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I love Wheaton! It really is making me a better Christian and teaching me things about the world I would not have thought of otherwise.

I hate Midwest weather. I love Wheaton. Even though the catering service at Anderson Commons is named Bon Appetit, everybody calls it "SAGA" after the food service from the seventies. It's easier to say, just don't say it infront of Bon Appetit management. If you suffer from seasonal depression, make lots of friends. They'll help you through the long winter months. Fischer Rules, Traber/Smith Drools! Make sure you know what all is implied in anything naked. the last thing you want to do is fall behind your group in the middle of campus. there are always safety in numbers. Do not ask MK's alot of stupid questions that show how dumb you are. Do NOT ask questions like, "Do you have electricity in Kenya?" That is dumb! Instead ask, "Where in Kenya did you live? How developed was it?" Stuff like that. Go to at least one Improv Show your first year. it is fun and cool people do it. Go to a sports game but do not yell like an idiot. the term, "You suck Ref!" is to be used on rarest of occasions and if you are stuck yelling it the entire game, people will notice how uncreative you are.

Honestly, I'm a better person for going to Wheaton. I'm much smarter, I understand life a lot more, and I think I'm much more balanced. Wheaton's a complex place, it's a place that needs to be experienced much more than written about. It's not straightforward, but that's because living for Jesus in this broken world isn't straightforward. There's a lot of walking in circles, and a lot of backtracking. Most of the time at Wheaton, I felt like I was either relearning simple things, or abandoning them all together. But in all honesty, backtracking is what you've got to do to move forward sometimes. If you're a Christian, don't expect Wheaton to be easy. Don't expect to get by on what you think you know about life, and about conservativism or Christianity. You'll be challenged, you'll be pushed, and what you believe will be shaken. But I promise you'll grow. I loved Wheaton, and I always will. It's hard, and it's not a walk in the park. It's not always beautiful, and it's rarely easy. But it's awesome.

Wheaton College is in the small suburb of Wheaton, about 40 minutes outside downtown Chicago by train. Its so easy to get into the city and enjoy all that has to offer. The suburbs also offer their own charm. Getting off campus is great, but not necessary if your a freshman without a car. Explore Wheaton itself- lots to offer!

I love Wheaton. After my freshman year I was very cynical of the place and liked to criticize it, but no college is perfect. I love Wheaton’s traditions and rivalries within the school between different dorms, class, and teams. Also, I feel like Wheaton does a good job of unintentionally teaching all of its students that not everything always goes their way.

Wheaton might be the driest campus in the nation. I don't mean that people never drink. And it's not just the no alcohol school policy. People just don't really drink here. I mean sure, there is the occasional night where some people will go out and get a drink, but nobody here really gets sloshed. It's weird! I don't even drink when i am here, and i grew up in Germany! The school is great, but the girls are too studious and too afraid of commitment (despite being the most attractive group of girls ANYWHERE), the friendships are good, the dorms are amazing, the spiritual atmosphere is usually good...yeah. It's a good school.

Wheaton has great food. The company Bon Appetit has amazing breakfasts and one of the greatest things that I miss during the summer (apart from friends and dorm life) is the wide variety of food at each meal!

Wheaton is a great place, but can be frustrating in the crazy culture that it has created, so be prepared for such things.

If you're up for a challenge and you want to expand yourself and you're not afraid to be made aware of your weaknesses and grow, Wheaton could be right for you. Keep in mind, you may fail more than you're used to but that's part of growing. If you come, be open minded and friendly. Be real with people and don't try to be perfect or to look perfectly happy all the time. Let people know if you're struggling and chances are you'll find out they share most of your same struggles. If you come to it with the right attitude and you're ready to learn, Wheaton can be a great place.

Wheaton is awesome! I'd encourage you to spend a connection weekend on campus if you are still interested. A connection weekend is when juniors and seniors can spend the night at one of the dorms for a night and hang out and experience a day in the life of Wheaton. Also, you can go around the campus and stop by some classrooms for a class or two.