Fisk University Reviews
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Ayo from Detroit, MI
06/03/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
21 out of 22 people found this review useful. 1 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Self Motivated Like small school environment Strong Minded Stylish Hard Workers
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to branch out and work hard for everything. Classes are cool, not really too difficult, difficult at all really. Time management is key though. Social Life requires alot of personal effort especially when it comes to on campus activities. Be prepared to learn alot about yourself...and build patience..because,the easiest way to put it is, Fisk is not for everyone and you will know if its for you because in a sense, it will choose you. Expect greatness if you come here...because if you are the type of person I am.. you will be motivated to promote change. Miss Michigan
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Jamal from Stone Mountain, GA
01/06/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
5 out of 5 people found this review useful. 2 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students If you are serious about academics. Fisk is the school for you. Fisk University is also for sudents who lack certain academic skills. Dont worry, because the professors are so dedicated that they will teach you from scratch.literally!
Tips for prospective students Fisk University is a school for students who want to strive for excellence . Fisk is very hands on. This one of the few places i can actally say, the professors love, and live to teach! they will help and guide you along the way.
Bang for the buck Like every Uiversity Fisk has its bittersweet traits. Since we are private instituition we are not state funded..So the living conditions could be better.
Am enjoying being here i love it!!
Am learning a lot At Fisk, professors aren't the only ones you learn from. It's the students. I am reminded everyday that, I sit in class next to some of the brightest minds in the country!
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Shantel from Covington, GA
05/03/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 3 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Self-motivated Humanitarians Hard-working Talented Creative Innovative
Tips for prospective students Make sure that you have great grades because Fisk invests in it's students Fisk is all about giving back to the community, keep that in mind! Never take 18 credit hours per semester (if you plan to be involved in all the random activities at Fisk)
Bang for the buck I know for a fact that I am paying for the great education that Fisk is providing. The facilities could be better but everything has it's pros and cons.
Am enjoying being here I'll be honest with you, Fisk is what you make it... if you go out your way to say there is nothing going on and it's too small, you will hate it but if you put yourself out there to be apart of the true Fisk...the madness and the mayhem...then you can see the TRUE Fisk experience...and Fisk is ALWAYS changing... Then you have the teachers that are so intrigued with their students and making sure that they are prepared for after graduation! I could go on and on...it's just an all around great place... it's one of America's hidden jewels
Am learning a lot I was afraid that a small school wouldnt be able to challenge me as much as a large university but I was very mistaken. Because the classes are smaller your professors gauge the workload by how the class is doing collectively with the task, if you're in a classroom of 10 to 20 students and everybody is doing well then the professor will continue to give more challenging work to challenge everyone. On the contrary, if one person is struggling out of that 20 the professor is able to give attention to that student without slowing the course down for everyone.
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Victor from Nigeria
04/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 4 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Really safe
Greek Life There are a lot of fraternities here
Clubs and Activities Fraternities, International Student Associations, Academc Club, Student Publications, e.t.c
Great for these types of students Motivated and students who love small school settings
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Historical Buildings and fraternity sections
Bang for the buck It gave me my money's worth
What to do for fun Hang out in the Student Lounges , party, play basketball and other sports.
Food and Dining The food is usually impressive. I never knew i would love American food this much
Dorm Life Exciting. At Fisk, you feel you are a part of a family
Academic Rigor Challenging but fun
Tips for prospective students Come here with the mindset of working as hard as you can. Expect to have friends and professors who want you to make it
In three sentences Amazing, Family Feeeling, Challenging
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James from Maple Heights, OH
05/20/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety The Fisk Campus is very safe. Security stays on top of the job. They are friendly and willing to help with a simple call or visit to the office. Also there are a number of emergency stations (blue posts) around campus.
Greek Life The Greeks at Fisk are serious and active. Fisk has the Divine Nine.
Clubs and Activities Fisk has several clubs on campus. (International, State-specific, Student Government and many more).
Great for these types of students Great for students looking to mature and meet interesting people. Great for students who are looking for an excellent education. Great for students in search of a historical experience.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus To know more about Fisk traditions, come join us. Fisk is very welcoming and if you are shy about being away from home don't worry you will feel like part of a family almost immediately.
Bang for the buck There is the phrase you get what you pay for. Coming to college you pay for an education, not parties. Fisk University is fairly expensive in the mid-30-thousands but obtaining a degree from Fisk is worth every penny.
What to do for fun Being that Fisk is smaller campus there are not as many activities as the larger colleges/universities but it is in a convenient location with Tennessee State and Vanderbilt University only a few minutes away. Also, students enjoy hanging out on the yard, going to parties, and hosting activities in the dorms. Also the Jubilee Singers are a very special unit who I personally enjoy hearing.
Food and Dining I enjoy the cafeteria most of the time. There could be a little more variety but other than that Thompson Hospitality is satisfying. *Sidenote: the pizza is good lol.
Dorm Life The dorms on campus are very active. There are a few maintenance complaints but most issues are self-caused. This is your new home, have fun and take care of it.
Academic Rigor Understanding Rigor to mean strict, cruel, uncomfortable, etc., the courses here at Fisk are opposite. They are very necessary and not overwhelmingly challenging. In the case that they do become overwhelming, simple communication with the professor will have you feeling very accomplished and educated.
Tips for prospective students Upon coming to Fisk do not expect to find several thousands of students. Focus on your academics, as a first-year student aim for a 4.0 so you have cushion to work with in the latter years.
In three sentences Fisk University is a small campus. Fisk is a place for maturation. Fisk was my one and only choice, and I am very pleased with my decision.
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Jazmine from Chicago, IL
05/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety I safe on campus especially because most of our guards are retired military officers.
Greek Life We have the entire devine nine!
Clubs and Activities Volleyball, Basketball(Girls & Boys), Regional Clubs (Chicago, Texas, Atlanta, California, etc), Major clubs (Psy. Science, Math, English, etc.)
Great for these types of students Artistic and Brilliant
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We have convocations and Jubilee Day which is something nobody outside of Fisk will understand.
Bang for the buck Yes! We have amazing teachers in fact we have the same professors as Vanderbilt, also you get an experience unlike any other.
What to do for fun Hang out with my friends and around campus.
Food and Dining The food is yummy most of the time and if you get tired of the cafeteria food we have a pretty decent sub shop where you can order burgers, sub sandwiches, fries, chicken nuggets.....etc.
Dorm Life The dorms are not exactly new but they are very historic and unique. Once you've lived n them for awhile you'll appreciate them for what all they stand for and embody.
Academic Rigor The work isn't always easy but the challenge alone is part of what makes Fisk so great. It pushes you to the limit and shows you what your capable of.
Tips for prospective students Come to Fisk it is truly the best college to attend in America no matter what you've heard. We all really care about one another at Fisk.
In three sentences I rate my school a 100 on a scale of 1-10. I love my school and the experience that I have had is priceless. If I had to pick a college to attend again it would be Fisk hands down.
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1994 Graduate
07/12/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 7 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is secure.
Bang for the buck Best education for the price!
What to do for fun 1- Hang out on campus 2- Attend school extra curricular activities
Food and Dining The meals are great and the diner is even better.
Dorm Life Dorm life gives you an opportunity to meet and interact with students from all over the country.
Academic Rigor The teacher to student ratio is low. The academic curriculum is challenging but attainable.
Tips for prospective students 1- Tour the campus 2- Research the school 3- Find out if you have a local Fisk Club in your area
In three sentences Fisk University is a small liberal arts school. The student body is close and treat every one as family. Fisk is known for its academics and is ranked among one of the finest schools in the United States.
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Olivia Rose from Nashville, TN
07/30/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 8 of 14
Categories Comments Bang for the buck Having visited many campuses and had the opportunity to stay on a few, I have constantly been told that Fisk has an amazing reputation and that Having that degree on your resume can truly help get you where you would like to go.
What to do for fun There are an incredible amount of things to do here at Fisk University, but even better, as long as you have the ambition, you can start organizations, host events, and more.
Food and Dining The food is good.
Dorm Life Fisk University has a pretty fun dorm life, but I find that Fisk's strength is in the reputation that she has to offer.
Academic Rigor The courses here are challenging but the teachers and tutors here truly care about you. You are more than a number, you are part of a family here.
Tips for prospective students Come and have a visit. Say hello to the Dean, the Vice President, and maybe even the President, as she makes an effort to say hello to incoming students.
In three sentences Fisk University is an amazing opportunity for students to better their education in an environment steeped in history. This prestigious institution has been home to countless African American scholars such as W.E.B. Dubois, Nikki Giovanni, and more. As a student who has been many different places, Fisk University has truly given me the best opportunity.
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Kenya from Nashville, TN
08/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 9 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun go out with your friends, and be apart of the activities at school
Tips for prospective students be prepared to work hard
In three sentences Fisk University is a very wonderful school, i am matriculating into being the best that i can be because of the education and the faculty. i l love it here, and i love the woman i am becoming by being here
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Darica from Blytheville, AR
12/06/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 10 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Security works 24 hours at Fisk. The security office never closes, and officers are always available for emergencies or escorting students across campus. Nashville's Metro police also make rounds around the perimeters of the campus.
Greek Life Fisk has 8 of the divine nine Greek organizations on campus.
Clubs and Activities Fisk is a wonderful place to join organizations or even create your own.
Great for these types of students Fisk is great for music majors, business majors, science majors, and future rocket scientists.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Fisk is known for Fried Chicken Wednesdays. Fisk takes much pride in singing the Alma mater, and it is sang by the student body and staff members at almost every major event.
Bang for the buck All expenses for Fisk are listed in great detail on the Fisk website. Fisk readily gives scholarship opportunities and financial aid. At Fisk, you literally get what you pay for.
What to do for fun Fisk has an unlimited amount of student activities, and Nashville is the perfect place for fun. Fisk is only minutes away from downtown. Many clubs and organizations throw events weekly.
Food and Dining There are two dining options at Fisk University, which is the cafe and the sub shop. The menu's are very tasteful. However, a rigorous schedule may conflict with cafe hours and will land you a meal in the shop. Since the sub shop is a hamburger/sub sandwich home, it is not the ideal place for a balanced meal.
Dorm Life Dorm Life isn't royalty here at Fisk University. However, most of the students attending Fisk stay on campus in one of the three dorms. Dorms are fairly clean and comfortable, yet there is room for improvement.
Academic Rigor Fisk's courses are both academicallay challenging and interesting. Fisk offers a wide range of classes from photography to Rocket Team. Professors have a general love for all of the students and work hard to guide each student to success.
Tips for prospective students Fisk is a small liberal arts school. If you are interested in music and performance arts this is the place to be. Also pre med students are located right across the street from Meharry Medical College, and only miles away from Vanderbilt University. The science department is awesome!
In three sentences Fisk University is awesome. Fisk is a wonderful place to live out your collegiate dreams and fulfill your academic goals. I am a proud Fiskite!
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DJ
01/03/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
11 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Fisk is in the middle of the hood. Crazy people come on to campus all the time and people have gotten robbed.
Greek Life Depends on the Greek, but most of the sororities/ fraternities aren't active on campus.
Bang for the buck Do not come to Fisk unless you want to go to the medical field. It's expensive and boring, and it's only worth while to the professional schools you'll apply to who'll recognize the name.
What to do for fun As far as fun, one as to be really creative. Pretty much make your own fun. There isn't anything to really do on campus, and on the weekends it's a ghost town. Try to have a car, or befriend someone who does have one or you'll be bored out of your mind. Fisk has gym parties but they're not the best. If you really want to party go to Vanderbilt of TSU.
Food and Dining The food is disgusting! Plan on bringing a fridge and going grocery shopping regularly if you want to eat. After awhile the cafe and sub shop are unbearable.
Dorm Life The freshmen female dorms are very strict. Freshmen have a curfew of midnight, even on the weekends. You are only allowed visitation from 6 - 11 pm. If the company is of the opposite sex, you can only visit downstairs in the lobby or blue and gold room. The R.D. is very stuck up and rude and difficult to work with. The R.A's aren't that cool either.
Academic Rigor This greatly depends on how you place in language and math, as well as what your major is. If you come to Fisk undecided the rigor of the classes available will not be very difficult, but if you place higher or choose a difficult major, you'll see how rigorous the course load can be.
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Christina from Plant City, FL
01/08/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Music lovers, bio and chemistry majors, and people interested in deep, rich black history.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Orientation week....
What to do for fun Fisk has a lot of music events to attend to, because of its history in music, and its active music department. Concerts and parties are fun, but don't get distracted!
Food and Dining Yeah.. Keep your room stocked..Just in case!
Dorm Life I advise that your sophomore year, start looking for an apartment, 'cause you're going to want to be gone your junior year!
Academic Rigor It's fairly easy compared to the bigger state colleges.
Tips for prospective students Keep your head up. It's tough, but just remind yourself the coursework is not as rigorous as other big colleges.
In three sentences I love Fisk. It's a place where you have more of a small family environment as opposed to being lost in a sea of the big college life. The college is equipped with small classes, so that you can have a personal experience with your teacher, and everyone has connections, so you can get the best possible opportunities!
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Bruce from St. Louis, MO
01/13/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun For fun you can travel to down town Nashville where you will find a wide varity of choices to have fun. There are night clubs which are only about 10 to 15 mins away. Also there are three malls located fairly closes and if you don't own a car the buses will take you almost anywhere for about 3 bucks for a whole day pass.
Food and Dining The food here is good. Just like every institution you attend you will eventually get tired of it. But the school provides a wide variety of choices and they always have healthy vegetarian options.
Dorm Life Dorm life is ok. Unlike many other schools Fisk still have gender based dorms, no co-ed dorms. But we still practice visitation and there is a lot of interaction between boys and girls. We also have community style bathrooms which provided a more social dorm hall.
Academic Rigor Coming to Fisk you will be challenged in the class room. A plus about Fisk is that almost every class is taught by a professor and not some TA, and many of the professors here are doctors so don't expect to slack of and still make great grades.
Tips for prospective students Fisk is not really a party school so if that's what your looking for you might not want to apply here. Although Fisk is not a party school it's located very close to Vanderbilt, and TSU which allows for partying opportunities.
In three sentences Fisk is a small family oriented institution where the professors and student all look after on another. The small size allows for instruction that is specific to your needs. It's also located just minutes from down town Nashville.
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Su'Ryah from Macon, GA
03/28/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 14
Categories Comments Food and Dining Certain days of the week
Dorm Life Not so good as a freshman
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