I have switched majors...oh...five times at NAU, but wouldn't change it for the world.
NAU, for the most part, has amazing professors and staff who absolutely love teaching their students.
They never give off the feeling that they don't want to be there or don't care about you, and professors can influence your college career far more than you think.
Plus, NAU might be the underdog of Arizona's public Universities, but we everyone loves an underdog and we show that with how good our education is.
Plus, the smaller classes at NAU (one of their major selling points) are truly better than your giant lectures, simply because you get more one-on-one time with an instructor dedicated to that field.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Alright, so being from Phoenix made it difficult to transition to the snow, that I expected. But, I didn't think I would eventually despise the snow + wind + the freezing cold.
But, on the upside, snow means skiing and with Snow Bowl (the local ski resort) within 30 minutes of NAU, I've learned to not hate snow as much.
Otherwise, NAU's weather is absolutely fantastic. We are like a mini Colorado, but with slightly less snow and rain.
In addition to gorgeous mountain weather, NAU's community is one of the nicest around. The students are friendly, welcoming, and happy to be here.
I am even extending a year because I love it so much here.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I can only speak as an in-state student, but NAU locks their tuition for most incoming Freshman, so you won't have to worry about the insane rise of tuition rates year-to-year.
Plus, NAU has been upgrading its campus and with a new state-of-the-art, green (LEED) certified Recreation Center (Gym) opening up this fall, you can't beat the free access to such a place.
NAU is also a campus college. So you get to be apart of campus, saving you money on commuting (which can definitely add up).
They also offer free printing for students, up to 10 pages a day in the L.E.A.D Center, have meal plans on campus, you can take almost any class you want, and more.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My number one tip for possible future students, visit NAU. Their is something about this place when you are here, walking around, looking at it, smelling the air, and feeling with your own senses. Just being on campus makes you feel like a student.
Tip 2:
Bring warm clothing. Since, Flagstaff is located in the Mountains we can get variable weather every year. Some years it is freezing, others not so much. Two years ago we got about 8 feet of snow, and finals were cancelled (wohoo!!). So understand, Flagstaff doesn't have the most reliable weather.
Tip 3:
Get involved when you get here. As soon as you get involved you will love everything, because you will find your group of friends (outside of the dorms) and feel like you are really a part of NAU
Tip 4:
Be willing to meet new, different, people. NAU is great for diversity within Arizona.
Tip 5:
Live in the dorms, they might sound scary, but are really fun.
Tip 6:
Keep an open mind.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Outdoor lovers and enthusiasts. If you like hiking, camping, mountaineering, climbing, etc, then NAU is your place hands down!
Nursing students -- NAU has a great program.
Those who want smaller classes.
Those who want to live on campus.
Environmentalists - NAU wants to be carbon neutral by 2020 and any new buildings that have been built within the past 5 years and any future building will be LEED certified.
Laid-back people.
I have switched majors...oh...five times at NAU, but wouldn't change it for the world. NAU, for the most part, has amazing professors and staff who absolutely love teaching their students. They never give off the feeling that they don't want to be there or don't care about you, and professors can influence your college career far more than you think. Plus, NAU might be the underdog of Arizona's public Universities, but we everyone loves an underdog and we show that with how good our education is. Plus, the smaller classes at NAU (one of their major selling points) are truly better than your giant lectures, simply because you get more one-on-one time with an instructor dedicated to that field.
Alright, so being from Phoenix made it difficult to transition to the snow, that I expected. But, I didn't think I would eventually despise the snow + wind + the freezing cold. But, on the upside, snow means skiing and with Snow Bowl (the local ski resort) within 30 minutes of NAU, I've learned to not hate snow as much. Otherwise, NAU's weather is absolutely fantastic. We are like a mini Colorado, but with slightly less snow and rain. In addition to gorgeous mountain weather, NAU's community is one of the nicest around. The students are friendly, welcoming, and happy to be here. I am even extending a year because I love it so much here.
I can only speak as an in-state student, but NAU locks their tuition for most incoming Freshman, so you won't have to worry about the insane rise of tuition rates year-to-year. Plus, NAU has been upgrading its campus and with a new state-of-the-art, green (LEED) certified Recreation Center (Gym) opening up this fall, you can't beat the free access to such a place. NAU is also a campus college. So you get to be apart of campus, saving you money on commuting (which can definitely add up). They also offer free printing for students, up to 10 pages a day in the L.E.A.D Center, have meal plans on campus, you can take almost any class you want, and more.
My number one tip for possible future students, visit NAU. Their is something about this place when you are here, walking around, looking at it, smelling the air, and feeling with your own senses. Just being on campus makes you feel like a student. Tip 2: Bring warm clothing. Since, Flagstaff is located in the Mountains we can get variable weather every year. Some years it is freezing, others not so much. Two years ago we got about 8 feet of snow, and finals were cancelled (wohoo!!). So understand, Flagstaff doesn't have the most reliable weather. Tip 3: Get involved when you get here. As soon as you get involved you will love everything, because you will find your group of friends (outside of the dorms) and feel like you are really a part of NAU Tip 4: Be willing to meet new, different, people. NAU is great for diversity within Arizona. Tip 5: Live in the dorms, they might sound scary, but are really fun. Tip 6: Keep an open mind.
Outdoor lovers and enthusiasts. If you like hiking, camping, mountaineering, climbing, etc, then NAU is your place hands down! Nursing students -- NAU has a great program. Those who want smaller classes. Those who want to live on campus. Environmentalists - NAU wants to be carbon neutral by 2020 and any new buildings that have been built within the past 5 years and any future building will be LEED certified. Laid-back people.