Ebony
The best hing about Drake University is that it is a medium sized university. The classes are small enough where you can truly focus and the professors know your name and are more than willing to help you anyway they possibly can. You also get a sense of community and are able to make lasting friendships as well.
Alexis
My school tries really hard to get everyone active and participating in everything. Everyone is always friendly and willing to help. Sometimes that is super tiring, but in the end it helps make you more aclimated to being away from your home. All the opportunites and willingness of upperclassmen is amazing, and they don't make you feel like a "typical" freshmen at all.
Alexandra
The classes so far have all been challenging but extremely interesting. The curriculum is set up in a way as to expand your knowledge so you know more than just what is required for your major. Also, our mascot is ADORABLE (bulldog!) and is on campus a lot.
Katie
The professors at Drake are amazing. Many of them are involved in research for the university, but they care about the students just as much. Almost all are more than willing to help you during office hours. Many will give you internships or the opportunity to work on research with them, or give you career advice. Many of them are tough, but at the same time, they push you to ensure you do your best. It's not uncommon for your class to meet up for dinner with your professor at the end of semester.
Aaron
Drake University offers a great learning environment. Most classes are medium sized allowing every student to get equal help from there professors. You are also able to gain a better friendship with each one of your professors. Although this is a small school there are plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus.
Julia
I think that the best part of Drake is that there are so many opportunities to take part in and ways to get involved in different things. Drake also has a wonderful business school which is my interest. I have so far loved being a business student as well as attending Drake University. I have never had a boring weekend and have found wonderful friends in both my sorority, classes, and dorm building.
Megan
The best thing about my school is the friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Faculty and students at Drake are always willing to put forth the extra effort to help others succeed. This can mean staying after office hours or forming study groups. There is also a wide variety of extracurriculars which makes it very easy to get involved and meet a wide variety of people. People at Drake are accepting and friendly, which is great because there are many opportunities and you always feel like you fit in.
Alex
Drake University is a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone and I can count on all of the other students to have my back whenever I ask for it.
Erika
Very personable setting, most professors know each student by his/her name.
Kristi
The best thing about Drake is how much the university works to fullfill the mission statement. Having a job placement rate after graduation at 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} consistantly, this shows how hard the staff works to help influence the students to do their best, grow their networks, and help shape them to be a responsible, engaging citizen.