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6 out of 6 people found this review useful.
AM from MN
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot yes i have sat in on a few classes and they are a lot harder than high school! Don't listen to the Dustin guy right above my review!
Will enjoy being here You bet! I love love love it here! Im kind of a homebody, and was afraid I was going to get homesick, but i know i wont because SMSU will keep you busy with all the different things they have going on! You won't have time to be homesick! You'll be having tooooo much fun!!!
Bang for the buck Yup! A lot cheaper but better education! The banded credits works out great!
Tips for prospective students Visit the campus!! It's so incredibly important! You will have so much fun here, everybody is super nice!
Great for these types of students People who want a sense of belonging, ready to re-create themselves and people who want to meet other people!
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5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Tim from Sartell, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Southwest Minnesota State is no different from any other division 2 college. The teachers are extremely good and extremely friendly. I have learned a great deal from all of them. Small classes allow every student to learn a great deal. The biology program lacks a little bit of technology, but funding from the government is changing that.
Am enjoying being here The campus is located kind of in the middle of nowhere and the winters are harsh but the people you meet are some of the most friendly people you will ever meet. The term Minnesota nice definitely applies to this campus. I love the small campus feel and you always feel involved in the campus and decisions that the campus makes.
Bang for the buck Southwest State is one of the cheapest MnScu schools out there. You get a quality four year education for a very reasonable price. My teachers tell me that they consider Southwest State a private college at a public school price. I would have to agree with them.
Tips for prospective students This is basic college tips and they apply to any college student. Study hard, have fun, and find a college that gives you that feel good feeling when you visit it. It is hard to explain, but you will know what I am talking about when you feel it.
Great for these types of students Southwest State is a great college for students who want a small college with small classes and fair pricing. If you like the rural feel this college is also definitely for you. If you also like friendly people, very cooperative teachers, and the extremely friendly faculty/employees this college is also for you
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
May Vang from Walnut Grove, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i love it here! everyone is very kind and helpful. i really recommend other students to come here for education.
Tips for prospective students look at maps in the hallway will help you find your way to your classes. go to the math center if you need help with your math homework because it is free!
Academic Rigor i'm not sure, but i love all the academic opportunities given from this college. i just haven't had a chance to join some of them because of my busy life.
Dorm Life i don't live in dorm because i'm married, but i heard my friends said that it was very cool.
Food and Dining the food in my college are awesome!
What to do for fun there are theaters, swimming pool, a tv room, and many student activities going on.
Clubs and Activities there are the lesbian and gay club, the math club, the science club, emsp, hmong student organization, the international student organization, and many more!
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Angela from Detroit Lakes, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot There are so many classes at SMSU that weren't offered in high school. I'm really excited to take so many courses. But I can't fit them all into my schedule. The professors are easy to understand and are great about answering questions.
Am enjoying being here I really like the small campus feel. Winters are a bit harsh but it's only a small sprint from the dorms to the rest of the buildings. Otherwise everything is connected by hallways so you don't even have to go outside! Unless you want to go to Walmart or a movie. There's always something to do here, activities, clubs, whatever you feel like doing.
Bang for the buck SMSU is one of the cheaper schools and it's kind of the reason I chose it. Plus everyone is so friendly, you really do matter here. Not to mention they have the only planetarium in southwest MN. Closest one is the Twin Cities or Fargo/Moorhead, that I know of. Marshall is great about discounts for students as well. Carry your ID with you always, you don't know what you might be saving!
Tips for prospective students You don't need to bring so much with you. Unless you like being a recluse, you'll be out and about so much, people will wonder if someone actually lives in your room. It's mostly quiet on campus. Not a huge party school. Thirsty Thursdays are about the only thing you have to worry about when people get loud. Last year the campus voted to be tobacco free but the ruling changes every year.
Great for these types of students Students who are okay with a smaller campus. It might be a bit of a drive out there, but there's still plenty to do. The movie theater even has 3D, if you're big on that. SMSU doesn't cost a lot if you're looking for a cheaper 4-year school. And everyone, staff and students, are so friendly, you'll never feel alone or left out or bored. There's always something going on.
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1 out of 5 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate.
Dustin from Olympia, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Easy classes, no real learning going on. Small class sizes, teachers are willing to help you and are easy to reach. The only place to try to get an internship is at Schwans Food Company if you are extremely lucky.
Am enjoying being here This campus is buit in the middle of farm land with harsh winters and no night life besides drinking beer (which is not allowed on campus). No greek system exists on campus just really old Residence buildings. Food is really bad it comes from Aramark.
Bang for the buck Same education you could get at an ITT Tech School or another online university but for cheaper. Departments are merging together, great teachers are bieng fired (lack of funding).
Tips for prospective students Find a better school. The education here is not worth your time or money. If you do come here be prepared for High School drama like no other and tons of essays even if it is a 1 credit class.
Great for these types of students Someone from this area looking for a cheap school with low education standards or parents graduated from here.
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