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When trying to determine the best part about their VU experience, most students recount the great friends and the encouraging atmosphere the professors work hard to create. A great advantage to the students at Valpo is the willingness of professors to speak with you, even if you aren’t in their class or even their department. If a change of majors might sound good, any professor from any department is willing to take time out of his/her schedule and talk about the department and its programs. The education and chances to learn from professors, who are there to teach first and research/publish second, is by far the best aspect of Valpo. It feels like a lot of work at the beginning because the classes are designed to make thought and discussion happen on a daily basis, but the work definitely pays off at graduation when you realize how much you've learned.
Students consistently comment that they have left Valpo with lasting friendships and a deep appreciation for learning. Valpo is a one-of-a-kind place that just seems to draw you in. The community aspect is the most commented on portion of life at Valpo because it is so strong. Campus truly becomes your home.
A negative part of the college experience is the strictness coming from VUPD, but most students feel that the positives highly outweigh the feelings of being treated like a child at times. Most students would choose Valpo again if they had to start over. If you are looking for a strong community and caring professors, Valpo really should be on your list.
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sweetheart13245
'15
Registered Nursing (RN)
Expensive
There are some apartments around, they are kind of expensive. At least $600 a month. People mostly stay on campus unless they live at home still. So It's up to you. They are close to campus though
Jan 24, 2012
It's Safe
I've never felt like I was in danger. Valparaiso is a really good area and it doesn't have a high crime rate. We do have these emergency things around that if you don't feel safe you just press a button and VU's police will come to the rescue.
I Like It
Valparaiso is not a huge college town, which is nice. There is a square, there are lots of restaurants, walmart, a lot of activities on campus. There's a movie theatre in town and theres a mall about a half hour away
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Name: Amber Will
Hometown: Schofield, WI
Major: Political Science and History