The curriculum and academics have improved dramatically over the last few years. Some of the best professors in the country are bringing years of real world experience to a school where classes are small enough to be very personable. Instructors and students are able to connect better and have greater ease staying in touch. Degrees range from Nursing, to Fine Arts, to Education, to Political Science, even to Engineering. Internships are always available to those who want to get their feet wet. The campus is also getting the latest technology and equipment to prepare students. For example, the library has been completely rebuilt, and can accomidate thousands of students at a time. They've updated their books and databases, and brand new computers are available. The Center for Arts and Theater is brand new, and has a cool Black Box Theater. This new addition has broadened the horizons for the Drama Department, and anyone interested in performing arts would have a blast.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Georgia Southern offers an easier transition out of high school than most colleges. The campus is small enough to where you see the new friends you make fairly frequently, yet you meet new people everyday. The athletic excellence (6 national championships in 1-AA football) provides contagious school pride, and brings a big school environment to a small town. Opportunities to excel are everywhere. When applying for a position on campus, you might be 1/50 applying for a spot instead of 1/200 like at bigger schools. Statesboro is also a great city with a small town, southern feeling.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Definitely more affordable than a lot of schools, and there are numerous scholarships through the university. Once again, it may be easier to stand out, or get an internship here because you won't have to compete with as many people for the same spot. Therefore, your money is going to a place where you have a better chance of making it big. On campus housing is expensive like everywhere else, but well worth it. There are two dorms that are the dorm-suite style, and come with a kitchen, living room, and individual rooms. Centinnial Place is brand new, and even comes with a Coldstone Ice Cream! I've heard great reviews on it. Living on campus will pay for itself by saving gas money, and it's pretty nice being only minutes away from the main part of campus.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
College is only as hard as you make it. No matter where you go. If you spend your time wisely, study when you need, set your priorities, and focus on your goals, then you will succeed. Your experience at GSU will be more fun if you get involved on campus. There are several clubs and student organizations, and intramurals are very popular. Most importantly, leave some time for yourself. If you spend all your time with your nose in a book, you won't fully experience college. Make sure that you spend as much time with your friends as you do studying and doing homework. Speak up in class, meet people, make friends, go out. These are the types of things that will help you develop the social skills needed to be successful in life. Definitely go to sporting events, particularly football and baseball because each game is a new experience in itself.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Georgia Southern is great for students who want to make a difference. They don't want to just get lost in a crowd. If you feel uncomfortable going to a school with a massive campus, and you don't do well with bustling, and congested areas, you'd fit in here. The school is big enough to where you know you're not in high school anymore, but it doesn't suffocate you. You can go at your own pace, and succeed academically while getting the most out of your college experience.
The curriculum and academics have improved dramatically over the last few years. Some of the best professors in the country are bringing years of real world experience to a school where classes are small enough to be very personable. Instructors and students are able to connect better and have greater ease staying in touch. Degrees range from Nursing, to Fine Arts, to Education, to Political Science, even to Engineering. Internships are always available to those who want to get their feet wet. The campus is also getting the latest technology and equipment to prepare students. For example, the library has been completely rebuilt, and can accomidate thousands of students at a time. They've updated their books and databases, and brand new computers are available. The Center for Arts and Theater is brand new, and has a cool Black Box Theater. This new addition has broadened the horizons for the Drama Department, and anyone interested in performing arts would have a blast.
Georgia Southern offers an easier transition out of high school than most colleges. The campus is small enough to where you see the new friends you make fairly frequently, yet you meet new people everyday. The athletic excellence (6 national championships in 1-AA football) provides contagious school pride, and brings a big school environment to a small town. Opportunities to excel are everywhere. When applying for a position on campus, you might be 1/50 applying for a spot instead of 1/200 like at bigger schools. Statesboro is also a great city with a small town, southern feeling.
Definitely more affordable than a lot of schools, and there are numerous scholarships through the university. Once again, it may be easier to stand out, or get an internship here because you won't have to compete with as many people for the same spot. Therefore, your money is going to a place where you have a better chance of making it big. On campus housing is expensive like everywhere else, but well worth it. There are two dorms that are the dorm-suite style, and come with a kitchen, living room, and individual rooms. Centinnial Place is brand new, and even comes with a Coldstone Ice Cream! I've heard great reviews on it. Living on campus will pay for itself by saving gas money, and it's pretty nice being only minutes away from the main part of campus.
College is only as hard as you make it. No matter where you go. If you spend your time wisely, study when you need, set your priorities, and focus on your goals, then you will succeed. Your experience at GSU will be more fun if you get involved on campus. There are several clubs and student organizations, and intramurals are very popular. Most importantly, leave some time for yourself. If you spend all your time with your nose in a book, you won't fully experience college. Make sure that you spend as much time with your friends as you do studying and doing homework. Speak up in class, meet people, make friends, go out. These are the types of things that will help you develop the social skills needed to be successful in life. Definitely go to sporting events, particularly football and baseball because each game is a new experience in itself.
Georgia Southern is great for students who want to make a difference. They don't want to just get lost in a crowd. If you feel uncomfortable going to a school with a massive campus, and you don't do well with bustling, and congested areas, you'd fit in here. The school is big enough to where you know you're not in high school anymore, but it doesn't suffocate you. You can go at your own pace, and succeed academically while getting the most out of your college experience.