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I think it really depends on your concentration of study. In my department professors did know my name and my classes were all about class participation. However, your first two years the classes will be very large and your professors will most likely not know your name because students are most likely taking their general education requirement classes, but once you move into your concentration all of that changes. That's why you get the opportunity to see both the large college feel and the small more intimate feel too!

I don't really like the large lecture hall classes. They are fine for easier classes but when you have chemistry or physics in a room that large it's harder to learn the material. As you get into higher level classes, though, the class sizes get smaller which make it easier to ask questions and get one on one attention.

As I mentioned previously, most classes are quite large. In my experience classes as small as 10 to 15 people are either highly specialized classes (that generally you won't have until junior or senior year, or maybe not even until grad school), or classes that are bordering on being canceled or just unpopular. Professors do seem to make an effort to know your name, especially if you come to their office hours (and I've never had a professor who wasn't happen about their students caring enough to come to their office hours, even if it was only once a semester), but many classes will invariably leave you feeling distant from the instructor. I think it's fair to say that the professors in general try harder and care more than the strong majority of their students in most situations. I've found, especially after the advent of Facebook, that there are more students asking others for notes, tips, and cheat sheets through the internet than ever actually ask the teacher for help or approach the teacher at all. I'll be honest: The only time I WASN'T disappointed with students at PSU, for one reason or another, was when I was in a "high dropout" major where students had to be highly dedicated and almost obsessive just to get in. These student were on par with what I had always considered to be advanced level high school students in AP classes. Anyway, if I haven't made it clear enough, coming from my high school in State College, PSU was an academic let down. Unfortunately, there are fairly significant differences between the qualities of students, classes, and professors at PSU by department and major. That being said, I'll just be more specific about my own majors and my experiences there: I was a Music Education major for my first 3 years. The faculty of the music program are excellent, and the students very, very dedicated. The program is exceptionally difficult - I believe when I was in it it had about a {4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}60 or so drop out rate. If you're pursuing this degree, I strongly recommend talking to a few music majors about it first, there are a lot of details that make it so tricky. Probably biggest weakness of the music department, other than tending to overload its students, is that counselors tend to be weak and not really capable of helping you much more than you can help yourself (unless your counselor is your personal instrumental/vocal instrucor, in which case they tend to be excellent). Music Education however, whose curriculum is, I think, still be revamped a little bit, has its own blips. I can't help but feel that they don't give their students enough of an idea of what life is like as a music teacher in public schools before the core of classes in junior year hits. This is why I dropped out so late - I was so dedicated (necessarily so just to survive the first 2 years of the major), that I didn't realize that I didn't want that kind of life and I didn't want to be that kind of person. And, it's rude and maybe it will come off as childish, but there is an instructor, Dr. Rukowski, who also seems to intentially single out students to fail out of her mandatory junior-year class just to make her look good. It's pretty well known, and if you talk to students that level or higher they'll know about it. I've seen and heard of her doing it to many a deserving, intelligent, hard-working student, but because she has so much tenure in the program, any student who fights her decision will lose. And the way many of these students are dismissed is ridiculous, unprofessional, and disrespectful, and I was one of them. Anyway, I then changed to an Integrative Arts major with a minor in Information Sciences and Technologies. Integrative Arts is a fairly loose major with at least one very excellent counselor who will make time for you and give you excellent advice, but the major is what you make of it. However, what the counselor in the Integrative Arts tell you about the major (especially Bill Kelley) before you transfer into it is very very accurate, so I don't feel any need to say any more. My experiences in that major were very good, although my classes for my IST minor were very frustrating. Professors were good, but I feel that the curriculum needs to be revamped significantly, as generally students either find it very confusing, or information that they already know. And, unfortunately, I learned too late that working in groups with "normal" PSU students is a bad idea (laziness + "I need my 'A'" = scape goats and last minute crapwork), and all IST classes place a significant part of your grade in just that.

Professors in your major know your name. i would try to make sure professors in my major know my name or my face. I would participate enough to get noticed. some people always participated some people never participated. favorite class is soc. 5 with frank clemente. If i saw a professor outside of class i would say hi but other than not really. The education is geared for both, learning and getting a job.

my favorite class is spanish. class participation is common. some students are competitive.

Professors in smaller classes do know your name and participation is common in these classes.

With a student body as large as Penn State's you find all different types of students. For every student who skips 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of their classes there is one who spends 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of their time in the library. In your general education, or entry to major classes you'll most likely find an extremely large class size, and your professor will probably never know you exist unless you make a concerted effort. However, once you enter your junior and senior year and begin to take classes towards your major the class sizes often shrink to about 30 and the professor will definitely know you. A good amount of students will seek out popular professors during their office hours for career advice, and many stay in touch with their favorite professor after graduation. Every student is assigned an academic advisor and I would say they are average at best. You will definitely need to be pro-active if you want their help. Penn State offers countless different courses, and scheduling is based on the amount of credits you have already earned, so taking the general electives you want the most as a freshman can be difficult; however there are plenty of interesting courses to go around. How challenging a course is definitely depends on the professor assigned. Lots of upper classmen will build their schedules so that they don't ever have classes on Friday. Penn State also holds one of the countries largest career fairs in both the fall and the spring which is nice. I would say 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my friends had jobs within a month of graduation.

Only some. Most of my spanish and wmnst classes. Least favorite CHEM 01. Don't know. In smaller class participation is very common not so in bigger classes. Some students are very competitive. I'm a nutrition and wmnst major both a good majors. No. I think they have good academic requirements. I think it depends on the major if it's geared toward getting a job or learning.

no favorites: intro hdfs, intro to psych least favorites: a bunch i studied about an hour or 2 per test...the day before...is that not a lot? yeah some people do actually..some people dont drink either? stupid frat boys and drunk guys not sure major was human development and family studies...it was a good major... no..what? academic requirements are fairly high 3.5 gpa and up...but anyone can get into a branch campus and transfer in 2 years later..both circumstances receiving a dimploma from main campus mostly learning? i did an internship required for my major.

The first two years of school, there were not many classes that I could say that I was on a first name basis with my professors. This concept was hard at times, however you realize that in the classes that matter most in the end, you have a one on one relationship with the professors. A lot of the introductory classes have hundreds of students in them, and it is hard to distinguish yourself from the other hundreds, but at the same time it is a great challenge that will teach you to excel early on. Class participation varies among classes and professors. Sometimes it is very appropriate, and at other times you feel as though it doesn't matter much to the professor. PSU, in reference to job placement, is a really good attribute to your resume. Although it is a state school, it is a highly renowned place. Everybody knows Penn Sate, and knows what an achievement it is to become part of this community. You could go to a smaller school, that is highly academic and very hard to get into, and employers may not have even heard of it, and it will do you no good. To go to a place like Penn State, employers know aspects of your personality and also your academic achievement.

- Professors know your name in smaller classes. You have to make more of an effort in larger classes. - Favorite Class: Psych 2 (Freshmen Year) - Early am class and the Prof threw beach balls every morning and told stories to make class interesting. - Least Favorite Class: English 100 - Prof was horrible and the class was boring (diagnosing the English language) - Studying Habits: Everyone is different and every class requires different amounts of studying. I'd say for a regular midterm I would study about 10 - 15 hours. - Class participation: Depends on the class size. It is encouraged and allows the prof to learn your name. - Intellectual Conversations: I did occasionally, but not on a regular basis. - Competitiveness: Yes... - Unique Class: Rhetoric of Place - discussed the significance of how buildings are situated and how people move and interact according to how our world is built. - My Major: Secondary Education - The program prepared me for teaching and I am regarded as a well trained professional. I didn't directly spend time with profs outside of class, but every once in a while I would run into one of them on the street or in a bar. I have heard of students going to the bars with profs. - Academic Requirements: I do not think the academic requirements are outlandish or unattainable. - The education I received at PSU, I feel is geared toward both receiving a job and learning.

My professors know my name, I make sure of it. My favorite class is ballroom dancing; dancing is fun. Least favorite was Chemistry; I liked the subject matter, but the class was at 8:00am in a really crummy building that I do not like. I have no clue how often students study; I never do. Class participation varies on the class; some classes have more, some have none. PSU students generally only talk about alcohol or partying (including sexual relations) outside of class. I have no idea if students are competitive. The most unique class I have taken was African Art History. My major is History, it's a fairly straightforward department. I visit my professors during office hours and sometimes make appointments outside of class to meet with them and chat; I also stay after class frequently to discuss things. Penn State's academic requirements are fine. Depending on your area of study, your education is geared toward either learning or getting a job. A lot of business classes focus on getting a job, liberal arts and sciences focus on learning.

No. Favorite- Sociology 5 with Frank Clemente Least Favorite- Economics with Dirk Mateer I don't know about other students but I study a lot. Depends on the size of the class. Yes. Yes. Unique- Sociology 5 with Frank Clemente Business- Marketing. No. I think they are aligned with what is expected after graduation. Geared toward getting a job

in 4/5 of my classes the professors know my name. My favorite class is my telecommunications and sales class because it will be the one that will probably help me the most when I graudate. My least favorite is my ethics in journalism class because all we do is look at articles. Some students study a lot- some dont study at all. Class participation is common but theres always that guy who has to answer every question- or at least attempt to- that guy is in my ethics in journalism class. Students are extremely competitive although they might not admit it. The most unique class I've taken was my Fitness Walking class, it was a really good experience. Im majoring in telecommunications- The Department is really helpful especially with internships. Education in lower levels is geared toward learning but as you get deeper into your major the focus slightly shifts to getting a job.

The academic environment at PSU, at least, in my experience, especially when you start taking courses for your major (assuming you enjoy doing whatever you chose as a major), is pretty good. There are ofcourse the general education classes that people tend to complain about. But in my experience, there are classes particularly designed for non-majors to take and the teachers tend to design them that way. Astro 001, for instance, is an online introduction to astronomy course that is designed towards students not in the sciences. I took this course to complete 3 of my required 9 general science credits. The fact that the faculty was aware of this made them gear the glass in a more general direction and by the end, I found myself very much enjoying the class. WIth my majors, English and Spanish. Classes tend to be small and more personable. That said, attendance is mandatory, but the classes, especially as you get higher, become more conversational and are not so boring. The thing about academics here is it is mostly up to the student to get a good education.

Lecture classes at PSU are HUGE. I think this one biology class I took freshman year had like 600 students! It's difficult to get to know the teacher one-on-one in classes like that (unless you go to their office hours every week), but there are some labs which go along with those kinds of classes (especially science classes), so you get a chance to interact with other students and teaching assistants, and sometimes even the professor. My major is English, so most of my classes are small in order to be able to properly discuss whatever text is assigned. Small classes are great way to get your ideas on the table and hear other peoples opinion and then respond to it. I have been fortunate enough to be at a school where numerous types of English classes are offered, ranging from Gothic novels to British Literature to Fiction Writing to Editing. I was even able to sign up for an internship course, where I received college credit for doing an internship in New York (so it counted as a class).

Although Penn State is an extremely large university, once you get rid of your gen-ed classes taught in large lecture halls, classes become a lot smaller and you get more of the attention that you may need. For all but one of my classes this semester my professor knows my name and for most of my classes, it's definitely encouraged to engage in class participation. The professors are all extremely intelligent and they definitely try to prepare you for the real world after college as much as they can.

The professors at Penn State are among the most prestigious men and women in the country. A common misconception about PSU is that with so many students on campus, professors don't know their students' names. My professors know my name, greet me outside of the classroom, and are willing to help any student at the drop of a hat. From my experiences here at Penn State I would say the education is geared mostly toward learning for its own sake although certain classes geared toward getting a job are also required for students.

Except for my largest lecture classes, my professors have known my name. It's not hard to get to know your teachers, even in a school as big as Penn State, simply by going to office hours. It's easy to get one-on-one help that way and your teachers know you care about your grades, which is crucial if you end up falling on the borderline between grades at the end of the semester. One of the most unique classes I took was an introduction to microeconomics. The teacher was really excited about the subject and would help explain the concepts by showing related movie and tv clips. It not only made the class more entertaining, but it also helped me remember all the topics when it came time to study for the exams.

Even in large lecture halls, students have the opportunity to get to know their teachers. I’ve found that professors go through great lengths to make themselves available to students, and to help out in any way they can. My favorite classes however, have been small discussion based courses, which are conveniently extremely common. These classes tend to create lasting friendships between students, while also facilitating great relationships with teachers. Many of my past teachers have been extremely helpful in helping me to gain connections, and giving me advice to help me succeed in the publishing field. Really the classroom experience is whatever you make of it. There are students who enjoy to challenge themselves, and actively participate in class, while others prefer to sit in the back and soak it all in. I’m currently taking an African literature course which is unlike any other class I’ve ever taken. Students are encouraged to think differently and participate in active discussion about the differences between African and Western cultures, while reading texts that are incredibly original. I find that this class's unique qualities reflect this school's ability to cater to a wide variety of interests. I’m majoring in English and Comparative Literature, for which I have two advisors who are both incredibly helpful. They work together to create an academic plan for me spanning over the rest of my Penn State career. Apart from my advisors in the English and Comparative Literature departments, I also have an advisor at the Career Services Center. Students have the opportunity to make appointments here for help on all levels of future career decisions. Career Services can help students decide on a major, find internships, prepare for interviews, and eventually apply for jobs.

When telling people about my amazing school, I get the biggest reaction when I mention the roughly 40,000 undergraduates that attend my campus (University Park-Main Campus). Some people are intimidated by the number, and some (like myself) see it as an opportunity. Freshman class sizes range from 4oo-600 people, and slowly but surely dwindle down to roughly 30-50 people classes. PSU is a big school, but like I said, PSU is what you make of it. If you don't approach the professors, they won't know your name. PSU is also a research university, therefore, many professors (if they can even be technically called a professor) are working on some sort of research, aside from teaching your class. I've heard complains that teachers don't care, but through my experience I've noticed the ones who complain just never made the effort to visit office hours. The general educations courses (gen eds) are pretty standard, and you can really have fun with choosing them. The course selection at PSU is vast, which allows you to take interesting courses while still meeting gen ed requirements. When it comes to major requirements, advisers will help you map out your courses so that you can maximize your time and enjoy your major. The recipe to success at PSU is quite simple: take one part class attendance, one part office hours, and two parts effort. My 6 roommates and I spend an average of 3-4 hours a day reading or doing homework. Success is top priority for those who attend or have attended PSU. We have some of the largest job fairs in the East coast with recruiters from all over the nation. The biggest job fairs are generally geared towards business and engineering majors. Students in colleges like liberal arts or communications need to make more of an effort to get internships/jobs. If you do your research, I can guarantee a feeling of astonishment when faced with the never-ending possibilities that PSU has to offer. I meet someone new everyday, and will graduate knowing I'm a part of one of the biggest networks in the nation; not a bad gig.

I love the English department at Penn State. The professors and faculty are so helpful with class advice and convenient office hours. I have never once had trouble getting in contact with a member of the English department. For a paper last semester I even conferred with a professor who I’d never taken and it proved very helpful. As an expert on my writing subject, she was flattered that I went to her for suggestions and welcomed me back anytime. I also think the English graduate students are spectacular because they add a current spin to the curriculum and offer timely suggestions for graduating seniors. Within my major every professor I’ve had has learned my name. That is without me even forcing them to with regular participation and conferences. Don’t get me wrong, I do that too. When I run into class acquaintances we actually do discuss class assignments, novels, stuff we’re currently reading. I don’t like the use the word “intellectual”, but most of the English majors I’ve come in contact with do fit that stereotype. Outside of my major my experience has been decent. I think the Spanish program here is strong. I took a stupid two year absence from taking a Spanish class for my minor. This semester I took a 400-level Spanish class which I thought would be a fatal error, but the professor is very helpful to students needing the extra clarification and attention. The larger auditorium classes are uncomfortable and usually boring. I don’t dislike them, but the classes are mainly for a general requirement that I don’t have as much interest as I would within my major. Also, a large setting like that makes it hard for me to pay attention or even attend sometimes. However, none of these gen-eds have been a negative experience. I at least felt I learned SOMETHING.

Class size varies here. Like most large universities, you are required to take “general education” courses. Freshman and sophomore year, your schedule is full of these, and they are usually conducted in lecture halls that seat hundreds. By the time you are a junior, though, you have been accepted into your major and your classes will dramatically shrink in size. I like seeing familiar faces and I’ve made a few friends through the classes I’ve taken for my major. This makes it nice when you feel like studying with someone or you’re required to do a group project. As corny as this may sound, my opinion is that the professors here are either hit or miss. I have had some interesting and hilarious professors, but I have also had some professors that were so boring, I text messaged throughout every single class of the semester. I recommend asking around to find out about professors. I’ve noticed that there is a lot of class participation at Penn State. I took a political science course last semester and every day there was a debate about something. As outgoing as I am, it actually made me nervous at first because I felt like I was surrounded by 50 cut-throat future politicians. The most competitive students are in the Smeal College of Business, especially when their major is finance. Internships and co-ops are not optional; they are mandatory if these business students want to make money in the future…and they definitely do.

Most of my professors are grad students. While this wouldn't be acceptable at an Ivy League, it makes sense here. I have become very close with a few of my professors, especially in creative based learning classes such as creative writing, or critical reading. The expressive, mental work that exists in creative classes often leads to a less inhibited relationship with the professor making them more approachable. Although graduate students usually do a good job, an awkward, uncertain, inhibited graduate student can result in a lackluster learning experience. Even though students don't take themselves too seriously as undergraduates, the classroom setting still needs to be challenging and professional.

I love the academic atmosphere at Penn State. From the professors, to the library resources, to the actual in class and out of class stuff, it's great. The professors really want to help the students. Many of them beg for us to go to office hours just to hang out and talk. Many of them require it for certain papers so they can look over them to make sure you personally understand. The library also has many great resources besides books. There are computer labs, music and movie labs and resources, even full size skeletons if you're so inclined to check one out. Most of the professors are extremely enthusiastic about what they teach and extremely knowledgeable. I've had numerous professors who have not only academic, but civil interest books published, or who have appeared on TV as commentators or experts. As intimidating as that sounds, they are all very interested in their students' successes. Many of them like to keep in touch after you've left their class to know what you've been doing. The class sizes depend on your major. I'm in English and Philosophy, so many of my classes are pretty small, ranging in sizes of 12-50 students. I wouldn't say the students are as competitive with each other as much as they are competitive with the material. It is not uncommon to find a study group of 10 or 15 kids helping each other for a test or discussing a reading assignment. The hours you put in to studying really depends on your major; like with my major, I general spend 4-6 hours a night reading and writing, while many of my friends spend about 8-10 hours a day studying and doing homework for their engineering classes. It also depends on how much you want to get out of your education. While getting an internship is not required for most majors, they are definitely made accessible through your department or job fairs on campus. Many of the professors will put in a good word for you if you've shown great interest or ability in one of their classes. Upper classmen are also a good resource for finding internships, as they usually have experience or have heard things from some of their friends. They too can sometimes hook you up with a reference.

One of the main reasons I chose to come to Penn State was the amount of options they gave concerning majors, minors, and different classes they offered. I came here in the fall of 2005 with no idea about the type of degree I wanted to pursue. Everyone at home always asked, "So, what are your plans for the future? What do you want to do?" I was nineteen years old. How the hell was I supposed to pick something that could ultimately affect the outcome of my life? (I have since learned that just about everyone felt like I did and that your major in no way dictates what you can/will do in the course of a lifetime) In my first two years, I took anything and everything I was interested in. I didn't discuss my goals with an advisor. I just had basic courses in mind and would choose whatever caught my attention. This was an amazing way to orientate myself to college. I had huge classes (we're talking 700 kids-my entire high school-packed into one room), small classes, computer classes, labs, everything. I found out that I preferred smaller classes (think 40 max.) and fell in love with English literature (I had always been an avid reader my entire life). I loved the English professors, so passionate, debating about "The Great Gatsby," "Lolita," and "Mrs. Dalloway" as though they were cases of life or death. I stuck with English and finally got an advisor, who steers me in the right direction (or at least tries). I think college is a bit much about filling quotas and not enough about finding passion in what you are studying. Yet Penn State gives me opportunities to do just that. I'm taking an outreach course this summer where I am going to study on an Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota for three weeks. It is courses like this one that make Penn State a truly stupendous learning institution (though many students don't ever discover courses such as these). When I told my advisor what I was doing, I remember she laughed and said "Where in the world do you find this stuff?" I think I just know the right places to look.

With 40,000 students you would obviously assume you're just another nameless face in the middle of a 300 person lecture hall. Not the case, sorry slackers. Sure there are huge lectures, but they are mostly electives and general education like into to psych. The biggest class I had was only 100 people, most of which never showed up anyway. Most professors will take attendance and will base your grade on whether or not they can attach a face to that name on their roster. Morale of the story? Speak up.

Not to sound cliche or like anyone's parent, but you really do get out what you put in with regards to academics here. Making the effort to introduce yourself to your professors is definitely worth it! Asking for help and talking in class can really help to understand the material better. And when you know your professor as more than just someone standing in front of the class lecturing you it makes the experience more interesting. Personally, I've loved all my english classes here (but that's because I'm a book nerd). I've been taught by grad students and professors and both have been interesting. PSU claims the creating of American Literature study and houses personal items of authors such as John O'Hara. Unfortunately I've never been that great at science, so my worst class was definitely my nutrition science course. It didn't really help that my teacher had a heavy accent, which I guess can be a negative about going to a big university since they seek the best professors from around tons of different places. Studying, again I'm probably going to sound like a mom, but studying all depends on you: you put in what you want to get out. I've had classes where I rarely study and other classes that dominate my time. The only classes where there wasn't a good amount of student involvement were my lectures, but even in one of my hundred person lectures there was still student discussion. There's different political clubs and tons of people to have serious conversations with, and even though grades are competitive, I've never met anyone who's too competitive to help if you need it. Right now I'm taking my senior seminar for writing, which is like a creative writing class. It's definitely different from all the classes I've taken in college. The English department is great; professors are easy to talk to you and there are great resources at the libraries. I've never "hungout" with any of my professors (although I've known students who have), but I've talked to them in their offices or walked and talked on campus. I known that there's that mentality that teachers don't have a life outside of school (or at least one students know about), but it's always fun seeing a professor eating lunch or shopping downtown. Requirements here aren't out of the ordinary and I really think that classes that seem pointless for your major really do add to your experience not only as a Penn Stater, but as a student in general. The classes really do set you up for real life experiences; maybe not specifically the information taught in class, but taking the classes (even if they're stupid science courses that you never think you'll need) and learning to deal with tough situations is always something people can use.

With a student body of over 40,000, it is in itself a large task to try and get to know a lot of people. When it comes to professors they try and be as personable as possible, often throwing out invitations of them being at say Irving's Coffee shop after class and anyone who would like to join them to talk about the class or just shoot the breeze is more than welcome. When you teach a class of more than 300, attendance and getting to know names goes right out the window which is typical among 100 and 200 level classes. T.A's are also usually present, but are normally there to assist the professor not teach. But, most professors will make a conscious effort to make themselves as accessible as possible giving the students a feeling of their care. In smaller classes like 300 and 400 level, all the professors that I've had try hard, and will learn your names and a lot of them will be interested in your personal goals, activities, and interests in life. Also, you'll often catch a professor downtown getting lunch, coffee, or even at a bar grabbing a beer on the weekends. They welcome your company on those occasions too, often engaging in conversations that don't pertain to the classes they teach, which is nice. The education at PSU is geared towards a universal knowledge on a lot of subjects. Much like other universities they require a core set of classes to be fulfilled before graduation. It's their theory that well rounded students create a more diverse, well rounded, and productive work environment. It also makes a student more marketable upon graduation to companies searching for someone who is not like all the others. It also gives students a break from the mundane classes of their majors. But, PSU also pushes jobs very sternly. Internships are a big thing on campus, and seminars are often held about attaining them. Many professors and advisers feel strongly that internships are an essential part of getting that desired job upon graduation, which has proven itself very effective in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

Academics can be whatever you make of it. Every possible major seems to be available, even flower arrangement. Classes can be up to 600 kids in the Thomas auditoriums, or as little as 15 for classes in our older buildings like Willard. My favorite classes were my electives such as, THEA 102 with Paul Puma. I am currently taking Beginner Hip Hop. These classes I could finally relax and have fun. There is always a place for you to further your education and pursue other things. Office hours are becoming very popular for students to take advantage of. Teaching assistants are also on the rise to deal with the high demand of teachers time outside of class. People are always debating their viewpoints with others. Education Abroad is another firmly backed organization with plenty of scholarships to help aid the costs. We are flooded with Career Fairs and Company Lectures. If you don't land a solid job after graduation, you have seriously dropped the ball.

Most professors do not know my name...classes are too large.