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Purdue University-North Central Campus Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Jordan from Westville, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors are extremely helpful and break the material down so its easily understood by all. they are also willing to give you one on one attention if you need it. They are also very helpful in getting you a tutor if you would feel more comfortable being taught from a peer.
    Am enjoying being here

    Ive made more friends at PNC in my first semester than I ever thought I would. The school may be small but it is full of Panther Pride! Im happy I chose Purdue North Central
    Bang for the buck

    Purdue North Central is a small campus, lower prices, and its still a Purdue degree! When you obtain your degree it will say Purdue University. It will not specify the north central. So you get a small, cheaper campus...with the power of a Purdue degree!
    Tips for prospective students

    PNC has a limited number of majors so I would make sure they have the major you want along with a back up you desire just in case. Also, PNC doesnt have dorms so if your heart is set on a dorm, PNC might not be the school for you. They do on the other hand have apartments across the street that are treated like student apartments The pricing is cheap, but its a high standard of living with appliances included along with a computer room, gym, pool, & game room.
    Great for these types of students

    Anyone who wants a quality college education.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Angelina from LA Porte, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Hey High School Seniors. I am Angelina from La Porte. I have to say my first semester at PNC was an experience. I did learn many things, and surprisingly college is a blast. Most of my teachers are great, and I learned many things from there, and there are teachers who are not so good. You always have your bad and your good teachers. Work is pretty much like high school, but you are not as stressed to get your homework done, that is if you do not procrastinate. There are less hours put into school and you get several breaks here for your learning abilities. It is so much easier to focus. In high school, getting up early was hard; well, in college you can pick how many days of the week you want to go and what time you would like to come in.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am somewhat enjoying it here at Purdue North Central. I just wish there was more activities. In high school I was in band, pep band, and marching band, and now I do not do anything fun in school. I mean I have fun classes, but if PNC had something to make me stay I would.
    Bang for the buck

    Oh excellent pricing, if I had to do my freshman year all over again, I would still go to PNC. I saved a lot of money my first year of college, which is excellent because next year I have to transfer to finish my degree. With getting prerequisites out of the way, I will have more money to spend on transferring.
    Tips for prospective students

    Buy books online. It helps seniors to buy books online. You save so much money. Great deals for new books on Amazon.com. Another tip for college. Come to class, do not procrastinate. Seniors you are paying money for these classes go to a class. Don't skip unless you are sick. Procrastinating get's you nowhere in college. I can honestly say, I am a big procrastinator myself, and I was so tired for my first semester trying to still get good grades. Another tip. Start your first year at PNC and then transfer. Seniors get your life together before you transfer somewhere big. Some people at PNC will be on the same boat as you, trying to find out what they want to do. It will be cheaper trying to find out what you want to do at PNC.
    Great for these types of students

    * Degree Undecided
    * Having Problems choosing a school
    * Want a year to save money
    * Want a year to work close and go to school
    * Want to take prerequisites and transfer the next year

  • Christina from Portage, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    PNC has a great campus! There are lots of student clubs and organizations, as well as sports. Most of the professors are wonderful!
    Tips for prospective students

    Take a look at the plan of study for your major before starting, it's nice to know where you should be headed when you go to your advisor.
    Academic Rigor

    This depends on your major and the professors teaching. Get to know your professors, when you can. If you are nice to them, usually they will go out of their way to help you get where you need to be.
    Dorm Life

    There are no dorms on campus. There is off campus living, with University Apartment complexes across the street.
    Food and Dining

    Great food for being a school cafeteria. No major food chains, with the exception of Seattle Coffee.

  • Janet from LaPorte, IN

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

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    In three sentences

    PNC offers broad range of degrees, majors and courses.
    The campus is easy to manage and offers art culture as well as natural beauty. Professors and the Chancellor are available to students and eager to be of assistance.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get an A parking pass. Join a club or organization so that you can meet other students who share your enthusiasms. Learn how to take good notes and then study them diligently for each class you take.
    Academic Rigor

    As with any higher education institution, academic rigor is dependent upon the course and the teacher. I had an English professor who flunked me because I refused to attend the classes during which he showed slides of the Victorian furniture he purchased during his trips to England - while I was traveling more than 200 days per year as Director of Marketing & Sales for an international manufacturing company while trying to finish my BA. On the other hand, I had professors who made their courses fascinating...which is a challenge with a Statistics course!...and professors whose passion for their topic was passed on to their students. I believe that academic excellence is only achieved by those who put their time and effort into their course work - regardless of the professor or the class topic.
    Dorm Life

    I lived in my own home, with my husband, his mother, and four of our six children while attending PNC full time; I also worked a full-time job.
    Food and Dining

    The 'restaurant experience' at PNC is wonderful - delicious, cost effective and served in a great atmosphere.
    What to do for fun

    My concept of fun (at the age of 60) is far removed from that of the significantly younger student. I am a published author of non-fiction books and articles in journals, newspapers, magazines and on websites...so writing for the PNC newspaper has always been one of my favorite activities.
    Bang for the buck

    Being able to control living expenses by staying at home is one way to reduce your college costs. PNC's course fees are extremely reasonable, and graduates are easily able to repay any student loans after securing jobs that utilize their degree.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    I've attended courses at PNC three times. My first endeavor there, as a nursing student in the early 1970's, included a wonderful evening at Cornstalk - a celebration of music and food...etc...modeled after the world-famous Woodstock event. We called our party 'Cornstalk' because PNC is built on land that was once corn fields.
    Great for these types of students

    PNC is exceptional for non-traditional students. The average age of students there is over 22, and most of the students have jobs during the entire time they are students here. PNC offers a plethora of evening courses...and 101 classes are frequently offered at venues in the communities from which many students come: LaPorte, Michigan City, Valpo.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are dozens of clubs & organizations...and the campus is the site for regular events and activities that will appeal to most students.
    Campus Safety

    This is an exceptionally safe campus. Safety officers routinely travel the entire campus and are easily found if ever a reason arises.

  • Joan from Westville, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i enjoy attending purdue university north central. i feel that i'm getting a good education in comparison to the neighboring community and tech colleges. the administration is always there to help when needed along with all the necessary tutoring when i need extra assistance.
    Tips for prospective students

    take advantage of the financial aid department at pnc to see what you might qualify for.
    Academic Rigor

    community or tech college may be easier however, employers know this. i'm getting a well-rounded education at pnc and i'm proud of it. all the tutoring you need is made available to you at pnc.
    Dorm Life

    university apartments are available right across the street from the campus and are designed to be energy efficient and affordable. rent includes everything excluding energy bill (which is the lowest i've ever paid in my 20 years of paying my own bills).
    Food and Dining

    pnc has an 'on-campus' cafe that supplies a variety of foods including: pizza, deli, salad bar, daily well-rounded meals, and made to order options. pnc also has a coffee shop.
    What to do for fun

    pnc has many extra curricular activities for the sports oriented, and many clubs for a variety of interests. every semester we have a pride week that displays the variety of options to our students along with fun activities and food. pnc also has a gym and game room for their students.
    Bang for the buck

    i went back to school after being a stay-at-home mom for thirteen years. i was a little intimidated at first. purdue university n.central helped me to adjust and feel secure in my ability to accomplish my goals of obtaining my degree.
    Great for these types of students

    i highly recommend pnc for all freshman to adjust to college life before going to the bigger campuses. i also recommend this university to adults who have been out of the academic world for a while. with less students in each of your classes, compared to the big campuses, you get all the help you need.
    Clubs and Activities

    there is something for everyone at pnc.
    Campus Safety

    pnc is located in a small town in nw indiana. it doesn't get much safer.

  • Julie from Westville, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    small classes. small campus. small community.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you want small everything, go to pnc. it's just like high school all over again, if that's what you are going for than go here!
    Academic Rigor

    most professors are part time, or this is their second job. some of them put their heart into it, and some are just like eh, its another job. it's a hit or miss with some professors. i have had to deal with both kinds, and the ones who don't put an effort forward makes it hard for all the students in their class.
    Dorm Life

    there are no dorms here, it's simply not big enough! there are apartments across the street from pnc, but most students live in the area, and just put up with the drive.
    Food and Dining

    pnc's cafeteria serves up some good food, not a whole lot of choices, but what they do have is good. also the coffee shop they have on campus is very good and well priced!
    What to do for fun

    pnc is always having little events on campus. with student growth more clubs are coming in, so more oppertunities arise. they need to start doing more student based things there instead of just limiting it to purdue staff.
    Bang for the buck

    not a bad price for what you get, but sometimes there is a lack of seriousness in some classes. like i said, if you want high school over again, go here.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    nothing out of the usual. lots of kids though because of so many adult students, so don't get freaked out if you see a five year old in your class...
    Great for these types of students

    if you want a few more years of high school, or want a small setting, go here.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are always little activities there, nothing too big, lattely there have been more pushes for more clubs and stuff like that, but overall not too much.
    Greek Life

    no frats or anything here! just clubs based on academics...
    Campus Safety

    you feel safe, just make sure you lock your car!

  • Melvin from Valparaiso, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    PNC is very ideal for any one who has a hectic home schedule. I work full-time and have family obligations. The people at PNC are welcoming and understanding. I truly feel like I am appreciated and well cared for at this university. I would recommend this school to any one who appreciates good academics in combination with good people.