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7 out of 7 people found this review useful.
Karla from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The fact that the class size is really small, gives the teacher more time to give out more information and pretty much call out each and every one of us to make sure we know whats going on. Sometimes you think you understand until you're asked; that's when you challenge yourself and find if you understand the material at hand. The subject doesn't matter. The professors there will learn your name and know your capacity pretty soon. If you need help. Help is everywhere! tutoring programs by subject are free.
Am enjoying being here The school isn't THAT small. There's always something to do there. It's a small community and you will get to know more people then if you were at a bigger college. Joining clubs will keep you busy as well if that's what you're looking for.
Bang for the buck this can all depend on how you did your high school year. They give out lots of scholarship money but the school is expensive anyway.
Tips for prospective students Don't slack off. The bad thing about getting to know everyone and always having friends around is that you wont be able to discipline yourself so well. With all the stuff going on that seems so much fun. You will need to make some sacrifices and stay in your dorm that night rather then go out and have fun sometimes
Great for these types of students Great for pre-dentistry. music..or arts. and athletics i would say. Also business as well! Students who want the small class sizes because they seem to work best one on one almost.
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7 out of 8 people found this review useful.
Dori from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students JU is unlike a lot of large colleges. Don't expect overly crowded classrooms and long lines in the on-campus eateries. The only part of the school that isn't built to accommodate the number of students would be the parking lot, so on Sunday-Wednesday, plan to be home as early as possible to minimize the walk from your car to your dorm. The atmosphere is very relaxed; a fair representation of life in the Jacksonville area.
Great for these types of students This is a great school for people who like hands-on work. The small class size definitely is beneficial to this kind of learning, as well as really getting to know other students within your major.
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7 out of 9 people found this review useful.
Erick from Coral Springs, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot For me being a Music student I enjoying the small ratio of teacher to student. This allows me to expand my knowledge and grow as a musician. I am able to learn more than if I chose a much larger campus.
Am enjoying being here Getting to know your professors and having them know you is great! Also the students are wonderful.
Tips for prospective students Great school! Nice class sizes and tons to do. Very beautiful campus.
Great for these types of students Great for fine art students looking to excel in their craft. Also I would say great for sports as well!! We have excellent basketball team. All sports are NCAA Division 1 expect football.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Robyn from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot My classes are amazing! The teachers are very responsive to the students and don't mind you asking question if you don't understand something. Even if you send them an email, it is usually answered within 24 hours. As a Biology student, having the St. Johns River directly behind the school makes for excellent hand-on work, especially for ecology and marine biology aspects. When it comes to homework, there is plenty to keep you busy, but not nearly so much that you have no down time. There is enough time between quizzes and tests for you to space out studying for all of your classes, PLUS for most classes, all of the quizzes and tests are dated on the syllabus so you know weeks ahead of time!
Am enjoying being here I am a commuter student and a freshman so I haven't had the on-campus living experience, but the people on campus and in my classes are very nice and the teachers are very respectful. You will be treated as an adult and your decisions (as long as they aren't poor ones) and opinions will be taken seriously.
Bang for the buck I was given plenty of financial aid and a very large scholarship. I only had two options for school since I had to stay close to home and JU gave me the best the could. JU is expensive, but it is a private college and there are so many more benefits to have 30 people in a class than 300. It allows the school to supply you with the newest and the best of technology, as well as on campus activities.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to pay. If you know you will have to pay out for tuition, remember to add the cost of dorms and what goes in them, meal plans, books, parking decal, and just having cash on hand for extra needs during the year. If this is really the school you wish to attend, start saving as soon as possible and look for as many outside scholarships as you can.
Great for these types of students Pre-med of any sort will love this school. The business program is one of the best in the area. Those who, like me, walk kinda slow, will love the size of the campus. Coming from the dorms can be pretty far, but it nothing compared to most university campuses. The 10 and 15 minute class separation are plenty of time for most.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Ariel from Miami Gardens, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The small class sizes allow for a better learning environment. You get that one on one feeling because the professors know your name and can come and help you without all the hassle of having 300 other students in the room.
Am enjoying being here There are lots of school events that go on like finals pancake dinner and tailgating for home games that JU can have because there are less students and its a simpler environment that makes school events a lot more fun.
Bang for the buck The school is pricey but if you want that small class atmosphere or not as busy atmosphere this is the place to go.
Tips for prospective students If your planning to come to JU make sure you have looked at all your options and know that this is the place for you.
Great for these types of students JU is great for more small town students who like having less people and don't like the giant classes or a billion people around you all the time. Or if you play sports. Ju is a big sports school.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Nicole from Fleming Island, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Jacksonville University has a beautiful campus, filled with lush landscaping and beautiful trees. Despite the ideas of many people, it is a very difficult school in which some students fail every semester. Work hard, take school seriously, and you can be a success here!
Tips for prospective students Study hard
Have fun
Enjoy the unique opportunity to gain your education in a great environment.Academic Rigor The classes are mostly quite difficult, which often serves as a surprise to incoming students.
Dorm Life It can get kind of rowdy. I have been an RA for two years, and I have seen many things living on campus. But security isn't too far away, and often responds to incidents that get out-of-control.
Food and Dining The food could be much better, but I've heard from students who have transferred from other schools that it's better than the food offerings at other institutions.
What to do for fun Go into the city
Go down to the Riverfront
Hang out in the student commons
Play games in the arcadeBang for the buck Jacksonville University is quite expensive. However, it is only worth your money if you avail yourself of the educational opportunities you are afforded here.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The campus is very close to the beach, which is great.
Great for these types of students Self-motivated students, who are not easily caught up in the college partying lifestyle.
Clubs and Activities There are many clubs here, but my favorite is the one I founded-The Z Formation. It is a women's empowerment group. We participate in service activities, monthly forums, and other activities. We also work closely with the fraternities and sororities on campus.
Greek Life There are several active Greek chapters. But, unlike other schools, pledging isn't the only way to fit in.
Campus Safety The campus could be safer. But its location in downtown Jacksonville makes it difficult to secure all areas of campus.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Sabrina from Jacksonville , FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I learn so much better here than I would elsewhere; the teachers take care of you if you take advantage of their office hours and the other students are surprisingly willing to help you out. The small class sizes also facilitate easier learning.
Am enjoying being here I love my professors they're entertaining and they care about students. Being in honors and nursing gave me an in with a lot of different people so I have made a whole bunch of new friends. The campus is gorgeous it does not even look like Jacksonville here and it's small enough to walk across in ten minutes but big enough that you have plenty of places to go and hang out without even having to leave campus.
Bang for the buck I am here for nursing and even with my full ride it gets pricey sometimes, but it is also recognized as the best nursing program in the entire state and you get a lot of experience.
Tips for prospective students Apply for the honors program. It may be more work but they offer great scholarships and you are guaranteed to have fun.
Great for these types of students This school is great for anyone who does not enjoy sitting in a room with 50 other students trying to learn. The class sizes are just like high school (10- maybe 30 student) and you have professors who genuinely care about their students' success and are always willing to help you out.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Shanese from Orange Park, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am in nursing and there are alot of hands on experiences. The school offers many different opportunites that a bigger school might not offer.
Am enjoying being here JU is a smaller campus and with it being a smaller campus it is easy to get to know peers as well as staff. There are many international students, clubs, and organizations I believe that JU is a well rounded university. And I have made life long friends
Bang for the buck Smaller classrooms and one on one help is worth money. JU offers financial support but I suggest that one would also seek outside scholarships and grants to offset cost
Tips for prospective students Seek outside scholarships, enjoy the city, beach it out, stay focused and embark on new experiences
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Meaghan from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot At Jacksonville University, I am not only learning a ton for my major and minor degrees but I am also learning about finances and expenses. JU has helped me mature more and be more prepared to start life independently when I am ready.
Am enjoying being here JU is a great campus for an atmosphere of studying. There are plenty of benches in the gardens and even a spot down at the river that students can peacefully study at. The campus also has plenty of things to do if you are a student with free time. There is a campus theatre, gym for working out, gymnasium for playing sports, basketball courts, swimming pool, baseball/softball field, volleyball nets, an art museum, music lounge, and a football field. There are clubs and groups that students can join for extra fun as well. For example, the Rowing Team and the Inner Varsity Bible Study group. Not only this, but JU also of course has concerts, game days, musicals and plays that JU students can attend for free. It's a wonderful active campus that students will never get bored at.
Bang for the buck If saving money is what your all about, JU can help you out. This university allows all JU students to attend any event JU students host for free. From football games to concerts, JU students don't have to pay a penny to watch.
Tips for prospective students One thing I would stress to a prospective student is that college is not all fun and games. There is a lot of responsibility on your plate. You no longer have your typical high school teacher forcing due dates upon you and asking if you need any help on your projects. Most college professors give you the material and don't see it until the day you turn it in. They are very willing to help though, but you have to be the one to step up and ask. Don't be afraid to ask for help or go to the tutoring room! Be on time and study hard! Good luck!
Great for these types of students JU is a great campus for sororities and fraternities! Though I am not in one, I have plenty of friends who are. They tell me all the time about their get together's and fun activities that their sorority or fraternity do.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Erica
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I do like all of the professors I've met so far; they all seem helpful and intelligent.
Will enjoy being here I can't say that I like the atmosphere of the campus as compared to some of the other colleges I've been to. JU feels dead compared to other schools I've visted.
Bang for the buck Tuiton seems overpriced.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Natalie from Richmond Hill, GA
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot As you enter college one thing you have to get used to is teaching yourself. Most classes are lectures and after each class its your responsibility to make sure you grasped everything the professor went over. Something I had a big problem with. But if you manage your study time you will definitely learn a lot here!
Did enjoy being here Yes I did enjoy my time here. You will definitely make friends and meet a lot of different, friendly people. Although sometimes the weekends are boring, its best to bring a car if you have one so you have something to do. Or join a athletic team or something to stay busy after classes.
Bang for the buck This school being a private school is very expensive. Good thing they do give scholarships to majority of freshman who enter. But I believe JU should upgrade certain aspects of the school especially the dorms and cafeteria. Its not a bad school, but I personally think you pay too much for some of the stuff. You should be semi-rich when you come here or you'll be taking out a lot of loans.
Tips for prospective students Be yourself, stay focused on your school work, if you ever have a problem in class its always best to meet up with your professor..when they see you making an effort the better the grade. Join a club or sorority or sport to have something to do.
Great for these types of students Nursing, athletic students, rotc, marine science majors.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Stephanie from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors cater to your every need. They give up their cell phone numbers and their office hours and all the time they have to help you in the course. They give out extra credit work like crazy. The classes are jam packed with information and they are not boring. The teacher does not expect you to just buy the book and learn yourself. Every step is put on the board and broken down/discussed. The small classes give the teachers time to make sure not a single student fails unless the student really tries to (by not coming to class or by being lazy on their workload).
Am enjoying being here I commute, so it is really hard to make many friends that way. I instead tend to make more friends with the teachers and the staff. I've made a few friends with the other students who commute, but it is hard to hang out with the students who live on campus when the drive is 20 minutes away. It is also hard to go to any campus activities when the drive is 20 minutes away. I schedule all my classes close together, and if there is a campus activity scheduled around my classes or in between 2 classes, I'll go. The campus activities are so much fun, though. That's why the ranking is a 4. JU's Final's Frenzy is the best. It really destresses you before finals with free massages, free food, raffles, games, and all sorts of fun activities.
Bang for the buck I'm so glad I'm here, don't get me wrong, but I've been through a year here, and I'm already in debt. The school is expensive, and even though I make straight A's they aren't boosting up the money they are giving me for my academic scholarship. So, I wonder how bad it would be if I wasn't making straight A's. I don't get financial aid or the Pell Grant so I always feel like I'm going to have to be paying off a huge loan when I get out. But, I do like it here, I just have to remember that.
Tips for prospective students Try to join a club if you go here, that way you will be guaranteed to have friends with the same interests as you. The students in your same major you will see all four years and they may not have the same interests as you, just the same career path. Don't take 18 credit hours every semester. The Student Solutions Center at JU specifically told me that I should take a break from doing that because it gets really tiring, really fast.
Great for these types of students Jacksonville University is great for hard working students who like to have a little fun on the side. It is not your typical party school, but it is also not boring. The classes do take up a lot of your time, so to be studious would be the best advice I have to give you. The kids here who try to turn JU into a party school don't do very well in their classes.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Rachel from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors are so helpful here. Whenever you need help, they are there for you- that's what's great about the small class size. The classes are very unique and I can honestly say I have never learned so much, especially because you can get one-on-one help in a subject if you're struggling.
Am enjoying being here This is a very tigh-knit community, and it feels like home. The class size is small- usually less than 30 students per- which allows you to do class projects often and get help and different perspectives on the material from the other students.
Bang for the buck While tuition is high, I definitely feel that the cost is worth it- and they have plenty of campus scholarships to help with the cost, as well as a ton of on-campus jobs to help pay off the rest. You are paying for the great community and one-on-one help you get everywhere you turn.
Tips for prospective students Check out the website before you get on campus- you can learn about the different programs, professors, and all of the new opportunities on campus- I found out about the new Marine Science Research Institute where I now study. SO HELPFUL! Also, talk to students on campus when you go to visit, talk to staff and ask them anything and EVERYTHING you want to know.
Great for these types of students JU is great for students studying the arts and sciences, also athletics and ROTC are big here. If you like a small school feel and the ability to build life-long friendships, JU is the place for you.
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1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Jaquana from Chesapeake, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors make time for you if you are having any problems.
Am enjoying being here Their many activities to participate in or help out with.
Bang for the buck The school is costly but it have a great learning atmosphere.
Tips for prospective students Make sure this is the school you looking for by finding out all you can about it.
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Tonya from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A past student here.
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sharonda`` from Ft Pierce, FL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
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A student from Miami, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Jacksonville University is a great school. The staff is very friendly and the students are, as well. It is a great place for a young adult to grow.
Tips for prospective students College is what you make it. Go to all the activities possible, they are worth it. It can be a lot of fun if you don't hold back.
Academic Rigor Although the teachers are pleasant and understanding, you have to make sure you keep up with your work and your reading. It's not hard if you stay focused.
Dorm Life Dorm life is great. Your roommate, suitemates, and hallmates all contribute to your dorm experience and it can be a lot of fun.
Food and Dining After a while, eating in the cafeteria and at Nellie's gets boring, but switching it up every once in a while helps.
What to do for fun Hang out in friends' rooms, go to the club, go to the pool, hang out by the river or in the buc room--there's always something to do.
Bang for the buck The internet gets really slow at the end of the night when everyone's homework is due at 11:59 pm and you would think that so much money could pay for a better internet connection, but that's as much trouble as you'll find.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The valley of death between the dorms and the classes is a struggle every time you want to leave your room and do something, but it becomes a part of life.
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Angelica from Lakeland, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences JU is my home away from home. The faculty go above and beyond their duties in order to help their students. I couldn't imagine going to school anywhere else.
Tips for prospective students Get involved! There are tons of on campus organizations that are not only fulfilling but also fun to be a part of!
Academic Rigor The classes that I have taken at JU have challenged me in the best kind of way. I feel that I have a good relationship with my professors and that I can go to them if I am having any problems in class.
Dorm Life The dorms at JU are okay. Most of the buildings are a little old but what they lack in fancy new accommodations they make up in the people that you get to know.
Food and Dining There are 3 places where a student can eat on campus. Waves, the cafe and Nellie's. Personally I think the food could be a lot better in both Nellie's & Waves, just a little more fresh food but waves usually has some good food.
What to do for fun In Jacksonville there is a huge shopping center called the St. Johns Town Center. It is definitely the place to go if you like to shop, go to a nice restaurant or hang out with friends. We also have a movie theater that is on campus and free to the students so that is always fun.
Bang for the buck I received a highly personalized education at JU. I got the individual attention that I wanted from my professors but they also challenged me to do my best in class. It is a little more expensive because it is a private college but I definitely think that it was worth it, because of the organizations and opportunities that I was able to pursue my confidence grew over the past 3 years that I have been at JU & that is something that is priceless in my opinion.
Clubs and Activities There are hundreds of clubs on campus. A student can join the shooting club, sociology club or even a surfing club. The options are endless so there is definitely something for everyone.
Greek Life The Greek Life at JU is great. The students that are in Greek life are usually involved in several other clubs on campus and they usually hold various leadership positions as well. Being in Greek life encourages the students to always be their best and puts a support system behind them that allows them to achieve their goals.
Campus Safety The Campus Safety officers are always patrolling around campus. I feel that I am safe on campus because they are always around in case anything happens.
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Rachel from FPO, AE
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Jacksonville university is a great school for students who are looking for smaller campuses. The teachers and staff are all very helpful. They have an amazing, beautiful campus and there are plenty of opportunities to get out and do school activities and be involved.
Academic Rigor All of the teachers expect students to rise to specific standards and really put forth their best effort. The classes aren't necessarily easy but there is plenty of opportunity to make an A, what with teachers being available because of small classes and they being more flexible with work being turned in. Most of my teachers offered some form if extra credit also to help give students an extra boost.
Dorm Life It really depends on who is also on your hall as to what kind of experience you'll have. There were incidences Of vandalism on my hall and they were very loud but I moved to a quieter hall where there wasnt vandalism. Most of the halls were pretty tame which makes for a good study environment and such.
Food and Dining The food on campus is pretty good. And they have a lot of options which is really nice. If you're going to JU and you're trying to pick a meal plan definitely go for the eat anywhere option. And I was able to survive off 12 meals a week but it's up to your discretion.
What to do for fun There are a ton of campus activities: fin fest, honors summit, plays, concerts, movie theatre, sporting events, sororities, frats, RHA activities, school wide humans vs zombies, res life trips and more. Theres also a pool and gym, nature trail, and river dock. There really is a ton of things to do on campus and you'll find them if you just look at bulletin boards.
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Nicole from Orlando, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Great academic advising, professors, and student life staff. HORRIBLE financial aid staff, they are useless. Great atmosphere, beautiful campus, amazing experiences.
Tips for prospective students Get as much financial as possible1 It's super expensive. Also, use chegg.com to rent your books. You'll save hundreds of dollars.
What to do for fun Join greek life or an athletic team!
Greek Life Tons of fun!
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Melissa from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It has a select few professors that are knowledgeable, passionate, caring and helpful towards their students, however, they are hard to find. Furthermore, not every major receives the proper funding and the students suffer from it which is wrong and discouraging to know that the university itself does not care about its students. If you have a great college experience, deal with fascinating teachers, friendly campus environment, and find competent staff members then you happen to be one of the lucky ones.
Tips for prospective students KNOW the major you definitely want to pursue before attending this college, that way you can visit the campus on your own (avoid the hectic and inadequate tour guide) and explore the building and campus where you'll be taking your classes. If you observe the environment you will be able to tell whether or not JU suites your needs and whether you will learn anything in your major field from the professors.
Academic Rigor Most majors have classes that are too easy to pass without ever really learning anything. So be careful the major you choose!
Dorm Life From what I've seen they need to seriously fix up the dorms; most students try to avoid them by moving into the college apartments across the street.
Food and Dining Food at JU is TERRIBLE!! DO NOT EAT! You've been warned.
What to do for fun Not much....Jacksonville is not a real city like you would think. Mostly it's a place for people to get drunk or high and do nothing else. Kind of monotonous and boring.
Bang for the buck The quality of education and the experiences you gain at JU are not worth the price you have to pay. They are really overpriced!!
Great for these types of students Students that want to pass through college, get a degree, not learn anything, and just get by in life.
Clubs and Activities This has improved over the years...thankfully.
Campus Safety The only thing security does here is ride their bikes, walk around staring into space, and writing tickets. They serve NO REAL purpose and are a waste of money for the school. No protection, so look after yourself.
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Toi from JAcksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences jacksonville University is great college to attent.
Tips for prospective students I love to have education in JU
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Victoria from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences ju has professors who care, class sizes to help focus on you, and a campus that you can walk in ten minutes, you'll never be late to class if you come early enough to find a parking spot.
Tips for prospective students don't slack. stay on top of your studies and your time management. the class sizes are small enough for the professors to know your potential and notice your absence.
Academic Rigor every school has it's easy and hard classes. you have to be the judge of whether or not you learn the material.
Dorm Life i never lived on campus, but i heard the new dorms were nice.
Food and Dining i don't eat on campus much, the food is expensive without a meal plan.
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Samara from Citrus Springs, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I really like the way the teachers here are teaching. They explain things in a way I understand. The work load isn't too hard or overwhelming, it's definitely manageable.
Am enjoying being here Everyone here seems to be pretty nice. Campus activities and the different clubs, sororities, and fraternities here always have some event planned. The campus is pretty nice and I just overall really like it here.
Bang for the buck It is a little expensive, as it is with all private colleges. Sometimes people around here, including me, question where our money is going because there are some minor issues when it comes to some of the things around campus.
Tips for prospective students If you plan on coming here, be sure to fill out tons of scholarships. Also, if you plan on coming here, buy rain boots! When it rains, some of the areas get flooded easily because the St. Johns River used to flow through some areas of the campus.
Great for these types of students This campus seems pretty good for all students.
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