It's really what you put into it. If you go into class thinking, Oh, this is an easy GPA booster that I won't have to work for you're not going to enjoy the class as much as if you actually take an interest in the course material. Get to know your professors! Most of the staff loves their job and wants to reach out and make personal connections with their students.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The best advice is to get involved. Moving out on your own can be overwhelming, but remember there are 1,000 other students feeling the same way you are. The more connections you make, the busier you are, the less homesick you will feel.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Bloomsburg is especially advantageous for education majors; initially set up as a state school for educating prospective teachers, BU's tradition in education excellence continues. Speech pathology is another strong major - it's one of the top 10 schools on the East Coast for speech pathology. Accounting and Business are also popular.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Find a balance between taking college seriously and having fun. College is the next step in moving into the real world, but by the same token you'll never get your college years back again. Branch out, try new things, really discover who you are.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Those who take their education seriously but also know how to reward themselves for hard work will thrive at Bloomsburg. Like any college town, parties are occuring on any given night; the most successful student will learn how to balance their education and their social life in a way that will provide a full and enjoyable college experience.
It's really what you put into it. If you go into class thinking, Oh, this is an easy GPA booster that I won't have to work for you're not going to enjoy the class as much as if you actually take an interest in the course material. Get to know your professors! Most of the staff loves their job and wants to reach out and make personal connections with their students.
The best advice is to get involved. Moving out on your own can be overwhelming, but remember there are 1,000 other students feeling the same way you are. The more connections you make, the busier you are, the less homesick you will feel.
Bloomsburg is especially advantageous for education majors; initially set up as a state school for educating prospective teachers, BU's tradition in education excellence continues. Speech pathology is another strong major - it's one of the top 10 schools on the East Coast for speech pathology. Accounting and Business are also popular.
Find a balance between taking college seriously and having fun. College is the next step in moving into the real world, but by the same token you'll never get your college years back again. Branch out, try new things, really discover who you are.
Those who take their education seriously but also know how to reward themselves for hard work will thrive at Bloomsburg. Like any college town, parties are occuring on any given night; the most successful student will learn how to balance their education and their social life in a way that will provide a full and enjoyable college experience.