My professors have always been very approachable. Most have flexible office hours to help work around students' schedules. They teach with the spirit, and as they are encouraged to maximize learning, most encourage active group and class participation, discussions, and study groups.
Did enjoy being here
I have almost always found other students to contribute to the learning environment by their eagerness to learn, and most are friendly and are willing to help one another learn inside (and out of) the classroom.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Tuition for this 4-year university is dramatically reduced compared to other 4-year public schools. Teachers are often graded better than ivy-league professors, and since they have a personal interest to see their students succeed, they provide direct and hands-on teaching; no student teachers giving lectures in lieu of the professor him/herself.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Roadmaps for Majors (and minors) can be seen visually in the catalogs and online. These indicate all of the prerequisites, and in which order they can be taken, in order to graduate. For students unsure of their intended fields, these will help know which path is best for them before they start, or waste time taking classes that don't push them toward their goals.
As an aside, it's not necessary to purchase the bulk of your textbooks from the campus bookstore. Cheaper alternatives can almost ALWAYS be found by online retailers, like Half.com, eBay.com, Amazon, etc. Buy your books (used) from the bookstore, but then go shopping elsewhere to find cheaper deals, and return your books to the bookstore once they arrive. Often, you save more by buying online, and forfeiting the loyalty book buyback program offered, than by paying for new (or used) books and selling them back again at the end of the semester.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Prayer is offered before most classes, and coursework is challenging but pertinent. Students who like more interaction (as opposed to sitting in lectures) and smaller classes will do well in these settings. Teachers are knowledgeable and often bend over backward to help students succeed.
My professors have always been very approachable. Most have flexible office hours to help work around students' schedules. They teach with the spirit, and as they are encouraged to maximize learning, most encourage active group and class participation, discussions, and study groups.
I have almost always found other students to contribute to the learning environment by their eagerness to learn, and most are friendly and are willing to help one another learn inside (and out of) the classroom.
Tuition for this 4-year university is dramatically reduced compared to other 4-year public schools. Teachers are often graded better than ivy-league professors, and since they have a personal interest to see their students succeed, they provide direct and hands-on teaching; no student teachers giving lectures in lieu of the professor him/herself.
Roadmaps for Majors (and minors) can be seen visually in the catalogs and online. These indicate all of the prerequisites, and in which order they can be taken, in order to graduate. For students unsure of their intended fields, these will help know which path is best for them before they start, or waste time taking classes that don't push them toward their goals. As an aside, it's not necessary to purchase the bulk of your textbooks from the campus bookstore. Cheaper alternatives can almost ALWAYS be found by online retailers, like Half.com, eBay.com, Amazon, etc. Buy your books (used) from the bookstore, but then go shopping elsewhere to find cheaper deals, and return your books to the bookstore once they arrive. Often, you save more by buying online, and forfeiting the loyalty book buyback program offered, than by paying for new (or used) books and selling them back again at the end of the semester.
Prayer is offered before most classes, and coursework is challenging but pertinent. Students who like more interaction (as opposed to sitting in lectures) and smaller classes will do well in these settings. Teachers are knowledgeable and often bend over backward to help students succeed.