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Hale Library is really an amazing place. I go there at least three times a week, whether for projects, studying, or even for a quiet place to spend some down time. It is a beautiful building and there are many places to study, whether it's the more social main floor, the quiet zone with its vaulted ceilings and murals, or a quiet cubby that offers more privacy.

Overall academics are varied. If you are in a smaller class it is always always always better. In smaller classes the teachers do know your name and you get a better learning experience. So far my favorite classes have been Abnormal Psych and my Structures spanish class. Both Dr. Barnett in a big classroom and Angelique in a smaller class did a excellent job of involving the class and making the topic easy to understand as well as interesting. I have had some troubles with both the Psychology dpt. and the Spanish dpt. as far as enrolling for classes and everything else. However, i believe that part of that was because i was a transfer student and it was my first semester at ksu and the other part of it was that until now i was simply pre-psych and that i didnt declare spanish lit as my second major until part way through the semester.

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My professors have been great about knowing people in the class, and very approachable outside of class, and most importantly, they are more than willing to help students succeed.

The College of Architecture Planning and Design is sort of special at K State. All three programs are incredibly strong and prepare students well for the work force.

In my major I have to submit a portfolio to get into my concentration. One of the big issues I have with this process is that until I get into my concentration I am being taught by GTA's and not professors. The professors are the ones that vote if you will actually get into your concentration, so I feel that more professor classes before the voting would be benificial.

Classes are organized well, with larger classes (300-900 students) usually being divided into a large lecture and smaller recitation classes, labs, or studios. This way students hear the material and then have a chance to get one-on-one help. The lecture professors are usually easily available for one-on-one help too, during their posted hours or if you just drop them an email. I have not had a lot of trouble with teachers with incomprehensible speech due to foreign accents. Many of them are foreign and have accents, but you get used to it very quickly and have no trouble understanding. Students definitely have intellectual conversations outside of class. I have many-a-time seen situations at parties analyzed with principals of physics by inebriated engineers. The academic standards are demanding, but anyone who puts forth the effort will be successful. A number of programs are available to help students succeed, such as free one-on-one tutoring.

Classes are alright, get much better your junior year when you finally get into your major's classes instead of general classes. I don't spend much time with professors outside of class but they are usually willing and available. Professors want to help you find a job.

The only issue I have with classes is the classes your required to take, like statistics, have foreign teachers and I spent most of my time trying to understand them and not the material. I honestly think this cost me a letter grade.

I have a couple favorite classes which are Calc 1 with Professor Moore, and Leadership studies in general. Students are competitive here and there is a mutual sense of camaraderie as far as succeeding in your studies go. Your professors are always there to help and they will work as well as they can to see to your assistance.