NSU is small public liberal arts college in Aberdeen, SD. It has the only Center of Excellence in International Business. The campus is gorgeous and safe.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you have questions about a specific class or major write directly to the faculty, you will be amazed at how engaged they are with the new students.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
NSU is the kind of place where you make what you put in. You can apply to become an honors student, you can decide to study abroad for up to a year and learn a new language or you can get involved with undergraduate research. The teachers are always available and become your greatest supporters, and because the classes are small and they are not relying on teaching assistants as other bigger colleges. Most of the professors have or are pressured to get PhD's, that means that you have access to specialists in their fields and work on research projects if you wish.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are pretty old but the housing is going through a renewal process. This fall a new residence hall will open and another one will be built for 2018. One old residence is getting demolished to make space for a football filed. If you apply to become an RA then you get a free room by yourself and are in charge of your floor. The workload is less then 20 hours a week.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are a lot of options for food although it can be a little expensive.There is a rice/noodle station, a salad bar, an entree section but also the fast food type that many students might eat. There is a lot of fresh lively food in there and some Gluten Free options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are not a lot of distractions from study. But students can go cheer for the NSU teams, go bowling, to the movies, bike at Wylie park, participate in campus clubs, shows and activities.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
NSU is the definition of Bang for the Buck. It is one affordable public school that allows you to save for a good undergraduate degree. If you think of going to a graduate school and do not want to end up with student loans, than this is the way to go.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
The population of NSU reflects the demographics of the state of South Dakota meaning that most most students are caucasian but that does not mean that the place is not welcoming of all students. This place is good for students that have completed community colleges and want to continue with a good quality and affordable option, international students, music and art students, students that want to study abroad etc.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
NSU is small public liberal arts college in Aberdeen, SD. It has the only Center of Excellence in International Business. The campus is gorgeous and safe.
If you have questions about a specific class or major write directly to the faculty, you will be amazed at how engaged they are with the new students.
NSU is the kind of place where you make what you put in. You can apply to become an honors student, you can decide to study abroad for up to a year and learn a new language or you can get involved with undergraduate research. The teachers are always available and become your greatest supporters, and because the classes are small and they are not relying on teaching assistants as other bigger colleges. Most of the professors have or are pressured to get PhD's, that means that you have access to specialists in their fields and work on research projects if you wish.
The dorms are pretty old but the housing is going through a renewal process. This fall a new residence hall will open and another one will be built for 2018. One old residence is getting demolished to make space for a football filed. If you apply to become an RA then you get a free room by yourself and are in charge of your floor. The workload is less then 20 hours a week.
There are a lot of options for food although it can be a little expensive.There is a rice/noodle station, a salad bar, an entree section but also the fast food type that many students might eat. There is a lot of fresh lively food in there and some Gluten Free options.
There are not a lot of distractions from study. But students can go cheer for the NSU teams, go bowling, to the movies, bike at Wylie park, participate in campus clubs, shows and activities.
NSU is the definition of Bang for the Buck. It is one affordable public school that allows you to save for a good undergraduate degree. If you think of going to a graduate school and do not want to end up with student loans, than this is the way to go.
The population of NSU reflects the demographics of the state of South Dakota meaning that most most students are caucasian but that does not mean that the place is not welcoming of all students. This place is good for students that have completed community colleges and want to continue with a good quality and affordable option, international students, music and art students, students that want to study abroad etc.
It is a safe campus in a small safe community