A few years ago, CSU was a sub-standard university. Now that Dr. Mescon is in charge, it is quickly changing for the better. I feel like I'm going more in-depth about the things I learned in high school, not just re-learning them. It has been a great experience so far.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I haven't gotten as involved as I would like yet because of my schedule, but I love that there are a ton of different groups and organizations to get involved with. There's always something going on at the clock tower or the downtown campus and if it isn't free, it's very cheap.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I definitely feel like I'm getting my money's worth. The facilities are in good shape, the professors are attentive when you need help, and there's always something to do. If you don't have a car, you can easily get to the downtown campus and back on one of the shuttle buses. Dr. Mescon is extremely involved with the students and faculty; I can actually point him out to you (and I'm sure most of my friends at other universities can't say the same thing about their president). I would like to see more options for food, but I can always run over to the mall (which is two blocks over) to grab a bite.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved! I kept hearing this from older friends, my parents, my older sister, and at orientation - it's true. Even if you are from Columbus, you need to meet new people. The only way to feel at home and comfortable is to have a group of people that you can hang out with. There are so many clubs and organizations that I'm sure everyone can find something.
Also, if you're having trouble with a hard class or learning how to study, go to the Academic Center for Excellence (in Schuster) and ask for a tutor. Even if you only meet a couple of times, it can really help. I've heard the Writing and Math labs are really helpful, too.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
When I was looking at colleges, I wanted one that had less than 10,000 students. I didn't want to go to a university like UGA or Georgia State; I wasn't ready for a big city or gigantic school. If you really just want to go to a school in a moderate-sized city and feel like you're a part of a community, I think CSU is for you. There's always something going on in Columbus or on campus. And if you do want to go to Atlanta for the weekend or something, it's not that far away.
A few years ago, CSU was a sub-standard university. Now that Dr. Mescon is in charge, it is quickly changing for the better. I feel like I'm going more in-depth about the things I learned in high school, not just re-learning them. It has been a great experience so far.
I haven't gotten as involved as I would like yet because of my schedule, but I love that there are a ton of different groups and organizations to get involved with. There's always something going on at the clock tower or the downtown campus and if it isn't free, it's very cheap.
I definitely feel like I'm getting my money's worth. The facilities are in good shape, the professors are attentive when you need help, and there's always something to do. If you don't have a car, you can easily get to the downtown campus and back on one of the shuttle buses. Dr. Mescon is extremely involved with the students and faculty; I can actually point him out to you (and I'm sure most of my friends at other universities can't say the same thing about their president). I would like to see more options for food, but I can always run over to the mall (which is two blocks over) to grab a bite.
Get involved! I kept hearing this from older friends, my parents, my older sister, and at orientation - it's true. Even if you are from Columbus, you need to meet new people. The only way to feel at home and comfortable is to have a group of people that you can hang out with. There are so many clubs and organizations that I'm sure everyone can find something. Also, if you're having trouble with a hard class or learning how to study, go to the Academic Center for Excellence (in Schuster) and ask for a tutor. Even if you only meet a couple of times, it can really help. I've heard the Writing and Math labs are really helpful, too.
When I was looking at colleges, I wanted one that had less than 10,000 students. I didn't want to go to a university like UGA or Georgia State; I wasn't ready for a big city or gigantic school. If you really just want to go to a school in a moderate-sized city and feel like you're a part of a community, I think CSU is for you. There's always something going on in Columbus or on campus. And if you do want to go to Atlanta for the weekend or something, it's not that far away.