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Natalie

The community at Wheaton is great. It is amazing to be a part of such an accomplished group of young people who want to pursue excellence and glorify God. It's such a blessing that Wheaton is full of teachers who are so willing to meet with students one-on-one and truly care for them. There are a lot of passionate people here, as well as opportunities to explore and to enjoy learning for the sake of learning.

Rebekah

Students enrolled in the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music must complete a wide selection of general education classes in addition to conservatory training. This experience, with its demanding academics and music standards, produces well-rounded musicians who are prepared for life outside of college. Unlike the other schools which I considered, however, Wheaton College has a strong music program that promotes musical growth both for conservatory and non-conservatory students.

David

The community is tight-knit, but is not too small. The academics are very strong and the facilities are excellent. It has the best college food in the nation and freshmen dorms are good quality and equal to those of upperclassmen. Wheaton is firmly Christian-based.

Ross

There's a strong sense of community, as well as faith on campus.

Peter

The community aspect of life here is incredible. If you take the time to invest in others, you will be rewarded in so many ways. People truely care about you and want you to develop and grow.

Hannah

The care of the professors is unsurpassed. And you can find really good friends there that will last for the rest of your life.

Prisca

tight-knit community with Christian-based curriculum; academically strenuous, quality education

Jennifer

The people at the college really do want you to succeed. They teach you what it is like being a Christian in a secular world.

Christina

The friendly community of Wheaton College and the surrounding area, and the fact that it's located close to one of my favorite cities...Chicago.

Tyler

The emphasis upon academic proficiency is heavy at Wheaton, and professors are eager to build students rather than simply teach them without concern for the development of that learning.

Alex

Compared with other schools I considered, Wheaton College was the place where I felt the students were most authentically committed to their Christianity and this is a large reason why I chose to attend. If you are truly committed to your faith, want to attend a small, suburban liberal arts college, don't especially mind cold weather, and are decently bright, then seriously, Wheaton is amazing. I absolutely loved my time here (I'm graduating in December '08).

Amanda

Wheaton is both strongly committed to biblical Christianity and academic rigor and success. It's hard to find a school that is both, and that's what I appreciate most about it. It's also very big on community, which is why 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students live on campus (you have to your first two or three years). Another important aspect of Wheaton is that even though it is a Christian school (and a lot of kids are conservative), it is also very big on social justice. It's what made me into a sociology major!

Sarah

we are completely Christian and have a set of rules we have to follow (no alcohol, drugs, etc). It keeps the school's Christian values at the forefront, which I appreciate.

Jonathan

There is a great sense of community here, and the professors are very involved.

Ryan

Here's to low budget, highly entertaining chapel videos.

Ryan

Kensuke Okabayashi's Wheaton College experience.

Emily

COME TO WHEATON

Paul

I studied abroad last semester in a program called Wheaton in Chicago, where Wheaton students live in Chicago and take classes in an Urban Studies curriculum. I learned a lot about the world outside of Wheaton and my suburban upbringing, and learned about poverty, systemic racism, and other social justice issues, among other things. It made me more aware of the way the world works, and it was a great program. One of the best things about Wheaton, definitely, since Chicago is so close but many students never go there, or just go to the downtown 'loop' area and never venture into any of the other neighborhoods.

Phil

We had a male model. He got suspended for being too damn sexy. Youtube it.

Amy

Wheaton has its flaws, and, of course, everyone at Wheaton - students, professors, staff, etc. - is flawed. But I've found that we're an institution where people can have the freedom to admit that, and there is such beauty in that. People can be honest and open about their failures, because we are a place that believes that all the good in us comes from God, and that honesty and openness is so crucial to the type of long-term friendships and relationships that form in a community like Wheaton.

Rebecca

I love Wheaton! It really is making me a better Christian and teaching me things about the world I would not have thought of otherwise.

David

I hate Midwest weather. I love Wheaton. Even though the catering service at Anderson Commons is named Bon Appetit, everybody calls it "SAGA" after the food service from the seventies. It's easier to say, just don't say it infront of Bon Appetit management. If you suffer from seasonal depression, make lots of friends. They'll help you through the long winter months. Fischer Rules, Traber/Smith Drools! Make sure you know what all is implied in anything naked. the last thing you want to do is fall behind your group in the middle of campus. there are always safety in numbers. Do not ask MK's alot of stupid questions that show how dumb you are. Do NOT ask questions like, "Do you have electricity in Kenya?" That is dumb! Instead ask, "Where in Kenya did you live? How developed was it?" Stuff like that. Go to at least one Improv Show your first year. it is fun and cool people do it. Go to a sports game but do not yell like an idiot. the term, "You suck Ref!" is to be used on rarest of occasions and if you are stuck yelling it the entire game, people will notice how uncreative you are.

Dave

Honestly, I'm a better person for going to Wheaton. I'm much smarter, I understand life a lot more, and I think I'm much more balanced. Wheaton's a complex place, it's a place that needs to be experienced much more than written about. It's not straightforward, but that's because living for Jesus in this broken world isn't straightforward. There's a lot of walking in circles, and a lot of backtracking. Most of the time at Wheaton, I felt like I was either relearning simple things, or abandoning them all together. But in all honesty, backtracking is what you've got to do to move forward sometimes. If you're a Christian, don't expect Wheaton to be easy. Don't expect to get by on what you think you know about life, and about conservativism or Christianity. You'll be challenged, you'll be pushed, and what you believe will be shaken. But I promise you'll grow. I loved Wheaton, and I always will. It's hard, and it's not a walk in the park. It's not always beautiful, and it's rarely easy. But it's awesome.

Rachael

Wheaton College is in the small suburb of Wheaton, about 40 minutes outside downtown Chicago by train. Its so easy to get into the city and enjoy all that has to offer. The suburbs also offer their own charm. Getting off campus is great, but not necessary if your a freshman without a car. Explore Wheaton itself- lots to offer!

Andrew

I love Wheaton. After my freshman year I was very cynical of the place and liked to criticize it, but no college is perfect. I love Wheaton’s traditions and rivalries within the school between different dorms, class, and teams. Also, I feel like Wheaton does a good job of unintentionally teaching all of its students that not everything always goes their way.

Shane

Wheaton might be the driest campus in the nation. I don't mean that people never drink. And it's not just the no alcohol school policy. People just don't really drink here. I mean sure, there is the occasional night where some people will go out and get a drink, but nobody here really gets sloshed. It's weird! I don't even drink when i am here, and i grew up in Germany! The school is great, but the girls are too studious and too afraid of commitment (despite being the most attractive group of girls ANYWHERE), the friendships are good, the dorms are amazing, the spiritual atmosphere is usually good...yeah. It's a good school.

Summer

Wheaton has great food. The company Bon Appetit has amazing breakfasts and one of the greatest things that I miss during the summer (apart from friends and dorm life) is the wide variety of food at each meal!

Alex

Wheaton is a great place, but can be frustrating in the crazy culture that it has created, so be prepared for such things.

Emily

If you're up for a challenge and you want to expand yourself and you're not afraid to be made aware of your weaknesses and grow, Wheaton could be right for you. Keep in mind, you may fail more than you're used to but that's part of growing. If you come, be open minded and friendly. Be real with people and don't try to be perfect or to look perfectly happy all the time. Let people know if you're struggling and chances are you'll find out they share most of your same struggles. If you come to it with the right attitude and you're ready to learn, Wheaton can be a great place.

Becky

Wheaton is awesome! I'd encourage you to spend a connection weekend on campus if you are still interested. A connection weekend is when juniors and seniors can spend the night at one of the dorms for a night and hang out and experience a day in the life of Wheaton. Also, you can go around the campus and stop by some classrooms for a class or two.

Laura

Overall, I love Wheaton. It's a screwed-up place, but that's because we live in a screwed-up world. However, we have good people here, and we're trying our best. If you're willing to put up with the seemingly monastic lifestyle, it's worth a shot.

Steven

Nothing to hide at Wheaton (Unless you broke the Community Covenant).

Mike

If you are looking for a school with top notch academics but also a place where Your faith is a priority, Wheaton is the best place you could choose.

Michael

It's very stressful sometimes due to the amount of work and the expected quality. Nevertheless, I absolutely love it. Our professors are absolutely wonderful. The food's pretty good. God is at the center of everything in Wheaton, and this makes your friendships and life in general very nice. That's about it.

Nico

Wheaton is amazing!! Don't believe the stereotypes that a lot of people put on it. People have tons of fun at Wheaton and aren't all weird, super-fundamentalist wackos! If you want to go to a school that will really challenge you academically and spiritually, with professors who genuinely care about you, in a very supportive environment, then Wheaton is definitely a good choice!

Michael

I think I've covered it. I wish Wheaton was less legalistic and high stress.

Nick

While Wheaton may come accross as a horrible college environment, one must take into account the strong religious affiliations and convictions of the student body and remember that we all knew (and supported) what we were getting into.

Charlie

love it.

Tate

there is a wheaton underground. and there always will be, but if that's not what you're looking for, you'll never find it. no one lies better than a depressed christian

Andy

Wheaton is a great place! I am so glad I came here at the end of every day (I have some really suck afternoons though...)

Line

Only go to this school if you're sure that you won't change. When I applied, I was a goodie-two-shoes perfect virgin, Christian little woman. Now I'm not, and it's making this place a lot more difficult. Only sign the Community Covenant if you really want to live by it.