Baylor University Top Questions

Academcs, personally, revolve around the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, a set of classes that give a well-rounded and liberal arts education. All of these courses have a large group setting along with a small group setting. So, while we have some lecture classes, there are many times when we have class discussions with our individual professors. As for my major classes, I've yet to take one, but my minor classes for Sign Interp, are fairly small and generally don't have many students. The Sign Language dept at Baylor isn't large by any means, but they are well-equipped and personable. From friends I've heard the science courses are fairly large, and while some professors are willing to work with you, others are not, but that's at any college. Language classes in general are not large, which is good in order to keep the student's engaged.

Professors are ok for the most part except for science profs. They expect you to be able to take tests that are made for grad students. They have expectations that are way too high for undergraduates and they suck at teaching.

My major isn't exactly common at colleges around America, but the neuroscience department at Baylor seems awesome. I just finished my first year there so I've only had one neuroscience class, but it was team-taught by 4 professors and absolutely fascinating. Even the lab was fun and you can take it on your own time. There's also two extracirricular clubs, Nu Rho Sci (neuroscience honor society) and the Baylor Neuroscience Society, which is open to everyone interested in neuroscience, regardless of major. Although my class was large enough where I wouldn't recognize most of them, it wasn't intimidating at all. I was completely comfortable raising my hand and asking a question during class, going up after, or emailing the professor and they're equally helpful every time. I love it so far and can't wait for some more.

Classes are generally difficult. It's an academically rigorous school, and if you graduate, you've definitely earned it. Students spend a lot of time studying, for the most part, but there's also a lot of free time. Classes vary on interaction- there's 3,000 students in one class of Chapel, but you may have an upper-level class with seven other people. Education at Baylor is really what you make of it. If you just follow a degree plan and do the minimum amount of effort to pass, you'll graduate and most likely get a job out of school. If you really devote yourself to it, though, you can learn simply for purposes of self-edification. Most Baylor students learn to find a comfortable middle ground between those two options.

My professors all know me. In the engineering department many professors come to our ultimate frisbee tournaments and our dessert nights in the dorm. Students of all majors frequently talk about academics outside of class. The atmosphere is diverse among departments- engineering is hard but everyone is so helpful, pre-med is very competitive all the time, business is fast-paced, leaving lots of room for extracurriculars and developing your resume.

It's really tough, but there is plenty of help if you look for it! The professors are very friendly!

Some professors are AMAZING, they know who you are, the care about your life and what things might be going on with you. But just like anything, there are the bad ones. The profs that think that JUST because they are profs that are are automatically almighty and powerful and dont give a hoot what you think. Baylor is about learning for its own sake i think. There are 'job fairs' every now and again, but Baylor isnt really known for one department over another... nothing stands out academically to me.

Academics at Baylor are pretty good, I've gotten a good deal of learning in my classes. There are some required classes that aren't exactly the most relevant things, such as Chapel and the Religion courses, but they can be pretty interesting so it isn't too bad. Baylor students are, for the most part, pretty driven students and students can be competitive, especially within honors. There are usually several students in a class that are pretty participative. The libraries are usually pretty full, students take their studies seriously. Education at Baylor is good for preparing students for what lies ahead after college, getting jobs, and also they make sure that their students will be ethical members of the business world.

overall professors are warm and always have open doors to help. i found a handful of the professors i had to be hard-hearted and not very helpful but other than that, i built relationships with several of my professors and even sought career advice from a few upon graduation. students are not too competitive, unless you make yourself that way. i never felt expected to make a certain gpa but went at my own pace. come classes are extremely easy, such as p.e. credits, and others in your specific major are the right amount of challenge.

I did not realize how much I would have to study before coming, but I am so glad that I was as challenged as I was. The classes are difficult, but the students are willing to help you study, and there are several places to find tutoring. I have had no trouble finding help or speaking with people about future plans. There are tons of opportunities for me after I graduate and all of my professors have been willing to help to whatever extent they can.