Academics

Your professors will push you to your limit. Sometimes just going to class and doing the homework won't cut it; you've got to put in extra work to succeed.

There may be harder colleges in the world, but Calvin certainly holds its own in this area. I believe Calvin demands a lot from its students, in terms of academic excellence and overall workload, but it has been a wonderful thing for me personally as it has grown me in many ways much quicker than expected.

Calvin is very challenging, but you are paying for a good education so it is overall a good thing. My classes push me to work hard and learn the material (instead of simply memorizing facts). It can get a little overwhelming, but the professors are there for you when you need it.

Calvin College is certainly a school where you will be challenged, academically. Most students who attend did very well in high school, and much is expected of each student. That being said, there are plenty of opportunities to get help if you need it, including from the the many great professors here.

Christian school setting with close to Ivy League academics.