Northern Illinois University Top Questions

I think that all people should attend this school. Northern has a very different atmoshere that I have yet to see at another University, people care about complete stangers and are always willing to help you. I think that there is a place for everyone here at Northern Illinois University.

Someone who wants an exciting environment. NIU has a pretty standard, boring environment.

A person who isn't socially interactive with others shouldn't attend this school. I myself am a very outgoing person who found going to this school was an okay decision. It is based in a very small farm based community... If someone is hopeful of being a part of the big city, or big buildings, this would be the wrong school to attend. It has a very good business program, and I am in the political science program. I feel that the alumni takes care of the business school more than any other...

One who isnt dedicated and focussed.

People who dont like to be involved or to be around people.

Students who are not willing to work for their education and only looking to party.

NIU is very cold and snowy in the winter which makes walking to class almost unbearable sometimes so people that do not like cold weather would not like it here, a large portion of the school year the weather is not very nice. People who are looking for an easy way out should not consider NIU many of the program require very high GPA's that seem impossible to reach unless you study a lot and forget about your social life completely. People interested in competitive sports probably wouldn't like it either because NIU teams are not that good.

There is something for everyone at NIU. From on-campus to online, and from degree programs to test reviews, anyone can find a class that meets their needs.

There are many services for students with disabilities such as the blind and deaf. There is also a strong LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) group. I believe that any type of student, no matter what race, ethnicity, or disability would feel comfortable attending NIU.

Someone who does not take school seriously, it is pointless to spend money on something that is not taken seriously