FIU is, first and foremost, a University. It's not a college. It can be tough on its students, and it has a 'no-nonsense' attitude when it comes to exams. You'll find few to no teachers there who are willing to baby their students. As such, it would be advisable to get your game face on and be ready for a rigorous study schedule, as it's the only thing that will keep you afloat besides tutoring sessions.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
This University is beautiful. Campus is immaculate, and dotted with art displays and interesting architecture. Each building looks like it belongs to a completely different part of the city. It's an engaging atmosphere that can best be appreciated as an on-campus student, as there's always something going on, somewhere to be, or something to do. As an international University, it also offers a rich melting pot of cultural diversity, something I've come to appreciate after meeting a few international students.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If one knows how to tackle college life right, FIU can be a wonderful learning environment. There is no shortage of possibilities there, not even nearing graduation, the time of year when their career services office is busiest holding mock interviews and assisting pre-grads on their hunt for employment opportunities.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
DON'T. PROCRASTINATE. In an environment as engaging as that of FIU, it's only too easy to lose oneself. Keep your head in the game, and remember that you're there for the degrees and opportunities. It was a mistake I myself made, an excitable freshman positively dying to experience college life. Remember that you have a full four years (or more, if you like) to enjoy all that FIU has to give. Trying to cram it all into one semester will only serve to lower your GPA and get you kicked out for good.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
FIU (the Honors College in particular) is not for the faint of heart. Students that can accept educational challenges and balance them well with extracurriculars will flourish. Students who have a good concept of time management and are culturally accepting also have an advantage.
FIU is, first and foremost, a University. It's not a college. It can be tough on its students, and it has a 'no-nonsense' attitude when it comes to exams. You'll find few to no teachers there who are willing to baby their students. As such, it would be advisable to get your game face on and be ready for a rigorous study schedule, as it's the only thing that will keep you afloat besides tutoring sessions.
This University is beautiful. Campus is immaculate, and dotted with art displays and interesting architecture. Each building looks like it belongs to a completely different part of the city. It's an engaging atmosphere that can best be appreciated as an on-campus student, as there's always something going on, somewhere to be, or something to do. As an international University, it also offers a rich melting pot of cultural diversity, something I've come to appreciate after meeting a few international students.
If one knows how to tackle college life right, FIU can be a wonderful learning environment. There is no shortage of possibilities there, not even nearing graduation, the time of year when their career services office is busiest holding mock interviews and assisting pre-grads on their hunt for employment opportunities.
DON'T. PROCRASTINATE. In an environment as engaging as that of FIU, it's only too easy to lose oneself. Keep your head in the game, and remember that you're there for the degrees and opportunities. It was a mistake I myself made, an excitable freshman positively dying to experience college life. Remember that you have a full four years (or more, if you like) to enjoy all that FIU has to give. Trying to cram it all into one semester will only serve to lower your GPA and get you kicked out for good.
FIU (the Honors College in particular) is not for the faint of heart. Students that can accept educational challenges and balance them well with extracurriculars will flourish. Students who have a good concept of time management and are culturally accepting also have an advantage.