The Evergreen State College Top Questions

At the Evergreen State College, we have a such a unique way of approaching issues, we sometimes become clouded in our own thinking. The real world is often times different than our perceptions, and such, the problem-solving taking place can be unrealistic at times. This is not to say that these solutions are not practical, but only that they are often times not politically viable.

This is the most frustrating, yet most valuable aspect of an Evergreen education: You absolutely need to be (a) passionate about what you study, and (a) highly motivated and self-directed.

My school does not use grades, we use evaluations. It is difficult to know where you stand during any given quarter. There is a five week review and an end of quarter evaluation.

The food at the Greenery is terrible, and it is sometimes difficult to switch into a different program mid-year if you are not satisfied with the one you have been in.

The small number of students in the sciences. There is a lack of students who are on consistently busy schedules because most are going for BA degrees, and Evergreen only gives out sub 100 BS degrees every year. I'm in the minority of students with the busy schedule, plus midterms and finals.

People are not aware of their actions. It is in a dreary location.

At times there is too much freedom, if you are not self motivated enough, you will not do well at Evergreen.

I'd have to say that the most frustrating thing about my school is the inefficient and ineffective registration system.

too far from town 30minutes bus

You can only take 20 credits

Because there is such an emphasis put on collaborative learning you might sometimes feel that some people are allowed to put in minimal effort whereas others seem to be giving 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. This isn't always a bad thing, but it can be frustrating.

The most frusterating thing about my school would be the amonut of things that a person can become involved. There are so many great opportunities and great clubs to join, but you can only do so much.

Sometimes it can be difficult to find programs that fit exactly what you want to study

The way it's set up, students can really either not apply themselves and still get the minimum requirements for credit done, or work really hard in order to fulfill the 40 hours a week WA state requirement. Some teachers give so much work that the students have no choice to do at least 40 hours a week, though, and it can be stressful and difficult to do anything outside of class. It really depends on the professor and course, though.

The most fustrating thing about The Evergreen State College is the lack of control the school, students, staff and faculty have over the pending Washington State budget cuts.

As someone who does not drink, smoke, or do any drugs, it has been rather annoying being around so many people who do partake in those activities. I feel like it takes away from the sense of focus here. But there are substance free and quiet housing options, so its no all that bad.

The most frustrating thing about my school is the way program selections are hit or miss. 16 credit programs can be the greatest thing you've ever experienced or the biggest waste of a quarter if the teachers are subpar and the students are disinterested.

I think that it can be frusterating for people who aren't interested in continuing in a graducate program with Evergreen because it is hard for other schools to transfer the credits to traditional credits.

The library hours. All the cutbacks on funding is starting to show. Not enough science classes, hours cut, programs cut, ect.

When I am stuck without a class appropriate to my interests.