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Within the beautiful brick walls that make up Elon University, there is a fascinating world of information and knowledge. To prospective students, Elon looks exactly like what it is—a university trying to create a name and reputation for itself, claiming awards like “most up and coming.” From a student’s standpoint, that image gets a little lost in the hectic schedule of going to classes, studying, having a job, getting involved in all areas on campus, and mostly trying to enjoy the college experience. However, the students know that they are a part of something that will eventually be bigger than what we are now. The alumni connection is vastly improving, and the true quality of an Elon education is more apparent. When students graduate, their degrees will tell employers that we’ve been through some of the toughest challenges students face in today’s world and that they're trained and ready to take on more.

That being said, the academics at Elon are very rigorous. Each year, the admissions standards get increasingly harder, and each class is more in-depth and challenging. Despite that, Elon is still a very small school. Classes are small enough that students can ask lots of questions, professors get to know names and faces, and there’s never such a huge crowd that you have to fight to see your professor during office hours. If you want to succeed, Elon is the place to go. The school provides students with tremendous opportunity; it’s really up to the student whether to make him or herself a leader or follower. The opportunity to be a leader is here at Elon.

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kmendes77

'14

English

4.6

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It isn't too difficult to receive a grade if you do your work and stay on top of assignments. Professors are willing to discuss your grades, and help you improve as long as you put effort in. They are very approachable and will make sure you know their office hours and are available. Many students develop friendly relationships with their professors, which definitely helps in terms of recommendations and opportunities, etc.

Nov 18, 2011

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phoenix14

'14

Cinematography and Video Production

3.5

B

Professors Treat You Like You're Going to Be Successful in the Field

I'm in the communications school, and it has an amazing facility and awesome professors who have all worked in the industry. The only downside is that they tend to assume that everyone is out to be the next greatest director/producer/screenwriter that the world has ever seen, when some students just want to get a secure job and have the skills to do that when they leave college. On the upside, the internship program is amazing; we have our own internship office specifically for the school of comm. The classes are generally good, but the workload is a lot, so be prepared for some late nights.

Oct 30, 2011

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hignasher

'14

Communication and Media Studies

5.0

A+

Excellence All Around

My professors are almost always accessible when I need them and really care about what they are doing. Ratemyprofessors.com is really accurate so I like to check before I register! Elon wants you to have the best learning experience possible and will work with you to make it easy and enjoyable.

Aug 16, 2011

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Communication School This is the School of Communications.

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Television Studio This is the Phoenix14News studio in the School of Communications.

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Phoenix14News and Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper came to visit the University and talk to the award-winning campus news staff, Phoenix14News. Students have interned with Cooper at both CNN and 60 Minutes.

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