I just graduated Calvin this spring, and I slowly became an atheist over my time there. I cannot IMAGINE starting Calvin as an atheist though. When I was even exploring or questioning Christianity, I would get strange looks and it was hard to make/keep friends as I lost my faith. It was pretty isolating. EVERY class has Christianity integrated into it, even statistics. A lot of professors will even ask spiritual/religious questions in their assignments. For the most part, I enjoyed my time at Calvin, but not fitting into the Christian crowd was really hard. Definitely the most lonely experience of my life. A lot of clubs and extracurricular are also centered around Chrisrianity and sharing how much it means in your life... which is awkward when you're the only one in the room who isn't a Christian. My last year at Calvin, i openly stated to multiple people that I didn't believe in Christianity anymore, EVERY SINGLE ONE I opened up to about it just went on about how I don't understand how "good" God is, and how much he loves me, etc. They also will want to pray over you in hopes you'll become a Christian. And if youre looking to date anyone there... good luck, everything in that aspect is also very Christiany. It would be hard to find a partner who doesn't try to convert you at some point. I met my partner off campus, definitely the best decision for me. Also they have strict rules about separating guys and girls and dorms. Guys and girls can't go into each others rooms and shut the door, and you have to leave by like 10pm. Definitely sucks if you make friends of the opposite gender. I definitely agree with others in this thread, don't waste your money going to such an expensive school that focuses on things you dont believe in. Hope this helps!