Luke
As it is with any college, it is expensive. The in-state tuition is not astronomically high, but it is too high for someone to afford without the use of private bank loans.
Abaigeal
Although it is pretty difficult figuring out a bad characteristic of Illinois State University, I think the worst thing about the university is the internet availability. It does not cause problems often, but there have been some occasions when the internet is not available to students in the resident halls or in the recreational center. This is quite the nuisance when a student is attempting to complete online course work or, like any typical college student, watch Netflix.
Kendra
The worst thing about my school is that they don't shovel/plow enough in the winter which makes walking to class difficult.
Chris
the gen-ed classes being so big its hard to meet new people.
Ryan
Sometimes the distance to classes is ridiculous, its like you walk a mile for a class that is 50 minutes long.2
Miriam
It doesn't really give me the full hands on experience I need for my Advertising Major. I came here for a year to save my single mom some money but I feel a city school would give me a much better opportunity to intern and discover what Advertising really is. Also, Illinois State University doesn't even have an advertising major, the closest thing is visual communication which wouldn't really give me the direct training and experience to pursue what I really want to do.
Lindsey
The worst thing about Illinois State in my oppinion is making friends in the beginning ofthe year. It is very hard to meet people in your classes since they are large lectures. My main group of friends were people I met on my floor or were friends from high school. It would be nicer if we had smaller class sizes so it would be easier to get to know people. Although once you finish your Gen Ed classes the class sizes get smaller and you start to see the same people everyday.
Andrew
Nothing, other than it's lack of student support for the athletic programs.
rebecca
The crime incidents that occur in the area where my school takes place is the worse thing. It makes me feel unsafe and scared at time. When I have to walk to night classes alone or walk home after my on-campus job in the evening I run or pretend I am talking on the phone to someone out of fear.
Courtney
I think the worst thing is the small dormrooms.