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4.5 157 reviews
Academic Rigor
 3.9412
Dorm Life
 3.7041
Food and Dining
 3.7755
Bang for the buck
 3.7531
Clubs and Activities
 4.1778
Greek Life
 4.0000
Campus Safety
 3.5781
Most Helpful Review for Northern Illinois University
  • Category: Did learn a lot
  • Review by: Diandra from Chicago, IL
  • 38 out of 40 people found this review helpful

I learned how it is to be on your own and how different it is to be away from the people who you used to depend on the most when you were back at home. I learned a lot about how to manage time and money because being a student living on campus can be very expensive and of time's essence. You have to learn to make time to have fun because you have to stay so focused on doing homework and meeting deadlines. I learned educationally as well. Depending on your class size can really determine your level of...

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  • Mallory from Moline, IL
  • May-06-2013 I am a current student here

    NIU is a great school and has a lot of different majors and minors to choose from. It's decent priced, but the financial aid office can be a little difficult to deal with if you have any problems. As long as you try to do well and don't slack off too much, you should do great.

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  • Taylor from Belvidere, IL
  • Apr-30-2013 I am a current student here

    NIU is a very well-rounded school. I feel certain areas are weaker than they are advertised. Education is suppose to be a large focus for this school, yet many of the teachers are actually grad students trying to achieve their masters.

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  • Kirsten from Brookfield, IL
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a current student here

    Northern is a great university if you plan on getting involved and making connections. However, if you plan on just going to classes, you won't like it here as there is not much to do if you are not involved.

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  • Kyra from Chicago, IL
  • Apr-10-2013 I am a current student here

    Northern has very helpful advisors. It has alot of different Programs that you can attend, and they have alot of resources for students to get all the information they need

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  • Ashley from Naperville, IL
  • Apr-01-2013 I am a current student here

    Northern Illinois University is an excellent choice for any perspective college student. The Colleges of Business, Education, and Engineering are very well staffed and provide an excellent college experience. The proximity of the city allows for both a small community feel within NIU and the big city life as well.

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  • Brittany
  • Mar-31-2013 I am a current student here

    As a music major, I don't journey outside of the music building much, but the school from what I've seen is a good one. It is cheap and you get a good education for what you pay for. There are a lot of scholarship opportunities to fund your education.

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  • Mar-18-2013 I am a current student here

    If you like quiet, simple and plain then NIU is the place to be. It is not a party school and there is not much to do. Academic wise its fun.

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  • Ashley from Loves Park, IL
  • Mar-15-2013 I am a current student here

    An absolutely wonderful school. The professors are all knowledgeable on their respective areas of study and are more than willing to go the extra mile for students. The school also has a burgeoning social and extracurricular aspect to it.

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