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Students Say - Academics
The "tight-knit" sense of community of Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia is one of the main draws of this liberal arts school. Offering a "pretty little campus and a (pretty) good academic setting," the school provides its students with a solid liberal arts education that also helps "to prepare them for life." Being a small school, classes are typically not very big and are normally geared toward discussion, and attendance counts toward grading. The quality of teaching here is "above average," with "some truly magnificent professors, but then some really bad ones too." There "are places where students can go for help if they need it," but this isn't really necessary for the more academic minded/honors students, who say that "academic rigor can be lacking," and "classroom discussions can leave the intellectual somewhat disappointed." However, if students are having trouble, "the students have to make a case for themselves-the school doesn't do it for them without effort from the students (a good thing)." Though a few students claim the school has some money management issues, most find the administration here to be "open and accessible," and they really set the course for the school, which "strives to be one of the best private colleges." Freshman orientation does a fantastic job of helping transition students into their new lives; the study-abroad programs do a great job of taking them out of it for a bit if they so choose.

Students Say - Campus Life
There is "not a whole lot to do in Lynchburg" other than "go to Wal-Mart, the dollar theater, and eat," a state that the school attempts to counteract by sponsoring weekend events such as comedians, speakers, concerts, and hypnotists. Outdoor events such as skiing, biking, and rock climbing add to the already well-stocked list of sporty opportunities. "Fridays and Saturdays are crazy" once students stop studying, and partying takes a prominent place in everyone's "loud social life," though "if you want to find somewhere to just chill, you can find that also." Activities that go about on campus can be anything "from a night in playing Scene It! or Shout About in a dorm room with a group of friends to a late night out ...perusing the frat houses and townhouses." All housing is on-campus, which has its downsides in the myriad of complaints about the lack of selection of food in the dining halls.

Students Say - Student Body
Students use the age-old descriptors of "white" and "middle-class" to portray the typical Lynchburg student, with most hailing from the mid-atlantic region; there is also a noticeably higher percentage of females enrolled. "Kindness is an epidemic at this college," so it shouldn't be surprising that everyone is friendly, and the few atypical students seem to get along well with everyone, or at least find their own niche. Athletics are popular here, and most students keep active with either a sport (club, intramural, or Division III varsity) and/or Greek life. "Everyone always says hi to each other; it is a very friendly environment overall," says a freshman.

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