During the first few semesters you might be discouraged due to prereq's you need to take, but rest assured! Once you start taking your core classes is when you'll begin meeting people who have similar interests as you and the professors are a lot more personal. I've had instances where I literally taught myself in class because of the professor's poor teaching methods, but it's just part of college, really. You're not going to agree with all of your professors views and especially with their teaching style. The best way to learn a lot is to personally WANT TO learn a lot.
Did enjoy being here
I loved the last 2-3 semesters at PUC because of the professors I began working for. I became a TA and became close with a few of the faculty members here and developed life-long friendships with them.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
PUC is incredibly affordable compared to other universities. A lot of students from NWI choose to say at PUC their first year or two to save money, but then transfer to West Lafayette during their junior and senior years. Then again, I've known people who have came from WL back to PUC due to monetary problems.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you pay attention to your plan of study and do not rely on you advisor to baby you through college. Stay full-time otherwise you won't graduate in four years. Work on campus if you can find a job. Become friends with your professors because they will want to help you succeed (hopefully). Go into PUC knowing that you're going to hate the food distributor here because they are overpriced and offer crappy food. Seriously. Bring a lunch or go out for lunch.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Commuters, students wanting to save money, students who want a more intimate connection with their professors and classmates.
During the first few semesters you might be discouraged due to prereq's you need to take, but rest assured! Once you start taking your core classes is when you'll begin meeting people who have similar interests as you and the professors are a lot more personal. I've had instances where I literally taught myself in class because of the professor's poor teaching methods, but it's just part of college, really. You're not going to agree with all of your professors views and especially with their teaching style. The best way to learn a lot is to personally WANT TO learn a lot.
I loved the last 2-3 semesters at PUC because of the professors I began working for. I became a TA and became close with a few of the faculty members here and developed life-long friendships with them.
PUC is incredibly affordable compared to other universities. A lot of students from NWI choose to say at PUC their first year or two to save money, but then transfer to West Lafayette during their junior and senior years. Then again, I've known people who have came from WL back to PUC due to monetary problems.
Make sure you pay attention to your plan of study and do not rely on you advisor to baby you through college. Stay full-time otherwise you won't graduate in four years. Work on campus if you can find a job. Become friends with your professors because they will want to help you succeed (hopefully). Go into PUC knowing that you're going to hate the food distributor here because they are overpriced and offer crappy food. Seriously. Bring a lunch or go out for lunch.
Commuters, students wanting to save money, students who want a more intimate connection with their professors and classmates.