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Over the years, Ball State University has earned a reputation as a party school. In many ways, this is true. Generally speaking, BSU students know how to have a good time. But the University has another reputation: one of academic excellence, especially in certain fields. Ball State is home to a renowned architecture school, as well as the nation’s premiere journalism-graphics program. Productions by telecommunications students win Emmy Awards year after year. Much of the University’s academic success can be credited to its recruitment. The journalism program features faculty members who come from some of the most prestigious publications in the world—USA Today and the Chicago Tribune, just to name a couple. The case is similar in the telecommunications program, with some faculty and advisors that have worked at companies like CNN and MSNBC.

Depending on their majors, Ball State students tend to vary on how satisfied they are with classes. Journalism students seem the most content, citing small class sizes and qualified yet approachable professors. Telecommunications majors are also pretty happy with Ball State academics, with most saying the training they receive in their classes will be helpful in the real world. Overall, Ball State students said professors who teach University core curriculum classes are approachable and understanding. Basically, if you put in the time and effort, they will help you out. The faculty is also more than willing to accommodate students with disabilities.

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ard721

'15

Nursing

3.1

B-

Nursing Major

I am a nursing major and the nursing program is very competitive. The facilities are amazing. The workload seems to be larger than many other majors, but that is to expected. The living and learning communities help out tremendously. If I ever have an issue, I can normally walk down the hall and ask any girl on my floor.

Nov 12, 2011

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nlhm09

'12

English

2.3

C

I Am Smarter Than My Professors

I feel like my classes are a joke. I have been here two and a half years and have yet to learn anything. Professors get angry when you know something they don't and will grade you unfairly based on how they feel about you personally.

Oct 10, 2011

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lsf9211

'15

Finance

4.6

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The Center of Attention

I'm a freshman at Ball State and have already noticed how willing the professors to meet with you outside of class to help you with anything that is or isn't related to the class. They give you personalized attention and know you by name. Out of my nine classes, only two are large lecture classes and even in those it is easy to get to know your professor by e-mailing them or going to their office hours.

Oct 02, 2011

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