I don't care what your major is, the general education classes are really well-rounded and try to appeal to individual students while giving a good education. I took a history class called Arthurian Legends and spent a semester learning about the kings Arthur could have been based on, the places the stories could have been in, and the real life history of what was going on at the time.
Most of the classes-- current events, science, math-- are grounded in real world applications, or real life experiences, which make them easier to learn.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
If I didn't love it, I'd be transferred somewhere else already. Almost all professor is devoted to the job, and really loves teaching; you can tell.
As for the students, here's something no tour will tell you: the first week of school, almost every organization on campus will make you welcome. My first week, I sat with three clubs, two sororities, and the Women's Rugby Team, all people who saw a new student sitting alone and decided to make her welcome.
There's tons to do, and the people are amazing; I couldn't ask for more.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The five-stars is an in-state thing. Out of state, it'd probably be a star less. It costs about $20,000 a year, when you take books and other things into account; as colleges go, it's not as cheap as a community college, but it could be far worse. But for this, you get over twenty clubs, meals, plenty of FLEX-cash for use in vending machines and laundry (no messing with quarters!), computers everywhere you look, professors who go out of their way to help, and a beautiful area.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take advantage of what's offered! The writing center is free to use, and they can offer help on almost any paper at any stage, whether it's brainstorming a topic or checking a final draft for citation errors. The PASS tutoring center is also free, and tutoring comes from students who took (and did well in) the class, as well as general tutors. No shame in using any of it; in fact, several professors offer extra credit. And the professors themselves are easy to get in contact with.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Sure, you still have to get up on time, go to class, and do the homework, but after that it's your choice. There are enough clubs and activities to appeal to almost anyone: Medieval Society, Women's Rugby, Intramural Sports in General, Skiing, Japanese Culture and Animation Club, the newspaper, the radio... this campus is for anyone who'd like to get involved.
I don't care what your major is, the general education classes are really well-rounded and try to appeal to individual students while giving a good education. I took a history class called Arthurian Legends and spent a semester learning about the kings Arthur could have been based on, the places the stories could have been in, and the real life history of what was going on at the time. Most of the classes-- current events, science, math-- are grounded in real world applications, or real life experiences, which make them easier to learn.
If I didn't love it, I'd be transferred somewhere else already. Almost all professor is devoted to the job, and really loves teaching; you can tell. As for the students, here's something no tour will tell you: the first week of school, almost every organization on campus will make you welcome. My first week, I sat with three clubs, two sororities, and the Women's Rugby Team, all people who saw a new student sitting alone and decided to make her welcome. There's tons to do, and the people are amazing; I couldn't ask for more.
The five-stars is an in-state thing. Out of state, it'd probably be a star less. It costs about $20,000 a year, when you take books and other things into account; as colleges go, it's not as cheap as a community college, but it could be far worse. But for this, you get over twenty clubs, meals, plenty of FLEX-cash for use in vending machines and laundry (no messing with quarters!), computers everywhere you look, professors who go out of their way to help, and a beautiful area.
Take advantage of what's offered! The writing center is free to use, and they can offer help on almost any paper at any stage, whether it's brainstorming a topic or checking a final draft for citation errors. The PASS tutoring center is also free, and tutoring comes from students who took (and did well in) the class, as well as general tutors. No shame in using any of it; in fact, several professors offer extra credit. And the professors themselves are easy to get in contact with.
Sure, you still have to get up on time, go to class, and do the homework, but after that it's your choice. There are enough clubs and activities to appeal to almost anyone: Medieval Society, Women's Rugby, Intramural Sports in General, Skiing, Japanese Culture and Animation Club, the newspaper, the radio... this campus is for anyone who'd like to get involved.