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The professors at Stony Brook University are, in general, quite knowledgeable and forthcoming. Many professors actually work in their field, so they are cognizant of new advances in their profession. This is important because it adds to the amount of enthusiasm for learning in the classroom. A majority of the faculty use current media applications to assist in teaching, like PowerPoint and Flash, which always keeps education new and intriguing. Lecture classes can also be interesting. Classroom discussions generate good, and sometimes, intense exchanges of ideas. Help is always there if you need it at Stony Brook. With a variety of learning centers for everything from writing to math and each professor’s office hours, your individual dedication to each class is a strong predictor of your academic success.

Professors and teaching assistants are almost always accessible at their office hours, which they try to schedule at a variety of different times throughout the week. Most are flexible and will schedule around your needs, if the allotted time isn’t convenient. On the whole, they are willing to work with you. Many professors will go the distance to see that students get the help they need. Like at most institutions, however, you will only get out what you put in. You must have ambition and take the initiative for professors to recognize you, especially in the large lecture hall classes. In a lecture hall like Javits 100, which accommodates approximately 500 students, it is pretty easy to blend into the background. If you aren’t persistent, you can become just another number. However, once a professor gets your name down, they are generally willing to go out of their way to help you. A really helpful tool when going through the course selection process is to go to RateMyProfessors.com and search for your potential professors. The reviews are written by other people who have had that professor before, and it gives a good picture of the type of teaching style they have and if it is compatible with your learning style.

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wendy11

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '14

4.6

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Challenged Work

I came to Stony Brook because it has a bunch of great science professors. When it was my first semester, I felt the professors and courses are not bad. However, I started to have a headache the second semester. The courses are extremely hard for me. Since then, I really started to know what college is. Stony Brook provides me a great chance to know how to study well and understand more.

May 15, 2012

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kbarrera

Business Management '14

3.5

B

SBU

Stony Brook University is very diverse with a lot of academic areas to specialize, with strengths in the medical and engineering fields. There is a very diverse student body. Most professors are average at best with loads of course work.

Apr 04, 2012

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kiva098

History '14

3.1

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History

Most people are pre-med and science majors, and the history courses are often just taken as DEC courses. I never get into the classes I need! However, the professors are good when you do get into the courses, and do great research.

Mar 15, 2012

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