Spring Break
S.R.S member speaks out
Emily Thomas
Issue date: 4/17/09 Section: Opinions and Editorials
I am writing in regards to the "Admissions show a true Shorter" article that appeared in the last issue of The Periscope.
While the article has good points, I am mainly interested in honestly answering the question of "Do we show the true Shorter?"
In my opinion, yes, we do show the true Shorter.
I have been involved with Shorter Relations Society for two years, and I believe that we give prospective students a good idea of what Shorter is like.
Tours are an opportunity to show new students why Shorter may be the right fit in their search for the perfect college.
I myself have given countless tours and think that what I say about Shorter is very truthful and up front.
Frankly, I am proud and feel honored to be able to show prospective students why I love Shorter.
As for Shorter being a party school, I would not label us as one, partying can happen at any university or college.
Students who party only make up a minority of the population at Shorter.
Sure, I am embarrassed when I am giving a tour and I see beer cans, but that is just something small that can be cleaned up.
But students who party have not defined Shorter's image and reputation.
The Admissions Office does an outstanding job recruiting the right students for Shorter.
We do not have to give tours, but we do.
We offer tours so that students and their families may see the family-like atmosphere that Shorter is so famous for.
If we did not offer tours, students would not know what to think other than what they read on the internet or in publications.
Tours are personal and show prospective students that we actually care about them and their decision about what college to choose.
Admissions tries in every way possible to show the "real" Shorter and they do by offering tours and allowing students to ask questions about anything.
The education and the experience that every student receives is what makes Shorter College unique.
Say what you will about admissions not showing the "true" Shorter, but at least do more research before you criticize.
Take a tour; I'll give you one.
While the article has good points, I am mainly interested in honestly answering the question of "Do we show the true Shorter?"
In my opinion, yes, we do show the true Shorter.
I have been involved with Shorter Relations Society for two years, and I believe that we give prospective students a good idea of what Shorter is like.
Tours are an opportunity to show new students why Shorter may be the right fit in their search for the perfect college.
I myself have given countless tours and think that what I say about Shorter is very truthful and up front.
Frankly, I am proud and feel honored to be able to show prospective students why I love Shorter.
As for Shorter being a party school, I would not label us as one, partying can happen at any university or college.
Students who party only make up a minority of the population at Shorter.
Sure, I am embarrassed when I am giving a tour and I see beer cans, but that is just something small that can be cleaned up.
But students who party have not defined Shorter's image and reputation.
The Admissions Office does an outstanding job recruiting the right students for Shorter.
We do not have to give tours, but we do.
We offer tours so that students and their families may see the family-like atmosphere that Shorter is so famous for.
If we did not offer tours, students would not know what to think other than what they read on the internet or in publications.
Tours are personal and show prospective students that we actually care about them and their decision about what college to choose.
Admissions tries in every way possible to show the "real" Shorter and they do by offering tours and allowing students to ask questions about anything.
The education and the experience that every student receives is what makes Shorter College unique.
Say what you will about admissions not showing the "true" Shorter, but at least do more research before you criticize.
Take a tour; I'll give you one.
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