Florida International University Top Questions

Personally for me FIU is close to home which is really good. As for the size of the school I think its small for the amount of students there is, but yes its a gorgeous campus. When I tell people that I go to FIU, most people react normal, I mean in Miami FIU and UM are like the only majors universities so not much to react for. I spend most of my time on campus especially since I have join Alpha Kappa Psi and ASB. I think that the FIU administration is not doing is job the right or efficient way, especially the financial aid office as well as the registrar office, I mean they seem to always take forever to get things done. The biggest recent controversy on campus has been the budget cuts. That money is really important especially now that we are entering summer, and like most know, most students do not get any type of financial aid before, and perhaps those that did won't get it. I feel that there is not much school pride as there should especially because a lot of students are commuter students and not much these students can participate in; since most work and just come to campus to take the classes and leave. If i can name one thing that I would change it would be parking: its horrible.

School Pride is an aspect that could be worked on and is improving everyday. Athletic teams especially the football team will alot to do with this and will be the determinant of how fast this pride grows. Also, communication of events and actiities to the mostly-commuter population can aid in helping us grow in the way of school pride.

The best thing about FIU is the Campus Life. One thing I would change is that for people to work together, instead of all the infighting going on.

It's just right. 40,000 students and you can lose yourself in the crowd. People are indifferent when I tell them i go to FIU. I spend most of my time in the library studying or in GC with my freinds.

FIU is a good school on the rise, i feel its expanding on both campuses really quickly and in time when Im outside of Florida and I say I go to Florida International University, they will know what I'm talking about. This definatly is not a college school, probally mainly due to the fact that most of the students live off campus, and we are in Miami, which is a popular city, so that just comes with the territory. The only thing I would probally change is expand the parking area, or build another parking garage. They also need to be more stict on how they select their teachers because some of them really do not speak any English well, or they just cant' teach and that's annoying, espically when its a class towards your major. School pride can be increase, but we need to have better school merchandise and our teams need to start winning so we can become reconized and school spirit will definatly follow.

Fiu is a commuter school, aside from fraternities, sororities and clubs must students don't have "school spirit". Great business school but lacking in a lot of other majors. Too many budget cuts. Financial aid and organization within the schools is not great. Budget cuts are the newest and BIGGEST problem. A lot of people think that if you are at FIU is because you couldn't make it to UM.

There isn't a lot of school pride and that is bothersome. I think people need to focus more on the housing students and freshman and transfer students for pride, and it will grow. The best thing about FIU is that we are growing and will become better with time. Some people react well when they know I go to FIU; others frown upon it.

FIU is in an international city. You are exposed to diversity in every aspect. I get upset that spanish is the first language...and the fact that if you dont know the language it creates social barriers.

Major changes have been for the best

FIU is too large. And the reaction I get when I tell people I go to FIU is neutral. If I said I was going to UM there would be more of an "ooh!" type response. I feel like FIU is looked down upon, but it really isn't a bad school. I just think the people that run it sometimes don't have common sense. I can't think of any examples right now...but some of the decisions made seem to be made without thinking (it really upsets me when that happens). I spend most of my time in the library (yes I'm a nerd), but I know a lot of people hang out in GC. It's usually too loud and crowded in there so I tend to only go there for lunch (because the food court is there). It definitely is not a college town. Most of the students, like me, commute, which I think is a downside. I wish there was more of a campus life (and that I was part of it) but it's hard when a school is so big. My most recent complaint, and the complaint of many many students, is the fact that there has been a reduction in that amount of summer classes being offered because of the budget cuts. But I guess that is what had to be done (unfortunately). Also...there seems to be a shortage of outlets in the library for laptops...that another annoyance.