DePaul University Top Questions

I know all my professors' names. A lot of classes I have some to find that the teachers do not care what their students' names are and just teach, grade papers/tests, and give out grades. These kinda of relationship don't really encourage students to talk to the teacher one-on-one outside of class or ask for help. I think a lot of student study a lot - like me - but then there are others of course who do not. I feel it's good for DePaul to have some of the general requirements to graduate so each student turns out to be well rounded - but some stuff I feel is really unnecessary like the ISP classes (discover, explore, seminal, focal point).

I love the smaller classes here. It's not a super intense curriculum and I find that this leaves time for students to pursue other interests. I feel as if I can learn anything I want and that I am also encouraged to do so, no matter what my future career may be.

Every professor i have had has known my name. Studying varies between students and classes but the library is a lot more popular closer to finals time. Students at depaul are very intellectual. They are informed on current events and it isn't uncommon to walk past a group having an in depth discussion in the student center. The advising office is horrible! If you do go to DePaul you have to be sure to keep track of your own classes and what you have taken and be very persistent with the classes you would like to take!

Most of my professors know my name as well as the names of all of my classmates. There are a select few professors who choose not to learn names, but they are rare. My favorite classes were my two introductory level English classes freshman year. My professor was so passionate about English and knowledgeable about English and knew so much about the world around us that she could respond to just about any topic brought up in class. My least favorite class was my Focal Point class, which required us to write a journal rather than any formal papers or other writing assignments and failed to test us on the 1100 pages of material we read throughout the quarter. I would say that most students do not study excessively and they do well in class. Most people are able to easily find a balance between academics and having a social life. Class participation is not only common, it is essential to most classes at DePaul. Students are encouraged to contribute their opinions to discussions and work together to learn new material. Participation is often included in each student's final grade. DePaul students do have intellectual conversations outside of class. This was one of the things that drew me to DePaul: the people I met at both tours and orientation. DePaul students are intelligent and unafraid to tackle world issues in everyday conversations. DePaul students are competitive, but not to the extent that fosters hostility. I would say that a majority of the students I know are focused on their academics and want to succeed in their given major as well as in all of their classes. I actually do spend time with professors outside of class. All of my professors have office hours and I have learned that utilizing this very valuable resource enables me to connect with my professors on a different level. It is also great to have someone there to answer questions or attend to problems you may encounter in learning new material. I really like DePaul's academic requirements. Within my specific major of Psychology, I am able to double major in English because the program provides enough electives to do so. I also enjoy the domain classes which students are required to take depending on their majors. I feel that the domain classes allow me to learn about so many different things outside of my major that will contribute to my growth not only as an educated individual, but also as a person. I believe that the education at DePaul is geared both towards getting a job and learning for its own sake. For the most part, the professors and the students at DePaul enjoy learning and gaining knowledge in many different fields. They also focus on long term goals such as graduate school and careers. There is a very realistic balance and an understanding that everything we learn will help us in the future in whatever adventures we embark upon.

Classes are small, so professors get to know you. My favorite class is my focal point seminar on Kennedy's Assassination. It was amazing!!! Class participation is common and intellectual/controversial/political conversations take place outside of campus all the time.

Professors know your name 'cause the classes are small, but this is abused - if you look around, it's a lot like high school... the kid with the iPod, kids throwing paper, guys flirting, people sleeping, and the general idiots fucking around. WRD 104 with Puccinelli is the Worst and most useless, retarded, bullshit class you'll Ever take... it can easily make you want to transfer, like me. Of course, if you're like the other idiots - it's easy as shit and you'll love it. Studying not required, participation is lacking (at best) or just retarded, There are no intellectual conversations (unless you count Tampons? as a valid intellectual subject), and the education overall is aimed at making you a socialist, homosexual-appreciating, idiot with the appreciation for an easy life based off of nothing.

All of my professors know my name! Most of my classes have about 40 students in them. My favorite class is my sociology class. I love it and my professor! She is younger so she can relate to us a lot more. We get to go out into Chicago where I feel I learn better than actually just sitting a writing papers all the time. My least favorite class is anything that has to do with math, im so bad at it! I typically study about 2.5 hours a day during finals week its a lot more. Class participation is common in some classes where others its is lecture. It depends on what kind of class it is, but all of my professors will ask you what you what to do , what kind of style you like and they try to compromise with you. Students are competetitive especially in the commerce school. I am a marketing minor, and the loop campus is right in the heart of downtown with all of the business right thier and it is competitive to get the best jobs to get better jobs. The education is definately geared towards getting a job.

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Some professors know my name. My favorite class, none. My least favorite class, none. To me school is school. Students study too much. Class participation is common if the teacher grades you on it. Yes, students do have intellectual conversations outside of class. Yes competition helps the mind grow stronger. No unique classes, odd professors (yes). My major is marketing and it is decent fun. I do occasionally spend time outside of class with professors, mostly asking about life experience and recommendations. DePaul's academic requirements are a bit much in comparison to others, but that's how you become a competitive school. DePaul provides classes that do both the educational and life lessons.

Professors are a great resource not only for academic success but also for your future after your degree is completed. I've had professors send me job or internship opportunities they've heard about because they recognize my potential or interest for it. They say hi to you on the street, recognize you four years later, give you their home phone numbers, and love to have you stop by their office just to chat. I know people who have regular coffee or lunches with their professor-turned-mentor.