<p>Attended Admitted Students day with S. We had heard it was all corn fields & hog farms, no trees and flat as a pancake. Coming from the Pac NW, weren't sure we'd like it. S spent the day at Green Oaks Bio Field Station, canoed, hiked, talked to students & prof. WOW! S said he could actually see himself leaving a place he loves, WA state and studying at Knox. Anyone else from OR or WA going to Knox? Profs, students, staff all very helpful, friendly, unpretentious people, very enthused about their college. Random, impromptu conversations w/ students elicited common remark, "I love it here." We've visited a lot of schools, there is an ambiance of community and scholarship here that is unique. Maybe it's the honor code, maybe it's the respect that is shown for students and faculty...library is amazing, makes you want to study. S is still deciding between PLU & Knox.</p>
<p>Hello! and welcome to Knox!
We are considered to be locals since we are from Il but my D will be going to Knox this fall. if there is one word I need to describe this school it is dignity... maybe it is their honor code, maybe as you said unpretentious people...
we visited Knox several times and fell in love over and over again, there is so much to like- friendly people, tight community, tons of opportunities, 75% of students doing independent research, over 50% study abroad, 65% do internships...
I have been reading history of science at Knox and there are so many profs over the years who graduated from Knox went to get their Ph.D. and then returned to Knox to teach. Green Oak Station /the land/ was actually left in will after one of the alumn died. recently Knox
received little over 10 mil. after death of another alum.
Profs there are your friends, sti with you at lunch, invite you to their houses and play with you on sport team...
I did meet couple of prospective students/parents from WA,they seems to be very impressed as I am.</p>
<p>Thanks lindalana for your reply.
S has decided. Knox it is! We are thrilled and excited for him. We think it'll be a great match.</p>