LIM College

College Is What You Make of It

Many people ask about my experiences at LIM, and honestly, I could not be happier with my decision to attend the college. I attended college where I will be working when I graduate (how many graduates can say that?). It was a small campus and I was able to be a big fish in the small pond. The professors were always willing to help if you came to them (professors don't know if you are having an issue if you don't ask). There are peer tutors that the Math and Writing Centers if additional assistance is needed. The curriculum directly correlates with the "real world." There aren't many "fluff classes" to fill your schedule. The college also strongly promotes students taking an internship to enhance your resume (your job competition is your peers), further develop skills/concepts learned in the classroom, and last, network within your industry (its not WHAT you know, but WHO you know). I never had any issues with the Career Development Department. They were always hosting job fairs for internships, part time employment, and seminars. The residence hall is located about 40 blocks away from the college (it is short ride on the subway on the 6 line). The resident advisors plan monthly activities for their students. There is always an RA on duty in case of an emergency. Now, for the areas for improvement at LIM College. First, the lack of scholarship funds to be distributed. Rarely, will students receive multiple scholarships (one will be replaced for another of higher value). Second, the clubs meet during the common lunch hour. This is a negative because this time is also used for tutoring, eating, meeting with faculty, staff, etc. Third, there are few opportunities to study abroad. Last, some of the students that attend the college. As a student, you have the choice to be as involved or not involved as you want to be. I often wondered about a few of my peers, "How did you make it into college?" Some students would complain if homework assignments were given, or would be texting during class and ask the professor a question that was answered if the student was paying attention. Some students expected the answers to be handed to them and did not have the desire to work. Your future boss will not give you the answers to the assigned task. Students complain about departments being under-staffed, but ask those students how proactive they were in obtaining the information. More than likely, those students waited until the last minute before being placed for a required internship or waited until the 11th hour before they realized they needed help in a subject.

In conclusion, I thoroughly my experiences at LIM. I worked my butt off while I was attending, and it has paid off now. As stated before, college is what you make of it, and I made the best of my college experience.

Disorganized Pleasantries

I think that the education I am receiving is slightly worth the tuition I am paying. The school's tuition is a bit high but considering it is a private school, it is somewhat understandable. My least favorite part about my tuition and financial aid experience is the lack of private student loan options. Along with the lack of options, I feel as though the financial aid office is a little disorganized and they communicate inefficiently. Other than that, my experience has been sufficient enough. I have received aid and am well on my way to my degree.

Needs Improvement

Career Development is under-staffed. There seems to be a greater ratio of students to career advisors than there ever has been, which is great because it means that the student population is expanding. However, there aren't enough career counselors to keep track of all students. When I took my Work Project course sophomore year my professor never responded to e-mails until the last minute and was unhelpful in finding internships that fit my needs. I ended up asking others at the college and rarely use the resources at the career development office.