Starting answeringThe academics definitely vary based on your major. Most students come here for the business school, nursing, journalism, hospitality, or sports management. If you are in nursing be prepared to spend a lot of time in the library, especially when it comes time to take organic chemistry. Nursing students typically don't have a lot of freedom when it comes to picking their schedule and spend a lot of time studying. However, we do have one of the top programs so it's worth it. My favorite class so far has definitely been University 101. It's a seminar class for incoming freshman. My professor was amazing and is even my academic advisor for the business school. She made the class fun and enjoyable while also informing us a lot about campus resources. We did everything from career exploration to scavenger hunts on the historic campus to de-stressing about finals. What's great about this class was that it really gave me a chance to not only get acquainted with the university but with a professor as well. I still continue to talk to her and use her as an important resource. A unique class I took as part of my general education requirement was Anthropology 102, Understanding Other Cultures. This class didn't require attendance but it was one that I couldn't wait for. The best part of the class was the documentaries that the professor chose. The films not only fit the themes we discussed in class, like language, marriage, and identity in other cultures, but they also evoked enticing conversations within the class. Not only did I learn a lot about other cultures but also it really gave me a better global perspective. I am currently an International Business and Economics major with a minor in Italian and Political Science (and I will still graduate in four years). The International Business program is very hard to get into but has been top ranked for many years. As part of the program you are required go abroad, co-major in another business field, and minor in a language. While a business core of 40 credit hours may seem like a lot it really is beneficial because it gives you a well rounded background in all aspects of business from communications to economics to management. The classes truly prepare you for the real world once you graduate. Most of them carry a heavy emphasis on professionalism in the future. Overall, the academics are challenging but make you well prepared for the future