Colorado State University-Fort Collins Top Questions

One thing ive learned is, just go to class, attend class. Its so easy to get in a bad habit of not goin to class so pick good times for your schedule, and just go to class. I personally like lecture classes but that might suite everyone you don't really need to participate in class but you'll find that other people have some interesting things to contribute

Professors don't know me by name :( mostly because I'm in these huge lecture halls with 350 other students. I always want to make an effort to talk to them, but it's really intimidating! I haven't taken too many crazy fun classes but one I really liked was Popular Culture. It was really interesting and really showed you how things have changed. It was also really unique because the professor was a self proclaimed goth and he brought in a lot of his goth friends (fully dressed) and it was just really interesting to learn about thier lifestyles. I don't have a major yet. I feel that some classes are geared toward just learning (like the pop culture class) but once you get into you major and start taking more concentraed classes, there is more of a focus on getting a job which is really reassuring.

In the business school, I am on a first name basis with all of my current professors. It is harder in the general ed classes, but overall it has been a good experience. Students are competitive in class and that results in more class participation. I do spend time with both students and teachers outside of class, and most of my teachers encourage going to them if I need anything at all.

Because of Delta Sigma Pi, I do know professors within the College of Business because a lot of them are faculty brothers so I often say hello to them and ask them for future advice. The academic requirements to get into the College of Business I think is very competitive which helps leverage the quality of our education.

I think the best thing about CSU is that it really is a great school, but it's not arrogant and in love with itself about it. The professors are actually approachable, rather than just brushing you off and making you talk with their assistants. That's a big thing in my book. The tuition is also good for a school of its size, the resources available, and the quality of education you get.

My experience with CSU is that my students spend time studying. I have encountered those students who never study, and those student who study a lot. I tend to be someone who studies a lot and I have found that a lot of classmates also study a lot. I think that the professors tend to be very clear on what information will be covered on the exams and they truly do want you to do good on the test.

My favorite class right now is Spanish- I'm minoring in it and I love learning more of the language every day. This however, is a smaller class, so it is much more personal. We all know eachother by our names. I do enjoy the bigger lecture hall classes but they make it easier to not pay attention and to have friendly chats with your friends. One thing I don't like about the academic requirements it that my AP Statistics class transferred as 3 elective credits. And since Stat 204 is required for business majors, I still had to take it. However, I had to take Stat 301 because apparently Stat 204 is too close to the one I took in high school.

My graduating class was 28, so to go into classrooms with 200 people overwhelmed me at first. I soon realized that the teachers are personable, and not unreachable. They are willing to help, and want to get to know students and help them with problems outside of the classroom. Classes get smaller as students get older, and it's a lot easier to participate. Participation is expected from the professors, and they expect students to do a lot of work outside of class.

Do profesors know your name?Yes, i try to communicate with professors to better understand the subject inwhich i am studying. My favorite class would be AM250 Clothing adornment due to my interst in studying other cultures, The most unique class i have even taken would have to be HY101 becuase it was very challenging and little visuals to understand the subject.

Education is somewhat different to what i've thought before coming here. I guess, I am a bit disappointed.