Davidson College Top Questions

I love every professor I have had here. Everyone is very nice and genuinely wants to help you. Sometimes I don't like the class, but that is only because the subject just isn't my "thing." We work really hard to do well here, but I don't know what other people's grades here. People don't tell and we don't ask. Education is definitely geared toward learning for its own sake, and sometimes I think we are not focused enough on what will happen after Davidson.

I know all my professors and they know me. They're really understanding and helpful. They are always there if i need help. I really like psychology and I'm considering it for my major. I think it's one of the biggest classes with about 35. Some of my friends think that's crazy because of how big their schools are.

All of my professors know my name. I haven't had a class larger than 18 people and most of my professors have used the first day of class to get to know the students. In a lot of my classes my professors ask the students to talk about themselves, their interests, etc. It is neat to get to know your professors as well as fellow classmates. Students are definitely competitive because we were all at the top of our classes in high school. It is hard sometimes to be around so many intense people at once but it is also one of the most humbling experiences I have had and I have learned so much from my classmates. I spend a lot of time with my professors outside of class. I know their doors are always open and it is very common for professors to invite students over to their houses for dinner. I frequently visit with professors that I had last semester and they care for me just as much now as they did then.

The academics are challenging but invigorating. The faculty are wonderful! They are truly commited to teaching and developing personal relationships with their students. It is not unusual to be invited to a professor's house for dinner. Students study a lot, but there is no cut-throat atmosphere.

Academics are difficult but definitely doable. Professors are great and really want to help you out. Office hours with professors is extremely helpful.

the classes are very tough; you definitely have to apply yourself in order to get good grades. it is important to accept however, that you will NOT get all A's here. although a TON of emphasis is put on getting good grades, i don't necessarily think that grades are everything. just getting a degree from a school like davidson says a lot. i'm considering majoring in psychology or political science, with a possible minor in something else. i like the liberal arts set up and requirements - it's good to test out lots of subjects.

The classes are really hard. The work load is intense. However, we get to work with some of the best professors out there, so it is worth it.

My professors all know my name, and are accessible - but my classes are HARD.

Academics at Davidson are among the most rigerous you can find at a college. Professors assign workloads that are nearly impossible for the average davidson student to comple if they are involved in anythin else on campus. THe liberal arts requirements are quite strick but seem to be very eye oppening. Davidson is notorious for its grade defation. In my personal exoerience, the quality of education that I have gotten at Davidson is woth the work.

Academics are extremely tough, but the teachers are constantly available and accessible if you need help. It is definitely possible to make good grades, it just takes a lot of work