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-PROFESSORS KNOW YOUR NAME IF YOU ATTEND CLASS. -FAVORITE CLASSES SEEM TO BE CLASSES THAT PERTAIN TO THE EDUCATION FIELD AND TE COMMUCATIONS AND MEDIA COURSES. -CLASS PARTICIPATION IS A MUST! -STUDENTS APPLY THEIR INTELLIGENCE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CLASS...AND MOST STUDENTS ARE COMPETITIVE! **SPENDING TIME WITH PROFESSORS OUTSIDE OF CLASS IS DEMANDED! I always seem to make time to meet with my professors so that if there is ever a time when i need a couple extra points or I need them to understand a situation that I may be involved in, I want them to know me personally, and every student shoudl want the same thing! **ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS-are lienant. the faculty works with you so that you are able to do your very best and perform to the best of your ability even if that means you need tutoring. **IUP is very career oriented and very geared towards you furthering your education and making the best of your colege experience while doing so.

I was elementary education and worked VERY hard. It is a lot of work, but worth it in the end. The education department is very competitive, you must have a 3.0 to remain in education and pass several tests. Most of my professors were very helpful and fun. They understood when you are overload and are their to help you. The biggest complaint I have is IUP's reputation. It is a great school and I had to work just as hard if not harder then some of my friends at larger schools.

The preofessors here are easy to talk to. They are friendly and understanding of the trials and tribulations of being young. Office hours are easy to find out and I strongly suggest that students use them. One on one time with a professor helps the student understand material they don't get and it helps the professor get an idea of what he/she needs to focus on as well as how to help the struggling student.

Some science teachers should really reconsider their teaching methods. Health & Phys. Ed educators are amazing at IUP!

Liberal Studies classes are a joke. They are easy and the teachers don't care because they mirror the student who have the "I'm only here because I have to be" attitude.

I was a very vocal person in my Psychology, sociology, and philosophy classes so my teachers knew who I was. A majority of the teachers on campus do not take attendance but that does not mean that you shouldnt go. trust me I slept through my freshman fall semester and had a 1.5 gpa and was almost kicked out of school. prioritize, if you know that you can miss up to three classes then make sure you miss them when the wheatehr is crappy or when you are really hung over dont waste them. At IUP, if you are part of the Allied Health or Nursin department you must always stay in contact with your advisor. If your advisor likes you they will do anyhting to make your life easier including allowing you to drop a class 2 days before finals start. DO NOT BLOW OFF YOUR ADVISOR!!!!!!!!!! Lastly, dont be stupid. Meaning, dont assume that your advisor can read your mind and dont assume that IUP accepts grades from other institutions because they dont.

At IUP, professors definitely know your name in your major classes, which are smaller. In some core liberal studies classes, they may not just because of the class size. However, you can make yourself known if you participate regularly. It has been my experience that some IUP students do have intellectual conversations outside of class and that many IUP students are quite intelligent and have much to offer to these conversations. I think that the goal of IUP's education is to both get the student a job after graduation as well as to learn for learning's sake. It is a great mix of these two goals.

One thing about IUP that I love is the classroom size! Throughout my first year here at IUP, the one thing that allowed me to really feel at home was the familiarity with professors and pupils. My classmates as well as my professors and I were able to familiarize are selves with one another on a distinct level of friendship. This enabled me to learn from classmates as well as my professors easily through class discussion. Everyone is willing to help one another in order for everyone to grow and exceed in intellect!

Most of my professors know my name or at least show that I exist when they pass me on the sidewalk.

Class sizes vary depending on the type of class. I've had smaller classes the size of a High School class where the professor knew me by name, but I have also had a class that filled an auditorium. I have really liked most of my professors. The art department is very challenging, but the professors are always willing to help as much as they can.