A camp like the ones you see in the movies... from the brown and white cabins to the shade-lending…read moretrees dotting the grounds to the dining hall full of families and foodfight instigating kids and the greeter, Tom, who after about 40 years as Greeter still speaks in a charming Scottish accent and smiles as you spoon up your mashed potatoes... from the arts and crafts buildilng where tye-dyed t-shirts are forever hanging out to dry and the waterfront where kids swim, sail, flip canoes and kayaks (I used to be the one to haul them back in, waterlogged and apologetic...) and work on their tans... to the music that floats from the huge tent in the summer out over Lake Geneva during Music by the Lake concerts. This place is magical. I worked at this camp for four summers and I think I'll always be nostalgic for those years. In all my time there, I've never met a camper who was ready to go when their week was up. Even the kid who sliced his foot open at the waterfront on a zebra mussel and had to get stitches - he was back down at the dock the next day, asking me to look the other way while he did a backflip into the lake (against the rules, but whatever...) Camp rocks. Unfortunately, Aurora University (an actual college in Illinois) bought it out about five years ago and is now in the process of phasing out all the summer camping groups which makes me incredibly sad. The "camp" will now be known primarily as a "college" where people can get masters degrees in things like education and music and recreation. Which is fine and all. Just one of those things you wish could last forever.

I was enrolled in the BSW program for my junior year from 2021-2022. I commuted and did not live on…read morecampus. I am transferring to a new college. The best part of this college is the professors; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and success. They are good people with good hearts. Unfortunately, at least half of my professors seemed unprepared to teach (meanwhile the other half were truly amazing with a wealth of information). Despite having career credentials, it didn't always translate to academic expertise. Some professors seemed like they were just reading the books along with me and it was their first time teaching. Overall, the BSW program lacked academic vigor and overly focused on soft-skills. It was easy to get A's without learning much. I'm frankly worried about some of the students that will end up as social workers. The campus/student body is very small. The grounds are well maintained and pretty, but with so few buildings it feels constrictive. Leaving campus doesn't offer escape as the surrounding area is very rural without much social activity. There is virtually no social-scene at GWC. Students are overall friendly (I met some great people), but with so few students it feels limited. The worst part of GWC is the non-academic/student life administration. I was heavily involved in clubs and student council until I realized the admin were not on my side. They do not listen to or advocate for students. They are extremely concerned with image and protect it at all costs. Concerns raised by students get covered up, ignored, or worse. For voicing my concerns with admin about them being overly controlling with student clubs (having to approve every pin, t-shirt, flyer, participant, ect.), I was challenged to step down from leadership. I requested to meet with admin on three occasions to reach a resolution and was ignored every time. Another student who tried to voice an concern about a food staff member making inappropriate comments was told to stop bringing it up and "it isn't your place", despite being on the student council. I do not recommend GWC. Many students don't want to be there and only stay for the good financial aid. It wasn't a terrible experience, but there wasn't much to make me want to stay.

I spent a few weeks up at George Williams as part of Music By the Lake. They have a cute little…read morecampus with a decidedly rustic/camp feeling. They have a beautiful woodsy setting and an absolutely GORGEOUS lakeside beach and dock. We spent days swimming in the lake and lounging on the dock and evenings rehearsing in the gorgeous Ferro Pavillion (bring bug spray!). It seems in the summer the college plays host to lots of groups....SOAR, Nike Gold Camps, etc. For treats the campus dinning hall is okay, but the College Inn boasts snacks and hand scooped ice cream (yum!). During the day you can lounge lake side or in the green Adirondack chairs at the Administration Building and catch up on a good book. At night you can light a fire in one of the fire pits and toast marshmallows. Concerts in the Ferro Pavilion are just beautiful and romantic as well. A definite stop if you're in the area or looking for a unique summer experience.

Our girl joined a weekend gymnastics camp at the university. She seemed to have really enjoyed her…read moretime there and meeting a bunch of new gymnasts.

Not a good environment for non-white students. Sadly, it's been like this for years and they need…read morebetter basketball coaches!! Basketball is a spontaneous game and not to be programmed. Hire coaches with experience and who are fair!

I graduated from this school and really cherished my time there. The students were all so friendly…read more The staff were very caring about their student. They took the time and interest in getting to know their students. Small classes made a big difference. The facilities were wonderful. The cafeteria always had hood food. Close to Chicago and all the activities of a big town. A great place to truly learn.

Trinity rocks! I completed my MDiv at TEDS and had a terrific experience. The professors are…read morescholarly and yet caring, the teaching is deep and yet pastoral, and the students and faculty come from a variety of nations, ethnic backgrounds, and theological traditions, all under the broad umbrella of the gospel and the mission of God in the world. TEDS seeks to keep one foot firmly planted in the academy and the other foot equally firmly in the mission of the church. A great place to study if you are looking to be a pastor, a scholar, a professor, or Christian leader.

Wonderful people, seems really great school. Great community. Unfortunately it didn't work out for…read moremy son to go there.

Maybe I'm partial, and that I am...but this school is/was awesome…read more I was a non-trad student there (didn't live on campus, was of drinking age when I started) but I clearly went there for the education, which was by far one of the best choices I've ever made. I loved my professors in my dept. and knew each one by name, and them likewise with me. In my senior year, many of my classes had only 6-7 other students in them. Classes were interesting and varied... where else can you take a Film Genre class that focuses on what students believe to be the 7 best films largely ignored??? I also took a Voices of the Holocaust class where we sat in discussion, read plenty of books, and watched a ton of movies and documentaries--by far my favorite class ever. If English is your thing, take the Beloit Fiction Journal class-- and all you do is read short stories submitted by hopeful (and established) authors and decide by vote who should be submitted into the latest journal...way interesting and way chill and fun. And those classes had nothing to do with my major-- but since it's a liberal arts college--I was able to take them in not only my junior but senior year as well. I transferred over from a 2 year school and really enjoyed my education there. Profs are helpful, engaging, and fun...classes are challenging, motivating, and varied....people are strange as hell and it's great. Don't visit expecting jocks and sorority girls, this is a unique college that values individuality-- and you definitely get that here. Squirrels on campus provide endless amusement. I once saw one pop out of a garbage can with a huge slice of cantaloupe in it's hands. And get the Beloit bagel for breakfast, and the sugar cookies with frosting---known as our "crack cocaine gotta have its" on campus. I really knew nothing about the campus life since I lived a little bit away and am more in my mid 20's--and was a little old for the lifestyle there, but I loved every minute of my schooling. But Wisconsin winters really suck.

Lot of classes--noncredit and credit--for adults. Also some career advising. Noncredit classes…read moreinclude art, music, writing, history. Noncredit courses for about communications, social media, web design, business for the artist, courses for public management etc. You can be admitted as a Special Student here and take credit courses, even if you aren't working toward a degree.

Been once. Helpful just not for me. I decided on Carthage because they gave me more money. You guys…read moreare the cheapest school well one of the am I rambling? Sorry. Have a nice day.

My daughter graduated from Parkside years ago. Friendships…read morehave survived, her education was excellent, allowing her to take post graduate training in her specific field today .