I love that there are so many fields of study to choose from. So many ways to earn your degree and so many ways to get help to achieve your goals. As a husband and father as well as a full time worker, it's nice to know that I'll be able to complete a degree with the multiple offerings for classes at different times and often times online.
I might change the process for finding and applying for jobs on campus. I would also make a kid/family friendly area near or in the library for those that have to find a place to study but may not have the means to leave their kids elsewhere. If it were possible to have some kind of working program while you're working towards your degree. For example, I want to eventually become a Nurse Practitioner and as far as I know, there is no way to get into that field of work before having any certifications or licenses. If that were a possibility, it would be great because you would be gaining experience that would go towards your hours to further your degree and to earn your license/certification as well as advancing your degree.
I believe it's just right. There are times when it seems a bit overwhelming, but the professors I've had with large classes are able to interact with everyone and usually remember names. It can seem crowded at times, but mostly just during peak class times.
People are often curious about the school and have some questions, but for the most part it's a pretty awesome school with a great reputation already so there really isn't a lot of debate going on with people who live locally and have for awhile.
When I'm on campus it's either with advisers, in the library, or the book store. Again, most of my class load is online and with a family I try not to stay on campus for too long. However, once I do start going for nursing full on, finishing up a different degree at this time, I will more than likely be on campus a lot more to get quiet study time as well as to utilize resources to help me study.
I'd say we're somewhere in between. There is a lot of support for UAA throughout town, which is great. But I do believe there could be more. Everyone knows UAA in the entire state, U of A is setup nearly everywhere to offer a college eduction to everyone, even remote villages.
The administrators are great. The ones I have worked with are all very kind and helpful. They do a lot for all the students, not just the ones in their specific field.
There are some safety issues; Alaska can be an extreme place to live, especially in Fairbanks.
There is a ton of school pride. Those who go, family of those that attend, and even friends of students. There is a lot of pride for this school.
It's in Alaska, there are places where you are in -30 degree weather or colder at times.
The fact that I met my wife in our EMT-1 class.
I don't know; i haven't spent enough time on campus itself to really know what a common complaint is.