I am currently in the FIU Honors Program and it has been a great experience. The teachers are excellent and the classes are rich in knowledge, if you really want to take advantage of them though you absolutely need to put in your effort. A lot of the classes are integrated with online tools so you'll be spending some time learning online. A convenient feature of these classes is that they even have an app for Smart Phones so you can study on the go.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love FIU's environment, the nice Miami weather and the coolness of both students and faculty. The professors are really nice and won't have a problem sharing a laugh with students outside of class. There are tons of clubs and fraternities/sororities, so if you like to be involved you'll definitely find something that suits you. Sports-wise we are very spirited and there's always some activity going on somewhere in campus so you'll never find yourself saying I have nothing to do today.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Compared to most other universities FIU is quite affordable. My average semester runs for about $3000 (16-17 credits). Living expenses are probably a bigger issue, but if you don't mind sharing with fellow students you can split the rent (you might be paying about $400 per month) or live on campus. Dining on campus is affordable and there's several places to choose from, so you won't go hungry or get bored of the same menu.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you're considering FIU you must like big universities - FIU currently has about 44,000 students. That also means you'll meet people from every where around the world, with different customs and ideas and being open minded will help you socialize much better. Many students commute to campus and parking is typically an issue, so prepare to spend some time finding a convenient spot, or park a bit far and take a good walk through campus to get to your class. I live close to campus so I got a scooter, there's always easy parking for it and you'll enjoy the warm Miami breeze. ;)
Which types of students will excel at your college?
FIU is a great option if you're the type of person who likes a fast paced environment with tons of people around you - all the time. Miami is the perfect beach city, so if you're a beach goer give thoughtful consideration to FIU. The Law program is very good, the Pre-Med program is fairly new but is going great and has respectable funding, and Engineering is a big thing (I'm a Biomedical Engineering major), there's even a separate, smaller Engineering Center a few blocks away from the main campus for your upper division Engineering classes. One thing is for sure - if you want to make your college experience fun FIU is a perfect place.
I am currently in the FIU Honors Program and it has been a great experience. The teachers are excellent and the classes are rich in knowledge, if you really want to take advantage of them though you absolutely need to put in your effort. A lot of the classes are integrated with online tools so you'll be spending some time learning online. A convenient feature of these classes is that they even have an app for Smart Phones so you can study on the go.
I love FIU's environment, the nice Miami weather and the coolness of both students and faculty. The professors are really nice and won't have a problem sharing a laugh with students outside of class. There are tons of clubs and fraternities/sororities, so if you like to be involved you'll definitely find something that suits you. Sports-wise we are very spirited and there's always some activity going on somewhere in campus so you'll never find yourself saying I have nothing to do today.
Compared to most other universities FIU is quite affordable. My average semester runs for about $3000 (16-17 credits). Living expenses are probably a bigger issue, but if you don't mind sharing with fellow students you can split the rent (you might be paying about $400 per month) or live on campus. Dining on campus is affordable and there's several places to choose from, so you won't go hungry or get bored of the same menu.
If you're considering FIU you must like big universities - FIU currently has about 44,000 students. That also means you'll meet people from every where around the world, with different customs and ideas and being open minded will help you socialize much better. Many students commute to campus and parking is typically an issue, so prepare to spend some time finding a convenient spot, or park a bit far and take a good walk through campus to get to your class. I live close to campus so I got a scooter, there's always easy parking for it and you'll enjoy the warm Miami breeze. ;)
FIU is a great option if you're the type of person who likes a fast paced environment with tons of people around you - all the time. Miami is the perfect beach city, so if you're a beach goer give thoughtful consideration to FIU. The Law program is very good, the Pre-Med program is fairly new but is going great and has respectable funding, and Engineering is a big thing (I'm a Biomedical Engineering major), there's even a separate, smaller Engineering Center a few blocks away from the main campus for your upper division Engineering classes. One thing is for sure - if you want to make your college experience fun FIU is a perfect place.