Articles tagged withCollege Experience Interviews

A Day in the Life at the University of Oregon

A Day in the Life at the University of Oregon

Jesse earned his bachelor’s degree in human physiology and Spanish from the University of Oregon. He specializes in geometry tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Oregon. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Jesse: Eugene, OR is a very bike-friendly community, which makes biking to campus a viable option. While I hardly ever took the bus to campus since I lived within walking distance, I heard from multiple people that there were several easy-to-access bus routes to campus. Although Eugene is a city of over 100,000 people, the large amou ...Read More About A Day in the Life at the University of Oregon

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College Experience

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College Experience

凯瑟琳earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular and integrative physiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in science tutoring, Algebra 2 tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Kathryn: I loved the University of Illinois’ campus. While there were some departments that had buildings that were farther away, almost everything was centrally located and easy to get to. Plus, the campus and the surrounding area were charming, with lots of tree-li ...Read More About University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College Experience

Should I Go to Drexel University?

Should I Go to Drexel University?

Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drexel University. She specializes in English tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Drexel University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Emily: Drexel University is situated in the heart of Philadelphia. The campus and the city are very walkable, and public transportation is accessible and easy to use. Campus security has a strong presence at the university, and because Drexel sits right next to the University of Pennsylvania, students seem to feel safe. Like at many urban campuses, however, street ...Read More About Should I Go to Drexel University?

What is it Like to Attend the University of Toledo?

What is it Like to Attend the University of Toledo?

Justin earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Toledo. He specializes in geometry tutoring, ecology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Toledo: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Justin: The campus at the University of Toledo is semi-urban. It’s located in West Toledo, a few miles from the downtown area. The university has a good bus system that takes you around campus and to a few locations in the city of Toledo. There is also an excellent bike trail that runs through the middle of campus and connects to the ...Read More About What is it Like to Attend the University of Toledo?

A Student Perspective on Harvard University

A Student Perspective on Harvard University

Sam is a current senior at Harvard University. He is majoring in human biology, and specializes in life sciences tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Harvard University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Sam: Harvard is a mix between urban and suburban. Cambridge is definitely not a suburb, but it’s also much less crowded than Boston, which is just across the river. Most of the undergrad buildings are around the Yard in Harvard Square, and you could get to most classes in a five- to 10-minute walk. The dorms are spread out, with shuttle services run ...Read More About A Student Perspective on Harvard University