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Salem International University Reviews

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  • 08/01/2010

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    4 out of 4 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 1 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Great for these types of students

    People that are highy motivated and want to earn their MBA degree in a short period of time.

    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to work hard and make your college work a high priority!

    Bang for the buck

    It is a competitive school as far as pricing goes. In most cases it is a lot cheaper than other online universities.

    Am enjoying being here

    The school is very cooperative

    Am learning a lot

    Since the semester is only 4 weeks long it is very difficult to work this into a schedule.The program is very flexible!!

  • 01/06/2011

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    4 out of 5 people found this review useful. 2 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Great for these types of students

    People looking to work more hours, people with families, and people who just cant sit in an actual classroom.

    Tips for prospective students

    You should definitely consider coming here because it works around your own time and its very affordable.

    Bang for the buck

    It is definitely an affordable school for anyone.

    Am enjoying being here

    This is an all around amazing school because it is very flexible with your own schedule.

    Am learning a lot

    I find it very easy to attend this school because of the curriculum being only four weeks long for each class.

  • 05/07/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 3 of 11

    Categories Comments
    What to do for fun

    At Salem we sometimes have game night in the Tiger Den. That's when certain people come and have different games to play with us sometimes we can win money. We also have BINGO in the cafeteria during lunch every 2 weeks. You can win a lot of dorming supplies. We also have trips to the mall for fun. In October we always have trips to go to haunted houses. I have experieced that and I had a blast going to them.

    Food and Dining

    Honestly, the food at Salem isn't that good. A Lot of the students here usually eat pizza, Chinese, or Roman Noodles. Sometimes Salem will have their days when the lunch is amazing but usually for dinner most students aren't satisfied.

    Dorm Life

    The dorm life wonderful. Salem has changed within the past year. We now have vending machines in our lobbies. Instead of going to seven eleven everyday to get quarters, we were provided with change machines in our laundry room. Salem has improved in the past years and is still improving the dorm life is very fun. On special days like the super bowl, the school buys pizza for everyone and we all spend time watching the game in the lobby. The lobby is a decent size and many of us go down their to watch movies or play games on the Wii.

    Academic Rigor

    Your academic's are very important expecially if you play a sport. In order to continue with that certain sport you need a GPA of 2.0. Even if you don't play a sport you should still continue to get good grades. The one class a month method is very helpful and I understand the material very well. There professors and tutor's come in handy as well and they are willing to help you as long as you respect their instructions and tips on the work you're doing.

    Tips for prospective students

    If you want to go out on the weekend or just go out to eat at a resturant, I reccomend that you bring you're car to Salem. If you don't have a car an alternative is the bus, taxi, or even a friend. There are many things to do on campus in the Tiger's Den which makes everyone come together as a family and have fun. They have many flat screen TVs which are hooked up to game systems of all sorts. If you want a late night snack there is always the 24-hour seven eleven.

    In three sentences

    Honestly, Salem is a wonderful place to be. You meet a lot of very friendly professors and friends. There are a lot of international students that go here and getting to know them can be very interesting because they all have different cultures.

  • 02/04/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    4 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    security of campus is great!

    Great for these types of students

    if your looking for a smaller university with a great staff and good friends to be made, this is the place for you.

    What to do for fun

    just hang out with friend, go into clarkburge to go to movies or hang out at the mall.

    Food and Dining

    the staff in the dining have do a great job and a good job of changing the menu

    Dorm Life

    room are kind of small but after a few weeks you don't notice it anymore.

    Academic Rigor

    the courses are challenging but the teachers are great.

    Tips for prospective students

    if you are not from a cold weather area, bring warm clothing. it does rain quite a bite during nov - jan time fram so bring rain gear also.

    In three sentences

    overall i love the school. it is small and feels more like a family than a campus.

  • 02/04/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    5 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    no security problems. campus security comes into the dooms all the time just checking to make sure everything is cool.

    Clubs and Activities

    sports program here is great

    Great for these types of students

    if you want to finish your degree early, this university offers a fast track.

    What to do for fun

    hang out in the tv room, go to the lions den and shot pool. go into town and see a movie

    Food and Dining

    love the food in the dining hall, and subway and dairy queen are about a 3 min walk if i want something different.

    Dorm Life

    dorm rooms are kind of small, but because this is a small university, everyone on our floor all know each other and we have a really good time around the dorm..

    Academic Rigor

    if you are not prepared to study, don't come here. the courses are difficult, you will have to put forth effort to maintain good grades

    Tips for prospective students

    bring rain gear and be prepared to study had.

    In three sentences

    it is a small university so it fixes my needs well.

  • 07/03/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    6 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Dorm Life

    I personally did not enjoy staying in the dorms. I do not like being that close to people and I couldn't afford my own room.

    In three sentences

    Salem International University is a great place for students looking for a small town to go to college. The teachers are great and go out of their way to help each student succeed. Overall, Salem International University is an amazing place to get an education.

  • 07/18/2012

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    7 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Clubs and Activities

    Several clubs and activities.

    Great for these types of students

    All students.

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    None that I could Identify.

    Bang for the buck

    No significant crime in years except a few burglaries,had a problem in 2008 with NCAA because of violations but has been on the right track every since.

    What to do for fun

    Shopping,music,park and some mingling with friends.

    Food and Dining

    the food wasn't the best.

    Dorm Life

    The dorms are ok.

    Academic Rigor

    No one should be failing any classes,it's one class a month.

    Tips for prospective students

    You need to really get involved and learn all you can as a new student,participate as much as possible.

    In three sentences

    Gym is great. Atmosphere is good. Staff is great.

  • 08/24/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 8 of 11

    Categories Comments
    What to do for fun

    Salem is a very small town. In order for you to have fun you have to leave the campus and go somewhere else. The campus is about sports, that's all there is to do.

    Food and Dining

    They serve the same food, for every meal except for breakfast. Chicken is the main dish here at SIU. The food always seems undercooked or overcooked.

    Dorm Life

    These dorms don't even have a sprinkler system. The heating barely works and we don't have air-conditioning. We practically have to beg to get out restrooms cleaned.

    Academic Rigor

    Salem is a one class per month school. Most people view this as being an easy way out. I view it as an easy way to get a mediocre education which is what is here.

    Tips for prospective students

    I cannot tell you what to do but I can only help these students take this warning, do not come to SIU. We have gone almost two weeks without soap once. Not to mention that the staff decides to take off whenever they please without a moments notice.

    In three sentences

    My opinion will of course be biased die to the fact that I happen to go here. Salem International University is a horrible school. The facilities are awful as well as the education.

  • 09/18/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    9 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    Very high security, great campus watch crews and best of all there's 24 hour surveillance throughout the entire campus.

    Greek Life

    Not too sure about the Greek life on campus.

    Clubs and Activities

    Many national and local sororities and fraternities.

    Great for these types of students

    Great fro international students as well as, transfer students.

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    None unusual, just normal school traditions.

    Bang for the buck

    Very worth the money. I feel that I am getting exactly what I am paying for.

    What to do for fun

    Mingle with other students, compare work, and enjoy the college life. SIU also holds many events that help with funding for the school, which they also travel and give away free items for class and helpful graduation tips.

    Food and Dining

    They really could use me as their cooker :-)

    Dorm Life

    I do not live on campus, but I hear the dorms are amazing and very roomy.

    Academic Rigor

    Excellent

    Tips for prospective students

    Arrive to class on time. Always stay organized and focused. Submit your work in a timely manner. Study, Study, Study!!!

    In three sentences

    Salem International University has one of the best curriculum studies that I know. The instructor's are there for you when you need them and are very helpful. The instructional study videos really help students before taking any tests.

  • 10/15/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    10 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Bang for the buck

    Yes, cheap tuition for a DII school

    What to do for fun

    recreation time with team mate?

    Food and Dining

    If you dorm you eat for free

    Dorm Life

    Great!

    Academic Rigor

    Great!

    Tips for prospective students

    come visit school.

    In three sentences

    this school is great and I'm enjoying it.

  • 02/01/2013

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    11 of 11

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    1 It is not secured. Some students get harrassed by others on campus.

    Greek Life

    No known input.

    Clubs and Activities

    2 Can not attend.

    Great for these types of students

    Check your options.

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Nursing can not participate.

    Bang for the buck

    1 school is too much compared to other schools.

    What to do for fun

    Camp, paint, draw, watch movies, walk.

    Food and Dining

    5 It is cheap but good food.

    Dorm Life

    1 They are very old and need updated

    Academic Rigor

    2 They have new programs that nursing can not attend.

    Tips for prospective students

    Get it in writing.

    In three sentences

    Salem has wonderful staff. Their score is low because of unorganization, changing program after I started, and unexpected high costs that they said was included.