So far I have been impressed with the range of subject matter for classes available to take here. Those classes that I have taken (apart from my least favorite subject of math- it was required) I have enjoyed and have gained much from. The English department is wonderful and the Spanish is as well. I absolutely love my Spanish professor and have gained a greater understanding of the language from her and am also planning on going on a year abroad in Ecuador thanks to her.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The student body is very diverse and allows for many different personalities to cohabitate nicely within the campus community. I am living in one of the sororities on campus and would highly recommend the Greek system to any incoming freshmen considering the U of I. The Greek community specifically gives a instant support network and the availability of a large network of friends. That being said, there is also the awesome opportunity to find those few people that you will become very close to over the course of your college career in the house.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
With the WUE program the tuition is wonderfully manageable for an out of state student- only 150% of in state tuition. I have learned to avoid the bookstore if only because you save by buying books online, but they are very friendly and helpful if you do need to go to them for your texts. The ease of upward advancement and being placed in the right level has been pleasing. After taking the AP/IB classes that I did in high school, I have been well prepared for the workload and expectations of the professors here. I was able to get credit for those classes and jumped right in to a 200 level class for English based on my SAT scores. Also, because of the credits I received for my upper level classes in high school, I had already achieved the status of sophomore by the end of my first semester of college. That being said, I am well on my way to graduating early, and saving a great deal of money in my college experience overall.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would recommend the University of Idaho in Moscow to anyone who likes being able to walk to virtually anywhere of consequence in town with little trouble at all. The campus is well laid out and from one end to the other its a ten minute walk at the maximum. If you don't want to walk all the way to WinCo, there's a bus that goes into town every day that's easy to use. I would recommend talking to your advisors about the classes you wish to take to complete your major, but most of all take advantage of the degree audit option on VandalWeb so you know whats going on as well!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you like the look of an Ivy Leauge campus but don't want to pay an arm and a leg U of I Moscow is a wonderful place. The recreational availability of the rec center (which sports a rockwall, tons of excersize equiptment and tons of extra classes like yoga and zumba you can sign up for) as well as both the old and new arboretums is great. The new arboretum is absolutely gorgeous, and the old arboretum is great if you like the feel of a typical woodsy stroll. The library is a great place to study, which includes a 24 hour section called 'the fishbowl' where students can study well into the night. The town is small and incredibly friendly, its a great place to be!
So far I have been impressed with the range of subject matter for classes available to take here. Those classes that I have taken (apart from my least favorite subject of math- it was required) I have enjoyed and have gained much from. The English department is wonderful and the Spanish is as well. I absolutely love my Spanish professor and have gained a greater understanding of the language from her and am also planning on going on a year abroad in Ecuador thanks to her.
The student body is very diverse and allows for many different personalities to cohabitate nicely within the campus community. I am living in one of the sororities on campus and would highly recommend the Greek system to any incoming freshmen considering the U of I. The Greek community specifically gives a instant support network and the availability of a large network of friends. That being said, there is also the awesome opportunity to find those few people that you will become very close to over the course of your college career in the house.
With the WUE program the tuition is wonderfully manageable for an out of state student- only 150% of in state tuition. I have learned to avoid the bookstore if only because you save by buying books online, but they are very friendly and helpful if you do need to go to them for your texts. The ease of upward advancement and being placed in the right level has been pleasing. After taking the AP/IB classes that I did in high school, I have been well prepared for the workload and expectations of the professors here. I was able to get credit for those classes and jumped right in to a 200 level class for English based on my SAT scores. Also, because of the credits I received for my upper level classes in high school, I had already achieved the status of sophomore by the end of my first semester of college. That being said, I am well on my way to graduating early, and saving a great deal of money in my college experience overall.
I would recommend the University of Idaho in Moscow to anyone who likes being able to walk to virtually anywhere of consequence in town with little trouble at all. The campus is well laid out and from one end to the other its a ten minute walk at the maximum. If you don't want to walk all the way to WinCo, there's a bus that goes into town every day that's easy to use. I would recommend talking to your advisors about the classes you wish to take to complete your major, but most of all take advantage of the degree audit option on VandalWeb so you know whats going on as well!
If you like the look of an Ivy Leauge campus but don't want to pay an arm and a leg U of I Moscow is a wonderful place. The recreational availability of the rec center (which sports a rockwall, tons of excersize equiptment and tons of extra classes like yoga and zumba you can sign up for) as well as both the old and new arboretums is great. The new arboretum is absolutely gorgeous, and the old arboretum is great if you like the feel of a typical woodsy stroll. The library is a great place to study, which includes a 24 hour section called 'the fishbowl' where students can study well into the night. The town is small and incredibly friendly, its a great place to be!