Academics
Located just thirty minutes outside of Chicago, Elmhurst University provides its 2,600 undergraduates 鈥渁n environment of free thought鈥 and a 鈥渞obust learning experience鈥 across more than sixty majors. The liberal arts education is bolstered by 鈥渁 lot of resources [that are] available for students to help them succeed in class鈥 and it 鈥減rovides [them the] opportunity to become well-rounded鈥 individuals. By encouraging students 鈥渢o engage in a variety of ways outside of class, including research, seminars, [and] internships,鈥 service learning is prevalent here. Added to that are small classes, which mean 鈥済etting time with a professor is never a problem.鈥 And based on enthusiastic responses, about these 鈥渆xceptionally bright, gifted, and educated鈥 faculty, you鈥檒l want to see your 鈥渄own to earth鈥 teachers, who strive to make sure their students not only 鈥渢horoughly understand the material, [but also how to] apply it.鈥 It helps, too, that professors assign 鈥減rojects [that] are often given a lot of artistic individual choice.鈥 One student shares, 鈥淚鈥檝e had professors email me to check in and make sure I was doing alright if I was quieter than usual in class.鈥 It鈥檚 clear that the instructors here 鈥渄o not only teach, they avidly help their students succeed,鈥 all with the goal of 鈥渂uilding personal and lasting relationships.鈥
Student Body
As one student puts it, 鈥淲hat sets students at Elmhurst apart from other [universities] is the genuine kindness and compassion that is displayed.鈥 As such, this is an 鈥渙utgoing and social鈥 school where 鈥減eople will start up a conversation with you and make you feel welcome right away.鈥 That鈥檚 good because the Elmhurst community features 鈥渁 great blend of traditional and nontraditional students, with an environment that intermingles on-campus students with those who commute.鈥 Regardless of where the students live, though, they鈥檙e all 鈥渧ery driven and goal-oriented,鈥 and 鈥渕any typically work at a job and internship, and volunteer every week.鈥 But should you ever feel overwhelmed, the majority of students here are 鈥渧ery welcoming and open to helping other students,鈥 and 鈥渋t is a very small environment so making friends is easy.鈥 Another student sums it up by saying, 鈥淓lmhurst is a campus that I can feel safe in, and that is largely due to the student body.鈥
Campus Life
Students not only largely agree that 鈥渓ife at Elmhurst is very calm鈥 but they seem to prefer it. Attendees 鈥渇ill their days mostly by hanging out with friends or spending their time 鈥 in different clubs or organizations.鈥 One activity that many tend to gravitate towards is Greek life, which 鈥減lays a huge role鈥 for several students鈥攑lus, Greek-sponsored events 鈥渢ake place semi-frequently鈥 for the other students to enjoy as well. (Perhaps surprisingly, though, on-campus parties 鈥渁re mostly sports-related.鈥) The school鈥檚 student center also has a lot going on, as 鈥渢here always seems to be free food or an activity.鈥 But the student center pulls double duty: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a very comfortable environment for long periods of casual studying鈥 too. Overall, 鈥淓lmhurst has a ton to offer in terms of entertainment, dining, outdoor activities, museums, and is a quick drive or train ride to Chicago.鈥 Also notable are claims that 鈥渋t鈥檚 a very safe area where everyone is able to pursue their interests freely and without concern.鈥
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