Beacon College
Leesburg, FL, USA

Reviews

Beacon College

Shia from Washington , DC

a current student here
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
I must say Beacon College is focused on learning your learning style for your ability to achieve in the class rooms. The Class sizes are very small 15-8 students per class. Beacon College also goes by a critical thinking method that challenges students ability to think critically outside the box.
Tips for prospective students
Be yourself and make new friends. Challenge your brain and join student organizations. Aim For the Honor Society on campus and best of all Graduate from Beacon College.
Academic Rigor
small classes
Dorm Life
Ok but can be better.
Food and Dining
Getting better by the semesters.
What to do for fun
Disney World, Universal Orlando , Laser tag and much more activities through out the semester.
Bang for the buck
Worth it !!! if you need accommodations and small class sizes
Great for these types of students
Students with learning differences and gifted students belong at Beacon College. also students with ADHD and Anxiety problems .
Clubs and Activities
Honors Society, Student Government, Follow Christian Athletes, Beach goers clubs,Girls and Boys night .
Campus Safety
Leesburg is so safe !

Adriyan Scipio

a current student here
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
Beacon College is an exceptional school for those who have a learning or a physical disability . The teachers are really devoted to helping you succeed in every task that it set before you. although it is a small school it has a big impact on student success
Tips for prospective students
Tips for prospective students would be:
always be willing to work hard
be open minded to try new things
use the resources that Beacon has to offer
Academic Rigor
The Academic rigor of this school is modified to fit the needs of each individual students as they have been assessed.This school has resources such as learning specialist that help each student one on one with their work if needed, as well as an awesome writing center that will you can got to to get papers done. the writing center aides help you write and correct your papers for whatever class that you writing for. they even teach you the different styles of paper writing as well.
Dorm Life
Dorm life is actually quite nice. The dorms are set up in apartment styles. each apratment has its own kitchen , bathrooms, and washer and dryer set, as well as internet and wifi.
Food and Dining
The food and dining aspect of Beacon college is pretty cool as well. the food hall also known as the chopping block is a restaurant style set up where you can order made in front of you sandwiches, you can order gourmet meals from the kitchen as well as an all you can eat buffet. the meals are covered in the tuition.
What to do for fun
Because of where the college is located there are shuttled that will take you anywhere, such as Disney, universal, the mall at mellinia and the outlet mall . all of this in fact is located in Orlando FL which is only an hour away from Beacon. The school also provide a lot of activities such as free bowling, movie nights, as well as themed parties which can be quite fun.
Bang for the buck
in terms of those with the need for this particular curriculum versus the curriculum of a regular college though the cost is relatively the same the success rate is far more greater.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Beacon college is located in a small retirement town called leesburg, it is well intergrated in to the historic downtown.
Great for these types of students
this school is great for students that have ANY physical or mental disablity.
Clubs and Activities
there are many clubs and activities that student are involved in such as the cooking club, the golf goers club, student government, and much more. there are always new clubs coming out each year based on the interest of the students.
Greek Life
there is one fraternity which is named lambda omega epsilon but is called LEO for short and a sorority which is named pi phi psi and as of this recent semester a chapter of Gamma Beta Phi was brought in which is the national honors society.
Campus Safety
Because of where the college is located, the safety is exellant, the police station is right behind the college as well as the fire station so if an emergency would occur help would arrive in seconds

Tiffani from Virgin Islands-U.U.

a current student here
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
It's a great college for students who have a Learning Disability and who are willing to learn more about them self. The professors are excel on what they teach us and taking there time to make sure we understand.
I do enjoy attending Beacon College.
Tips for prospective students
Remember what you came there for and don't forget.
Academic Rigor
Study hard and stay focus.
Dorm Life
It's fun, but sometimes.
Food and Dining
The food is the Boom!!! So good!
What to do for fun
Go out on tips, beach, nightclubs and packets.
Bang for the buck
It's OK.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Not really.
Great for these types of students
Karaoke Night so much Fun.
Clubs and Activities
It's fun, but only if the people you with is fun.
Greek Life
Silly this they do.
Campus Safety
I feel safe.

Tiffani from St.Thomas, VI

a current student here
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
Beacon College is a great school for students with Learning- Disabilities.They help students with they education that they need for the world field as well as to understand there disabilities. Beacon College can help me achieve my goals and dreams.
Tips for prospective students
Stay strong and remember what you came for.
Academic Rigor
Do your best and study hard.
Dorm Life
It's good, but don't get your self in any drama
Food and Dining
It great
What to do for fun
yes, tennis and chill with dorm mate
Bang for the buck
Nope
Great for these types of students
Studying hard
Clubs and Activities
Tennis and Self-Defense Club
Greek Life
Don't like them
Campus Safety
Good