Current UC Freshman Here To Answer Any Questions :)

jtl5
Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:45:04 +0000

I have to step in and say something. I just heard about this forum tonight at a team dinner ironically. I am a part of the Field Hockey team here that made it to the final 4 this year, so I would say that this school takes its sports teams seriously. We practice 5-6 days a week and we respect our responsibility to our teammates, coaches, and our school. I cannot speak for other teams but from what friends have told me, they are just as serious as we are. On the matter of the music program, although it is not widely known, it is up and coming (I believe that was previously mentioned). If you want to participate, there is a large opportunity from the band, to an ocapello group, to individual bands that are welcome to perform at events throughout the school year. Our dance program just recieved a $10,000 grant to continue to develop and is making quite a name for themselves so far. Academically, the professor’s can be a hit or miss sometimes, but everyone is out to help you and doesn’t step in your way or inhibit you from pursuing your goals. Personally, I have had wonderful professors so far across the board from biology to sociology to cie. Housing here is not bad at all! The new dorms are gorgeous and the freshman dormitories are being updated as well (I believe the bathrooms are all being updated over the summer). Main street housing is not dangerous as long as you are smart. Look both ways when you cross the street. i think that’s a no brainer. While this school, I do agree, is a closet party school, it is common knowledge that it is a ‘wet’ campus. There is a push for more weekend activities for people who don’t drink and wismer lower lounge tries to have movie nights, air band performances, etc on the weekends to help accomodate those students. All in all, I absolutely love it here. I feel this thread got a bit off topic and you all need to hear more of the positive things about Ursinus. Ooh, also, this school is getting much more widely known, as some of my friends are from Florida, Oregon, and New York. I love it here for the people and the atmosphere. So if anyone has any questions that want another take on Ursinus life, please feel free to ask!