Central College Top Questions

The other schools I considered were all similar besides location. I knew the faculty here better and thought the education was of a slightly higher quality at the school I chose but I also knew the courses would be more demanding because of that.

The town that the college is in is very unique compared to others. Pella is a very friendly town and there are several things to do here. There are great restaurants and a movie theater. Tulip Time is one of my favorite times of the year. Pella has thousands of Tulips during this time and it is a very pretty town. I also noticed that the teachers here were very friendly and willing to help when I talked to them during a visit.

This school and people here are extremely helpful and friendly. Everyone makes an effort to make you feel welcomed and wanted. They also offer career/grad school ortiented workshops whicha re very helpful in finding jobs, internships, and ect.

One unique thing that Central offers is a vast number of extra curricular activities. Central is one of only two schools in Iowa to have a glass blowing studio. Also, all of our extra-curricular activities are open to any student. For example, many times at larger schools, students are not allowed to take say an art class or maybe be involved in theatre unless that is their major. At Central, students are encouraged to take what ever classes they are interested in regardless of their major.

97{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students who graduate are given their first choice of job or graduate school. Also the Education program is here is nationally known and other colleges model their curriculum after Central's.

Central Teacher Academy - teacher preparation program

The study abroad program at Central is a very important part of the school. Every student is encouraged to spend at least one semester off campus, and 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students do. The school also helps to pay for a students semester/year abroad making it much easier.

The diversity of people that we have here on campus.

It's small, friendly, community based campus.

Small, high success rate, good teacher - student rate.