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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Puget Sound is 78%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
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What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I could go back in time and give advice to my high school self upon coming to college, the main point would be to go to every event. Yes, the floormates you have freshman year are going to be awesome, but meet as many people as you can because that will only make things easier down the road. When people start taking different classes, declare majors, or head out of the country to study abroad, a wider friend group will act as a support system. The more people you meet, the more interesting things you will be exposed to and the more complex your social learning environment will become. You may meet someone that has an inspiring passion for social justice or you may meet a person that can teach you how to do all the outdoor activities you’ve always wanted to do. Ultimately, you may find that one person that reminds you of home and who becomes your best friend. Seeing familiar faces all around campus can be a comfort because in the end, you know you won’t be the only person that feels just like you do. A confused and happily lost freshman.
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Describe the students at your school.
For the most part, my classmates are very engaged and very intelligent as well as very friendly and helpful; some of them have become very good friends.
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Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
The University of Puget Sound offers its students a pristine, but small, campus, and a thorough education focused on the liberal arts.
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What's unique about your campus?
The best thing about UPS is the environment. Not only are you in a gorgeous place that reaps the benefits of natural beauty, but you are also supported by so many people in a variety of areas throughout the campus. The people who go to school here might be strange or different from what you are used to, but they are all amazing, and most of them will rush to be by your side no matter what time it is whenever you need them. Trust me, we take care of each other.
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What kind of person should not attend this school?
You should not attend the University of Puget Sound if you aren't excited about learning, willing to fully commit to your education, and don't enjoy the Pacific Northwest weather. At Puget Sound you need to be a self-motivated student and willing to work with many different types of people. It gets quite rainy and overcast here so if you only flourish in the sun, this campus will be hard for you to live on.
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What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
How expensive the school overall. The price increases next year which means I will have to get more money, and my family is already putting in over 24,000 dollars into my education with my grandparents putting in a few thousand. I recieve 19,000 in merit scholarship. My family is already putting in as much as they can, and I still have student loans. With a price increase I will have more debt, and have to hope I can get decent loans that wait until I am out of college.
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What kind of person should attend this school?
Anyone who wants to attend a small school with a strong community should consider this school. Not only are the class sizes fairly small to facilitate good relationships with peers and professors, the professors here are always willing to dedicate one-on-one time to students outside of the classroom. There is a place for everyone at this school; students here have such diverse interests that anyone can find a place for themself in at least one of the many activities offered here on campus.
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What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had been more prepared for the differences in culture between my home state of Connecticut and the state of Washington, particularly a very liberal school in Washington. The adjustment took a few months, but after that point I was very happy with my choice of college. I also wish that I had put more emphasis on and recognized the importance of my GPA during my first two years.
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What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Our student body isn't very diverse, whether you're talking race, religion or background. While the school does make a visible effort to fix this, there is still a long way to go.
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What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
Being a small University, The University of Puget Sound has both large all-encompassing stereotypes and small specific group stereotypes. The larger stereotypes are that all the students here are overachievers, and slow to warm up to new students. I've found that while many students are certainly academically concerned, they tend to be well rounded individuals who are just as interested in fun and community. I have never encountered a student who was not quick to welcome and include me socially, and after transferring from a large state school I can confidently say that the environment here is warm and inclusive. In terms of specific group stereotypes, students seem to be pigeonholed by their peers into different categories. For example, it is a common belief that everyone working at or affiliated with KUPS are hipsters or anyone you meet who is involved in Greek Life is haughty/arrogant. I've found these group stereotypes to be incorrect on almost every occasion. I've met so many fantastic people from all walks of life here and each person is so much more than the groups they are affiliated with.
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Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
We have an integrated International Relations/Economics major called International Political Economy with a really amazing department and faculty, our student body is smart, innovative, and passionate, and our campus is GORGEOUS.
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What is your overall opinion of this school?
My overall opinion of Puget Sound is incredibly positive. I am from Utah and wanted a close knit family community since I was away from my own family. I definitely found that at school here. There is such a wide range of people in the student body that it was easy to find people I could see myself with for the next four years. Professors care so much about their students and their well being that it made me feel taken care of and at home very quickly.
My classes have been great and it has been so easy to find what classes to take and to get into them. With 2600 undergraduate students I have never had a problem getting into a class I wanted or feeling that class sizes are too big. My biggest class has been about 20 and my smallest was 7. All classes are taught by professors and they really get to know their students. I am a senior now and a professor I had first semester of my freshman year says hi to me in passing everytime. Also, my advisor and peer advisor were very helpful in the whole process of adjusting to college life, registering, declaring a major, etc.
I also enjoy the social life on campus here. I play a varsity sport and it is so exciting to have people come to games dressed up and to go to other sporting events in jerseys and logger gear. We have great speakers, talks, concerts, and more events held on campus. One of my personal favorites is the $1 movie nights on campus.
I also am a part of Greek life. Greek life at Puget Sound is really different than I expected it would be. I never would have told you that I would be in a sorority. I am not the "stereotypical sorority girly girl". Greek life here is about community involvement both on and off campus. It is about having another family away from home. There is no rivalry between different Greek houses; one of my best friends is in a different sorority than I am.
Overall, I really enjoy all aspects of Puget Sound from academics and professors to social life and location near Seattle. I would highly recommend visiting campus and seeing it for yourself!
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Describe your favorite campus traditions.
I believe the University of Puget Sound is best known for its small, friendly, well established campus. The students, as well as faculty and staff, are all very welcoming and helpful. The student to teacher ratio is very low (something around 1:14) so each student gets a lot of one on one time with their teacher if that is what is desired. Student advisors are very helpful for transitioning students and make them feel very comfortable so that the move is easier and less stressful.
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What are the academics like at your school?
Academics are amazing. I love the small class size and close relationships to professors. I have enjoyed the liberal arts approach as well. Getting some foundations in multiple disciplines has really made me a more well rounded student and I am now able to make interdisciplinary connections that I would not otherwise have been able to make.
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What are the most popular student activities/groups?
There are so many clubs and organizations on campus that there is no way I could name all of them. Athletics are very popular, both varsity sports, club sports, and intrammural sports. Greek life is popular as well. There are 4 sororities and 3 fraternities on campus. Themed housing is pretty cool as well; people can make up any theme for their house on Theme Row and get it approved. There are lots of religious groups, departmental clubs, music groups, and more. There is something for everyone!
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What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The campus is very pretty with Northwest trees and a mini forest. The facilities and faculty are amazing. All my classes are small ranging from 25 to 10 people. The professors actually get to know there students names and about them individually.
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Tell us about the sports scene on campus.
Several of our sports teams have larger followings than others, such as men and women's soccer and basketball, as well as women's volleyball. We don't have athletic scholarships at Puget Sound, but many athletes are on merit-based scholarships which range from 7,000-19,000. School spirit has greatly increased in the past year because of Logger Nation, a new club formed with a large membership that goes and cheers on different sports teams. Many students also participate in club sports, a more laid-back way to stay involved with your sport of choice in college.
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Why did you decide to go to this school?
I had several factors, including wanting to stay dancing with my current dance school, that were important enough to me to decide to stay in the area. Otherwise, I probably would have been like a lot of other students at my small, private high school and would have been expected to go to a school in California or somewhere across the country. Boy, am I lucky that this decision led me to Puget Sound. It is just far enough away from Seattle that I feel like I can't go home on the weekends, which has pushed me to live independently. I have grown to love the Tacoma area, especially the North End where Puget Sound is. It came down to deciding between Puget Sound and University of Washington, and I can't imagine what life would be like if I had decided to go elsewhere.
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What's the Greek scene like?
The majority of my closest friends are Greek, because of the fact that I live in a Greek house and many of the scheduled activities are with other Greek houses, so it's just easy to make connections with those people. However, several of my best friends are aren't in a house; there is no major separation between Greeks and non-Greeks. I would have to say that the relationship between Greeks and non-Greeks could be improved, but the rift is nothing compared to how it is at major state schools. Joining the Greek system I can confidently say is the best thing I could have ever decided to do at University of Puget Sound, I have learned invaluable leadership skills, met incredible, passionate, smart women through my sorority and have access to mentoring in academics and other areas because of my affiliation. Though each experience is different, in my experience I am very grateful that the Greek system here is much more laid back than at large state schools and though some do choose to take part in the partying/drinking scene, it is entirely acceptable to forego that entirely and instead, focus on the experiences of friendship and leadership that I consider myself so lucky to have found.
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What do people really wear to class?
Jeans and a fleece is probably the most common clothing combination I've seen, though students can dress from anywhere from business casual to yoga pants and a sweatshirt, it really just depends on how you feel each day. The only outfit that might get a second glance is heels and a mini-skirt because Puget Sound students are generally more casual - you would rarely see this ensemble on campus.
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