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It is obvious that sometime in your college career, you will encounter the teacher that everyone has been avoiding. There is no way to dodge that ball. SMU can make no guarantees, just like any other institution, but at least they offer a number of intelligent professors that are interesting. Most are either here to continue research or have already attained their doctorate. The likelihood that you will encounter a boring teacher is quite low. Students tend to agree that your class is as stimulating as you make it. SMU professors are enthusiastic about their subject matter as well as friendly. Every professor is required to post office hours, but most will go out of their way after an arduous day to make sure that every one of their students’ questions—even the most mundane— are answered. I have had several professors that allowed me to call them at home or have worked around my schedule. Even the most stringent professors secretly cheer for you in the shadows.

The courses are noteworthy and challenging enough to force you to find the library. Some professors are lenient with assignments while others make you feel as though you are already in law school. SMU teachers are very strict on one thing in particular though: attendance. The well-known phrase at SMU is “Go to Class!” Adhere to it or watch your grade slowly plummet to its death. At SMU, you can feel confident knowing that at any time you can change majors without having to change schools. Every program here is in high regard nationwide and is constantly being enhanced. Most students say that the academics become harder every year—so be prepared to lose sleep.

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vgadson

Painting '15

5.0

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Great Classes, Great Teachers, Great Majors

The academics at SMU are top notch. You learn a lot in your classes, and within your major your teachers will challenge you in a good way. As a transfer from Syracuse University to SMU, I was skeptical about how good SMU's art program would be, but it is great. The drawing and painting teachers really know how to teach while still allowing personal freedom. Whatever your major, you will need to study and put in some time and effort. Teachers have office hours, so don't be afraid to ask if you need help. They are very friendly.

May 24, 2012

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Sparkle2

Spanish Language and Literature '13

5.0

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A Prepared Future Graduate

In Spanish it is heavily intensive in on-hands learning of how to speak and understand the language, thei Spanish Culture, and their history. SMU strongly suggests abroad programs for this Major and my Abroad experience emersed me into the language and culture and made a huge improvement in my grades and abiltily to fluently speak the language. The Spanish facilites are great and the workload very demanding. In my minor the facilities are A no. one has this minor is a new program based on Dallas needing bi-lingual caucasion american teachers. My program is unique in education because starting my Sophmore year I was in the Dallas area schools observing and then teaching at least one class per week. In my major and minor we do not have internship opportunities however we have work study opportunities which I would prefer if I choose to do.

May 10, 2012

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samishobe

Biological Sciences '15

5.0

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No Red Tape

It is so easy and accepted here to switch your major, I did it in about 10 minutes one afternoon with my advisor and required basically no red tape and was a breeze.

Jan 26, 2012

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