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The competitive business atmosphere is felt all the time and everywhere by the students and teachers alike. Although the curriculum is extremely challenging, for first-year students especially, the classes are interesting and very informative. The teachers take their work seriously and almost never miss class or meetings with students. They work almost as hard as the students when trying to teach the basics of business in the business-oriented classes and even in some liberal arts classes. As a student, the relationship with your professor is important to your academic success. It is true that some students even go as far as “sucking up” to their teachers for an added boost to their academic performances. This approach isn’t exactly necessary, but class participation is—it is a large percentage of your total class average!

The exceptional entrepreneurial education is the reason most students decide to enroll at Babson. This school is known for its First-Year Management Program (FME), where students attempt to start their own businesses. From the start, everyone learns how to effectively work with a group of people and be led not only by the professors, but by the CEOs of their businesses. In addition to this experience, the industry-specific business classes provide a well-rounded, creative education. And when professors start sharing their work experiences in certain business fields, students listen attentively and hope to someday achieve such superior status in the business world. With a business-oriented school, liberal arts classes tend to be put aside because they seem boring to many students. The business curriculum is what students here enjoy most and concentrate on. Students should expect a different teaching approach from Babson professors, and they will have to work their butts off.

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almondjoy

Business Management '15

4.2

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When it comes to academics at Babson, your greatest resource is your professor. Professors genuinely want you to succeed but they will not spoon feed you. They want to see that you are trying so show them by participating in their class, talking to them after class, and visiting them during their office hours.They will really help you a lot but it depends on you to take the initiative. Also, professors are really cool! You don't always have to talk about academics. They'll talk to you about anything! So start a relationship with them and you'll do great with academics at Babson.

May 13, 2012

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leot

Business Administration and Management '15

4.2

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Classes

Classes are strictly business related. All other classes are seen just as a painful requirement. Workload for freshmen is considered the second toughest in the country.

Apr 15, 2012

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Michelene

Business Administration and Management '16

5.0

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Great Teachers!

Although I am not a full-time yet, I had the pleasure of spending an amount of time at Babson. While I was there I spent time in the classes (specifically a few of the FME courses) and I was amazed! For one thing, I was happy to see the professors really knew their stuff! But the most importantly, I was glad to see that the professors do not hold back their opinions and they give it to you straight (unlike many professors whom may not comment or fluff things over and then you get a "C" or "D" in their class). The class sizes are great too considering many colleges. The professor had even learned my name by the middle of class! I'm sure there are some boring teachers but I have seen the knowledge, passion, and energy exhibited by the staff. Very caring folks! :D

Apr 03, 2012

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