Anyone know any kids at Rhodes?

[Anonymous]

My sporty and conservative (Not MAGA but moderate) who is also interested in music dc likes it. It’s small and he had previously dismissed LAC but he’s changing his mind, and personally I think a more hands on environment could be better for him. He’s got some executive functioning defect.

He likes science but isn’t sold on a major

[Anonymous]

Rhodes has a solid reputation, the only reason we aren't considering it for D26 is because of safety concerns. I'm sure others will chime in with more firsthand experience, but I've read on A2C (reddit) about kids who knew people who were shot, and that it's basically a bubble- kids are told not to go off campus after dark. Considering my D26 wants a more rural or suburban campus, it wasn't a fit for her.

[Anonymous]

OP I’ve heard good things about Rhodes from several families. I think it’s a great choice for the right student. My older DS did look at it.

One point: make sure you feel ok about safety issues in Memphis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP I’ve heard good things about Rhodes from several families. I think it’s a great choice for the right student. My older DS did look at it.

One point: make sure you feel ok about safety issues in Memphis.

Thanks, appreciate it. We will go to visit to check it out. We now live in an urban area near an area considered unsafe, so dc is already pretty savvy, but it’s definitely something we will watch out for when we visit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rhodes has a solid reputation, the only reason we aren't considering it for D26 is because of safety concerns. I'm sure others will chime in with more firsthand experience, but I've read on A2C (reddit) about kids who knew people who were shot, and that it's basically a bubble- kids are told not to go off campus after dark. Considering my D26 wants a more rural or suburban campus, it wasn't a fit for her.

Good to know, I’ll check out Reddit

[Anonymous]

Yes. We considered it strongly for our current HS senior and have a close friend with a daughter there who loves it. When we visited, we did not feel unsafe and my friend's kid also does not feel unsafe there.

[Anonymous]

I know some now adults who went there. My friend's sorority wrote a letter during Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings that they did not agree with her stances, so while it may be more conservative than northern schools, it certainly isn't a MAGA school. The few people I know who went there are democrats.

These people are very smart, intellectual, and kind. The school's outcomes are great - we were really impressed with some of the materials they sent to my kid. And their merit aid was unbelievably good - it would have been the cheapest option my full-pay kid had. My kid wasn't as impressed as I was, and we never visited. But based on the little I know, I think it's a really solid school.

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Anonymous wrote:I know some now adults who went there. My friend's sorority wrote a letter during Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings that they did not agree with her stances, so while it may be more conservative than northern schools, it certainly isn't a MAGA school. The few people I know who went there are democrats.

These people are very smart, intellectual, and kind. The school's outcomes are great - we were really impressed with some of the materials they sent to my kid. And their merit aid was unbelievably good - it would have been the cheapest option my full-pay kid had. My kid wasn't as impressed as I was, and we never visited. But based on the little I know, I think it's a really solid school.

Thanks! This is nice to hear.

[Anonymous]

We considered it but in the end it was too far for my kid. Not sure if your kid is are looking for Greek life or not and what level of college selectively but Washington and Lee, University of Richmond, and Bucknell might have the vibe your dc is looking for.

In terms of executive functioning and small classes in college, at least for my kid, while the small classes helped them develop good relationships with their professors and gave them incentive to be prepared for class, they still needed outside support to strengthen their executive functioning. There are some schools that offer programs at additional costs but it really limits the options if they need that built in and small classes alone doesn’t necessarily get them all the way there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We considered it but in the end it was too far for my kid. Not sure if your kid is are looking for Greek life or not and what level of college selectively but Washington and Lee, University of Richmond, and Bucknell might have the vibe your dc is looking for.

In terms of executive functioning and small classes in college, at least for my kid, while the small classes helped them develop good relationships with their professors and gave them incentive to be prepared for class, they still needed outside support to strengthen their executive functioning. There are some schools that offer programs at additional costs but it really limits the options if they need that built in and small classes alone doesn’t necessarily get them all the way there.

This is good advice, thank you

[Anonymous]

I went to Rhodes and tell my kids I would pack up and go back tomorrow. It's true - I treasured my time there and still credit a lot of the skills I learned there with my success (in many ways).

Extremely supportive environment, engaged professors and a great campus. You are assigned an advisor and likely stay with them your entire time - they get to know you and help you choose your classes. To quote a co-worker when describing Rhodes, "They teach you how to think there." Strong career services department that you can utilize for internships and post graduation.

I lived on campus all 4 years, and that is very common. I think it contributes to the close-knit community and feeling there on campus. Excellent outcomes for post-Grads in many fields (Med, Law, etc).

I will say (at least when I was there), politics are not as prevalent as they are in this area. To be sure, there are student groups for those passionate about certain things, but there are many different viewpoints on campus. There is an excellent course series called "Search" (you choose Search or Life for 4 total semesters) that all freshmen and sophomores take that teaches you how to engage in discourse with people unlike you/from different backgrounds, but in a polite and respectful way. It really opened my eyes to many different viewpoints and how to listen and discuss differing viewpoints and ideas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to Rhodes and tell my kids I would pack up and go back tomorrow. It's true - I treasured my time there and still credit a lot of the skills I learned there with my success (in many ways).

Extremely supportive environment, engaged professors and a great campus. You are assigned an advisor and likely stay with them your entire time - they get to know you and help you choose your classes. To quote a co-worker when describing Rhodes, "They teach you how to think there." Strong career services department that you can utilize for internships and post graduation.

I lived on campus all 4 years, and that is very common. I think it contributes to the close-knit community and feeling there on campus. Excellent outcomes for post-Grads in many fields (Med, Law, etc).

I will say (at least when I was there), politics are not as prevalent as they are in this area. To be sure, there are student groups for those passionate about certain things, but there are many different viewpoints on campus. There is an excellent course series called "Search" (you choose Search or Life for 4 total semesters) that all freshmen and sophomores take that teaches you how to engage in discourse with people unlike you/from different backgrounds, but in a polite and respectful way. It really opened my eyes to many different viewpoints and how to listen and discuss differing viewpoints and ideas.

This is so nice to hear. And sounds great for dc. He’s a good kid, very into service (from a religious ‘light’ high school) and smart but I think he’d get lost in a large environment.

Random question. Is it incredibly hot all the time??

And what’s the school culture for sports? Dc is an athlete

[Anonymous]

Just as being located in the wrong part of town killed Birmingham Southern, being located in the wrong part of Memphis (which is most of Memphis) will eventually kill Rhodes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Rhodes and tell my kids I would pack up and go back tomorrow. It's true - I treasured my time there and still credit a lot of the skills I learned there with my success (in many ways).

Extremely supportive environment, engaged professors and a great campus. You are assigned an advisor and likely stay with them your entire time - they get to know you and help you choose your classes. To quote a co-worker when describing Rhodes, "They teach you how to think there." Strong career services department that you can utilize for internships and post graduation.

I lived on campus all 4 years, and that is very common. I think it contributes to the close-knit community and feeling there on campus. Excellent outcomes for post-Grads in many fields (Med, Law, etc).

I will say (at least when I was there), politics are not as prevalent as they are in this area. To be sure, there are student groups for those passionate about certain things, but there are many different viewpoints on campus. There is an excellent course series called "Search" (you choose Search or Life for 4 total semesters) that all freshmen and sophomores take that teaches you how to engage in discourse with people unlike you/from different backgrounds, but in a polite and respectful way. It really opened my eyes to many different viewpoints and how to listen and discuss differing viewpoints and ideas.

This is so nice to hear. And sounds great for dc. He’s a good kid, very into service (from a religious ‘light’ high school) and smart but I think he’d get lost in a large environment.

Random question. Is it incredibly hot all the time??

And what’s the school culture for sports? Dc is an athlete

Why would the fact that he went to a religious high school be proof that he’s very into service? That has to come from within and certainly not all religious schools or people are service minded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Rhodes and tell my kids I would pack up and go back tomorrow. It's true - I treasured my time there and still credit a lot of the skills I learned there with my success (in many ways).

Extremely supportive environment, engaged professors and a great campus. You are assigned an advisor and likely stay with them your entire time - they get to know you and help you choose your classes. To quote a co-worker when describing Rhodes, "They teach you how to think there." Strong career services department that you can utilize for internships and post graduation.

I lived on campus all 4 years, and that is very common. I think it contributes to the close-knit community and feeling there on campus. Excellent outcomes for post-Grads in many fields (Med, Law, etc).

I will say (at least when I was there), politics are not as prevalent as they are in this area. To be sure, there are student groups for those passionate about certain things, but there are many different viewpoints on campus. There is an excellent course series called "Search" (you choose Search or Life for 4 total semesters) that all freshmen and sophomores take that teaches you how to engage in discourse with people unlike you/from different backgrounds, but in a polite and respectful way. It really opened my eyes to many different viewpoints and how to listen and discuss differing viewpoints and ideas.

This is so nice to hear. And sounds great for dc. He’s a good kid, very into service (from a religious ‘light’ high school) and smart but I think he’d get lost in a large environment.

Random question. Is it incredibly hot all the time??

And what’s the school culture for sports? Dc is an athlete

PP here - glad to help! Service is very important at Rhodes - actually part of the philosophy of the school. There are always opportunities to serve and it is a big part of the culture throughout your time there.

It is not incredibly hot all the time - I would say August and September are hot, but by the time Fall Break comes, it is Fall for sure. It doesn't get "hot" again until April/May and by then, you're nearly done. I would say your son will experience all four seasons there.

I think it depends on the sport. Football is there, but not necessarily a big draw. The only football games I went to were during Homecoming. Which sport is he involved in - that might help me answer better? The BCLC is a great asset - that was built in my final years there.