Whittier College Stats, Info and Facts

I am living off campus right now which explains why I do not give this section five stars. If you get involved with campus clubs, activities, or sports, you are sure to love being here. For being a smaller school, it still has so much to offer, such as, theater, sports, dances, and even radio.

I was accepted to 12 different colleges and university and I decided to go to Whittier College. I just completed my first year and it was the best decision I could ever make. The campus is very welcoming and there are so many ways to get involved. The main focus is on community and Whittier does feel like a little community full of diverse students from various cities, states and countries.

First semester, freshman year is a hard transition for any college student. Coming from so far away, it was even harder. I wanted to transfer after my first semester, because I was so homesick and I felt there was nothing to do with my time. I was wrong. By Jan Term and second semester I was doing plays and getting more involved, and starting to really love my time at school. Getting involved helped me meet more people, which allowed me to have more opportunities. I began visiting the beach, going into the L.A. area, going to Disneyland, even exploring uptown Whittier. Even though it was a rough start, after the adjustment period, I really started to love my time there.

i enjoy being here, because I get to meet new people who i never dream of meeting. I learn from my peers and professor and i adapt to the college community. I learn more about myself and push myself into working hard.

Whittier is conveniently located in the quaint town of Whittier. The school is surrounded by many small shops and restaurants, never allowing its inhabitants and visitors the opportunity of boredom. The surrounding area is very lively with friendly people. On campus, there is always an event going on. Every weekend, students are provided the opportunity to further socialize with their classmates during game nights, dances, intramurals, and performances. With the smaller population of students, close relationships are established, promoting a family bond amongst students. The students at Whittier are extremely welcoming and integrating amongst a new crowd is easy. Whittier is a great place to be!