Miami University-Oxford Top Questions

Though most courses may come off as pretty difficult, they turn out to be exactly what students need because they give them an extra push to work harder.

The academics are great and they push you to be a better student

As a business major, I have seen firsthand the opening of one of the nation's most prestigious business schools. A pristine and majestic building, the Farmer School of Business is unrivaled when it comes to getting the highest-quality education without breaking the bank on tuition. Other majors and programs offer similar career services and resume-building activities, and the campus as a whole does a great job to prepare students for the professional world. Classes are usually somewhere between the 30 to 40 student range, so if you make any effort to get to know the teacher (ie: office hours, staying after class to ask questions), they will know you by first name and will be willing to help you on projects and job searches in the future. The curriculum at Miami University is challenging, interesting, and useful as well. Miami encourages a strong liberal arts foundation before they delve into their specific majors and programs, which allows students to have a better grasp of the world around them. This also makes it very easy to find a major that is right for you, or even finding second majors and minors to add to what you already are studying.

Academics at Miami University is the best part about campus! Everyone takes this seriously here and the professors, faculty, administrations are extremely helpful! The professors always remember their students names even when the class size is huge! The professors love it here because the students love to learn. Everyone is very passionate about education and doing well therefore it is an amazing experience.The class participation is always high even in some of my 8am classes. The students here want to learn and want to participate and the professors always make sure to include us in the lectures rather than just talking to us the whole time. Miami is known to have a lot of competitive students. Especially in the business school because all the classes are challenging, but rewarding too! I am an Accounting major and can honestly say it is a really hard major here on campus, but if you like to be challenged and really like to learn rather than just memorizing and forgetting then this school is for you! I am always in my professors office hours and this helps me understand the material much more!

Academics like any school can be hard, but professors at Miami really want their students to succeed. All of my professors know my name because I make a point to ask questions and actively participate in class. Even in my lectures, which have more students than other classes, I go to office hours to introduce myself so the professor knows who I am. Students study all the time, to make sure they understand the information to prepare to tests and quizzes. Students at Miami realize how important these classes can be and want to do well in them. Class participation can be very active, lectures typically not as much participation. Overall, the more you participate in class, the more you will understand and remember the material being taught. I don't think or notice student competition as much as I did in high school. Everyone focuses on doing well and doing the best that they can do, competition isn't the first thing on their minds! I am a business major with a theater minor. Being in two departments is challenging, but so much fun! I get to take a variety of classes to complete both majors. One day I can have two business classes and an acting class - this is the best part about my major/minor. I try to spend time with my professors outside of class, but only when necessary. If I have questions or need study tips for an exam, I go to office hours to get help! I like the academic requirements at Miami. Since we all have to complete the Miami Plan, classes and credits we have to take in order to graduate. These classes can open your mind to new majors or minors. You can also explore interests that you never knew existed! Education is taken very seriously at Miami. They gear the curriculum toward getting a job. They provide many opportunities to market yourself and even help with resumes and interviews. It is ultimately up to each person to understand the material being taught in order to get a job after graduating!

I have not found the academics to be especially grueling, many times I feel like I am just in harder High School classes as opposed to College classes. There is not too much studying or outside intellectual conversations going on around campus. As an Anthropology major, I have the opportunity to take smaller classes since there are not very many other Anthropology majors on campus. I've found that if the class is below about 40 people, the teacher will likely know your name. The biggest class I've had so far was an Introduction to Cultural Anthropology class that was about 300 people and I am taking a Zoology class that is close to 100. There is certainly know doubt that the education is geared toward getting a job which is something Miami has become known for around the country.

Specifically to my majors, both in the humanities, my class sizes allow interactive and intellectual discussions. All of my professors know my name, and I feel very comfortable going to them outside of class. Participation is optimal for understanding material and answering questions. Students are rarely competitive, but rather supportive of each other. We all want to succeed together. I have found that the material I learn in my classes transfers into other subjects and is valuable for "real world experience."

Academics here at Miami University are fantastic! Being an English major, specifically, gives me the opportunity to become acquainted with my professors, considering we do have smaller classes than most. However, professors always seem to know their students by their participation or attendance of office hours, no matter what major you are! Participation is KEY to your success as a college student... most professors even grade you on how well you participate in class discussions or answering questions. Also, don't ever hesitate to attend office hours or set up an appointment with your professor if you are struggling. Miami offers so many different resources to help you succeed in any class. Professors are so willing to help in any way that they can and the tutoring center is a wonderful resource if you're struggling.

Classes at Miami are great. One of the greatest aspects of academics at Miami is the student-professor relationship. I have known every one of my teacher's names and they have known mine. It's very impressive that Miami has been able to create and maintain the great student-professor relationship. Students take studying and classes very seriously at Miami. Miami isn't a "geek" school, as in students only study and study all the time, but academics are very important to most Miami students. Class participation is common and is usually factored into a student's grade in class. Participation ranges from attending professor's office hours to talking in class. Students are very competitive at Miami and are always looking to go above and beyond the basic requirements. The library is always full at the end of the day and rarely are students seen blowing classes and work off. Students also participate in very intellectual conversations and activities outside of the classroom. Miami offers many opportunities to apply your knowledge in a real-world atmosphere. Students don't really spend time with professors outside of class unless they are meeting to go over subjects in class or there is a project to be completed outside of class. The school's academic requirements are rigorous and a bit much but the classes they ask for are essential to receive a quality education. The education students receive at Miami gears them towards both getting a job and learning for their own sake. Miami does a great job balancing the two well so students get the most out of their college careers. I am currently in the professional writing program at Miami. This is a new major and focuses on modern day writing such as social media, business writing, and publications. I really enjoy this major and even if you aren't in the major, students should still look into taking a few of the classes to improve their writing skills.

Lecture halls generally have a lot of students in them, so even though the instructors do make time for students to come and see them, it's not easy to really get to know them, and vice-versa. However, for regular sized classes it's definitely possible to get to know a professor. They all have office hours that they hold regularly, and you can even find the professors outside of these hours and talk to them as regular people. All of my professors know my name, and I even hold conversations about whatever with several of them. In general, they're all pretty nice people and I haven't had any problems with them. As an English major, my favorite classes would have to be my English ones. The English professors are all a very creative and unique bunch, and they're very funny. I've really enjoyed every English class I've had so far at Miami, and have liked every teacher. Once you start getting into classes that go towards your major, the students definitely become more competitive and study more. While there are some students here for the sole sake of just partying and having a good time, it seems to me like the majority of the student body works hard to study and get good grades in their subject of study. The friends I have all work hard to get the grades they do in their classes, and that's the same attitude that I feel most students have.