It was a good in-state school with good programs. While in high school I learned about the school through online information and an on-a campus visit. I had a friend who attended the school who shared information with me. Although I applied to several other schools this school was relatively inexpensive and provided me with a scholarship.
Course Curriculum :
I think certain classes should be required so students can learn about a wide variety of topics.
Exams :
There were no minimum scores required for GPA but a 3.0 or above is generally what they wanted. I did well in High school so I had no problem meeting the schools' criteria. The school required students to take the SAT before attendance. No score was required but you needed to have scored in the upper-middle percentile.
Placement :
Many professions in the area come to the school for job fairs to explain to students jobs available, at the companies they work for. The university also has a career counseling center to receive additional information.
Internship :
There are many opportunities to get involved on campus and make money in the processes. Work-study jobs are only offered for students who have a certain level of financial need. I work for the university's counseling center, making minimum wage for 10 hours of work a week.
Events :
Our school celebrates nationally recognized holidays, often having specialized dinners in the dining hall. Other cultures' holidays are also celebrated. Tailgating for football, Frat and Sorority events, and a day detracted to cleaning up the community are also pretty widely participated in.
Fees :
Tuition for in-state students is around 20,000. Students from out of state are required to pay more. Many students with good greats are given scholarships, which can apply to international students as well. Scholarships provided by the university could be anywhere to $200 to $3000 per semester depending on the scholarship.
Scholarship :
No
Examination Structure :
Approximately 90% of the exams are taken in class. Most are done on paper, some are done electronically. Exams have a majority of fill in the blank questions but often have multiple short essay questions. The other 10% of exams are taken at home, online. Often the test taken at home require students to use a lockdown browser to prevent them from using websites on the internet to cheat.
Faculty :
Great professors who truly understand what they are teaching. I would suggest there is likely a 1 to 25 student-teacher ratio. The majority of teachers at my university have PhDs.
Hostel :
I enjoyed living off-campus. It allowed me to save money on food and have more freedom. Living off-campus does require more responsibility and a longer commute to campus. For first-year students, I would recommend living on campus as it allows you to meet more people and make new friends. Overall both options have their pros and cons.
