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I was an international student at Calvin for 4 years and it was an excellent experience overall. I majored in psychology with a neuroscience concentration and I am currently studying for a masters degree in neuroscience at King's College London. During my time at Calvin, I really felt welcomed there and the community is amazing. The professors and faculty are very knowledgeable in their field of study and have also been kind, supportive, and helpful. Living on campus was a nice experience overall and the campus is very safe with great facilities (I really miss the gym and the nature reserve). There is a lot of recourses available to support students in mental and physical health, as well as academic tutoring, coaching, and help sessions. My time at Calvin has really helped me gain confidence in myself and helped prepare me for future endeavors. I have also formed many lasting friendships. I would recommend Calvin to anyone who is looking for a school with a friendly atmosphere, academic rigor, and a community where you are treated as not just a number on a page, but as an individual person. My younger brother now goes there and he has been enjoying his time there as well :)
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My son graduated from Calvin in 2017. His choice to attend Calvin was one of the wisest decisions he made. His major was biochemistry. He was also a student athlete as a runner for Calvin. This University ( 2019-2020) is an amazing institution of higher education. Student to faculty ratio, environment that stresses diversity and supports a high degree of integrity , a great place to grow as a young adult. Calvin is not a party school. Calvin prepared my son to move into his chosen career. He is currently in his 4th year of a 5 year PhD program in Medicinal Chemistry on a fully funded PhD at the University of Michigan. Based on his undergraduate degree he had four full ride offers for PhD programs, including the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota. He had a great four years at Calvin and has made life long friends. Calvin is in a great location in Grand Rapids for midwestern travel to campus.
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