Wabash College (Wabash)

The students at Wabash College, an all-male institution, feel it excels at “preparing young men for life, whether it is post-grad…[or] being a good person and man in society;” the school “is truly a place that is going to take you and turn you into the best version of yourself.” The coursework here is “very hard but rewarding,” and buoyed by small class sizes, which allow for maximum engagement. Students are pushed “out of [their] comfort zone through presentations, speeches, teaching [their] own class/peers, and reading challenging literature.” Indeed, professors are almost “more of a facilitator…rather than a lecturer.” They’re also “very passionate and helpful” and clearly “invested in the education and the overall success of the students, no matter the circumstances.” Additionally, undergrads rush to highlight Wabash’s numerous immersion opportunities “that take you traveling to other parts of the world.” As one student enthuses about an immersion trip in Costa Rica, “I was exposed to aspects of their culture and language, truly an experience I will never forget.” And, when it comes time to consider their post-collegiate life, undergrads can easily tap into an extensive alumni network. “Any Wabash alum will drop what they’re doing professionally to have a conversation with you, whether that’s over the phone, in person, or on campus. The brotherhood is never-ending.”

When asked to describe their classmates, many undergrads emphasize that “Wabash is a brotherhood.” It’s evident that there’s “a strong bond between those who go to the college, and everyone pushes each other to be better.” Students also uphold “the gentleman’s rule,” wherein “we all conduct ourselves as gentlemen on and off campus in all respects, no matter what.” In fact, they point to the college’s all-male environment as a benefit, noting that it enables them to “feel more comfortable expressing their emotions and vulnerabilities without fear of judgment.” Additionally, many view their peers as “hardworking, disciplined, focused, and driven.” They’re also quite friendly. As one undergrad shares, “Whether it is at the library, a fraternity, a team meeting, somebody checks up on you and asks how you are doing, and they genuinely care to know.” Of course, it also helps that classmates are “easy to talk to, fun to hang around with, and are always happy to lend a hand wherever it is needed.” Ultimately, students “take great pride in being among the community of Wabash men as we seek to honor the legacy of those who came before us and establish our own.”

Undergrads at Wabash are “extremely involved and busy;” you’ll find the campus “bustling from morning to night.” Given Wabash’s academic rigor, “students spend a lot of time working on their schoolwork.” But there’s plenty to enjoy beyond classes. For starters, “There is a visiting speaker at least twice a week, and we have a special speaker every Thursday give an impactful speech for Chapel Talks.” Additionally, “sporting events are very well attended, and that doesn’t just include football, basketball, and baseball. Every sport draws a crowd.” Plus, “our intramural teams go above and beyond. They have all-star games, all-pro teams, and many unique ways to keep guys involved.” Greek life is also very popular and the “inter-fraternity council does a great job of hosting Greek-life oriented events and functions.” Students also have lots of arts and culture at their fingertips. As one undergrad shares, “I am thrilled to attend all of the fine-arts performances that the college hosts. They are a great way to sit back and relax from studying, while also supporting…friends.” Moreover, the student senate works “very hard throughout the year to manage a $300,000+ budget, including bringing in major performers to campus such as BigXthaPlug.” Ultimately, whether it’s “tabletop games [or] ultimate Frisbee, [Wabash offers] something for everyone.”

The Schroeder Center for Career Development is a one-stop shop for students to hone their skills and choose their future paths while at Wabash, and students have access to career guides, online job and internship databases, job fairs, and networking events set up by the office. Wabash also organizes “events to connect with alumni and other business owners to give [students] as many opportunities to succeed as possible.” One student boasts the utmost confidence in the career center: “If all else fails, Career Services will not.” Around 25–30 percent of Wabash graduates enroll in professional or graduate school within five years of graduation , and the co-curricular WabashX programs in Global Health, Democracy and Public Discourse, the Center for Innovation, Business, & Entrepreneurship, and Digital Arts and Human Values help students specifically prepare for careers and post-graduate work through hands-on experience. This involvement is due in part to “the incredibly engaged and expansive alumni network” that will “help out any way [it] can” to “try to help guide a path for your career or just offer mentorship.” It’s “a testament to how special Wabash College truly is.”