About 'wesleyan university athletics'|George Daniel Testimonial Banquet – June 1958
Illinois Wesleyan University is my alma mater, and I truly enjoyed the 4 years I spent there. Illinois Wesleyan is a small (a little over 2,000 students), private, liberal arts university. They offer a wide range of programs, however, since it is still a small school, they do not offer all the programs that you would find at a large state school. It is also worth noting that they are an undergraduate institution, and there are no graduate level classes. Location Illinois Wesleyan is located in Bloomington, IL, right next to its sister city Normal. Bloomington-Normal is in central Illinois, a little over an hour south of I-80 if you take I-55 to get there. Illinois Wesleyan is only down the street from Illinois State University, close enough that it is in walking distance. Between Bloomington and Normal, you are never at a loss to find a place to eat. It almost seems that every chain restaurant, coffee shop, and fast food joint with Illinois locations can be found somewhere in Blo-No. There's also a multitude of movie theaters and places to shop. Perhaps my favorite part of IWU's location was that it was only a block or so away from a paved bike trail to run on. The down side of the location is that once you leave the Blo-No area, you're basically in corn fields. But that's how most of Illinois seems to be outside of the Chicagoland area. Student Life IWU does reasonably well at trying to keep it's student population entertained. The Hansen Student Center has events scheduled for most weekends out of the year. These events can include anything from concerts, movies, dinners (usually sponsored by some club), plays, comedy acts, mentalist acts, or basically anything that will provide a weekend attraction. There is also a plethora of clubs and activities for students to join. Many of these clubs are student run. If a student wants to start a club that is not in existence already, then he/she may start it up! So if there is something that interests you, but there is no club or activity, then you can start it. IWU also has some sororities/fraternities to choose from, and some of these chapters have houses to live in also. An important note here is that IWU has never been known as a party-school. There are parties in the Greek houses on campus, but it is not unusual to find students staying in on the weekend. Academics Illinois Wesleyan likes to boast that they have a wide array of programs to choose from. However, do look over the list carefully, IWU is still a small school, and does not offer some of the more specialized programs that a larger school may be able to offer. I myself graduated with a degree in music education, so I can only speak on the quality of the music department. I have always felt that the faculty teaching in the music department was outstanding. Many of the full-time faculty members are incredibly talented and intelligent, and genuinely care about students' education. From time to time I did have a class or professor I didn't think I was getting a lot from. But over the course of 4 years, that is bound to happen at most schools. By and large though, the education I received made me into a more well-rounded, thoughtful, and prepared adult. Since I received my degree in music education, I feel that my education was very practical, and that I have been able to enter the classroom well-prepared. As for other areas of study, I cannot get into too much depth with that, seeing as I did not have too much experience in those areas outside of my general education classes. It seems the some of the more popular programs at the school are business, biology, education, music, and nursing. I know many of my peers have gone onto law school, medical school, etc. and have furthered their study at some of the most prestigious universities in the country. In addition, IWU likes to tell it's students that if they wish to pursue multiple courses of study, then they can. I know many people that have either gotten double majors, a major and multiple minors, or a dual degree. All in all, I feel that Illinois Wesleyan offers a superior education that prepares its students for the ever evolving world around us. Before considering attending this school, it is important to make sure that the particular course of study that you are interested in is offered, and of the exceptional quality that is expected from the school. Athletics Illinois Wesleyan competes in CCIW Conference of the NCAA Division III. For a small school, it has some quality athletic programs. However, some of these programs may go through cycles. An example would be the men's basketball team. When I first arrived, all of the home games were packed, they had an great win-loss record, and I believe they ended up placing 3rd nationwide in the spring. By the time I was an upperclassman though, it was a different story, and the home games were hardly ever filled up with fans. That was the time that the women's basketball started making a name for itself, and I believe they finished in the final 8 teams in March. Since I have left, I believe the football team has gotten a bit of acclaim, and the women's track and field team has been excellent for a few years now. In addition, Illinois Wesleyan is home of the Shirk Center, which is a relatively new building. It is open for student use all year, and its facilities include raquetball courts, cardio equipment, free weights and weight machines, indoor and outdoor track, swimming pool, several small gyms for student/class use, and tennis courts. The facility is not overwhelmingly large, but it is large enough to accommodate a school of 2,000. Cost/Financial Aid This is this biggest drawback of the school. When I was attending, the bill for tuition, room, and board was slowly creeping closer to the $40k mark. I do not know what that figure currently is, but my guess is that it has reached that figure by now. On the upside, since it is a small, private school, scholarships may be awarded more than if you were at a large state school. The stronger your academic record, test scores, and any other factors are, you may be awarded more. I do know several people who did receive a full scholarship, but that is certainly not something you can bank on. Food There are several food choices students have when deciding where to eat when they are on the meal plan. There is the main cafeteria, which is a buffet style. There are different stations which offer different options throughout the day. For lunch and dinner, the sandwich and salad bar are always open, as is the cereal bar. After that, there are 2-3 different entrees offered at any given meal. In addition, there were always desserts offered for lunch and dinner also. The food in the cafeteria wasn't always great, but as far as college cafeteria food goes, it could definitely be worse. My favorite meal was Sunday brunch though. That's when they had the omlet bar! Outside the cafeteria you also had 2 coffee shops (1 on either side of the campus), Tommy's (bar and grill), and the Dugout (sub sandwiches and fast food type of place). You could also eat at these places and still use your meal plan. Campus The campus is lovely. It is well landscaped and immaculately maintained by the grounds crew. The main quad hosts many events throughout the year. When there is not something going on, you can often find students studying, playing sports, etc. Many of the buildings on campus have been renovated, updated, and some of them are just new all together. IWU always seems to have some sort of project going on in order to improve the campus and facilities. Overall A great school with terrific academics, faculty, and facilities. The biggest downside is the cost. But, as with any college, you need to decide if this institution is going to be a good fit for what you are looking for in course study, student life, and the like. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and the education, experiences, and relationship I forged with friends and faculty will last me a lifetime. Recommended: Yes |
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