Searcy, AR
Harding University

I love it so much for so many reasons. The people are genuine and the education is high quality. The professors actually care about you. The course material is challenging but doable. There is always something fun to do on or around campus. Though I won't lie, the food is meh... But it's worth it.

Racist and inequality. A cult environment of caucasians. The employees of the university seem to only hire family members and not review qualified candidates. No social or extra curricular activities, basically people just socialize on the walmart parking lot because the town does not support the college age group.

They were such a shit school. I hate them. Students were all pretty stuck up, but also the social work department gave me a crap internship and the experience really set me back in my career. I really can’t see any up side to this school. I would not recommend this school to anyone.

Harding is such a wonderful and welcoming environment. They truly have their focus on God and I always feel loved and important by the students and faculty. Everyone is so kind and friendly. Someone was always accessible to answer questions and was always happy to do so. Even though I am not a current student, everyone I met and talked to made me feel like I belong. I absolutely love it there.

Harding is a wonderful place. I think the school really cares about students and their lives. The president is always visible and talks with students. Teachers are always available either in office hours or via email etc I think all colleges strive to be like Harding but they ACTUALLY achieve a superior rating.

It’s a great place to grow spiritually and academically. The staff is very friendly, and the campus is beautiful. Everyone is there to learn more to secure their future and to grow closer to God. Harding University focuses on the spiritual aspect of the students’ lives.

I love Harding. At first I was worried about going because it is eight hours from home, but it has quickly become my college home. I not only love campus, but the town Harding is located in. There are so many opportunities to be involved on campus and off campus. I have found my life long friends here and I know without a doubt I will be well prepared for the job I will have after college.

A school that underpromises and overdelivers. At Harding you will be nurtured intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually, and be prepared for life after school, whatever you may do. There are people from all over the world that come to this relatively small Christian school, and there are so many intelligent and virtuous people here.

I've recently transferred to this campus and it is overall my favorite campus that I have ever been on. The Front Lawn is beautiful and fantastic to just sit and study or hang out. The arts department is fascinating. The food in the Caf is to die for and never disappoints. The staff is by far the best, you can really tell that they care and want you to succeed and that makes me want to perform well every day.

I think that overall Harding University is an amazing school. It isn't perfect, but it realizes its flaws and has made a strong effort to improve. Harding is very upfront with its religious background, and provides a strong foundation to grow on while welcoming other religions or perspectives with respect. I really appreciated the effort to recognize others with different beliefs and treat them with sincere joy. No matter where I was on campus I always felt perfectly safe. There are emergency phones spread all around campus and I usually see at least one campus police car patrolling every ten minutes. I found that while the classes are rigorous, the professors are always available and understanding, so with proper study habits I was always prepared. Finally, I think the best part of Harding is the students. Because it is a smaller campus, there is a very tight-knit feel. There is never a stranger on campus and the people I met were interested in my well being, not just their own. I have never been in a place where I've felt so much love from the students and faculty. However, there are a few negatives about the school. The main complaint is the cafeteria. The food usually is flavorless and doesn't have many options, but they have taken steps to improve such as creating dishes repeatedly asked by the students. (Nutella toast!) Also, because Searcy, the hometown of Harding is so small, there aren't many options for entertainment or food. However Harding works hard to bring in entertainment, hosting at least two concerts annually, movie showings and various cultural festivals. In my time at Harding, I have found home. It isn't perfect but I always look forward to returning in the fall and will miss it once I graduate.