Wheaton College - MA Reviews

"Wheaton was a supportive, academically rigorous, and close-knit college that was both challenging and fulfilling. I had ample opportunities to get involved in various groups on campus, and living in dormitories all four years meant that I was able to easily retain friendships and partake in planned activities during the week. While not exactly a hustling/bustling location, we were still close enough to both Providence and Boston through public transit, and they did a great job trying to make small-town living somewhat fun with free events and (most importantly) free food throughout the semester.Read Less"

"I attended Wheaton College for two years before i transferred to a different college. I chose to transfer to seek better education and a better team for the sport I played. The school was very unprofessional all around. though there were some good professors, their syllabus was quite easy for all classes. They also tell the professors to not teach the full curriculum for a class in comparison to other colleges (most students don’t know this but I was told by a temporary professor who transferred to go to an excellent college). Their research opportunities are not good as well if looking to attend graduate school. Their research opportunities are not sufficient enough, especially if you are looking to gain experience for a job or graduate school. My time attending the track and field team consisted of the coaches being unprofessional and very demanding, while also only focusing on their favored athletes.Read Less"

"Wheaton College (MA) was a place I knew I wanted to be the moment I set foot on campus. Of course, this may sound cliche, but the feeling of belonging was real and stayed throughout my four years there. Wheaton's campus is as wonderful as its community. Wheaton is set in a quintessential New England town located between Boston and Providence. Beautiful landscape, a footbridge with a pond underneath, and old buildings with rich history are just some of the reasons Wheaton is so nice to attend. Once you set foot on campus, you can picture yourself getting coffee with a professor, or hanging out in the adorable quad, aptly named "the dimple." Wheaton truly cares about their students' successes both academically and otherwise. I never once felt like a number at school, and always felt like my opinion was valued. Professors are top notch and really want their students to have a passion for their material. I had many positive relationships with my professors, some I still keep in touch with to this day. A unique requirement Wheaton has is it's "Connections" program. Students are required to take two sets of two different classes that somehow connect to each ohter. I still think of these connections to this day, as it amazes me how we can find relative meaning in almost anything. Wheaton will always have a special place in my heart as a place that both challenged me while encouraging me to grow.Read Less"

"I truly enjoyed my experience at Wheaton College. The rigorous course work, the challenging topics of my studies, the constant search for diversity between cultures and studies, the relationships with classmate and professors and the attention to tradition, are all key factors when apply me to Simmons College for my Masters of Social Work."

"I am very grateful to have graduated from Wheaton College. I had a positive experience academically and socially and felt well-prepared for graduate school and the career that followed. Specifically, I loved being a religion major. The religion department had only three professors and 4-6 majors each year which made it a tight-knit group. I was able to develop great personal relationships with my professors and classmates and had a lot of guidance in classes and for my senior thesis. I do think Wheaton is academically rigorous, but I don't think it is the MOST academically rigorous school. I think it is a place where you can excel academically, but also be in a nurturing environment that is not overly competitive. That atmosphere worked for me. Socially, I enjoyed being at a small school, though it is not for everyone. Overall, I recommend Wheaton for students who want small, personal classes with professors who care a lot about individual students.Read Less"