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As always, college is what you make of it. You can scrape by with a C learning virtually nothing, or you can try your best for the highest grades you can get, which is rewarding. Most instructors are, for the most part, friendly, approachable, and willing to help students with any problems. As in any school, there are a few instructors that are teaching purely for the résumé enhancer, but these teachers are few and far between. Regardless, even these instructors are accessible for help. UNLV has many teachers who are, or have been, professionals in the field they are teaching, which is helpful because they can teach from experience, not just from a textbook. These people provide great role models for the students eagerly (or fearfully) awaiting their entry into the ominous real world. They also make good résumé references, especially because they are respected in the field they are teaching—usually.

Officials at UNLV have recently taken on the role of turning UNLV into a research university, with the goal of becoming a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution by 2010. They’ve made recent steps toward this with the addition of the desert research program and new science facilities. Eventually, UNLV will be rid of remedial classes, bringing the school closer to its research-oriented goal. However, as the classes are a large source of income for the University, the transition might take a while.

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Misspriss11

Biology and Biological Sciences '12

2.3

C

Never Felt Challenged

As previously stated, I feel as though I was more challenged in High School than at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. While professors do offer office hours, they are few and far between. Most professors lecture however attendance isn't necessary to perform well in the class. It is possible could get an A in a class simply by reading/studying the text book, and so the tuition price of the class seems like a waste.

May 07, 2012

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Misspriss11

Biology and Biological Sciences '12

2.3

C

Not Impressed

I feel as though my AP classes in High School were more challenging. The professors seem to care more about research than actual teaching, and the curves in most of my classes prove it. A 17% shouldn't be a passing grade, it should be a warning to teachers that they need to change methods. While I'm thankful for the opportunity for an education, I feel as though the costs (especially the 20% increase every year for the past 5 years) for a mediocre education is a travesty.

May 07, 2012

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jashleyw

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition '15

3.1

B-

Teachers

It seems like some teachers are very helpful particularly in the Science departments, while professors in other departments aren't as 'student friendly'. But I'm a health science major, so it doesn't bother me too much.

Feb 28, 2012

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