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Choosing to attend Berry was one of theEnglish
Choosing to attend Berry was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Although there were some pretty hard-core right-wing religious conservatives (I was one when I started there), Berry was where I learned to be tolerant and open-minded. The education is first-class and the professors generally take a geniune interest in their students. In fact, I still keep in touch with some of my English professors.

I did my graduate work at a large public university, and for me, the experience just couldn't compete. I felt like a number, even in the small graduate classes, and I was depressed and lost. At Berry there was always someone to turn to for help or advice. The bottom line is that Berry is not for everyone. It's unique, but that uniqueness is what made it such a good experience for me. If you go, go with the understanding that the classes can be difficult, although this is ultimately to your benefit. Berry wants to graduate people who will reflect well on them, so they make sure you know your stuff before they let you out. Understand also that the students there can be condescending and uptight, but there are also plenty who are warm, friendly, and open-minded. And the faculty can't be beat.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
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Berry wasn't exactly what I was hoping itQuite BrightPreMed and Medical
Berry wasn't exactly what I was hoping it to be. First off, the town. There is absolutely NOTHING to do in Rome, Ga. Parties are few and far between. Dorms are pretty run down. Students are pretty stuck up and minority groups are non-existent. Over half my professors came from other schools and none of them were approachable. I asked my lit teacher about one of my assignments and she told me to look at my syllabus. My statistics teacher simply gave us power point sheets and read them out to us. First-year seminar was completely pointless. Yes, the campus is beautiful, but it doesn't make up for bad. Overall, I would not return to Berry, and if your considering it, I strongly suggest you don't. It's not worth the money you pay.
1st Year Male -- Class 2009
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Surrounding City: F
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Berry provided a quality education in both academicsAnimal Studies
Berry provided a quality education in both academics and personal growth. I learned tolerance and caring, while building integrity, responsiblity, contribution, achievement and a strong work ethic.A valuable life experience that has provided a complimantary foundation for success in conjunction with good upbringing by loving Christian parents.
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