Misericordia University Reviews
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Alexandra from Prospect, CT
01/14/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
6 out of 6 people found this review useful. 1 of 19
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Great for these types if: - you like small classes - individual attention - if you are going into a health professions major(PT,OT,SLP,and Nursing) or into Education....These are what our school is known for. If you are: -Friendly -Hardworking -Dedicated -Willing to help others in need
Tips for prospective students GET INVOLOVED!!!! Not only is it a good way to make lifelong friends, it will also make an easier transition for you from High School to College, no matter where you end up. DON'T SPREAD YOURSELF TO THIN!!! When all of the clubs are at the club fair, don't go signing up for everything. Read the papers first , because some clubs have conflicting times. Only sign up for the clubs that you really want to be in. I know you have probably heard this a thousand times before but...TIME MANAGEMENT IS KEY... when you are at school you have your own schedule and all the time in the world. Use it wisely.
Bang for the buck MU is really good at giving financial aid out, they are very generous. The better your GPA is in High School the more money you will receive. The also have a service based scholarship so the more community service that you do there is a chance that you could get money too.
Am enjoying being here I love it at MU but it can be slow on the weekends, so you have plenty of time to do homework, as well as hang with friends.
Am learning a lot The Student/Faculty ratio is very good, if you like to have smaller classes. The Professors are always willing to help you inside as well as outside the classrooms or labs.
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Victoria from Prospect, CT
01/14/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
5 out of 5 people found this review useful. 2 of 19
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Go here if you want: -great faculty-student relationships; name not a number -good faculty-student ratio -small-town environment -a great Health Science or Education major Go here if you are: -friendly, optimistic, respectful, kind -studious/hard-working -LOVE community service (there's a lot to do; its a school passion)
Tips for prospective students -Freshmen residents are not allowed cars on campus, beware; but there is a shuttle so USE IT! -Work hard in high school! If you can exempt from classes using AP credit it will make your life SO much easier. Also, the more community service and extracurricular activities the do, the more Merit Aid you're likely to receive. -Get involved!! Cheesy, but do it. Its how you meet people and fight off boredom. Coming from 3 hours away knowing no one...trust me.
Bang for the buck Yes! MU provides a great education, and offers a lot of financial aid.
Am enjoying being here I like it, but don't love it unconditionally. The campus is really friendly and beautiful, but can be VERY slow paced on the weekends (unless you are a party/bar-goer, just FYI).
Am learning a lot MU is known for higher learning, specifically the Health Sciences (OT, PT, SLP, or Nursing), and Education.
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Dylan from Reading, PA
06/16/2009Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
2 out of 4 people found this review useful. 3 of 19
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Small campus but a lot to do, people are great, theres not much to do around it, dorms are nice w/ sinks
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MU Student
06/11/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 19
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Notoriety of school does not matter, major does not matter. All that does matter is if you actually like the campus enough to live there.
Bang for the buck The school gives excellent aid and the quality of education is definitely worth it.
Am enjoying being here The campus is beautiful. The new Shakespeare Garden is wonderful is be in. Student activities always have some sort of show or event going on around campus.
Am learning a lot The teachers are amazing and actually care to learn your name. They encourage students to ask for help and when you do, they truly appreciate it.
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Destiny
04/01/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety It is a very safe campus.
Clubs and Activities Variety of clubs for everyone
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We are surrounded by 3 cemeteries and on Halloween we have a ghostly experience tour for us to encounter a ghost.
What to do for fun Go into Wilkes Barre for the mall and big shopping center. There is bowling and an ice rink. You mainly come up with your own fun but they have comedians on the weekends.
Food and Dining The dining hall food is okay but the den food is amazing!!
Dorm Life Dorming is a lot of fun! You meet everyone and there is always something happening in the building. The rooms are big as are the closets. Tons of storage so don't under pack.
Academic Rigor You have to study to succeed but the classes are fun if you have the right teachers and they want you to succeed. You will learn a lot and it will benefit you.
Tips for prospective students Study, make your own fun, get involved!
In three sentences It is a studious, fun school. The professors are super helpful and want you to succeed. Their is plenty of things to do with your friends and we are near kings college and Wilkes university. the campus is beautiful and we just got a football team!
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double majoring
05/08/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very safe campus, but recently, there have been drug busts occurring. I'm not afraid to walk alone at 3am.
Greek Life non-existent
Clubs and Activities Football team is new, coming fall 2012....our campus is about to change...forever. Get involved in the club for your major, as well as campus ministry.
Great for these types of students All kinds, willing to work hard, but not expecting a big college town. Misericordia is the social epicenter for the town of Dallas.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We are surrounded by graveyards, which may be a shock to some people. there is also Mercy center (elder care) and a preschool located on campus. We have meet Santa and an easter egg hunt for kids in the community.
Bang for the buck Room and board is rather high for the lack in quality of food. dorms are nice though, furniture is pretty new in all the dorms currently.
What to do for fun get involved in campus ministry and student activities, or you will be bored; this is a suitcase school, where most people go home on the weekends.
Food and Dining Not so great....the den is good, but the rules change every week, so it is confusing. The cafe is in need of expansion to accommodate the incoming freshman class of 500 students (usually only 300), and better food.
Dorm Life Dorms are decent, the New Apartments are going to be FABULOUS. Parking, however, is shady.
Academic Rigor If you break academic integrity, you will be kicked out, no second chances, so study hard, and do your own work. IT pays off in the end.
Tips for prospective students Sign up for tutoring in the student success center for all your classes. The tutors are wonderful (and students) and give you tips for succeeding in that particular class.
In three sentences Misericordia is a beautiful campus, undergoing construction. The classes are nice and small, but enrollment is heavily increasing. The students are very friendly and courteous.
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Deborah from Dallas, PA
12/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 7 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety Being a Resident Assistant, I have seen first hand how campus safety is very active and aware of everything going on around campus. They arrive at an incidents in a timely manner and walk around campus routinely. Even at 3am at night, students who are awake see them come into the dorm buildings to make sure they are locked and everyone is safe. There are cameras at all entrances of buildings which they monitor.
Clubs and Activities Volunteer opportunities: AmeriCorps, Adopt a Grandparent, College Kids for Girls and Boy, BlueChip Farms, Habitat for Humanity, Spring Break Trips Clubs on campus: SOAR, Anima, theater, and clubs specific to your major such as MSOTA which is the Misericordia Occupational Therapy Association.
Great for these types of students 1. Want a small school 2. Enjoy volunteering or service 3. Want a challenge in school 4. Like outdoor activities (have a program called SOAR which facilitates in this hobby)
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Fun fact, our college is surrounded by the most cemeteries compared to any other school in the US. Because of this, they sometimes have ghost hunters that come for fun to make sure the place is not haunted.
Bang for the buck You get your moneys worth for education. However, the cafeteria and Den rip you off when it comes to food. They are over priced as well as the book store there.
What to do for fun On campus, resident assistant do a lot of programs with the students such as ping pong/volleyball tournaments, cooking, and movie nights. The school also has program in the cafe, also known as the Den, where there are game shows, magicians, and comedians. Besides that, there are occasional movies that play in the theater or talent shows.
Food and Dining The food has improved over the past year but it still need work. Sometimes it is always the same such as pasta. Also, they do not provide a lot of healthy choices. However, they have expanded on their salad bar and made a vegetarian/vegan section. They are open to options and ways to improve students are not satisfied.
Dorm Life I am a resident assistant on campus so I am very aware of dorm life on campus. Some people enjoy it but others do not. It depends what you make of it. I think the majority of people enjoy it since they make most of their friendships while living on campus. Alumnae is the schools oldest dorm building on campus but it has been renovated. McHale, the freshman dorm building, is expected to be renovated this new year. There is also a brand new dorm building on campus which is not even a year old. Overall, I think the rooms of all the buildings are of decent size, the majority has a sink, the furniture is movable, and they provide a bed, desk, and dresser to all the students.
Academic Rigor The school is very demanding and the professors expect a lot out of the students. Especially in your particular major, they are rough on each student. For occupational therapy, there is at least one test a week and students have to maintain above a 3.0 GPA. For other majors such as speech pathology it is even harder. However, students do receive the best education compared to other institutions.
Tips for prospective students 1. If you are applying, make sure you are positive about a small school. Everyone does know one another even if you are the quiet type. 2. It is half and half, some people go home during the weekends but others stay. 3. Be prepared to speak in class since there there are no more than 30 students. 4. Know that it is a tough school and the professors expect a lot, but know you will get the best education out of it.
In three sentences This school is one of the best in Northeastern, PA. It has some of the best professors who are willing to help students in anyway possible so they succeed. Although it is a small school, this atmosphere allows everyone to know one another so they can build lasting friendships and a better future.
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Kara from Scranton, PA
05/21/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 19
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are activities on Friday's such as hypnotists or mentalists. They campus tries to host recreational activities for students on the weekends to keep them busy.
Food and Dining Some of the food is very good, but sometimes it is terrible. There is always a variety of food everyday if you do not like something in that given day.
Dorm Life Dorms are semi decent if you like to party; however, starting in the 2010/13 school year, there is a new program being created for all substance free students.
Academic Rigor Professors are always available for help. The curriculum is difficult, but that is the fun part. It gives students the opportunity to strive for success to become a better person in all areas.
Tips for prospective students This university has a small campus that keeps people in acquaintance with one another. Students are like a family and treat everybody with respect. I strongly recommend this school to anyone that has the perseverance to learn and to make friends that are more like them.
In three sentences Misericordia University provides excellent one-on-one interaction with the students. Help is always offered and no student should feel alone. I would recommend this school to anybody that is serious about their education and want to learn. There is no excuse to fail and the University will make sure of that.
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Danielle from Sweet Valley, PA
05/30/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety There when you need them.
Greek Life Does not exist.
Clubs and Activities There could be more but for the size of the student body, there is plenty to choose from.
Great for these types of students Non party type, health science students, outdoor type people.
What to do for fun Clubs/Activities, local bowling, local parks for hiking, etc.
Food and Dining Food is ok, but it is provided by an outside company.
Dorm Life Nice rooms and mostly modern. New building being completed this summer.
Academic Rigor Most classes are difficult but this is college and these classes prepare you for either your career or graduate school.
Tips for prospective students Get highly involved and develop relationships with your professors.
In three sentences Amazing school with great professors that truly care about you. Beautiful campus with plenty of clubs to become a part of.
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Beatriz Chavez from Wilkes Barre, PA
07/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety These guys are great they will do anything. One bad thing i hear is getting tickets but if you park where your suppose to then your fine
Greek Life no Greek life.
Clubs and Activities lots of clubs and activities and also trips to go help others.
Great for these types of students This school is great for all types of students: shy ones, outgoing ones and also creative ones. The party people may want to rethink this school if partying is an important thing.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the one classroom is a lecture hall but it is small but has glass windows around it so people from the hall can see the class. the weird thing that i found it is people call it the fishbowl because of those windows.
Bang for the buck The school does give financial aid to those who need it. my family is not the poorest or the richest but i did get a good amount to help me pay for school. Also they offer a payment plan so you do not have to take out loans but simply pay monthly payment as you are attending school.
What to do for fun The school offers many different types of activities and clubs so you could have things to do. Honestly this was the only school that i saw a lot of things to do, which is why i picked this school.
Food and Dining The food is pretty good. The school recently redesigned the one lounge and it looks so nice and the wait for food isn't insane. They have many food options from salads for chicken to pizza. And the food staff are very kind.
Dorm Life I drive to school as a freshman from home and it was ok. Dorm life i hear was average basically if you commute your not missing much. Then again it depends on who you hang out with.
Academic Rigor The classes are challenging especially if it is your first year because the style of teaching is different and its a big adjustment. It is not impossible to get all A's you do have to work for it.
Tips for prospective students If you want to check out the school they are more than happy to arrange something like sitting in on a class or staying the night at the dorms so you could get a feel for school. This is not a party school so if your looking for huge parties you will be disappointed here.
In three sentences This is a great school with open areas outside nice buildings and amazing teachers that will go to the ends of the world to try and help you. The university offers great services that vary from a writing center that helps with papers to a counseling service in case your having a tough time with anything.
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Caitlin from CT
07/17/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
11 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is extremely safe no one feels scared walking around and everyone learns to know each other.
Great for these types of students Hardworking,focused students who want to meet people who are like them.
Bang for the buck The school is expensive but they are extremely helpful in the financial aid process. They offer a ton of financial aid for good students and those who participate in community service. The faculty will answer any questions you have promptly. They are so helpful.
What to do for fun Dallas is a small town that doesn't have a ton of stuff to do but I have heard Wilkes-Barre is fun. There is a good mall and different places to hang out. If you are good at finding ways to have fun, then you will do fine.
Food and Dining I am skeptical about the food because I keep hearing it isn't that good. Every time I have visited the school the food has been fabulous and they have had a good variety. The faculty said that the food is good and they eat it, so I am assuming it can't be that bad.
Dorm Life The dorms that I have seen so far are small but well kept. It is a major plus that sinks and counter space are found in all dorms. There is also air conditioning. So far these are the only dorms I have seen with a sink and decent storage.
Academic Rigor Although I haven't started classes yet, I have heard they are challenging. I have heard that students are given plenty of time to complete major assignments and can also email/call professors anytime for help. This is especially helpful because students form a relationship and are able to be successful.
Tips for prospective students Apply early because space is limited in many of the programs. It is worth visiting the campus and keeping in touch with the school, they truly care about prospective students and will answer any questions you have.
In three sentences Misericordia is a small school that is dedicated to the students who attend. Professors care about their students and want to have a good relationship with them. There seems to be many clubs and activities to get involved with.
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Sandra from Cresco, PA
08/31/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 19
Categories Comments What to do for fun the school offers many things like movies, trips, and shows
Food and Dining pretty good
Dorm Life did not stay in dorm but took the tour the are nice and they just build new ones.
In three sentences This is small school with small classes. I loved the way the teachers really work with you. This is where you want to go!!
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Mia
10/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety Our campus safety guys do a great job keeping us safe. Honestly, I have never had a problem with safety on campus and I feel really safe on Misericordia campus.
Greek Life Greek life does not exist on this campus. We are a catholic university.
What to do for fun There are tons of events and groups on campus and never a weekend without something going on. You really can't be bored.
Food and Dining This part depends on where you go. I don't really care for the cafeteria food but we have a little den you can go to that has really good food all the time. The den is the place to go for great food.
Dorm Life Compared to some dorms at other places, Misericordia dorms are really nice. The only problem is space. Misericordia is a small school and they seem to be accepting more and more students. It is getting tight, but they just built a brand new apartment style dorm, which is amazing. Hopefully they have more plans for building dorms.
Academic Rigor I am in the nursing program here at Misericordia. I think the academics definitely challenge you and without the amazing teachers, I wouldn't be where I am today. They are caring and concerned about the students and how they do in their schooling. The academics here definitely give me a basis of knowledge for when I soon enter the real world.
Tips for prospective students Definitely look into other colleges and compare your options as usual. Misericordia is certainly not a big school but the campus and community are great. There are things to do and always people to see. Misericordia is great for small classes and one on one time with professors. Oh! and we now have a football team so that helps a lot with making it feel like a college.
In three sentences Misericordia is a great school to attend. It is small and pretty and has an amazing community of students. The classes are small and the teachers are always more than willing to help their students better themselves.
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A.Salmons from Scranton, PA
11/01/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety This school's campus safety is excellent. There is very little to no crime or violence here. If there is any, you don't ever hear about it.
Clubs and Activities They have pretty much anything you can think of! Get involved!
Great for these types of students Anyone that's willing to broaden their horizons and be more accepting of others while maintaining a good academic standard.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus This school is a catholic school, so you will be introduced to a lot of religious activities around campus.
Bang for the buck I don't quite understand what this means, but this school is pretty expensive to attend. Look for scholarships and try to find loans that won't leave you in debt forever.
What to do for fun Most people find it difficult to find things to do. It's all about what kind of effort you put into finding something to do. If you don't make the effort, you'll end up sitting in your dorm all night! Get out and meet new people, you won't regret it!
Tips for prospective students Be ready for an exciting and challenging experience that you'll never forget!
In three sentences Misericordia is a great school if you are looking for one on one attention from your instructors. They have an excellent set of standards for all of their courses. You can expect great things from here!
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Victoria from Maplewood, NJ
01/03/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
15 of 19
Categories Comments Food and Dining Some days the food is great and others not so much. It all depends on what you like.
Dorm Life With such a small school, you get to know pretty much everyone and you are able to pick where you want to live with a room lottery.
Academic Rigor It all depends on what you are majoring in. Most of the health care courses such as physical therapy or occupational therapy can be challenging.
Tips for prospective students Get involved at Misericordia University Attend events on campus
In three sentences Misericordia University is a privately funded institution located in Dallas, Pennsylvania. It is founded upon service to the community and mercy. Because it is a small university, you are able to have a personal connection with friends and professors.
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Amelia from Tunkhannock, PA
01/03/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
16 of 19
Categories Comments Clubs and Activities From poetry club to psychology club to student government, Misericordia has just about any club you could think of.
Great for these types of students If you like smaller classes with more attention to detail, Misericordia professors do just that. It's a small campus, which allows you to get to know a lot of people. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
What to do for fun There is a shuttle to take you outside of the campus for shopping, food, etc. Also, the staff plans movies, game nights, comedians, dances, and so much more.
Food and Dining There are so many options that it is impossible not to find something you like.
Academic Rigor The teachers challenge you, but not in an impossible-to-manage way.
Tips for prospective students It may be a small campus with plenty of one-on-one attention, but don't take advantage of that. Make sure to study in addition to having fun with friends.
In three sentences Misericordia University is an excellent school. It is a friendly and welcoming place. The teachers truly care about your success and every staff member goes out of their way to help you with just about any possible problem.
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Carol from Philadelphia, PA
02/25/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
17 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus Safety is great. They are always seen either walking or driving around campus. If you have to walk across campus alone you can call them and they will escort you back to your building.
Greek Life There is no Greek Life on our campus.
Clubs and Activities There are too many clubs to count here. Each major has at least one club, some have two. Anybody is free to join whatevrr club they would like to. Some of the clubs are Campus Ministry, Student Government, Theater, Psych, OT, PT, and Medical Imaging just to name a few.
Great for these types of students Misericordia is great for any type of student.
What to do for fun On the weekends, Student Activities brings in different types of entertainers. This year we have had magicians, jugglers, and psychics. Student Activities also puts on before dvd release movies on the weekeds in our theatre. Occasionally during the week there are random activities on the lawn outside.
Food and Dining Even though it is dining hall food and it is not always the best, it has gotten much better over the past few years. The students sat down with Mets, our food supplier, and told them we would like better food and they listened. Along with the dining hall there is also the Cougar's Den which sells made to order food such as sandwiches, pizzas, and chicken fingers.
Dorm Life The dorms are very clean and bigger than many other colleges. All rooms include cable and internet connection, and wifi is now avaliable all over campus including in the dorms. There are sinks in every room and you can control the heat and air in your room.
Academic Rigor Professors will meet with students to talk about any problems they may be having in class and help them to succeed. With the small classes, it is easy for the professors to help a student or answer questions in class.
Tips for prospective students Take a tour of campus or attend an open with family. Do not choose a school just because your friends from high school are going there. Don't be afraid to move away from home. Living on your own is a great feeling.
In three sentences There are many different clubs and activities to be a part of, and there is always something to do around campus. Our class sizes are very small which enables the professors to be able to focus on a small group or an individual. Safety not a problem on campus, because it is a small community and campus can always be found driving around.
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Hilari from Kingston, PA
03/14/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
18 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety Our campus safety is fantastic! They are helpfull and always keeping a close eye on things making this campus very safe!
Clubs and Activities There is a club for everything! Every major has a club and they support that major and do a lot of great community service projects. The school activities committee plans dances and fun outdoors activities in the spring and really tries to make sure we are getting out and having some fun!
Great for these types of students This school is for students that like small class sizes and more individual attention from the professor. This school is highly recomended for our physical therepy program and nursing and really any science majors. Here you are not just a number you are a studen with a name and that is extremely important.
Bang for the buck It is pricy, this school is big on acedemics and does offer great scholarships to good students. While you are in there are also scholarship options for those who make deans list.
What to do for fun There is a lot of resturants near by for dining and hanging out. There is a bowling alley in Dallas about 5 minutes from campus. The school provides a shuttle to go to the mall in Wilkes Barre and any shopping areas there, also the movie theater.
Food and Dining There are a lot of options I am told again I do commute so this is from other students.
Dorm Life I do not dorm but others tell me it is pretty good.
Tips for prospective students Get to know your professors it will help you in the long run with your grades and even recommendation letters. All of the professors are very nice and really helpfull! Also apply for tutoring early in the semester if you have the slightest doubt about a class, it is a huge help! Get involved definately!! Making friends is important and it does make college life more enjoyable!
In three sentences It is a great school and very welcoming. It is small and easy to meet people. You do not have to worry about fitting in because everyone here accepts you.
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Sagar from Dallas, PA
05/22/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
19 of 19
Categories Comments What to do for fun pretty much anything
Food and Dining go to a place called Metro, and a restaurant called CK's
Dorm Life never lived in the dorms but it looks fun
Academic Rigor not impossible and can be a cake walk at times.
Tips for prospective students If partying is not your top priority I would go here, especially if you want to do something in health care.
In three sentences A small scenic campus. Brand new facilities although it can get crowded at the gym at times. Not much of a nightlife but a short drive to Wilkes can change that.
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