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One of my favorite things about Gettysburg is its size. With 2600 students, it's small enough that you are constantly running into people you know on campus, yet there's still plenty that you don't. More importantly, as a student, you're not just a number. Gettysburg is much more personal than that. Profs know your name, notice when you're not in class, and are very available to help students, as opposed to larger research universities. All classes are taught by profs and not TAs. Furthermore, as an all undergrad liberal arts college, undergrads get all the opportunities usually given to graduate students, such as research opportunities and teaching assistantships. I also love the friendly tone of the campus. On my first visit to Gettysburg as a high school senior, I chose Gettysburg because of the friendly and welcoming vibe radiating from the campus and students. It simply gave me "that feeling" that I would fit-in well.

The best thing about Gettysburg is that it's one big community. It's a great size, and because classes are small, students get to know their professors very well and vice versa. People are rather impressed that I graduated Gettysburg, and definitely know about the school. The most frequent complaints are that there isn't always much to do on weekends, aside from parties, and that the campus is rather haunted...so things tend to get misplaced and moved, etc. due to ghostly roommates.

As someone whose high school graduating class was less than 100, Gettysburg is the right size for me. It has enough people that I can choose my friends, but is still small enough for me to know most of the students in my classes. I really hate Gettysburg's administration. They don't care about raising tuition and only care about safeguarding their jobs. In the last five or ten years they haven't raised the chemistry deparment's budget (despite the fact they now have almost double the number of students taking their classes), but tuition is still going up. The money has got to be going somewhere. In addition, much of the administration are incapable of doing their jobs. Many of the people in the registrar's office are incompetent. The deans care much more about how the school is viewed than actually helping students with issues. And don't even get me started on Gettysburg's "Deparment of Public Safety".

Gettysburg, in my opinion, is just the right sized school. As 2,600 students, its small enough that you see people you know everywhere you go, but you still are constantly meeting new people. The classes are rarely larger than 35 people, and most classes are under 20. I even had a class in the beginning of my Sophomore year that only had 7 people in it! Its a great school academically, and they've been trying to get a lot more late night activities for us but frat life is big on campus, and having to fight with that is a losing battle. The town of Gettysburg is cute, but it closes down completely in the winter because it is a tourist town- NOT a college town. The tourist attractions make things kind of interesting, since the battlefield tour buses and the ghost tours go straight through campus and when you leave campus in the warmer months you see reenactors everywhere. The restaurants (mostly) are expensive and nightlife is (very) non-existent. If we want to do something at night or go out to eat, we generally have to drive at least 45 minutes. There are cities that aren't far- D.C. is just over an hour, Baltimore is an hour and half, New York is 4-5 hours, Philly is 3 hours- but they're too far for weeknights. On campus, I spend most of my time in my friend's rooms hanging out, or in the library studying. The library is very nice, and open 24 hours a day- with free hot chocolate at midnight. Thats not something you get from many other schools. One thing thats kind of rough is the GC Core requirements. Its a liberal arts school, so you have to take courses in all areas, but if you're not a science major, getting those science requisites are tough. You have to take either a lab science and a non-lab science, or two lab science. Lab sciences are all tough, and the non-labs are virtually impossible to get into unless you're a first semester first-year.

Gettysburg is a party school if you want it to be. Fraternities have parties every day of the week because there is no social scene outside of the campus. If the civil war is your thing, G-burg is the place to be, if not, you can find your niche in the student body. The administration is horrendous. Transferring requirement classes from other institutions is nearly impossible. The college will give you miscellaneous credit that shows up on your transcript but does not fulfill any major/minor/degree requirements. You may have to take a class twice if you take summer courses to fulfill a required course. Tuition increases by $2,000 a year and costs more than an ivy league education. The school also has a zero transparency policy that will not release information pertaining to where all your tuition money goes. There is also a mandatory student activities fee that is not broken down in financial records for students. I can't help but feel that Gettysburg College is turning into Gettysburg Inc. For after college there is a career development center that is completely useless if you have already made a good resume. They claim to have strong contacts and events, but although they are informationally excellent, there is barely any actual job placement after graduation. For a $200,000 education, you would think there would be more help.

gettysburg is a small school - an intimate campus - the students stay on campus alot and campus activities are very popular - greek life is very popular and prominent on campus - everyone loves the school and there is major school pride -

The fact that our campus is so small is great because you begin to recognize people, and it feels great to have this, especially if you're coming from a smaller school district.

Gettysburg is, despite stereotypes, full of different people. There's no way you could come to Gettysburg and not find a friend; there's someone for everyone here. Greek life is popular, but you can definitely still have fun without being in a frat or sorority. The professors are knowledgeable people (for the most part), and you will spend a lot of time doing school work, but you will learn a lot. Gettysburg students work hard and play hard.

Great academics, beautiful campus, great faculty.

I think the best thing about the school is the academics. I'd change the cafeteria food. We apparently rank very high for school food, but I really don't like the cafeteria's food. I think my school is too small, but many people are happy with the small size. When I tell people that I go to Gettysburg, they often think it's in Virginia or Maryland, and sometimes say something like, "Oh, that's where that battle was, right?" Some people assume then you know a lot about American Civil War history as well. I spend most of my time on campus in my dorm, hanging out in another friend's dorm, or in class. I suppose I spend a lot of time in the College Union Building too, since the mailroom and bookstore and coffee shop are all there. I don't know about school pride, but I don't really have any. I'm pretty indifferent. I suppose the administration is okay, but the Off Campus Studies office is useless and didn't help me at ALL in going abroad. I practically had to figure out everything myself. An unusual thing about Gettysburg is obviously that it's in a historical area, and we have battlefields in our backyard. I dislike that the town is so small. Gettysburg is a very cute, touristy town, but because of that, everything closes very early, so there isn't much to do in the evenings. If you're not one to party every night and drink (which is not my thing), it can get boring sometimes. Then again I suppose that makes you start being creative about things to do.

Gettysburg is a small and challenging Liberal Arts college. The student body is dedicated to work but are also very social and like to unwind after classes. The Gettysburg administration however is not as dedicated to the student body as they should be. The stereotypes above about the students I think are shared by the faculty which is why they seem frustrated with the student body. There are however exceptions where some professors are very dedicated to their students.

I love the people of Gettysburg. The campus is so friendly. The size is perfect for me: not too small, but not too big. I love that the town has all kinds of tourist attractions because they catter well to students in the school year. I don't really know anything abou the administration. The only thing I know and don't like about them is that film 101 doesn't count as an art credit even though the text we use is called "Film Art." The biggest controversies on campus would be the stepping down of our current president, Kate Will, and the idea of paying for parking. Not everyone here bleeds orange and blue, but everyone supports the sports teams. I love the library at Gettyburg. I spend a lot of time (not just working) there. The librarians are super helpful and they bring coffee and cocoa out at midnight to get you through an all nighter. There is nothing I like more than a sunny day outside on the quad with music blasting and enjoying the company of my peers. It's those days I will miss after graduation.

I think the best thing about Gettysburg is its size. A lot of people prefer large schools because of the space, the many people to give them a social life, and the broad range of activities. I love Gettysburg because, even though it's small, everything is far enough to give me my space, and close enough to get to on time. I never get lost. And because of the small size, there aren't a lot of people. But I like that because there isn't a moment when I'm walking to class, the CUB, the gym, to play sports, to to someone else's room/appartment without someone saying hi. With less people, it's easy to see my friends because of the smaller size. And when things get tough or stressful, it's not like there's nowhere I can go. Despite the small size of the campus, there is a myriad of places to escape to. I'm not just confined to the campus either. There are really nice places to escape to in town, whether it's an antique shop, the Battlefields, the local diner, or even Walmart. I thought the campus looked smalled when I first visited, but after spending a year here, I realized how much space I really do have.

Their is alot of pride in the sports teams and the administration is clever but the school is ran like a highschool regarding to the strickness of alcohal on campus and fraterinty parties. Greek life is big so I think security should stop giving frats a hard time when no drama is occuring at a party.

-too small, every1 knows every1 elses busniess -its all about your status, do you play a sport, what frat, etc... -its a well renowned school -always remember football locker room, pledging a fraternity

Gettysburg College embodies the complete college experience.

Gettysburg is too small, it's very hard to meet anyone new once your a junior or senior, the town is cute/safe but there are is no decent shopping (without driving an hour to Baltimore), the food on campus and in local restaurants is VERY limited

I love being able to know almost everyone on campus, if not by name I can at least recognize them. Weekends are dominated by Greek life, but you don't have to be Greek to have fun here. There's a cute little town just up the road, but honestly not much goes on there. Our campus food is good compared to most schools. There are so many clubs and organizations to be involved in.

I think gettysburg is a good size for people who have come from a school its size or smaller. i went to a private school with a graduating class of 52, so it worked out well for me. Most people think its in virginia. the best thing about gettysburg is the professors and the study abroad program. the professors are always happy to help, fair and very available. the study abroad program is very large for a school our size and you can go pretty much anywhere. its a great opportunity. the food here is also really great, im picky and a vegetarian and i always have plenty to eat. the only downside is that drinking is a huge part of campus social experience and if you dont then you have little chance to be social on campus.

In my opinion, Gettysburg College is perfectly sized- it's just large enough to offer many opportunities to students but it's still small enough to nurture a close-knit community atmosphere. Gettysburg has a very welcoming campus and the learning environment is cooperative, not competitve.

Gettysburg College is an average liberal arts college with minimal enthusiasm. The majority of the school spirit comes from over-involved students in the student senate or campus activities board, and tour-guiding. The rest of the student body is fairly apathetic to anything else besides going to fraternities and drinking.

I do not feel like this is a college town. Gettysburg is so focused on the Civil War that it leaves no room to let students have a place in the town. I would like to see the administration look at the type of college that we have - liberal arts. I would like them to acknowledge that part of this title is the "Arts" and personally, I feel like the arts are completely ignored by everyone who is not inside the music department. Our music department has recently changed to a conservatory, and since this time, we have double in size every year. We have no room to double in size. We do not have the facilities and our building physically cannot handle that many people. This is unfair. Why do we rebuild the gym that is not in terrible shape before we help a building that is literally busting at the seams?

Gettysburg is great if you want a small, liberal arts environment and a tight-knit community. It's not a suitcase school, so everyone stays here on the weekends and there is always something to do. The town is great; lots of little cafes and restaurants. Plus, we are pretty unique in that we are surrounded by battlefields, which are great place to walk, bike, and explore. This is probably the only college where there are more re-enactors in town than civilians on some weekends.

My favorite spot on campus to hang out is this small couch next to the coffee shop in the Union Building. It's the perfect environment to just relax with a cup of coffee and read the paper or get some work done. It's also perfect to hang out with friends. When it's warm enough outside I find a chair or I bring my blanket outside and find a place to just sit and relax. There a plenty of grassy areas on campus to sit or play games. Gettysburg is a small school, but it's such a close campus that it's almost like a really large family.

Gettysburg is just the right size. it is comforting to walk around campus and constantly see familiar faces, and yet there are still many people you may have not met.Gettysburg is a lot of fun, but the social scene is ready to be retired by the time you are a senior. I think the Gettysburg administration could use some improvement and redirection. there are many things the student population is unhappy with that does not understand how the school is unable to address with the amount we pay in tuition. there is a lot of school pride here, and alumni are always coming back and donating. i really value all of the friends i have made here that will be lifelong friends.

Gettysburg is a small school where many people are connected to each other in more than one way either through a similiar major, living arrangement, extracirricular, etc. I spend the majority of my time on campus in the library getting my work done during the day and then I spend my nights either working out or hanging out with my friends in someone's apartment. The town of Gettysburg is unique in that it is concentrated around the Civil War yet a college town because the college students are a major component of the population. Gettysburg students pride themselves on attending Gettysburg and have a lot of spirit and love towards their school.

When people hear that I go to Gettysburg College, they say oh wow what a beautiful, nice school you attend. I think our campus is a perfect size, much bigger than my high school and not too big. The classes are good sizes too, I love having individual attention in classes by my professors and Ive gotten to know my professors very well. Gettysburg is an interesting town because it is a small historical twon, but very famous and it has a college. So there is always an influx of different groups traveling through Gettysburg, millions of vistitors each year but there are also students in town too, its a nice mix. The Gettysburg Administration is excellent, they care about students and show that they care. Gettysburg is very unique and has many interesting programs. I always like to tell peopple about the Eisenhower Institute. It is a public policy institute connected with the college. It is run by a Gettysburg alum and Susan Eisenhower who is the granddaughter of President Eisenhower. Gettysburg was a very important place for President Eisenhower and he spent much time here and around the college. It is a very neat connection and brings lots of amazing speakers and politicians to the school. Gettysburg is in an excellent location not far from DC, Baltimore, Philly, NY, Harrsiburg. The most frequent complaints come from the size and lack of gym space, but fortunately we are building a new athletic complex this spring.

gettysburg is a real small school, and as such there is not an extensive amount of school spirit...through it is growing quite quickly in the last few years. while it is a small school, even as a senior there are new people to meet all the time, even fellow seniors. i am only directly know and interact with 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the campus on a day to day bases, but through mutual friends that circle of friends could easy extend to 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body, which mean you know everyone but at the same time are meeting new people all the time.

I love Gettysburg college. I am very close with the entire baseball team and my fraternity(Sigma Alpha Epsilon). There is no place I would rather be on a Friday or Saturday night then SAE with my baseball team. During the week i find enjoyment in watching movies with my friends, or just relaxing around campus. It is a small campus which makes it great to keep close with my friends no matter where they live on or off campus.

I like the size of Gettysburg College. Some may say it's too small, but I like knowing a lot of people and knowing my classmates and my professors. When I tell people I go to Gettysburg, I'll get one of three responses--1) "Wow, you didn't go far from home" or 2) "Wow, that's a good school!" or 3) "Isn't that a big party school?" I'm a little bit biased, but I think Gettysburg is a nice town. It's not a big city so there's not always a ton to do in town, but it works. It's historic. I think Gettysburg College does a good job of providing other things to do besides going into town. Greek life is a great example because it offers a social scene where you don't have to pay to get in to a club or anything like that. For those who don't drink/party, the Attic is a good alternative that Gettysburg provides. In addition, I feel like there's always somethinig going on at Gettysburg College that you can be involved with. For example, there have been several fashion shows and movie nights, and this weekend there is Relay for Life. I think there could be more school spirit at Gettysburg, but I think we have a lot of school pride. That might sound contradicting, but there is a difference between spirit and pride. There could be more fans coming to sports games/matches, but it's not like people don't show up because they want us to lose. They have pride in their school, but people are just involved in lots of things so school spirit is sometimes diminished. The four years I've spent at Gettysburg College have been the most fun and hardest years of my life. I've learned and grown a lot mentally, physically and spiritually. I had to study a lot at the beginning, but then I figured out how to balance school with play. I'm so glad I chose Gettysburg College.

I love the closeness of the college. To me the size is just right because i love knowing people while walking around campus. My favorite thing about Gettysburg is that students are actively encouraged to become involved. Unlike at large scools where students usually have to pick one or two activities to become involved in, at Gettysburg student can really do it all. As a tourguide I get the question "what would you change - or what's your least favorite thing about the college?" my honest answer is that the sidewalks are positioned at awkward angles. Honestly that is the only thing i would change - and i feel like if that's my biggest problem, then i don't really have any problems at all.

I really like the college environment at Gettysburg. The student body is big enough to pass people you have never seen and at the same time always see a friendly face. Currently, all students are allowed to have cars on campus, and the parking situation can be very inconvenient at times. However, classes are all within walking distance and chances are your roommate will have a car anyway. There are plenty of activities on campus; I enjoy participating in athletics and greek life, as do all of my friends. Historically interaction between the townpeople and students has been non-existent. However, Gettysburg students are without a doubt proud to be "Gettysburg students." They are very supportive of the athletic program as well as charity fundraisers and schoolwide events.

Beautiful campus......a little windy! Great restaurants in town, but not much in the way of shopping. Fun weekends and Servo (the caf) is delicious!

The town of Gettysburg is relatively isolated and rural, but the national park, historic character, and abundance of on campus activities make living here a complete joy. I often refer to the campus as my 'home' and I feel this word truly depicts the close-knit community at Gettysburg. When I was looking at schools, one of my objectives in comparing colleges was campus size - the small-school atmosphere is definetly pervasive at Gettysburg. There is a succinct separation between the college and the town at large. In being a tourist town, Gettysburg definetly caters more to the millions of vacationers who flood in every year (mostly during the summer, so don't worry about hordes of tourists during the school year) moreso than the 2600 or so students at the college. Despite this, Gettysburg College is incredibly active in community service in Adam's County, PA as well as Washington DC. The reactions I get in saying I attend Gettysburg are positive and people are genuinely interested. I think that name-recognition of the town and battler does help a lot, but it supplements insteads of supercedes the reputation of the college in regards to academics. The best advice I have concerning attending Gettysburg is to get involved. I decided to participate in athletics (xc and track) which really helped me in cementing great relationships early on and transitioning into my freshmen year.

When I tell people attend Gettysburg College the response is usually "Ah, what a good school. My ...... goes there". It seems as if everyone knows someone that attends this school. The only response that I don't appreciate is when people ask me if the school is in Virginia. The academic reputation has lead me to a great summer internship. I live three hours away and the past three summers a Gettysburg College student has worked in the same office. The site director knows we are willing to work hard and have a good educational background. The fact that the school is small really makes for a better learning environment. As a Health Science major, I am glad I have a personal relationship with all the professors in my department. It is much easier taking a tough workload when the professors know you on a personal level and are willing to work with you outside of the classroom. I have never had a professor who was out to fail anyone. The professors are here to help us succeed and provide all the necessary attention to help the students.

I love playing sports at Gettysburg and being able to balance academics and athletics. I would make transportation to and from school easier. It's slightly too small, but it is what it can be. They either have not heard of it or keep their opinions to themselves. my room, the pool, or the cafeteria. what college town? the administration is frustrating, trying to do too much and not accomplishing anything. the firing of president will (not controversial, but a big deal). some school pride, not overwhelming. there isn't anything unusual. i'm only a freshman! there aren't enough places to eat and the meal plans/housing stink.

Personally, I'm very happy at Gettysburg. The school is challenging academically and takes a lot of pride in its awsome athletics. The school is fairly small, about 2600 students, but it's nice to walk around campus and see lots of people you know and to get the personal attention in the classroom. The campus is beautiful and the people here are very nice. The town is pretty disconnected from the rest of campus, but it's close enough to walk into.

The size, you know a lot of the campus but you can always meet someone new. Very good food, but it is expensive. People see Gettysburg as a very intelligent school.

The first thing most people say when I tell them I go to Gettysburg is, "Virginia? That must be a long drive." Although they're entirely wrong when it comes to the actual location of Gettysburg, in spirit, they're pretty much right. The town of Gettysburg is, well ... hickish. Aside from the tourist-filled circle, there's the 24 hour Walmart, a "Used Kars" store, and farm after farm after farm. There's almost nothing to do on campus, which helps greek life thrive. You certainly don't need to be a part of greek life to have something to do, but it helps. The word "school pride" doesn't really apply to Gettysburg in the way that you would would normally think. Usually, school pride extends to almost all areas -- The students are diehard fans of the sports, the party scene, the professors, the attractiveness of their student body, the quality of their dining hall -- everything. And these students will defend their school to the end. At Gettysburg, it's like students pick and chose what they will be proud of, and I'm totally ok with that. Our football team isn't that great, but students will attend games for lack of something better to do on a Saturday afternoon. Anyone who has been to a lacrosse game knows we have a great team, but that knowledge belongs to a select few. Every department has their "pride and joy" professor, so when a student is a member of that department, they'll follow said professor to the ends of the earth. We have a remarkable number of diverse clubs at Gettysburg, and as a result, students tend to only be members of clubs they are passionate about. Of course, the more upper-class background of many of our student has produced a lot of picky eaters, so although our dining hall is one of the best, it doesn't really get the rave reviews it deserves. Is there anything unusual about Gettysburg? What ISN'T unusual about Gettysburg? One of the buildings on campus is rated as one of the top 10 most haunted builings in the nation, our dining hall is named "Servo" because the company that used to provide food for us was named "Servo Nation" -- I'm not sure why they went out of business, but I think it was due to poor quality, ghost tours come through campus on a regular basis, we have a weekend where for some reason, Safety and Security doesn't care who is blatantly inebriated (I have no problem with that) ... I could go on, but I won't.

Gettysburg was the perfect fit for me. There truly is a college out there for everyone, and Gettysburg was the one for me. If you are looking for an outgoing, active student body, Gettysburg is the place for you! That was the one thing that impressed me the most about G'burg. Everyone on campus is friendly, happy, outgoing, and involved. The one thing I will remember about my college search experience and Gettysburg is the fact that admissions counselors really take the time to get to know the applicants as PEOPLE and not numbers and resumes. When I went to their Get Acquainted Day for accepted high school seniors, the counselor I had interviewed with a year before still remembered who I was and the conversation we had had. It was great to feel like they already knew me! I could tell that they were genuinely interested in me and my future at Gettysburg.

Gettysburg is amazing. I would say that officially the best aspect of Gettysburg is the faculty. I have not had a professor that was not amazing in my first three semesters. I feel that all of these professors could be teaching on any level that they want, and have chosen a small liberal arts college for the personalized teaching and the intimate classroom environment. The town of Gettysburg, while beautiful, is a little ridiculous at times. You need to drive to get to a grocery store, fast food, or a wal-mart, because of borough ordinances requiring them to locate outside of town. This can be something of a hassle, but everyone should know someone with a car. There is nothing to do in the town of gettysburg itself, so entertainment on the weekend is what you make of it.

I'll tell you the story of why I decided to come here. It seems an appropriate way to address the question. I applied to Gettysburg on a whim. I was really intimidated by the college selection process and applied to a handful of schools without looking at them very carefully. I was accepted into Penn State University Park in November of my senior year, and was essentially decided that I was going to go there. It seemed a safe choice. Gettysburg, however, kept sending me nice things in the mail - handwritten postcards, books about programs that looked really interesting, and congratulatory letters from just about anyone who was in charge of anything. And a very nice scholarship, too. I didn't realize when I applied just how small this school was, and how much it meant to be accepted here. Honestly, I didn't really care - I received my acceptance letter in the mail one day after school, opened the packet, said to myself "That's nice" and went about my day. It was only as decision day approached that I thought it might be worth taking a serious look at Gettysburg. It seemed like an opportunity that I would regret not taking advantage of. So I visited the campus for the first time about one week before I needed to officially decide where I was going to college. I drove down with my family on Get Acquainted Day, the open house for accepted students. The weather was hideous - rainy, cloudy, and cold. But even as we were stuck in a traffic jam downtown, I was looking out the window and admiring the picturesque buildings in the little town square. Gettysburg has so much history, and the town is peppered with antique shops and coffee houses and little restaurants, as well as somewhat tacky tourist shops. The town is very endearing. When we got to the campus, it was more of the same - towering brick buildings and big green fields and basically everything that I thought college should be. Everyone was so excited to welcome visitors. Their enthusiasm was overwhelming. Every person I met that day, and every encounter that I had, convinced me - in the span of one short day - that this was where I needed to be. Even in the ugly weather, the campus was charming, and everyone was so friendly and warm. The tuition is staggering, yes. I decided that if I didn't absolutely love it here, I would look into transferring out. But after about one full day of being in Gettysburg, after move-in, I knew that I would never want to leave. The opportunities here are amazing. I've made some of the best friends. And I've learned so much in just two years - the professors and classes are absolutely incredible.

Gettysburg is a small town in the middle of nowhere. There is one bar in town, so if you're looking to go out you basically go to frats. There are a bunch of events that the school puts on, or student groups put on, but party-wise, you have frats. The nearest city is Harrisburg, 45 minutes away, then Baltimore, a bit over an hour, so basically there is nothing nearby either. If you're looking for something to really give you a lot of activities on the weekends, then either don't go here or go looking for your own activities. Again, with the right people you're guaranteed a good time.

One thing I'd definitely change is forcing freshmen to get the USA meal plan; it's far too expensive for those of us who aren't varsity lacrosse players and it limits our options far too much. I'm 19 years old, I think I can make my own decisions about when, where and what I eat. I wish the school was a bit bigger, however, sometimes it's really nice to be part of a small, close-knit community. Having a small campus makes it easier to get everywhere, but having a small student body means everyone knows everyone elses' business.

Gettysburg is a perfect sized school although at times can feel a little small. There is no college town so the fraternity houses are the only social outlets. greek system is huge here anyone who is anyone is in a frat or sorority they dominate the social scene and the classroom. I spend most of my time on campus either in my frat house or outside. when its cold im in the cub (campus union buildiung) Not much school pride no one cares about the sports here and alot of the athletes think they're hot shit. Gettysburg is unusual because everyone eventually falls into the mold and conforms to the normal student. we dont like different wierdo kids.

My favorite thing about Gettysburg is the campus. Everything is so close by, I do not have to walk far to get to the library or to the dining hall, Servo. Everything is right there. If I had to change one aspect about Gettysburg, it would be the amount of access to daily needs such as toiletries. The Commons, a cafe, sells some- but there is not much choice if you are in desperate need of an item or of a selection. We could upgrade the amount of food options as well. Most of my time is spent in my dorm. I am not a library person, but that does not mean I don't appreciate it being right there. Everyone has their favorite spot on campus to study or hang out. I do not think Gettysburg is a college town at all. It is better than some towns, but all it has to offer are a couple cute cafes and restaurants. If you need groceries or personal items, you need a car. The Dean of Students was actually one of my professors and she is active and well-liked on campus. I have not heard much about the President, so I can't really offer an opinion on her. From what I have heard, she is hard to get in touch with. We have a good amount of school pride, there could be more outcomes at athletic events but I believe we have more turn-out then a lot of other D3 schools in our conference.

best thing: small campus, everything is close by change: get off of class when sidewalks are sheets of ice size: perfect size for me reaction: they view gettysburg as a proficient school and seem approving time spent: dorms hanging out with people what college town? administration: attempt to know everybody, lacking in some areas controversy: abortion protest outside of the cafeteria school pride: decent amount nothing too unusual winning intramural basketball championship internet is too slow

Gettysburg is the perfect size where you see people you know in classes and the dining hall but there are enough people so that you don't see the guy you hooked up with last week everywhere you go. Definitely not a college town...most of the partying, socializing, and everything else happens of campus.

The best part about gettysburg is the sense of community. The school works really hard to have a good program set up when first years arrive on campus to get them to get to know one another. The first couple of days orientation can be awkward but the school does a great job keeping everyone busy and excited about the year to come. The whole campus has a very friendly vibe. People are constantly holding doors for one another and saying hi / giving a friendly smile. The school is on the smaller side which i think is a huge benefit. When you meet people out or in class you have the chance to run into them again - unlike a big school where you might now. The majority of students stay on campus - greek life is where its at socially. There is a town with in walking distance with a couple of good restaurants and civil war shops - nice in good weather to just take a walk and get off campus but there is not too much going on there. Outlets are just a 20 min car ride away tho and so are movie theaters. As a freshman i have had no problem staying on campus the whole time - there is awlays tons to do! (but bringing a car is an option) I have had some of the best classes and teachers at my short time here and am looking foward to the next three years. The teachers are all very open to meeting with students after school and most email as a way of constant contact. Many of them are often good at keeping up to date grades on our online website which is very helpful. There are many ways to get help in classes you are stuggeling in too - the school provides writing centers, math help, language help etc. i attended the math help or calc aid often during my first semester and found it very beneficial. Food is alright but can get tiresome after awhile - meal plans can be changed after freshman year adding a little more of an option but not much. The biggest complaint would probably be the gym but they have plans to build a new one in a few years.

Gettysburg is not a large college but I was looking for smaller so it is perfect for what I wanted. It is not too small either so many people feel comfortable here. It is not that well known from what I have gathered but there are certainly people from different areas. There are not that many international students and one thing I miss is a lot of diversity. Gettysburg itself is small with not that much to do but there are places to eat and movie theaters as well as outlets and shopping areas. It is not far from Harrisburg and Baltimore and there are other schools like Shippensburg that are not too far away and people sometimes go to for other events. Greek life on campus is big because there is not much else around. Plenty of people are involved in other things though if frats are not your scene. The Attic, the on campus club, holds different parties and events most weekends to offer students something different. Gettysburg is not a suitcase school so most everyone remains on campus on the weekends.