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Don't expect everything to be all hammered out within the next couple of years. Antioch is still just restarting up, and they are trying to rebuild the old ties that they lost. Don't let that dissuade you, though! It's a wonderful college.

When you visit campus (which you should definitely do!), make sure to talk to as many students as you can. We all have our own stories as to why we chose such a unique college experience, and we would all be more than happy to share them with you. When you come to see the school make sure to look around Yellow Springs, it's an awesome, artsy little town which has so much to offer! Another piece of advice I will give is, do not expect to walk into a campus that doesn't have work that needs to be done; not all of our buildings are open yet (we don't need them all yet since there are currently only about 105 students), so don't be put off by that. Our school is a work in progress as we try to restore it to what it was, but I promise that if you give Antioch a chance, you will find it to be an incredible place to live and learn.

Be really mindful of the fact that Antioch is an unconventional college in an atypical situation at an atypical time. Also consider that Antioch does run year-round. One thing that is expected of any Antioch student is grit - the persistence, the right confidence, the courage to face challenges and strive for some victory for humanity. But because Antioch has such atypical circumstances and unconventional deviations from the mainstream college system because of said circumstances, it may not be the right fit for every student seeking to go to college. One's choice to go to Antioch and accept both its offers and its challenges will largely depend on (1) what one seeks to get from college and (2) what one believes college is really supposed to mean in this day and age.

Expect a lot of debates at Antioch College. Everyone here is diverse in the best way possible, but we are also very vocal about our opinions. Antioch College is focused on social justice and equality as well. You are allowed to be a loud voice at Antioch, but be aware that other people are allowed to be just as loud.

Be aware that, like all colleges, it is not always fun and games. I was a little naive coming here, and thought it was going to perfect. I probably read the reviews on this school on this site about a thousand times because I was so excited to go here. Just don't let your enthusiasm completely cloud your judgement. People are really passionate here, which sometimes leads to some censorship. If you lean more conservative, you may not really like the school. It is very liberal, which I honestly love, but again sometimes, the people who go here can create a toxic environment. Make sure you do your research, and also if you really want to be here, fight for it. They love to see students with grit!

You have one more year to apply and get a full tuition scholarship. Jump on it.

Come with an open mind. Antioch is not like other colleges you may experience.
I did not visit the campus before attending, but I would recommend that you do to get a feel for campus and the town.

Visit the campus and get a feel for what it's like here.