Rhodes is amazing. I recommend that students that are on the fence about Rhodes (or any school, for that matter) take a tour, especially during the school year when classes are in session. You'll really get a feel for the campus and where you'll fit in- it worked for me. I visited Rhodes once and I was sold. I'm sure you will feel the same way. :)

Rhodes is a great school where you're sure to get a challenging and respected education.

I love Rhodes and would choose it again without a second thought.

Partying is mainly a weekend ordeal. There are on-campus fraternity parties from time to time; however, those have dwindled over the years. However, Rhodes is in Memphis, and there is always plenty to do. Concerts, bars, shows, Menphis has it all!

greek life=50% of student body but it can feel like more when the only thing to do on campus on a friday night is a frat party. that much said the college is getting better about having/sponsoring other events and those are becoming increasingly more well attended. athletics are some but not a lot. there's stuff to do in the city of memphis too so the weekends are a good time to get out of the rhodes bubble and blow off some steam before hitting the books again. In freshman dorms students often leave their doors open, and some on the weekends too. Athletic events aren't that big a deal; guest speakers get some people because they're usually sponsored by a department that makes its intro level students go but i've learned interesting stuff from those. theater, or the improv group on campus at least is pretty good. dating scene-depends on who you ask. met my closest friends by living near them or in an organization with them freshman year. if awake at 2 am on a tuesday probably studying, maybe pulling an all-nighter for your paper due the next day that you just started or cramming for a hard test. traditions and events are usually parties/concert-themed. people party in varying amounts. last weekend, hmm, parents weekend, nothing to exciting to report back on, but it was good to see my parents. on a saturday night without drinking you can go to dinner with friends, go see a show at the orpheum (theater downtown) go to a party sober and laugh at all the people who won't remember anything the next day, catch up on sleep, get ahead for classes (yea right...)

Academics at Rhodes is a bit tedious. There is a lot of work involved in everything you do; however, your professors are there to help you along the way. All professors that you have had will remember your name (perks of small classes). Even if you had them in the past, they acknowledge you when seen around campus.

I am an English literature major at Rhodes and an Art History minor--I absolutely love my classes. With the field I am in, most of my classes are geared towards learning for the sake of learning, but also helps with "real-world" skills like communication, writing,critical thinking, and problem solving. Participation counts as a percentage of your grade in most classes, which leads to lively discussions and high attendance levels, even for 8 AM classes.

Professors here definitely know your name. I've had professors say hi to me from across the quad, help me with an extracirricular event, even invite the entire class over to their house for dinner. Some professors give out their home phone number and encourage students to call if they have questions. Professors love their students; if you're having difficulty understanding the material or just have a question about a particular problem, go to office hours or make an appointment with the professor. They LOVE helping students and may even give you the benefit of the doubt come test time if you mess up on a question. The close relationship that professors have with students also helps when you're applying to grad school or post-graduate programs; because professors know you so well, they're able to write comprehensive recommendation letters that really impress future employers and grad school admissions counselors. It also contributes to the "one big happy family" feeling at Rhodes.

The professors at Rhodes are amazing and attentive. They know all their students by name and are really invested in making sure you're understanding the course work - especially if you seek their help during their office hours.

greek life=50% of student body but it can feel like more when the only thing to do on campus on a friday night is a frat party. that much said the college is getting better about having/sponsoring other events and those are becoming increasingly more well attended. athletics are some but not a lot. there's stuff to do in the city of memphis too so the weekends are a good time to get out of the rhodes bubble and blow off some steam before hitting the books again. In freshman dorms students often leave their doors open, and some on the weekends too. Athletic events aren't that big a deal; guest speakers get some people because they're usually sponsored by a department that makes its intro level students go but i've learned interesting stuff from those. theater, or the improv group on campus at least is pretty good. dating scene-depends on who you ask. met my closest friends by living near them or in an organization with them freshman year. if awake at 2 am on a tuesday probably studying, maybe pulling an all-nighter for your paper due the next day that you just started or cramming for a hard test. traditions and events are usually parties/concert-themed. people party in varying amounts. last weekend, hmm, parents weekend, nothing to exciting to report back on, but it was good to see my parents. on a saturday night without drinking you can go to dinner with friends, go see a show at the orpheum (theater downtown) go to a party sober and laugh at all the people who won't remember anything the next day, catch up on sleep, get ahead for classes (yea right...)

I think Rhodes is great if you want a small school with a small campus. I came from a very small high school, so it was a perfect fit for me - but some of my friends couldn't imagine going to a college with the same graduating class size as their high school. Despite its size, there are tons of groups to get involved in, and if there isn't one for you - you can start one!

Rhodes is a great school where you're sure to get a challenging and respected education.

Most people who go to Rhodes are of the same racial and socio-economic backgrounds (white and rich), but those who do not belong to these two groups are very much included in the social life at school. I've never seen any incidences of racism or hate.

Rhodes is amazing. I recommend that students that are on the fence about Rhodes (or any school, for that matter) take a tour, especially during the school year when classes are in session. You'll really get a feel for the campus and where you'll fit in- it worked for me. I visited Rhodes once and I was sold. I'm sure you will feel the same way. :)

There are always frat parties to go to if that's your thing - but if it's not, there are plenty of other things to do and people to hang out with. Usually, my friends and I would hang out in the common room of our dorm or go out to dinner together. There are so many awesome restaurants around Memphis!