Jordan
With the small class sizes at Westminster, your professors will ALWAYS know your name. You are not just a number in an auditorium, you are (insert your name here).
My favorite professor on campus is Dr. Judy Rogers. She teaches Human Anatomy, Comparative Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Comparative Physiology. I have had her for my Human Anatomy and Human Physiology classes.
The best thing about the anatomy lab is that it is very well equipped. The lab contains 2 cadavers for use by the students to help them better learn about the human body.
Aimee
All of my teachers know my name and they know everyone elses' names to. You have to never come to class for a teacher to not know your name and even then they will know your name becuase your the kid that never shows up. Its fun learning here. The classes are hard but fun.
Jesse
The best thing about Westmini is the small school environment. Class are never bigger than 35, even during your freshman year. All of your professors will know you by name and this allows for opportunities such as paid summer research.
Kendall
All viewbooks also give the average class sizes and prof:student ratio. What do you believe? I'll tell you in my LE (generals), I had a cap at around 24 for them all, but sometimes closer to 20. For my upper division classes, I have around 6 kids in my class. (I am a math major though...)
"Do I have to do my homework?"
Unlike in high school where you'll have a quiz on the reading, your professors just expect you to do it. I come to class and the first question is always, what do you guys want to talk about? What were your questions from the reading? Without actually doing the reading, you aren't gonna have any participation, and that's awkward. Class discussions are really guided by the professors but you learn from your classmates.
Jordan
Good Professors most classes are lecture based with the incorperation of discussions. Free tutoring for almost any class. Professors are very helpful, understanding and personable. Lots of clubs for almost any academic field.
Jesse
The thing i love about Westminster is how each professor will learn and call you by your name. it is alot more respectful and they will let us call them by there first name as well which i thought was really amazing. students, depending on the time of the week and whether there are tests or finals, spend about 8 hours a week studying. some classes will obviously require more than others though. i love the competitive twist Westminster adds to all the classes. I love the psychology department. the professors are great and i have learned alot
Alex
The professors know you by name and are always willing to help. Education is a big deal here, most students are here to do well. Favorite class was indoor climbing, least favorite is biology.
Jesse
Academic life is very good. the professors care which is a first for college, they want you in class, to succeed, and they want to know the real You. you form some great bonds with teachers.
Danielle
Since Westminster is a small campus, all of your professors know your name. If they don't know your name, they can at least recognize your face and know how you're doing in the class. Westminster has campus wide goals that promote class discussion. Westminster offers an education that is well-rounded. The academic requirements are a little low, the one thing that could be changed is having a lower incoming freshman class. They are taking over the student living quarters.
Cameron
I am in the professional program, so my projects are often complex and interesting. It is always fun to meet with other students to discuss projects and find out the various ways each is approaching it. Our professors are very helpful, and will often go above and beyond to help you, if you ask for it. The education provided will help you find a career and flourish in it.
Jordan
Buildings and resources are excellent for the size of the school. The academic requirements help you prepare and choose a major that you want to pursue. All professors I've ever had have known my name and something about me. Most unique class was 'sex and the brain'. Often times, there is a ton of intellectual conversation outside of class.
Jordan
I believe most of my professors know my name. The have taught me and challenged me. I like attending class as much as one could. I know in most of my classes I will learn and not just be sitting there and wasting my time. They have a wonderful math tutoring cnter as well as SI sessions that have helped me in my classes. I believe that I am learning here, and when needed I can apply it to real life or translate it to a job. Classes are for learning and challengeing yourself.
Mel
Some professors are good, others terrible. They're never there at their office hours, most make it difficult to believe they are professors and what their credentials are.
Tate
My biggest class had 28 people in it. all of my professors know me on a first name basis and would be more than willing to help me with job hunting, paper writing etc. a lot of hands on work in most of the classes, also a lot of group work
Jesse
kinda like highschool....
Jesse
The professors at Westminster are the best I've seen at this level. This is particularly surprising becuase I've noticed that they're not usually as well educated as professors I've had at other schools. Westminster seems to hire passionate instructors who want to become involved with the students and share their knowledge and experience in a manner that will really effect students rather than just teaching because it pays their bills and allows them to research or write. So far, the only complaint I have is that occasionally instructors veer off of the subject they've been assigned to teach because, and the class turns into a discussion of social activities, politics, etc. because of the small class size.
Elena
Westminster College has very small, intimate classes. All of my professors know me by my first name. I would be strange if they didn't.
My learning community was so amazing. My class became a family - every day, we would have very good discussions and debates. I felt very comfortable and happy in that class, even though it was quite difficult. I was in the music and English community.
Students here focus on their studies, but they also know how to have a good time. When I was deciding on which college, I had the idea that because it was in Utah, it wouldn't be a party school at all, but there are a good amount of kids who go out on the weekends.
Westminster gears towards developing a broad horizon in every student. We have a great business and nursing school. I'm currently in Computer Science which is a very small program here. There are only three teachers total in this major. Already, when scheduling for spring semester, I have to take two classes for my major and there is only one time available for that class. I will get to know all the other computer science majors real quickly, and I'll be one of the only girls in the entire program.
Blake
Classes are small and intimiate, the professors actually know the names of the students in their classes. The learning experience is very unique and geared to prepare students for life after graduation. Westminster also has a "May Term" a month-long term during which students can take some very interesting and unusual classes covering topics like ghosts/monsters, brewing, baseball and more. Personally, I also love the theatre department.