Elon University

Date: May 29 2005
Major: Journalism (This Major's Salary over time)
Elon is a small school, but allows for many opportunities. I play varsity soccer, work on the school newspaper, and I am a member of a sorority. While the combination of all three is uncommon, it is possible. While some people think big greek life is negative, it has really made my experience at Elon better. I met great girls with the same interest in life as me. The teachers at Elon range from impossibly difficult to very easy. I like to balance my classes out. I am a major in journalism and a minor in exercise science, so I find my exercise sciences classes very difficult. My journalism courses come more naturally to me, but I am also only a freshman, so I have heard they get harder. Winter term is a great idea. Real friendships are made during this time and you can get involved in clubs that you may not have gotten a chance to see fall semester. During winter term, you have the same class three hours a day, Mon-Fri, for three weeks. Most people pick fun courses that aren't offered during the fall or spring semesters. Many people also go abroad for three weeks during this time. I hear its a a great experience for people that don't want to dedicate an entire semester. Social life is good enough for me, but I am easily entertained. I like to know a few people at all the parties I go to. The only drawback to the small school setting and the large greek life is the athletic support. Our men's basketball and baseball gets decent support, but that's about it. Everyone either gets to or leaves football games by the second half. But they also only won a couple games last season. Basketball and baseball are also our most successful programs. Women's soccer is on it's way though!