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I give the academics at Elon an A! The class sizes are perfect! Elon is known for its concentration on Engaged Learning, which I have found to be very apparent in my classes. I always know the names of my professors and they always find ways to learn mine too. I have not had a professor that I could not call at their house if I had any problem or issue. The teachers really care about the students and are always looking for constructive critisism to improve their teaching. I have more than one professor that I go and talk to on a regular basis outside of class about politics and world issues and problems that have recently been in the news. My favorite class was the Global Experience, which is a mandatory class for every student to have taken to graduate. Each section is taught by a different professor, which means that every students have a different experience in the class. It was the most unique class I have taken so far. Elon pushes its students to study abroad and get internships, which is one of the reasons why Elon graduates are so well rounded and prepared for getting a job. Although students are definitely looking to get a good job out of college, students enjoy the learning involved throughout the process.

Elon has some really unique classes and teaching styles. The school is really into "experiential learning," which means that they want students to learn by doing. I took a class called Local Government Simulation over Winter Term in which we were each given a role to play in an imaginary city government. We spent 1 week and 1/2 just playing out this simulation and it gave us real insight to what a local government is actually like. Also, for my International Relations class, we participated in the Model UN Crisis Simulation, which was similar, except that we were split up into different countries' governments and tried to act in character. Its focus was on the Middle East, and my country was Iran. We had a great time causing trouble for everyone else. The thing was that we actually learned a lot from it - we got to see that there really is something to all the theory mumbo jumbo that we learn in class.

My favorite classes here so far have been Intro to Psychology and Digital Media Convergence. Both of these classes have sparked my academic interest, leading me to pursue a second major in psychology, as well as to be more involved in areas requiring digital media skills. Elon students do have intellectual conversations outside of school, and some classes (especially the freshman required class The Global Experience) require that students attend on-campus cultural events like speakers or performers. Elon definitely encourages students and professors to build good relationships. Elon professors are given coupons to take a few students out to lunch on campus each semester, which allows them to get to know students better outside of the classroom. Also for Elon 101 many students are required to interview a professor, which is a great way of getting to know a professor better (I know the professor I interviewed has gone on to write me multiple recommendations for different things I've applied for--- it has been a great contact to make!). As a corporate communications and psychology double major, I've really loved the classes I've taken in my major fields so far. There are definitely some classes that require a lot more work than others, and certain teachers that will make or break certain required classes. But I like that Elon makes it easy for students to not only pursue a wide variety of majors, but there are tons of minors here, and they don't require that many hours, so pretty much every student has a chance to at least add a minor (or two!) onto their major. Plus, certain minors, such as Leadership, can be applicable to almost any major, so its a good way to expand your background (and your resume). In my experience, students here are highly academically motivated. I live in a learning community with a bunch of fellows, so obviously the school sees them as the most active students, but in general, I think that people here care a lot about their grades. Living in a learning community has also been one of the highlights of my experience here. I live in the communications learning community, and most students on this floor are really motivated with communications-related projects. Some boys on my floor even recently started up their own TV show that will run on Elon's TV station, ESTV, next semester. Another perk of living here is the availability of resources in other students. Older students can tell the pros and cons of certain teachers, as well as lend advice on projects and homework assignments.

The professors are generally very nice. There have been some terrible ones, of course, but most know me by name and say "hello" when I see them. I know many people that hang out with one or more professors, to get advice, celebrate achievments, or just to chat. There is a high amount of grade inflation on campus, but there are some professors who have sworn to curb the problem.

Classes here are pretty small which is very nice. I have never had a professor who didn't know me by name which is very convienient. The Profs are always there if you need extra help. I have even gone to lunch with my professors just so we can all get to know each other better. There are a ton of very interesting classes you can take, for example , I am a journalism major but I am taking a religion class right now which is incredibly interesting. You can alsways catch bits of interesting coversation around campus about any given topic that is a big issue or the subject of a unique course. When you leave Elon, you will certainly be very well prepared for whatever you want to do with your life but you will also come out with a vast bank of knowledge that just makes you a well informed, intelligent person.

The staff and the faculty here are amazing- they really care about the students and the entire university community not just their own research (though they do that too!). Students at Elon have the opportunity to really create mentor-student relationships with faculty through research, class projects, and community outreach.

Freshman year is extremely easy. However as you become enrolled in your major classes it becomes much more difficult. Students at Elon spend Sundays in the library and cram at exam times. Elon students are extremely involved in clubs and exracuricular activities so academics are not the only focus of a student's life.

My favorite class at Elon is World Religions with LD Russell. He is an amazing teacher and everyone should take at least one of his classes while you attend school here.

Most professors know my name; professor/student relationships are one of the best things about Elon. Student studying varies. Most students can get an A or B and still go out most nights of the week. The most intellectual conversation I've heard recently is a parsing of "The Hills". Intellectual conversation usually stays in the classroom.

Most professors know my name; professor/student relationships are one of the best things about Elon. Student studying varies. Most students can get an A or B and still go out most nights of the week. The most intellectual conversation I've heard recently is a parsing of "The Hills". Intellectual conversation usually stays in the classroom.