Since I have not started classes there yet, I can't speak for how much I will learn. However, at orientation the students who led us around on tours and helped advise us on our schedules talked only about how much they learned from their professors and how willing the professors and academic advisers were to make sure you succeeded. They especially emphasized personal responsibility- no one will help those who don't want to be helped. That stood out to me because I have always held myself accountable for my academics and extracurriculars.
Will enjoy being here
If you love the mountains, a large but intimate campus community, and a small college town with tons of opportunity to get involved on and off campus then ASU is perfect. I can't get enough of the mountains and the outlets they have for student employment or just hanging out and having a good time are tough to beat. It's just a very intimate community, very personable.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Had I applied when I should have for merit scholarships, it would have been easier. Don't miss those deadlines! Other than that, they're willing to work with you however they can.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't miss scholarship deadlines :)
Don't wait until the last minute to sign up for orientation. They fill up quick, and the First Year Seminars (which are required) fill up too, so the late ones end up having to wait until second semester to take it.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who love the mountains, people who want to pursue music, education, or exercise science (they have some of the most advanced research in that field). I'm not going for any of those majors, but I think that those have the most people. People who love large but intimate campus communities. People who can handle the cold :)
Since I have not started classes there yet, I can't speak for how much I will learn. However, at orientation the students who led us around on tours and helped advise us on our schedules talked only about how much they learned from their professors and how willing the professors and academic advisers were to make sure you succeeded. They especially emphasized personal responsibility- no one will help those who don't want to be helped. That stood out to me because I have always held myself accountable for my academics and extracurriculars.
If you love the mountains, a large but intimate campus community, and a small college town with tons of opportunity to get involved on and off campus then ASU is perfect. I can't get enough of the mountains and the outlets they have for student employment or just hanging out and having a good time are tough to beat. It's just a very intimate community, very personable.
Had I applied when I should have for merit scholarships, it would have been easier. Don't miss those deadlines! Other than that, they're willing to work with you however they can.
Don't miss scholarship deadlines :) Don't wait until the last minute to sign up for orientation. They fill up quick, and the First Year Seminars (which are required) fill up too, so the late ones end up having to wait until second semester to take it.
People who love the mountains, people who want to pursue music, education, or exercise science (they have some of the most advanced research in that field). I'm not going for any of those majors, but I think that those have the most people. People who love large but intimate campus communities. People who can handle the cold :)