Review of Arizona State University Campus Immersion
from Tempe, AZ
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
Before attending ASU, I attended another state college. At that college, for most of my classes, my teachers were the heads of the departments. But for the other classes, though, it was a joke. At ASU, however, all of my classes have been challenging, well-rounded, and exciting. My teachers have been extremely helpful, which always aides the learning process. ASU also emphasizes global and local awareness in their general studies. This has broadened my horizons and, I think, given me an upper-edge against other colleges whose general studies are more limited.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The atmosphere is great. I take a lot of iCourses, or purely online courses, and the students are supportive and very motivated. Usually, you'll see postings a day before class starts, which is very cool to see. In my classes, I have met a lot of serious, driven students - it inspires you to work harder!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
In all of my classes, I have received tons of feedback from the teachers (and not the teacher assistants - the actual PhD's). When I've sent an e-mail, I've heard back in a day or two. Teachers are very willing to help, and class formats are very challenging. Their online services are top-notch; they have 24/7 help chat rooms and tech support. I've talked to some friends who go to other larger universities, and they all comment on how hard ASU classes are compared to theirs. Plus, if you're an online student, you pay in-state tuition no matter where you live. It's an excellent option for anyone who has to work or wants to go back to college.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The application process is extremely easy - just send them a high school transcript and a college transcript if you're a transfer student. The application process took me about 15 minutes. The Admissions office is very organized, and my application was processed in about a week (and that was near Christmas). Their ecollege and MyASU center makes keeping track of everything incredibly easy.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
ASU is great for more traditional students who want to learn in the classroom and is also great for non-traditional students who want to do more independent, flexible online learning. It's a diverse campus with many different opportunities in every area - academic, sports, clubs, etc. Also, the campuses are beautiful, as well as the Tempe area! Art and music festivals come through all of the time. Trust me - you'll always have some event to go to or some concert to see. You'll never feel stuck in your dorm room!
Before attending ASU, I attended another state college. At that college, for most of my classes, my teachers were the heads of the departments. But for the other classes, though, it was a joke. At ASU, however, all of my classes have been challenging, well-rounded, and exciting. My teachers have been extremely helpful, which always aides the learning process. ASU also emphasizes global and local awareness in their general studies. This has broadened my horizons and, I think, given me an upper-edge against other colleges whose general studies are more limited.
The atmosphere is great. I take a lot of iCourses, or purely online courses, and the students are supportive and very motivated. Usually, you'll see postings a day before class starts, which is very cool to see. In my classes, I have met a lot of serious, driven students - it inspires you to work harder!
In all of my classes, I have received tons of feedback from the teachers (and not the teacher assistants - the actual PhD's). When I've sent an e-mail, I've heard back in a day or two. Teachers are very willing to help, and class formats are very challenging. Their online services are top-notch; they have 24/7 help chat rooms and tech support. I've talked to some friends who go to other larger universities, and they all comment on how hard ASU classes are compared to theirs. Plus, if you're an online student, you pay in-state tuition no matter where you live. It's an excellent option for anyone who has to work or wants to go back to college.
The application process is extremely easy - just send them a high school transcript and a college transcript if you're a transfer student. The application process took me about 15 minutes. The Admissions office is very organized, and my application was processed in about a week (and that was near Christmas). Their ecollege and MyASU center makes keeping track of everything incredibly easy.
ASU is great for more traditional students who want to learn in the classroom and is also great for non-traditional students who want to do more independent, flexible online learning. It's a diverse campus with many different opportunities in every area - academic, sports, clubs, etc. Also, the campuses are beautiful, as well as the Tempe area! Art and music festivals come through all of the time. Trust me - you'll always have some event to go to or some concert to see. You'll never feel stuck in your dorm room!