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You can’t make it through DePauw without having a professor who went to or taught at Harvard, Yale, or Princeton, or who has written a book that now sits on the shelf at Barnes & Noble. DePauw’s professors love what they do and want to be here. Really, why else would extremely intelligent adults move to “middle-of-nowhere, Indiana” unless they truly loved to teach? They’re smart, and they want their students to rise to their highest potential. They make their pupils work hard. So, be prepared to hold your own.

DePauw’s class sizes are small, and a majority of them are discussion-based. You are expected to do your work, prepare for class, and attend class. If you don’t, the professor will know. Most of your professors will know your names, where you’re from, and where you live on campus. Dinner parties with professors and students are a regular occurrence at DePauw, which adds to the personal relationship in and outside of the classroom. Some professors have been known to call their students and wake them up for eight o’clock classes so they don’t oversleep and miss the class. Granted, not all professors will get that personal with you, but a lot will. It keeps you on your toes, and it keeps you learning. It pays to get to know your professors. Stay and chat with them after class. They want you to succeed in life, and they will do anything to help you along the way. You can learn a lot from them besides just classroom knowledge. They have quite a bit to offer.

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kearaT

'13

Studio Arts

3.1

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There to Help

the professors at depauw university are willing to provide help when the students need it and can offer many hands on experiences if they are called for and needed but over all they can be very helpful

Jan 24, 2012

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ZachHarding2014

'14

Communications

4.2

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Depauw Academics: Communications

The liberal arts mentality is irreplaceable and unique at DePauw. The academic curriculum is highly regarded and sometimes extremely difficult. The Communications Department in specific is one of the most popular majors on campus. It sometimes gets the reputation of being the comparatively 'easy major' on campus, but (as in many things) you get what you put into it. The professors are wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. By far the best aspect to academic life at DePauw is the relationships you will develop between professors and other students in class. Most classes are discussion based and it's an absolute guarantee your professor will know you by name. Professors are always willing to meet after class for additional help, and you often become very close with many of the faculty on campus. It's not out of the ordinary for students to have dinner with professors, or get invited to a class cookout at their professors' house. In fact, part of tuition goes to an account for each class and professor to have a 'free' meal out of the classroom.

Nov 29, 2011

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hopedraw

'15

Business Administration and Management

4.2

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Professors

The professors are very good at DePauw, often engulfed in the topics they teach. They don't just come to class, lecture, and leave. They get to know you as a student personally.

Nov 07, 2011

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