A survey was recently conducted using an online form to find out more about student preferences and priorities at Longwood. This survey was conducted through an online poll that was answered primarily by students. The survey inquired what the students considered most important and what the liked the best. For both questions, five options were offered: Academics, Friends, Clubs, Sports and Parties.
When asked what the most important part of life at Longwood is, the vast majority of students were academically inclined with over 70 percent responding that academics were the most important aspect in college life. There were no responses that stated that parties or sports were the top priority. 23.5 percent of the responses reported that friends are the most significant aspect of college life. The remaining 5.9 percent indicted that clubs are the most vital part of being a student at Longwood.
“How much the professors care,” said an anonymous source in regard to the most important part about Longwood.
“The family atmosphere,” said Sarah Wright, a Communication Sciences and Disorders major, in regard to the most important part about Longwood University.
For the second question, asking what the students loved most about life at Longwood, the majority said friends at 58.8 percent of the polling group. 11.8 percent of students considered parties their favorite part and another 11.8 percent listed academics as their favorite part. The remaining 17.6 percent chose clubs, and there were no responses that considered sports the top aspect they love about life at Longwood.
“Having all my friends at school,” said Wright in regard to what she considered to be what she loved most about life at Longwood.
“Traditions. From Chi to Oktoberfest to Oozeball and everything in between,” said David Gills, an undeclared sophomore, regarding what he loved most about Longwood life.
Overall, students considered academics the most important aspect of Longwood in addition to friends taking the top spot in what students view to be their favorite part of life at Longwood.
