What's the best thing about Drake?
Small population, professors actually care if you're in class and doing well (can be a nuisance as well when you're looking for autonomy)
Name one thing you'd change.
The mandatory attendance policy that most professors have. I'm paying to go to school, I'm and adult, I think I can determine if I need to be in class. Not only is attendance required (which may be a "soft" policy at other schools), but most professors base a considerable chunk of your grade on attendance.
Is your school too large, too small, or just right?
Size is a personal preference, but I feel fairly comfortable with the size. I came from a high school that was just slightly smaller than Drake. However, I do sometimes wish the population was bigger so I could get lost and be anonymous in a while.
How do people react when you tell them you go to Drake?
"Where is that? Oh yeah...I've been to Des Moines. So you're going to be a lawyer?"
Where do you spend most of your time on campus?
Dorm rooms, whether it be my own or friends'.
College town, or "what college town?"
"What college town". We're in the middle of Des Moines and I feel the culture of Des Moines shapes Drake much more than Drake shapes Des Moines.
What's your opinion of Drake's administration?
I've had very little interaction with administration...the little I HAVE had has been negative because of certain policies that are being enforced. That says nothing about how they do their jobs or personality, I just don't agree with certain things that are going on.
What was the biggest recent controversy on campus?
Either the crackdown on drinking or the 4-5 deaths within the last 2 years. Last year there was also a major issue with one of the fraternities and hazing. The frat has been kicked off campus, however.
Is there a lot of school pride?
There might be...I've never been to a sporting event. The football team generates no excitement, though basketball is better.
Is there anything unusual about Drake?
Not that I can think of off the top of my head.
What's one experience you'll always remember?
I got in trouble with the law for the first time...first time in court as well. (This is in direct relation to an alcohol crackdown that the administration is in the middle of)
What are the most frequent student complaints?
Attendance policies, course rigor is very uneven depending on your professor and major