You've probably think that you've heard all the reasons why you should come to Redeemer. Reasons like good student-faculty ratios, amazing dorm life, exciting off-campus studies. Now these are perfectly good reasons why people should choose Redeemer, but I think there's more to Redeemer than what you're told during a question-and-answer period.
What I'm talking about is the Redeemer atmosphere. When I first visited Redeemer, I remember feeling that there was something different, but I didn't exactly know what it was. Now, I know that this feeling has to do with student-to-student relationships. I see 1st and 4th year students mingling in the classrooms; guys and girls hanging out in the cafe; people excitedly chatting in the halls. I like to call this “The Buzz”. The buzz of the thriving Redeemer community.
And just like in every community there are understood rules. (Don't worry. These are all positive rules.) The first rule is “No Stealing”. For example during chapel, students leave their backpacks in the hall outside the auditorium. And after chapel their backpacks are still there with everything still inside. Another example is umbrellas. Umbrellas are a staple survival tool at Redeemer, but no one wants to carry a wet umbrella around the school, so people leave their umbrellas in the entrance way. And at the end of the day, those umbrellas are waiting for them.
The second rule has to do with “Dorm Dinners”. A dorm dinner means your dorm invites (or gets invited to) another dorm for dinner. The hosting dorm will cook the meal and the guest dorm will supply dessert and wash dishes. The tradition of a Dorm Diner is to play “The Name Game”. This game includes going around the circle and telling everyone your name, where you're from, your major and minor, and answering a random question. Some of the random questions I've had to answer are “What Disney character would you marry?” and “If you could be a road sign, what you be?” Dorm dinners are a great way to get to meet your fellow students and are just an all-around fun time.
The third rule is “Praying Before Each Class”. Professors begin each class with a prayer. I love the fact that God is integrated into every class, even classes like French and math. Another amazing thing about Redeemer has to do with the faith of the students. It is not uncommon to walk down the halls and hear someone talking about God, church doctrine, or worship. I love it that students at Redeemer are sincere in their walk with God.
There are so many other things I could say about why Redeemer is an amazing university, but the best way to experience Redeemer is to visit. I encourage any prospective students to come to a Campus Visit Day or book a private tour. I promise that once you experience the Redeemer buzz, you'll keep coming back for more.
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