Dumb to toss Elon out?

NEMOM72
Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:07:48 +0000

This school is definitely on the rise. My son is currently a senior and is sad his time at Elon is soon coming to an end. As I have not been down to visit since the end of his Sophomore year. He tells me the area is exploding with growth (both at the University itself and the surrounding town of Burlington). We lived close to Elon for eight years and he tells me that “I won’t recognize the area.”

The school is getting harder to get into as it’s popularity is increasing across the board. The tuition is definitely appealing. Close to $20,000 less than many private schools up north.

Quality of education is excellent. My son has never complained about the rigor of any of the classes or the accessibility and caliber of his professors. He has worked very hard and we’ve gotten our moneys worth! Size just right…not to big, not too small.

Campus is beautiful. Weather is great. Although there is a change of seasons…winter definitely is not as harsh. Proximity to airports - Greensboro and Raleigh. Great to have two options for those living far away. Has never complained about things to do on weekends. As the area is expanding, he has said the variety of restaurants and new movie theater are a definite plus. Of course, there is a party scene…what college campus doesn’t have one? Definitely not a city environment like NYC, DC, Boston, but not in the middle of nowhere. There are options.

Most importantly…the school needs to be the right fit for your child. Every school has pluses and minuses. For my son it was the right fit. Good luck!