Allegheny College Top Questions

Before coming to Allegheny I wasn't really sure what I wanted to study. Now that I know, I realize that because it is such a small school, Allegheny doesn't offer some of the courses that I really want to take. Make sure to fully research your interests, both academic and extracurricular.

How cold the winters are! Actually, I wish I would have been more aware how difficult it can be to have a healthy diet on campus. Although Allegheny drastically improved the sustainability and general health benefits of their cafeterias while I was there, I was still a victim of the "Freshmen 15".

I wish I had known more about resources available for religious students. I found them in my junior year, but would have benefited a lot if I had discovered them earlier as a freshman.

I wish I had known that Meadville, Pennsylvania is in the top ten snowiest cities in the United States. It is a bit secluded, and the long winter seems to take a toll on the students sometimes, especially because getting where you need to be on campus involves a lot of walking. I wish I had been prepared to brave the winter weather on a daily basis; this coming semester I am definitely going to bring all kinds of cold-weather gear.

I wish I would have known what major I wanted so I would have been able to complete it faster. I also wish I would have known how much snow the school got.

I would have liked to know a little more about the administration. The higher up administration, such as the Dean of Students and even the President of the college are very interactive with the students. I see them both very often. They walk around campus and greet all of the students. they also ask how students are doing. They even bring their kids and spouses and attend events, such as plays and fundraisers. Lower administration, such as Residence Life, Financial Services, etc. are sometimes not as helpful. It's sometimes difficult to get a hold of people.

I wish i would have known more about what living away from home would be like.