Boise State University Top Questions

What do you consider the worst thing about Boise State University? Why?

paule

That some times the teacher would spend too much time on one students when there is one that really in need.

Tyler

The worst thing is the amount of teachers who do not seem to care about teaching. So many teachers go throw the motion with no care for anything.

kris

The worst thing about Boise State is that there is no built in padded cots abundantly placed around the library. I say this because as many of us have experienced, there are those nights where everthing is due the next day and there is a test, project and what seems like a million math problems due at midnight. No matter which way a person plans on tackleing that stress time bomb, it most likely includes the library. And while someone is busy studying away at the library, where could be a better place for socially accepted thought improving beds everywhere?!

Adam

Some of the classes needed for certain degrees don't necessarily have enough teachers. Those classes end up being very large, which isn't optimal for upper division classes especially, or they fill up extremely fast. Otherwise, the classes will only be available once per year coinciding with the availability of the professor who teaches it. Therefore, sometimes students have to take an extra semester to fulfill their degree requirements.

Savannah

The worst thing about Boise State is the cold weather. It can reach subzero temperatures during the winter.

Anabel

Perhaps the worst thing about Boise State University is the walking distance from one building to the next, but it's a great work out and we all need it.

Jacob

For those who are unfamiliar with the Boise area, I think the worst thing that they may discover is the fact that there is not a lot to do on campus or in the immediate surrounding areas. To find entertainment, one would have to drive a good distance to other parts of Boise before finding it.

Dunja

The large population contributes to large classes where the student-teacher ratio is often very unfeasible. Developing a relationship with some of the instructors is sometimes rare or even impossible.

Abigail

The worst thing about my school is that it is known for its football team. Sure the "Smurf Turf" and top 25 status garners attention from across the nation, but the academics are rarely highlighted. An outsider wouldnt necessarily know that Boise State has a top 50 MFA program, or an excellent theatre program (Michael Hoffman came to teach screenwriting) because the academics are overshadowed by football!

Ericka

Our advising program is the worst thing Boise State offers. I believe a college should do it's best to help it's students finish-in-four and provide constant reminders that academic advising is available. First year students, especially straight out of high school aren't always knowledgeable about how pursuing an associates degree or a bachelors degree works. Advisers should reach out more and do their best to mentor, so there aren't any years wasted trying to obtain a degree.