know about augustana College,IL?

iadorking
Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:22:21 +0000

We recently had a visit and met the friendliest admissions department of any college we have visited. The students are among the most fit in the country and I can see why with the college built into a hill with an upper and lower campus. Lots of stairs and ramps. Took Advil for my knee after the tour! The freshman 15 lbs here might be losing it rather than gaining it. Buildings are tucked in trees so that there isn’t a panoramic overview but very attractive in an understated way. We visited the music department and while the facilities are somewhat in need of updating the faculty rocked. Everyone in the building was having a good time with lots of laughing and playing around. Amazing music filled the halls from several practice rooms. And they LUUUUVVVV their nonmajor musicians. Student pop was primarily from Chicago suburbs from what we saw but the kids were all nice. Since we’re not from Illinois it’d be an experience. In the science building the faculty offices open to a spiral staircase. We stood at the top and looked down 3 stories and almost all doors were open with faculty chatting with students. Very cool - really impressed daughter. After the visit and looking at the generous merit packages this school moved up to top 3. Every alum we have met had a great experience and has a very successful life (emotionally and financially).