The campus has undergone many changes since my first trip there. The new wing on the main dorm, C Building, is airy and inviting, with numerous lounges and commons areas. The recreation center includes a large indoor pool, exercise room, and basketball court. Bicycles and helmets, along with other sporting equipment, are available on loan. The campus pub is a favorite meeting place, with special events such as karaoke night on Wednesdays.
Many courses are very labor-intensive, with evening class meetings or assignments.
People have fun, but they also exchange ideas, challenge each other, and learn from instruction and experience and their peers. I felt that way even in 1981, and I have felt that way every time I have been back. In some ways, spending two weeks in Emmitsburg reminded me of how it feels to go to a WFS conference. You're there to learn, but learning takes many forms. You may learn as much debating an issue in the pub after class as you do studying for a test.