Erica
In my opinion, the best thing about my school is the religious emphasis that is incorporated in to all aspects of learning. The professors at Calvin love the Lord, our God and it is clearly shown in the way that they teach. Class always begins with a devotion or a word of prayer, which sets the tone for the rest of class. The faith also is weaved into the professor's teachings, whether it be how God views the particular subject we are learning, or how learning the subject will help us become better stewards of Christ.
Emera
The many opportunities to volunteer and engage in the neighborhood. They have a whole building dedicated for volunteering.
Mark
Teachers are concerned with my professional success
Anita
I love how Calvin has some rules, but leaves a lot up to the students. It is definitely a Christian school, and the professors are all strong believers, but they do not try to run students' lives. One result of this, unfortunately, is that some students misuse their freedom. But many others learn to make truly wise decisions on their own, which they might not have learned going to a college with very strict rules. Calvin emphasizes "responsible freedom" and "cultural discernment", and both ideologies seem to heavily influence the school's rule- and decision-making.
LaShawn
The christian community and how they incoporate it in everything.
Jobadiah
The people, students, professors and staff, are very encouraging and willing to help you succeed in your passion. Most of this happens outside the classroom, where your experiences shape who you are. The people at Calvin are accepting of who you are as a person, but also seek to transform the world because they have a passion for Jesus. This passion is what makes the people accepting of others, willing to serve those in need, able to walk with those in times of distress, and approach academic learning and teaching with a diverse and encompassing view.
Abigail
Definitely the sense of community- dorm life is great, and I've bonded with lots of people in my dorm. The professors are awesome as well, very encouraging and open.
Jamal
The Christian enviorment. I really love the enviorment, and the freedom in which i can experince the Lord working in peoples lives. Also being able to be able to discover who I am and who God wants me to be.
Kelly
The best thing about Calvin College is the corss-cultural experience requirement. This requirement forces students to experience another culture, either on or off campus. Most students fulfill this requirement by taking a couse abroad during the three week January term. Calvin provides many opportunities to fulfill this requirement with as little financial stress on the student as possible.
Marissa
The best thing about Calvin is that the professors, especially in the Health Science fields, are SUPER excited about what they teach. They are also more than willing to share/repeat information with you after class. Also, it is a great feeling when you can go out into the community, say at a restaurant, and a professor recognizes you by name-you know you are not a nobody!