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Eccentricities abound with MSU’s professors, making their classes a great source of entertainment along with education. Though not all professors share their oddities with their class, all professors do seem dedicated to their teaching. While MSU is gaining a (some say, bad) reputation as a research school, many professors still choose to put their students before personal glory. Beyond the classroom, most teachers are generally accessible and are willing to meet with students in a local coffeeshop or in their office to discuss class material or grading policies. This willingness to work with students, mixed with the fact that nearly all classes are taught by professors rather than TAs, makes the classroom a welcoming place at MSU.

For students who thrive in smaller, more intense settings, the Honors College may be an appropriate option. The best professors throughout the school come together to teach honors seminars. Anyone interested in the Honors College must take two semesters of seminars called Texts and Critics. The classes focus on reading classic and modern works of literature, then delving into their themes through discussion and papers. Each seminar has a class enrollment of 15, maximum. Many incoming students find their classes require little of their time, but once they reach the 200-levels, the workload increases significantly, and they are forced to develop good study habits in a short amount of time.

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dougmacisaac

'16

Psychology

1.9

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Lack of Interdisciplinary Course Options

Many basic, entry level courses are open only to students who are majoring in the department of that class. An introductory photography class is open only to photography majors, and the only music classes available to non-music students are empty credits that students can pass without attending lecture. Very few interesting courses are available without prerequisites. The english department is lacking, and it is difficult to pursue anything but very general writing. If you are a driven student looking to go to MSU based on the availability of outdoor activities, be aware that you may be sacrificing educational flexibility. That being said, you will find professors who are passionate about their subjects and are willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed.

Jan 29, 2012

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tu88s

'15

Chemical Engineering

4.2

A-

A Diverse and Balanced Campus

The campus is spread out and offers a positive experience for any type of student. Whether it be social activities, academics and assistance, or sports and recreation, they all lie with a couple minutes walk of any spot on campus at any time.

Jan 22, 2012

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rusa

'15

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

4.2

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Bioengineering: pretty light workload the first year- we have less calculus than almost all the other engineers! The related clubs are a little anemic but they do exist and have potential. Actually, there are a lot of clubs here not to mention all the outdoorsy things people come here for. I don't like some of the systems we have to use, but such as life.

Jan 12, 2012

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