Lauren
Since CMU is a medium size University, classes are able to be kept to a small size. When I was taking my gen ed's, classes were in lectures of about 150 people at times, but now that I am in the college of business taking classes for my major, I don't have classes over 40 people and my professors make an effort to know our names, most succeeding in doing so. Class participation in my area is common because our curriculum includes a lot of projects, presentations, and discussions in class. I think CMU's requirements are a bit much, there are so many prerequisites that some programs are 5 or 6 years, and it is the rarity that people graduate in 4 years.
Bryanna
Professors do know my name and all students are welcome in their offices at any time. Favorite class is finance because of the dynamic, entertaining professor. Education is geared toward getting a job and preparing students for the real world, especially in the College of Business.
Allie
I came to CMU on an academic scholarship so perhaps my views on studying and classes are somewhat warped. I have always prided myself on having good grades but know quite a few here who do not seem to care. Maybe it is the fact that they are away from their parents for the first time, but a lot of people struggle to adjust after high school. I didn't have that problem and have enjoyed my classes as much if not more than my social life here at CMU.
Ryan
We have many professors that are leaders in their field that could easily be teaching at larger "more prestigous" schools
Jerry
Good mix of classes and enough to keep you busy in and out of the classroom.
Ali
The classes sizes are perfect. The largest class is probably 300 max and it's just a lecture. Everything else you will most likely only have a max of 40 other students in your class. It's great to contact the teacher and also have great references for the future.
james
i love all the art courses they are fantastic and really help me excel in my art work
Seth
I chose Central because it has a top notch teaching program and has a high job placement after graduation.
kelly
For the most part my professors and I are on a first name basis. I fee comfortable talking to them and asking them for help or advice. My department is very close. IT is the Recreation department and everyone is very friendly and pretty much everyone is friends.
Samantha
I think that the classes here are just right. The lectures are not too big or too small. I also like that some classes are 20-25 people in them. I like the professors I have and have had because they are very understanding and they email you back when you email them. Also, they are very easy to talk to. I think that Central has a very good advising program. They are always open to helping you out.