Reviews about Education

kauton says "It is always evident that Christ makes the difference at NGU!" about North Greenville University

kauton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:29:01 GMT

North Greenville University is set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northern part of Greenville County in Tigerville, South Carolina. I encourage you to visit NGU where you will find that professors and administrators care about each student, a high standard of excellence for education, affordable options, and Christ always makes the difference!

When you step onto the campus of North Greenville University you will immediately recognize the close community amongst students, professors, and administrators. As an alum of NGU, I can testify that I know that the professors always had my best interest at heart. Their desire to know me personally matched their desire for me to receive an excellent education. Not only did the professors care, but administrators, including President Dr. Epting, do their best to get to know students, develop long-lasting relationships with them, and be sincerely concerned about your education and spiritual well-being.

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katesmypoints says "FDU is the most ghetto, unhappy place in the universe" about Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

katesmypoints — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:07:27 GMT

I attended FDU from 2002 through 2005 and it was the exact opposite of everything I had ever wanted or envisioned from my college experience. Not many of FDU's professors have a mastery of the English language and those who have, are not very bright. I cannot recall a single undergraduate professor I studied under whose work had been published, with the exception of one English professor who was exceptional - Dr. Lois Gordon. As a business major, she made me want to switch to English to study literature. (Thankfully the part of my brain that does math quickly concluded that an English degree and $.25 would buy me a pack of gum). Aside from the lacking professional staff, the student body at the Metropolitan campus seemed to be comprised mainly of Harlem high school rejects. There was an on-campus stabbing at a school-sponsored "Bring ya Clique" event where off-campus youth could come and 'party' with current students. Apparently the pat-downs were not thorough enough and violence......

kristenwhite82 says "Texas A&M makes going away to college feel like coming home" about Texas A & M University

kristenwhite82 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:23 GMT

When I first began attending Texas A&M University in the Fall of 2000, I knew I had made an amazing decision to start off my life as an adult. I felt embraced by the students, professors & culture and was amazed at the sense of community I felt after just a short time. With the traditions & conservative values that this University and it's students represent I felt as if I were part of a bigger family that cared for me as much as I cared for it. From football games to midnight yell and too many fun events to list, an Aggie is guaranteed the opportunity to experience things that can not be explained but can only be experienced and felt. To anyone who is considering A&M, I encourage you to visit the university, not as an outsider, but as if you are one of us and share in the common bond that we all have, a love for our country, our state and our university. From the outside looking in it is impossible to understand and from the inside looking out it is impossible to explain...you...

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GGx3 says "I couln't ask for more!" about Mount Mary College

GGx3 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:58:52 GMT

Wow. Where do I begin!? I have loved this school since before I've even stepped on campus. Mount Mary College is a four year accreddited woman's college. Yes, a WOMAN'S college! (Sorry boys!) To begin, yes this is a private catholic school. This school is pricey compared to public schools ranging at about 20,000 tuition per year. The national average for private universities is around 30,000. So in perspective they are a cheaper option when it comes to private education. Mount Mary is located in Milwaukee, WI which is a very hip and urban city. The campus itself lies further off the hectic downtown area in wauwautosa county. Even though it is far from city action it is only 10-20 minutes away from downtown. Being far from the action can be a real plus. It is in a very calm environment which is great for serious students.

The campus is very beautiful with over 80 acres of land so there are great views from every window. Having said that, the...

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ryegems says "All of Adelphi's programs are diverse and enriching! " about Adelphi University

ryegems — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:22:14 GMT

I recieved my degree in Special Education from Adelphi University. In the four years I spent living on campus I couldnt have asked for a better start in my adult life. The dorms are large and common rooms inviting! The sense of community is shared by all who dorm and commute there. The classes I took were not only fun but informative, professors were always there to lend a helping hand. I reccomend Adelphi to everyone and anyone, they have supports for learning disabled students, they have a great sports program to watch and you'll make life long friends. Oh and the food in the Student Activities Center is to die for! They have a panini station, sushi station, philly station, asian cuisine bar, and smoothie bar! That and the Pizza place and deli on campus can't be beat!! On weekends there is always something to do, be it a barbeque, frisbee tournament, or lawn party theres always something for everyone. If your shy you can always just watch, but I didn't stay that long on the sidelines...

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treblegnome says "Liberty is a great school, I am glad I chose to attend!" about Liberty University - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

treblegnome — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:11:36 GMT

I have been attending Liberty University online since August of this year. I am working on a double major in Accounting and Education. Liberty's online classes are great because I am able to complete my education on my own schedule. I have four kids at home and work part time, my online classes are a perfect way to finish my education and take as little time away from my family as possible. Most of my classes consist of online video lectures, online quizzes, textbook readings, and some classroom interaction by posting to class forums. There are some Bible/Christian courses required for all students, if you are a conservative Christian you will probably really enjoy these classes. As a more liberal Christian myself, I did not personally agree with all the aspects of the Bible classes but the quality of the other courses and the convenience of an online education made it well worth listening to a few lectures I didn't agree with. Liberty is an acredited school and accepts federal financial...

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mandalynn7 says "Make sure you have a good teacher. " about University of Phoenix - Axia College AA program

mandalynn7 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:51:58 GMT

If you have a good teacher then you should not have a problem, this is a good school. But if i were you i would not get sick and go into the hospital, I came down with the flu and a very bad vitamin deficiency and was admitted into the hospital for 4 days, then after was on bed rest for a few days. I contacted the teacher as soon as i got home and explained my situation and asked for a extend on the work due, willing to send the hospital report. No response at all, then he decided not to mark anything that was due until 2 weeks later. And the best part as the final was coming up and in the directions of what was due for the week was to submit the powerpoint, and then the instructor was supposed to assign each student with another students work to critique. I posted my work in my form, i did not receive any other students work. I am wondering if he is going to find a way to take points off for that also.

This class i just took is the biggest joke ever.

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kaceyashton says "Just didn't work for me!" about University of Phoenix-Columbus Georgia Campus

kaceyashton — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:56:14 GMT

I decided to attend the University of Phoenix since it was the only school that would accept my credits from Heald College in Honolulu, Hawaii. The "Acacademic Advisor" seemed more like a passive aggressive Army recruiter. He tried to toss all these facts like, "Shaq got a degree from us", like that was supposed to get me to sign up right away. Anyhow, at first I thought he was genuine in trying to help me pursue my college education but soon found out I was being suckered into enrolling. Once I enrolled, all of his promises to keep in contact and answer any of my questions soon turned into unanswered phone calls and the run-around. I don't agree with how the school grades their students. Everything is based off of team projects pretty much, which means if you're like me who works hard and some what of an over acheiver, you will find yourself frustrated with having to take responsibility for those who decide not to put as much work as the rest of their team (had that happen on several occassions)....

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brettlyz says "Otterbein College makes most people feel at home." about Otterbein College

brettlyz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:39:44 GMT

Otterbein College has a small town feel. The campus is very accepting to all and can make most feel like they are at home. The people here are very helpful and caring. The athletic events are fun to watch and are free to all students. The academics are the strongest part of the college. The intergrative studies program is helpful to all students to enlarge their life experiences. The things that I have been exposed to would have never been exposed to me at a different school and I believe that I am a better student because of it. The small college atmosphere also helps students become more involved. There are less students at Otterbein so there is a better student to faculty ratio. This allows for help to become easier accessed by students which results in better grades and more learning. This college will prepare you for the rest of your life and the small campus makes people know most of the other people.

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aqua15cat says "Good school... something about it is kinda blah though." about University of West Georgia

aqua15cat — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:58 GMT

University of West Georgia is a nice school with a beautiful campus. There are plenty of opportunities to socialize and make friends. However, there seems to be an overhanging sense that this is a second-rate school. Most of the students are from the west Georgia area, largely because the economic downturn has forced many students to remain close to or at home. There is pretty much an equal ratio of males to females, which makes it easy to fraternize. The professors are mostly congenial, though there are a few who are unqualified and unfit. Mainly, be sure your professor can fluently speak the same language you speech or you might have trouble in, say, College Algebra. Overall, I am happy with my choice to attend UWG. I chose this school because of its proximity to my residence and have learned a good deal in most of my classes. I would recommend it to pretty much anyone, for the classes are not exceedingly difficult and pretty much anyone can pass with minimal effort. Still, if you......

lisatrice says "Georgia Southern University, A world like no other!" about Georgia Southern University

lisatrice — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:40:46 GMT

So, I attend Georgia Southern University, home of the eagles. Before I graduated I knew I wanted t be a eagle. So I arrive here and I love it! The people are so nice, the campus is beautiful, what's not to like. But as I go into my second year i began to see more things that, i don't really like. For example, we are know as "a party school" but what school isn't. All our party scenes are slowly, but surely being boughtout by Georgia Southern, which leave over 19,000 students with nothing to do, but find trouble. We're young, we jut want to have fun!!

Now lets talk about the greek life. Me being a young black women, i'm more interested in black sororities and fraternities. But they don't get recognized here much at all. The "greek row" where all the the greek houses are, has not one black sorority or fraternity? A little odd right?

Now education wise, most of the programs here are awesome. For example, business, nursing, biology. But I would say the biggest weakness here is the...

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valbobal says "Professors Attentive, Admin & Student Service lag behind." about Berry College

valbobal — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:40:06 GMT

Berry College is a small private liberal-arts college with a wide, beautiful open campus available to its students. Berry was always known to be conservative in its views (most students are southern and from the Bible Belt, campus is dry and visiting hours are enforced), but it has recently made changes towards keeping up with the modern times.

The professors were absolutely outstanding, I had quite a few classes that I still think about years later. The professors, who are EASILY accessible during/before/after classes, care about their profession and want students to engage in discussions. This is where small class sizes really matter! Students get to build a relationship with just about every professor, who in turn will still remember you name at graduation--even if you took their class Freshman year.

The Athletics Teams were quite competitive - that is until last year when the school went from NAIA division to Division III. As student athletes lost their right to a sport scholarship,...

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northcascades says "Best university in Tennessee! Small classes, great profs" about The University of Tennessee-Martin

northcascades — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:39:29 GMT

UT-Martin is the best school in the state of Tennessee. I grew up in a college town, live in one now, and can be at UT-Knoxville ('the' UT) in about a half-hour. Instead, I chose to come 400 miles across the state to rural northwest Tennessee?

Why?

1. Safety. UT-Martin is the safest school in the state and one of the safest in the South. We have our own police force that patrols 24/7 on foot, bike, Segway, and in motor vehicles. Martin is a small Southern town of about 10,000 (+students). It is the sort of place where you can leave your doors unlocked and the keys in your car.

2. Close relationships with professors. UTM only has 8,000 students. You will know your professors. They will know you. There are very few TAs on campus, and your classes are taught by actual professors. They have BBQs at their homes and will gladly give you their cell phone number.

3. Top-notch academics for the money. Our tuition and fees are very low, even in Tennessee. We have the highest-rate...

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muwhobbit says "Ashford University - great for busy adults" about Ashford University - BA in Business Management

muwhobbit — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:39:08 GMT

My husband chose Ashford University for its extremely affordable tuition. While it's certainly not cheap at close to $8,000 a semester, it's WAY more affordable than other programs we looked at, from places like Kaplan, DeVry, and University of Phoenix, some of which charged as much as $30,000 a year! Ashford University is also not a strictly online school, and its brick and mortar college has been around since the 1920s, which made us feel better about the online education choice - it's good to know your university's probably not going anywhere.

Their customer service reps are wonderful and incredibly helpful. My husband decided to go back to school in August, applied late August, and began classes just 10 days later, with all of his financial aid covered. They really make the application process stress-free. We also like how the classes are structured: you focus on one class at a time for five week terms. This allows you to really focus on the material you're learning, rather than having...

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ssourwine says "act as if selling a car" about University of Phoenix - Online Campus

ssourwine — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:53:45 GMT

Pushy? It has been 7 months since I initially spoke with you and you have still not got into college. You stated you were going to get into college immediately so you can better you and your kids lives. If someone is serious about that, would they just put that on the back burner for over 7 months, probably not. It has been an excuse every time I have spoke with you, no one can talk you into college if your talking yourself out of it. You stated you were too busy to go to a ground campus to do classes because of your kids and their health issues, what has changed? I have put more than enough effort into trying to help you get a degree. However, I want this degree more for you than you do for yourself. It won't ever work that way. Every college is going to have good and bad reviews, that is what is every business has and I am sorry if you don't realize that. I am sorry that you feel "now" is not the time for you, will it ever be? I encourage you to take some writing, grammar,...

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Penny4yourthoughts says "CTU (Colorado Technical University) Online Critique" about CTU

Penny4yourthoughts — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT

CTU Online is a decent school and great for working professionals with families. The only complaint that I have about CTU is that they really need to investigate why so many of their graduate program students write worse than my 13 year old son.

I was asked to provide feedback on topic submissions that lacked any sign of the authors being qualified to be accepted into a "graduate school" program. It was simply a case of higher learning gone wrong for the sake of making a profit. The professors should grade on grammar alone since it was obvious that some individuals could not form a complete sentence.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have been able to receive my MSM but ask myself often if it was worth the time and money. I ask this because I know some of the people that I mentioned also received the same piece of paper, but would not have been accepted at many other schools which placed greater value on their reputation and standing in the academic world.

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NghtSkyyStarz says "It's all about you..." about University of Phoenix - Online Campus

NghtSkyyStarz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:47 GMT

I completed both Associate and Bachelor's of Science in Information Tech here. The convenience was awesome. Did have issues with the team assignments, because I hate relying on other people for a decent grade. My biggest problem was with 'participation' in my courses. You get graded on how much you post and are required to interact with your classmates or it will hurt your grade. I can understand why they do this but, for me, it was horrible. Most the people in my classes were pretty dumb, (adult learners) and didn't really post anything I could have a decent conversation with them about and I wasn't getting points for posting responses to myself. Yes, this school requires a lot of papers, but that I didn't mind. All and all I had a couple of really bad teachers, but not more then a handful. One guy was determined to fail me and not very helpful. Advisors change pretty regularly here, but not as bad as some other places. I maybe had new people 3 times in the 4 years. Also, you will have...

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couture13 says "Great Education-Quick Way to a Degree" about St Leo University - BA-business

couture13 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:30 GMT

I have been attending St. Leo's online now for four semesters. I already have 6 classes done and am taking two at a time. I already have an Associates Degree and it should take me about another year and a half to complete my BA. I have found the program to be easy to use, works great with my schedule and the professors have been extremely knowledgable. I work full-time and really needed something that with work with my schedule and my kids schedule and I have definitely found a great program. It is well worth the money and it is an excellent institution

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Mnchick08 says "Great School, and very cheap compare to other's!" about Anoka- Ramsey Community College

Mnchick08 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:45:06 GMT

Anoka-Ramsey Community college is a great shcool to start at. Im a freshmen, and i can tell you that it's cheap very cheap, compair to others. The compairsion is $ 136 dollars per credit verses $ 900 dollar at a state university. They have a great tutoring program, and They have the 50% unempolyment program. Has a smaller class size then at State university's. One on One time with Professors. Has the MnTc = Minnesota Transfer Guild.

I think the only down fall is that you have to do things by yourself in order to get things done. Like Finanical Aid, Picking classes, ect. Also you can get bad professors, and they sometimes won't help you at all.

As a freshmen it's perfect if your not ready to go to state yet. Also have a great transfer program.

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jazzylazzy says "Great for art students looking for online education" about Academy of Art University - AA

jazzylazzy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:31:33 GMT

I currently attend AAU, and have been there since earlier this year. I am in the Graphic Design program, online program. Here is my overall opinion on the following:

Teachers - so far, I have had a good experience with the classes I have had. The teachers seem intelligible and educated in their area, and have experience to offer with the class. Interaction with the teachers is easy, and they are responsive. However I have had a teacher who seemed not fit to teach in terms of her responses, ability to write, and involvement with the class.

Online navigation, etc - very simple. The interface is easy to use. Outlines, discussions, home page, everything is easy to fine. I have not had any problems with slow uploads/downloads. There was a minor glitch prior to a deadline, however, it was noted and adjustments were made technically and with the deadlines.

Course content - each class has been challenging. Basic core techniques and skills are learned, but even those who have some experience have...

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