Whether you decide to attend Gettysburg or not, try your best to be involved. Too many times have I seen people sit in their rooms and not take advantage of what a college has to offer. Join a club, get a job, go out and drink; do something. College (for most of you i'm sure) will be the best time you'll have so go and have fun with it. That doesn't mean you need to get blackout drunk everynight...even though those nights turn out to be pretty good stories. Do something.

I love Gettysburg, and it's perfect for ME! It's not perfect for everyone, but for an outgoing girl from a college town in New England Gettysburg is the right place for me.

The only thing I'd like to add is, study abroad! About 50% of Gettysburg students study abroad, and they have some great programs. The best part is that with most of them, you just pay the same tuition that you pay Gettysburg, it's not complicated at all. I know it can seem kind of scary and like a big step, but take it from a girl who grew up in the same small town her whole life and went to college 30 minutes away--you will never regret broadening your horizons and opening your eyes to the world.

Gettysburg is a great school, but of course it lacks a few things. Nowhere is going to be 100% what you want.

I already said it all. Go to Gburg if you want a great education in addition to the awsome social life and beautiful campus. Have a blast, regret nothing, skip classes, fuck fat chicks, drink before tests, don't wear condoms, stay up all night, do drugs, drink every night......COLLEGE!

p.s. the caf is actually pretty good in comparision to other campuses AND professor Larson in the poli sci department is the best! (if you do come to gburg and want to take international relations class, don't take borock!!)

Gettysburg is a wonderful place that takes some time to get used to. Greek letters and madras are everywhere. When the work is done, the students play hard. The work is always paramount. The president Katherine Hailey Will, "resigned" after this year because she wanted to be closer to her husband. I want to know where she was, because in two years on campus, I have only seen her once. She was a drunk who cared more about her gin and tonics than keeping the tuition at a manageable level. Although I do enjoy my time at Gettysburg because of my fraternity, personally, I feel cheated by the administration and I will never contribute another cent to Gettysburg College after I graduate. $200,000 for a college in bumfuck, PA? For that price we should be dining on gold and given free computers.

nah

Coming from public school the lack of diversity kind of surprised me. While there are a fair amount of international students, they kind of stick to themselves.

Overall, Gettysburg College students are very friendly. It's not uncommon to say hi to several people on your way to class, even if you don't know them. Althought the student population is quite homogenous, I don't see those not fitting the "typical Gettysburg College student" being left out or descriminated against. The student body is really into volunteering and fundraising for different groups and events are run by students, Greeks, and the Center for Public Service.

The size for me is perfect. The campus is compact and class sizes are never too big that your professors don't know your name. Gettysburg is gaining popularity in the world of private colleges around the nation. It offers numerous activities and chances to get involved, whether through a saport, a hobby, a group or club. The town, while small, is a great college town. While tourist season begins in the spring and ends in late August, there are still things to do. There are a few movie theatres, malls, outlet shopping, cafes, restaurants, etc. Most of the professors hold PhDs or higher, and provide quality education to students. Many take the time to get to know you, some inviting students to dinner and taking inciative to know you as a person and as a student. What makes Gettysburg unique is the history and sense of tradition and importance of quality education. Gettysburg is committed to helpiung students succeed in any goals that their students set for themselves. By providing small class sizes, great student to professor ratios, and top professors from around the world, students find themselves in an enlightening and motivating environment. The sense of history and tradition is a core part of what makes Gettysburg special. It is one of the oldest colleges in America, with obvious historical implications to the American Civil War. Located literally in the middle of the battlefields, history buffs and anyone looking for some historical enlightenment will be welcomed at Gettysburg. Students have a tight relationship and everlasting bond with Gettysburg, as unintentionally becomes a part of who you are trying to become.

pretty preppy, somewhat rich, very fratty, for the most part attractive student body

The best thing about Gettysburg is the small classroom size. I love having a more intimate relationship with all my professors. They are great people, and most of them really know their stuff, although there are always exceptions. If I could change one thing about the school, I would be to increase the amount and variety of late night weekend activities, although that is already happening. The campus size and the size of the student body are just right. You have the opportunity to meet a lot of great people, both students and staff, but its big enough that you're never going to know everyone and are constantly going to meet new people. When I tell people I'm a student at Gettysburg, if they're my age they usually have no idea where and what it is, but people in the business world (the adult world) have heard of it, and know it to be a really good school. I usually spend most of my time hanging out in the dorms with all my friends. It's so great having so many people you know and love so close to you all the time. All your best friends are just a short walk away at the longest. You have no idea what campus/dorm life is like till you get here, its great. The administration is really good. They are experienced people who really know that they are doing, and are always open to constructive criticism to improve the college in every way possible. School pride is pretty prevalent. There will always be a large turnout at the football games, and parents and alums are always there to watch students in their matches. I'll never forget our opening orientation week before classes began in freshman year. Everyone was getting to know each other, and the Res Life staff was doing a great job of managing the ice breaking activities.

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I have a good time here

Gettysburg Running is the best!

There are definitely students at Gettysburg who fit the stereotypes, but there are a lot of other people here too. With tons of extracurriculars, you are bound to find someone with similar interests on the campus. However, I think that the image of the stereotypical student at Gettysburg has been changed through the college's recent increase in selectivity.

Academics are very good, definitely the best part of my Gettysburg experience. I study a lot, but there are plenty of students who get by doing very minimal work. The Philosophy department is amazing and I have a great connection with several professors there and do spend time with them outside of class. The education is geared toward learning for its own sake, not for getting a job.