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Most Sac State students have high opinions of their professors but still feel like something’s missing in their classes. It’s a weird dynamic to have passionate, intelligent instructors but many lackluster classes. This is more common in lower-division general-education classes where students aren’t always worked too hard. Frequently, professors go easy on them when they could be making them read more and turn in harder assignments. A good strategy to succeed is to just show up to class and do a passable job. Some classes might be hard, but honestly, if you’re smart, there’s nothing Sac State can throw at you that you can’t handle if you just give it a shot. But beware—not all classes are easy, so if you’re used to slacking off, you could be in for a rude awakening when the right professor comes along. In upper-division classes, the papers you write get longer and the reading more voluminous. At Sac State, near the end of the semester, many professors hand out teacher-evaluation surveys, which are multiple-choice and essay-question forms in which students can express their opinions on the class. They’re not mandatory and are totally separate from the class curriculum. The good thing about them is that students can write about what they liked, disliked, and what can be improved. The bad thing about them is that students can disparage professors for petty things like not making the class easy and giving low grades (even if the low grades are deserved).

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pvang1992

Graphic Design '15

3.5

B

I Like It

This school does well to keep students informed about current school events through email and on-campus postings. There is a diverse array of professors and the workload that most professors give aren't too bad.

May 01, 2012

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aliclaribel

Fashion and Apparel Design '13

3.1

B-

Sacramento State

I feel like my school is actually a great place to learn. Students are very interactive with each other and seem involved with the schools. I believe some teachers may need careful review because I don't feel as though I am getting my money's worth when attending class. Some of my teachers play favorites and some don't even know how to teach the curriculum properly, and that is no exaggeration. There are internship/job opportunities offered in my major and I think that is great. Sometimes the workload can be too much and be very unecessary.

Apr 03, 2012

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vts92

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching '14

5.0

A+

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Our campus has a lot of areas for students to study in peace. On the 3rd floor of our library there are plenty of study rooms to accommodate study groups or individuals studying. We also have an entire building dedicated to studying/school work called the AIRC, it is 3 floors of computer labs and study rooms and open study areas. In one of our main buildings called the Union, there is a lot of open space to study also. In the dorms, each floor has its own study/quiet room so the students can get away from their roommates, and the loud atmosphere and study in peace.

Mar 15, 2012

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