Champlain College
- 4 Year
- BURLINGTON, VT
Champlain College Reviews
Rating 3.69 out of 5 781 reviews
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I take online classes. I love that the university offers this option. The professors are very accessible.
So far Champlain has been a great place to learn and meet new people. The campus is walkable and closely connected so you cannot get lost. The only real downside I have seen so far is the food. IDX is often really bad. Most days it is edible but sometimes going there just does not feel like an option.
This school is absolutely not worth the cost. The food is terrible, barely anyone goes out, and the professors are just average. The school promotes itself as diverse, but it's 80% white and definitely not the ideal place for POC. The first-year buildings are old and some are a decent walk from the main campus. Not many activities are offered, and there's a huge checklist of things to do (like attending academic events or lectures). Overall it's average, but I would expect much more for the price.
I think the only people who like this school are the people who would be bullied anywhere else. If you go to this school prepare to have an uninteresting mundane social life at best and never go to any parties or do anything interesting. The Game programs are pretty good, but not worth it to me to sacrifice all aspects of the social life you should experience in college for what is an okay program. In my experience, most people here agree this school is a waste of money and pathetic. Coming here was such a mistake and I will be transferring ASAP. Don't get me wrong, the campus is nice, the teachers are nice, and the area is decent though there's not much to do, but just know that almost all of the people here are the "discord gamer" type of person who wears gamer shirts unironically. It really does just feel like the bottom of the barrel of the social chain from every highschool in the country. It's embarrassing to say I go here and the neighboring UVM hates and makes fun of all of us
This school, though it claims it's inclusive, isn't really. It's like 90% white students and for the students of color they do have they do nothing for. the college uses its inclusivity as more of a marketing thing than anything else You're going to have kids who shouldn't be in college, and are not mature enough for college, but the school does nothing about it since their parents can afford the tuition. This creates a huge problem for everyone else who has to deal with them.
There's no nightlife unless you go to UVM, half the kids don't leave their dorms. Kids who do party are looked down upon by everyone else.
HOWEVER I do love the major-related classes, and I've had more way good professors than bad ones. The core curriculum is very odd I'll say. If you're a complete nerd or are looking for one of the specific majors and think you can deal then you're good, if not don't come here.
Also the dining hall is actually terrible
There's no nightlife unless you go to UVM, half the kids don't leave their dorms. Kids who do party are looked down upon by everyone else.
HOWEVER I do love the major-related classes, and I've had more way good professors than bad ones. The core curriculum is very odd I'll say. If you're a complete nerd or are looking for one of the specific majors and think you can deal then you're good, if not don't come here.
Also the dining hall is actually terrible
Its great, all staff and professors really care about students feeling of safety, inclusion, and health. :)
Champlain College is a fantastic school for it's commitment to educating the world/community on sustainability and for creating an environment where students feel welcomed to share their ideas. When I got to Champlain I expressed my interests in Psychology and Dance and how I would like to combine the two to help others by exploring Dance Movement Therapy. I was expecting my ideas to be turned down, but the Champlain community did just the opposite. They encouraged me to pursue my passions and be the first to create something new. While Champlain is highly known their game focussed majors, all majors interact and are encouraged to collaborate with each other which is something that I love about Champlain. Champlain has pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way by providing opportunities within their COR Curriculum to explore my true potential.
In my current program I've had very helpful professors with experience in my desired industry. They make the effort to keep up with the modern in's and out's to alter their courses to better suit the current environment and it's very evident. I'm also very comfortable with the support I get from academic advisors and career support when needing to discuss my program. The student office is also very prompt with resolving issues and keeping in contact. There's some problems I have with how the college tackles misdemeanors and the handling of them, it's actually a very glaring issue that makes the campus a slightly more unsafe environment.
Champlain staff and community is like a big family. They take care of each other with numerous resources to cater to individual needs. There are numerous engaging and random campus events, like creating a stuffed animal and retro arcade night, so that students can enjoy community spaces and or pick up a new skill or hobby!
I am really involved with campus life. I really love how the community is so small. it makes it feel so homely and everyone is so friendly
Some things are very lacking such as the party scene and a lot of social events, but I was expecting this since this is a very education oriented school. Many people who came to this school chose to focus heavily on their academics instead of other things. The surrounding around of Burlington and UVM has the things that Champlain College lacks such as parties and events. Overall a great school but maybe not for everyone.
I love the high caliber learning programs in an online format. This format enabled mt to meet my goals and achieve my dreams.
I have been at Champlain for over a year now. To be honest, their accelerated courses require are intense compared to other colleges i have attended in the past
My experience at Champlain was horrendous. If you're looking for a big open-minded school to make friends this is FAR from the place for you. Although it seems as if it is diverse the students there are far from accepting. If you do not fit into their mold they will not only not accept you, but they will bully you for it. Not to mention the school did nothing to help me and a friend who got bullied OFF CAMPUS, they in fact isolated us, even more, when they found out. The party scene is nonexistent. This school is only good if you want to sit in your dorm and play video games. DO NOT GO HERE. I was a fantastic student and healthy person when I went, when I left I developed crippling anxiety and depression. The school does not care about you, neither do any of the students.
Champlain college provides a unique small city experience. Their main focus is on their Game Studio programs but they also allow immersive study abroad opportunities
Great school if you know exactly what you want to do in the future, the undeclared program is essentially nonexistent. They are extremely hands on and supportive, too hands-on if you ask me. Champlain is a nerd school though, the game program is huge, and so is the ESports Scene. So obviously a very small party scene, if you want to party in Burlington go to UVM (Burlington is fantastic). CORE curriculum is very different, as in the credits don’t transfer to other colleges because the classes are just too weird, English 101 aren’t a thing here. Most of the professors are great, some though are very nice, but not that great at teaching. One of the most accepting schools to be at in my opinion if you identify as LGBT+, although to be BIPOC is a very different story. Overall it’s a nerd school, but still a good school if you can tolerate it for 4 years.
Champlain College is only well suited for a very specific type of student. One who wants a niche curriculum with not much wiggle room for academic exploration. If you're someone who has multiple academic interests or isn't 100% sure of your desired major, I'm afraid that Champlain might feel unfulfilling and limiting. While this rigid type of program is great for some students, it really confines others. Despite being in the latter group, I found my professors to be extremely helpful, and having small class sizes is great. Unfortunately, I felt the content and rigor to be lacking in quite a few of the classes I've taken, particularly within the CORE, and most of the time it felt suspiciously easy to maintain a very high gpa. Socially, it's a small, introverted student body. You won't find the typical "college experience" here per-say. Attend an open house while school is in session, and you'll get an accurate impression. The town and campus are both beautiful to visit.
It is a great college if all you want is technical experience. All the professors have career experience within your major. Do not expect an amazing campus life as the college is very small, a dry campus, and students are very introverted. There are lots of fun clubs and activities if you want extra curriculars.
Champlain College is great to me not only for its location but it’s & extremely inclusive environment, their focus is to get us right into our career field which is so necessary as a oppose to courses not directed to our needs.
Great location, excellent courses available, and very knowledgeable professors who are always there for you. Very committed to diversity and making campus a safe and enjoyable place for everyone. Plenty of things to do on campus and in the surrounding area.