Witt's benefits > hefty costs

By: Drew Woellert

Posted: 2/26/09

After reading last issue's question in the Mouthing Off section of the Viewpoints page, I got to thinking about whether or not I got my money's worth out of this place. Laughing a little bit after reading Pierre's comment about overpriced meal plans, and appreciating the wisdom of Katherine's response of "how much I get out of Wittenberg depends completely on how much I put into Wittenberg," I brooded over the past three and a half years I've spent here.

The price-tag on Wittenberg before FAFSA intervenes--$42,550--is nothing to scoff at and puts a hefty dent in anyone's wallet. However, compared to the benefits and possibilities afforded to those who chose to attend college at this university, Wittenberg, in my opinion, does fit the daunting bill required for admission.

True, dorm toilet paper is about as soothing as sand paper and whenever you need to print an essay right before class there never seems to be any paper in Hollenbeck. But these inconveniences, although annoying and slightly painful, do not outweigh the positive benefits of attending this quaint liberal arts college nestled cozily in Springfield, Ohio. After all, you're paying for an education first and the one you will receive from Witt, if you make it to graduation, is worth every penny.

With a brilliant staff of professors molding the brains of tired, hung over collegians from high school kids into working adults, Wittenberg provides its students, at least from my experience, with a fruitful and practical education. A staff so talented I even encountered a professor, the recently retired Dr. Huffman of the History Department, who could make an 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday class about Modern East-Asian History during the first semester of my freshmen year interesting and engaging. If Dr. Huffman could keep me awake through the Ming dynasty, then he had to be doing something right.

Accompanying a talented staff is ample opportunity on campus for students to get involved. With more than 135 clubs, sports, and student organizations for undergraduates to participate in, Wittenberg affords students the chance to meet new people, stay active, and make a difference in almost any way imaginable.

Sure, it's pretty expensive, but the education and experience you have at Witt makes it all worth the cost, even if you have to invest in a little Charmin out of pocket.