Dakota State University

Dakota State University

Madison, SD, USA
Public
4 Year

Anastasia's Review

Review of Dakota State University

from Glendale, AZ

Describe your college in three sentences.

DSU is full of caring students and staff members who are willing to help anyone who needs it. Everyone cares about your college experience and wants to make it worth your time. I love it here!

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Don't be affraid to ask for help when you need it. This campus is full of people who love to help and make things easier for you. Never feeling like you're on your own either.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The professors are really amazing. Some of the classes can be difficult, but you can always get help from your professors or other students who have taken the course before you. There are also great tutors to help, also.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life is great! Moving is was also great because there were many volunteer students to help bring stuff into the dorms. It's great because there are people everywhere all the time and you always have someone to talk to.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The Trojan Center Marketplace is where students can eat their meals. The food in there is pretty good and students have a variety of different foods to choose from. The TC Marketplace staff cares about the food and nutrients that the students need to take in so it's nice to have someone looking out for you.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There are so many things to do to have fun around here. Once a month there is karaoke night. And there are game nights and in town there is a movie theatre and things to do and everything is within walking distance.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

DSU is the cheapest school that I looked at. For out of state students, a semester is only $7,600. Also, DSU gives every student a tablet to use for two years and then they swich it out for a new one.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

DSU is great for students who are looking for a smaller college, and want to feel like more than just a number. It makes it easier to transition after high school because the classes are smaller.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

DSU has so many clubs and activities to do. I am involved in the cross country and track team and I am going to DSU CRU which is a Christian club here on campus. But there are groups that are for video game design and RA's and Go! Leaders which help with orientatin.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

The campus is very safe. Madison is a smaller town and so there isn't very much crime to begin with. But there are people everywhere that are looking out for the students' safety and making sure that everything is running smoothly.