Review of Arizona State University Campus Immersion
from Tucson, AZ
Describe your college in three sentences.
Arizona State University- Tempe is great for those who want a large university feel, with small classes if you choose. The pricing is good, and they offer lots of scholarships and financial aide, especially for in state. I really like how there are a lot of great resources, like free tutoring, to help students keep up.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would recommend living on campus until you are familiar with the school, and have made some friends. The dorms are overall very clean and fun to live in, my roommate is my best friend! The dorms also have their own study tools, and get-togethers to help students meet new people.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I think this depends on your major. However, this school is fair. I was a biochemistry major and the classes were hard, but doable. My professors and T.A.'s are very approachable and helpful. There are many tutoring opportunities as well as office hours available for help. Overall, the classes are fairly difficult, but if you utilize the tools at your disposal, you won't have any problem getting good grades.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I love the dorms here! They are so close to everything and they help you to meet great people. The way they organize their dorms, you will be with people of similar majors so you can form study groups, and the dorms will be closest to your classes. In my dorm, Manzanita, as well as some others there are quiet study rooms you can use on each floor, an arcade, basketball courts, a dining hall, a front desk to help you 24/7, a lounge on each floor, and washers/dryers. Each room also comes with a mini fridge and microwave. I can walk to the UPS store from my dorm, as well as many restaurants, including some other dining halls, and a small market.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
When you first get to ASU, you will be overwhelmed with the dining selections. You can make a sandwich, pasta, burgers, pizza, salads, and so much more just in one dining hall. However, as the semester goes on, I started to get a bit tired of some of the food. But the good thing about ASU is that I can walk to other dining halls with different selections, or the MU which has many different restaurants, like Qdoba and Einstein Bros. You can use what is called M&G dollars (maroon and gold) to purchase things at the MU and some other places on campus. You automatically get a certain amount of M&G dollars on your suncard depending on what meal plan you go with.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are so many fun clubs you can join on campus. You can also play at some of the dorm amenities like an arcade, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, and pools. There are a lot of places on a street called Mill Ave. which you can walk to and look at shops or eat there. You can also if you have a car, drive to downtown Phoenix or Castles N' Coasters or any of the other fun things around the area.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Like any school, ASU seems very expensive. However, they offer a lot of scholarships and financial aide. I am supposed to be paying over double what I actually do due to scholarships and an ASU need based job. The classes, like I mentioned, are fairly difficult, but manageable, and ASU has so much help if you ask for it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a place on campus called the secret garden which some students go to read or study in. In the beginning of each year, they bring buses to the dorms and will bring people to Target to buy anything they may have forgotten. They close down the Target early and have lights and music while your shopping, so it's actually pretty fun! During finals, your dorms will provide stress puppies so you can pet the puppies and be less stressed. They also have a lot of free food during move-in time and finals, so take advantage! Also during finals to help relieve stress and since the weather is too warm for snow, ASU brought in snow from Flagstaff so the students could drink complimentary hot chocolate, tea, and coffee while having a snow ball fight!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I think ASU is great for students who want to have all the benefits of a large college, including tutoring opportunities and help, clubs, and meeting people, while having small class sizes and a more individual feel. You can pick the kinds of classes you want, and the dorms make the school seem smaller.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
ASU has a club for almost anything you can imagine! This is one of the great things about going to a big school like ASU. Since there are so many people, if you have a certain interest, so do other people! If you don't find the club you want (which I haven't heard of) you can make the club.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I am not in Greek life, but my friend is and she loves it! We have many fraternities and sororities to choose from so during rush week, you will find one that works for you. Or, if you decide it's not your thing, there is no commitment when you rush. My roommate participated in rush week, but then decided she didn't want to be in a sorority so she didn't choose one, and it was very easy for her to say no. I would advise that if you are even the least bit interested to go and see if it might be for you. After all, that is one way to connect you to lifelong friends!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
ASU is very safe. Each dorm room has a lock, and only you and your roommates (and the front desk) have the key. Each dorm floor has at least two community advisers who can help you with anything. Each dorm also has a front desk with a phone to any place on campus. All along the sidewalks of ASU are emergency poles with a blue light. If you feel unsafe, you can press the button on the pole and be connected with emergency responders. If someone is chasing you, you can press the button and then run to the next, and they will follow your path to find you. ASU also has an app that has a map and can help you connect with ASU and Tempe police. You can also call the safety escort service if you feel unsafe, and they will send a person in a golf cart to come get you and take you to where you need to be. There may be more, but those are the resources I can think of, but during welcome week you can find out all about how to be safe on campus.
Arizona State University- Tempe is great for those who want a large university feel, with small classes if you choose. The pricing is good, and they offer lots of scholarships and financial aide, especially for in state. I really like how there are a lot of great resources, like free tutoring, to help students keep up.
I would recommend living on campus until you are familiar with the school, and have made some friends. The dorms are overall very clean and fun to live in, my roommate is my best friend! The dorms also have their own study tools, and get-togethers to help students meet new people.
I think this depends on your major. However, this school is fair. I was a biochemistry major and the classes were hard, but doable. My professors and T.A.'s are very approachable and helpful. There are many tutoring opportunities as well as office hours available for help. Overall, the classes are fairly difficult, but if you utilize the tools at your disposal, you won't have any problem getting good grades.
I love the dorms here! They are so close to everything and they help you to meet great people. The way they organize their dorms, you will be with people of similar majors so you can form study groups, and the dorms will be closest to your classes. In my dorm, Manzanita, as well as some others there are quiet study rooms you can use on each floor, an arcade, basketball courts, a dining hall, a front desk to help you 24/7, a lounge on each floor, and washers/dryers. Each room also comes with a mini fridge and microwave. I can walk to the UPS store from my dorm, as well as many restaurants, including some other dining halls, and a small market.
When you first get to ASU, you will be overwhelmed with the dining selections. You can make a sandwich, pasta, burgers, pizza, salads, and so much more just in one dining hall. However, as the semester goes on, I started to get a bit tired of some of the food. But the good thing about ASU is that I can walk to other dining halls with different selections, or the MU which has many different restaurants, like Qdoba and Einstein Bros. You can use what is called M&G dollars (maroon and gold) to purchase things at the MU and some other places on campus. You automatically get a certain amount of M&G dollars on your suncard depending on what meal plan you go with.
There are so many fun clubs you can join on campus. You can also play at some of the dorm amenities like an arcade, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, and pools. There are a lot of places on a street called Mill Ave. which you can walk to and look at shops or eat there. You can also if you have a car, drive to downtown Phoenix or Castles N' Coasters or any of the other fun things around the area.
Like any school, ASU seems very expensive. However, they offer a lot of scholarships and financial aide. I am supposed to be paying over double what I actually do due to scholarships and an ASU need based job. The classes, like I mentioned, are fairly difficult, but manageable, and ASU has so much help if you ask for it.
There is a place on campus called the secret garden which some students go to read or study in. In the beginning of each year, they bring buses to the dorms and will bring people to Target to buy anything they may have forgotten. They close down the Target early and have lights and music while your shopping, so it's actually pretty fun! During finals, your dorms will provide stress puppies so you can pet the puppies and be less stressed. They also have a lot of free food during move-in time and finals, so take advantage! Also during finals to help relieve stress and since the weather is too warm for snow, ASU brought in snow from Flagstaff so the students could drink complimentary hot chocolate, tea, and coffee while having a snow ball fight!
I think ASU is great for students who want to have all the benefits of a large college, including tutoring opportunities and help, clubs, and meeting people, while having small class sizes and a more individual feel. You can pick the kinds of classes you want, and the dorms make the school seem smaller.
ASU has a club for almost anything you can imagine! This is one of the great things about going to a big school like ASU. Since there are so many people, if you have a certain interest, so do other people! If you don't find the club you want (which I haven't heard of) you can make the club.
I am not in Greek life, but my friend is and she loves it! We have many fraternities and sororities to choose from so during rush week, you will find one that works for you. Or, if you decide it's not your thing, there is no commitment when you rush. My roommate participated in rush week, but then decided she didn't want to be in a sorority so she didn't choose one, and it was very easy for her to say no. I would advise that if you are even the least bit interested to go and see if it might be for you. After all, that is one way to connect you to lifelong friends!
ASU is very safe. Each dorm room has a lock, and only you and your roommates (and the front desk) have the key. Each dorm floor has at least two community advisers who can help you with anything. Each dorm also has a front desk with a phone to any place on campus. All along the sidewalks of ASU are emergency poles with a blue light. If you feel unsafe, you can press the button on the pole and be connected with emergency responders. If someone is chasing you, you can press the button and then run to the next, and they will follow your path to find you. ASU also has an app that has a map and can help you connect with ASU and Tempe police. You can also call the safety escort service if you feel unsafe, and they will send a person in a golf cart to come get you and take you to where you need to be. There may be more, but those are the resources I can think of, but during welcome week you can find out all about how to be safe on campus.