FSU is a small school that focuses on getting students to their next goal, whether it be a career or grad school, etc. Commuters are often forgotten and the parking situation can be like the Hunger Games. Individual programs can be tight knit and you get to know the students in your classes.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Transfer students: GET INVOLVED! It is the only way to make friends/get to know people after everyone seems to have their core group of friends made up. People are friendly but you have to be open to them.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Classes were no harder than my high school courses in the beginning, and not much harder as they progressed. Minimal time spent on homework.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I commute.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Comm caf has great snacks (at cheaper prices than a convenience store) and a really good grille for unhealthy, but delicious!, food.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's a mall and movie theater close enough if you have a car. The school provides a shuttle for a fee. Many chain bars are also in the area if you're of age.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Definitely worth the money. You're getting a good education for the cheapest price in MA.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who want to keep their heads down and get their degree without much fuss.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There have been outside incidents involving people from the town coming onto campus with weapons but the CamPo have a great messaging system that calls and texts alerts to all students.
FSU is a small school that focuses on getting students to their next goal, whether it be a career or grad school, etc. Commuters are often forgotten and the parking situation can be like the Hunger Games. Individual programs can be tight knit and you get to know the students in your classes.
Transfer students: GET INVOLVED! It is the only way to make friends/get to know people after everyone seems to have their core group of friends made up. People are friendly but you have to be open to them.
Classes were no harder than my high school courses in the beginning, and not much harder as they progressed. Minimal time spent on homework.
I commute.
Comm caf has great snacks (at cheaper prices than a convenience store) and a really good grille for unhealthy, but delicious!, food.
There's a mall and movie theater close enough if you have a car. The school provides a shuttle for a fee. Many chain bars are also in the area if you're of age.
Definitely worth the money. You're getting a good education for the cheapest price in MA.
People who want to keep their heads down and get their degree without much fuss.
There have been outside incidents involving people from the town coming onto campus with weapons but the CamPo have a great messaging system that calls and texts alerts to all students.