Diana
Althought the school is located away from major cities it is close enough to home to visit once in a while, yet far away enough to become more independent. It creates an apportunity to mature and lets us be ourselves and explore who we really are as an individual. Other school I had considered were too close to home and would take away the benefits of living on my own.
Amber
my school is really diverse. i find myself in classrooms with students of every race and ethinicity. i love how my professors set up some gorup projects so that we have to learn to communicate and associate with others.
Caitlin
Something I noticed about Northern Illinois University that was unique in comparison to other universities is the housing arrangements. There are five different dormitories, as well as several off-campus living facilities. Some of the dormitories are specialized according to major too. For example, the TEACH house is a section of a dormitory specialized in housing and helping future educators. I have not seen the specialized dormitory option in the other universities that I considered.
Benjamin
Coming from a nursing student, NIU's nursing program is second to none. They have a 99-100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} pass rate. Their standards are set high and the best of the best are chosen for the opportunity to become nurses who not only receive the best education, but are dedicated to taking care of people. NIU, as a whole, makes every attempt to unify the student body through sports events and activities around campus. The professors here make every attempt to ensure that all of their students pass their classes.
Michelle
This school has many different strong programs to choose from.
Kate
What makes Northern Illinois University so unique is the amount of diversity versus location. DeKalb is located in the middle of a cornfield, and out of the fields grows corn as well as friends who are united by one school.
Amy
Northern is so close to home so when I need to go home to work, I can. I love all the people I know and they truely have become my best friends. All my teachers are so willing to help and really care about each student individually. Ever since Feb. 14, 2008 our college campus has come together so much and became more of a community. Everyone kind of looks out for everyone now and are all friendly.
Karen
Northern Illinois has strong academics while still underscoring the need to have a life beyond just academics.
Arielle
At NIU, not only are the academic resources strongly available, but so are the extracurricular resources that are side by side with majors. NIU also is diversity and student-centered, so there is always a resource available whenever any conflict arises. People tend to fear our university because of February 14, 2008, but the tragedy helped strengthen all of the students to become better people and more caring about others.
Taylor
A very good business school and has a great accounting program. At the orientation, there seem to be lots of support and a very family like environment which sounded great to me.