Redlands, CA
University of Redlands

So far I have really enjoyed attending the University of Redlands. It is a small community which makes it easy to meet people and be familiar with everyone. I think they have a great support system for first-generation college students which has been very helpful for me and one of the reasons I am enjoying school so much. I have also participated in retreats that have been very beneficial and make me feel more comfortable at the school. I would recommend the university because everyone is friendly and the teachers are always around and wanting to help.

The University of Redlands is a wonderful university that has much to offer for both its graduate and undergraduate students. Classes are enjoyable, small, and interactive. Student life is wonderful; everyone is encouraged to get involved. On campus living is wonderful, due to the campus's small class size everyone will eventually establish a good relationship with each other due to the frequency of meetings that occur throughout their college career. The food is amazing and prepped to be delicious (I would know because I work in the kitchen). The professors and academics and great due to the availability of both tutoring and office hours provided by the university staff. This is my number one choice of university for anyone looking to apply and highly encourage doing so.

Out of all the schools that I applied to Redlands offered me the best finical aid. The school is pretty small and it complements the small town as well. The teachers are really accessible and it is easy for teachers to remember your name. There is also free tutoring offered to students which helps a lot.

I honestly can’t imagine going to another school besides the University of Redlands. Everyone is friendly and caring, students and faculty alike. All the professors care about their course content and how well the students understand it. It’s not hard to strike up an intellectual conversation on campus. I also love that I have the ability to create my own major and have a say in my curriculum. I’m able to completely design my own courses if I do choose, and I have the freedom to start discussions and clubs. The campus is quite diverse too.

Great professors that I get to engage connections with. The student teacher ratio is compact, making professors more available. The school offers many resources to enhance my grades, therapists for in need of help and reassurance and a multitudinous programs for first-generation students. The campus is beautiful and divine meals. I would consider the campus to be very safe hence it has many 911 call services and security guards.

I am incredibly happy with my decision to come to the U of R. I am a first-generation student of color and wouldn't change my college choice for the world. like anything else, of course there's a few dislikes here and there but overall, I'm happy to say this place is my home. <3

This school has made me feel more welcomed than I thought possible. As an out of state student, you sometimes worry that you will not fit in with the people who grew up in the area. They have welcomed me into Redlands and it has become my new home.

Great beautiful school and the diversity is exquisite. The sports programs are amazing and very talented. The gym is free to all students so it’s really great to get in there and use that as a stress reliever. The food there is amazing and the people are very kind and friendly.

Some of the positives: In general, I love it. I have found the small class sizes to be very beneficial for someone with multiple learning disabilities, and have discovered many opportunities to work closely with faculty and staff to ensure my success. Classes are engaging and often discussion-based, and we are encouraged to express our opinions. I have found that Johnston courses grant a great deal of freedom to students hoping to personalize their education, and have allowed exploration of my interests that I may not have been able to otherwise. Some of the negatives: Many students on campus, myself included, have criticized the administration for a lack of transparency in its affairs, but students are generally encouraged to engage with campus government proceedings. There are some issues regarding accessibility, and while it is a fairly liberal university it can be difficult to be a minority on a primarily white, upper middle-class, able, cisgender, and heterosexual campus. The food is mostly mediocre, has a tendency to be undercooked, and I have observed food handling staff violate San Bernardino Health Code on several occasions despite repeated reporting to our caterer.

This is a great school for students to attend right after high school. The school has many resources for their students and ensures they have the tools they need to be successful. Personally, I don't particularly like this school because many of the classes are not discussion based, but rather lecture-based, and free thinking is not actively promoted.