Well, do you like it there?

<p>So what happens there on Friday? We just received an e-mail suggesting that we visit Mon-Thurs, as there are no English classes to visit on a Friday.</p>

<p>Question about May term: On paper it looks very good- chance for intensive work on a subject, possible travel for credit. Does it actually play out that way for students, or do they end up cramming in one more class to stay on schedule? Thanks!</p>

<p>The only solid info I can add (since I don’t have a student attending), is that all of us were impressed with the dining hall during our summer tour. When we asked for a restaurant recommendation, the admissions office staff gave us free passes to the cafeteria, and it was really good food! (summers of 2006 and 2009)</p>

<p>This thread has inspired me to schedule a visit. We will be there on a Thursday, the day they have their evening market in the downtown (we’ll get a little of the local color there). I’m really looking forward to it–this child of mine needs to start the hard decision-making leading up to May 1.</p>

<p>Dear digdig,
If you need a hotel, might try Ayres. Their U of Redlands rate is less than AAA. My parents like staying there when then come for a special performance by son. It is just a few blocks away. I have never been to the Thursday night market place but son goes often, some years almost every week. </p>

<p>Riverrunner,
Son has always loved May term for many reasons. He loves the immersion of just one subject, he loves exploring something new, he loves staying in school longer. Some of his friends have enjoyed the travel. One summer, son and a friend had the bright idea to take a class for fun and a class that fulfilled a requirement. They say they almost “killed themselves” with two intense classes. You are only supposed to take one class. They said they had to spend lots of time at the pool studying. Son had lots of units and didn’t need the last May term -took it anyway, it was something about film, creative and gave him more time on campus. </p>

<p>Digdig-hop your student gets to spend a night with a student. Son spent a Thursday and was able to attend math class because they do have math on Fridays. He had a great time and met several students who remembered him when he returned as a freshman. Food is always good but often excellent when lots of students come for visits.</p>

<p>Regarding the timing of merit aid, my daughter was accepted in mid-December as a Presidential Scholar, and with an Achievement Award. We haven’t heard anything since then. Has everyone else who was awarded merit aid been notified of the amount already?</p>

<p>Great thread! Always looking for California options. College board says 1% African Americans. Is that true? What’s that like? Also, any comments on mens soccer there?</p>

<p>Shrinkwrap, Fiske says 4% AA.</p>

<p>snowfall, we’ve heard nothing re: merit aid or scholarships yet. Her admissions rep says that decisions are still in the works.</p>

<p>lamom, thanks for the recommendations.</p>

<p>lamom, thanks for the detailed reply about May term.</p>

<p>Is there anything you or your son don’t like about Redlands? I know some answers to that might be irrelevant to my daughter, but if anything is coming to mind that would be of general interest, I’m listening!</p>

<p>Don’t like way dorm students are charged for damage in common areas. They divide charges and everyone pays if person causing damage not found. Was less than $10 all yrs. One yr toilet was cemented to rock mascot, kids were going to be charged 100-200 ea. Kids bought sledge hammers and did it theirselves.
Layoffs last yr were hard on everyone. Cannot think of anything big.l. Kids have no problem driving to other cities. First yr son went with friends to Rosarita beach Mexico for lobster dinner- I remember being worried- husband was fine with it. Bookstore is not very large but adequate. Politics/favoritism–nothing I wouldn’t expect other places. It is v hot in summer but school is out before June. RA’s very much go by the book. A very sick kid will be 911 to ER and then they will call you-if your insurance doesn’t cover you mgjt want to educate odd of options-urgent care, HMO. Luckily insurance covered sons trip when he was dehydrated from flu.</p>

<p>Can you elaborate on the layoffs? Do you consider their financial situation to be sound?</p>

<p>TheY were upfront with their financial situation with local press and parents. I know cuts were n HR and music clerical staff. It was around 30. They had just had a succesful centential campaign. New library and arts center were just finished. I think they were responsible, but I knew faces with some people who were let go. They sent us a financial report. President has Econ background if I remember correctly. </p>

<p>I rec Redlands for nephew but chose not to apply. Probably too close to me ( his mom’s sister</p>

<p>My S visited a while back. The Admissions dept. was phenomenal, set him up to meet with faculty members in his areas of interest, as well as a class he could attend. He wants to go there! I drifted around the campus all day (lovely place, by the way). Students seem happy, smile easily at strangers, seem to all know one another. In the science building, there are three or four desks outside of each faculty office and I saw a professor out there working with students who had come for help. That was encouraging. They just redid the library and the main floor has study areas, a computer lab, a coffee shop, and a huge seating area with CNN airing on large plasma TV’s.</p>

<p>Memo went out to students that up to 30 non tenure positions may be eliminated. Son says some music students are “freakng out” because music school has several non tenure. Dr Dorsey has always been upfront to students. Newspaper article said admissions has decreased.</p>

<p>Can you share any more information about the layoffs? And where can I find the article you mentioned? My daughter was accepted for the fall of 2010 and we have some reservations about the “health” of Redlands. Thanks.</p>

<p>Here is one source of information:</p>

<p>[University</a> of Redlands preparing for budget cuts, possible layoffs - DailyBulletin.com](<a href=“Search Results for “ci_14472604]University” – Daily Bulletin”>Search Results for “ci_14472604” – Daily Bulletin)</p>

<p>The article I read was from press enterprise. Very similar. I would guess came from press release. U of Redlands has been very upfront during Son’s years and has great alumni and community support I think they would be willing to answer any of your questions.</p>

<p>I am a freshman at the U of R and absolutely love it!!! I received significant merit money here, which partially swayed me to attend, but I could not be happier with the education I am receiving. I am very fond of my professors and so far my classes have been interesting. Every class I have taken or I am taking was/is small and the students are able to get to know the professor, which is great. The campus is beautiful, the dorms are ok, the social life is ok, and the surrounding area is EHHH, but that does not stop me from loving every minute of my college experience thus far. There are many great clubs and organizations on campus, which is a great way to become involved and meet new people. I have joined many organizations/clubs and it is wonderful to be a part of something on campus!</p>

<p>Please feel free to ask me any questions.</p>

<p>roxygirlx91, thanks for sharing your perspective. When you say small classes, what size do you mean? What do you do for fun in Redlands? Where do students hang out on campus? Are you from California?</p>

<p>Local paper says president Dorsey resigned. Have no idea how this will affect everyone. Have no idea what I would do if accepted.</p>