Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Top Questions

The best thing about my school is the diversity. You meet so many new people here and learn a great amount about who they are, where they came from, and what they're like. There is a place for everybody here at SIU. It really is a great opportunity to learn more about the world we live in, especially for someone born and raised in a small town like myself. The campus here is full of not only different races, but also different cultures, interests, classes, and opinions, and nobody is left out of the fun.

The faculty are willing to help the students if the students are willing to ask. The school in general is research and academically focused, and internships are competitive, but speaking to the right people can set a student up for success. This is the best aspect about the school besides the environment.

I consider the campus and the surrounding area to be one of the most beautiful places in the midwest. There is an incredible amount of outdoor activities to do in southern Illinois from swimming, fishing, rock climbing, canoeing, etc. that are all within a short drive. The school has a beautiful recreation department that will rent equiptment for almost any adventure.

The friendly staff and students because they are so outgoing and always there when you need help.

What I consider to be the best thing about my school is that coming in as a freshmen this past year I felt comfortable. Feeling welcome was not a problem because everyone was welcoming and friendly. On the day of move in I was greeted by a group from The Vine church who helped my mother and I bring everything in from the car to my dorm room. In addition to that I found that on this campus mostly everyone was approchable from the students up to the professors.

The best thing would be that my major is offered here and that I can also earn a master's degree. I am originally from Missouri and there were not many schools that offered architecture as a major. SIUC is the perfect size and has a beautiful campus.

the location is beautiful

what I consider to be the best thing about my school is the oppurtunities they give each student who is looking for help or just that push to get them back on their feet.

At this time, I must say that the best thing cannot be answered in just a one choice answer. First I must say that having the support of the University. Being an Engineering student, SIU-C provides many tutoring opportunities. The engineering students are all housed in the same dorm in order to give the students that support. Also many tutoring efforts are available. Engineering does have a high drop out rate due to the difficutly.

The best thing about SIUC is closeness to home. It is 7 miles from my residence. If you don't live close to campus, there are other locations to choose from. I think there are about 4 other off campus locations as well as online classes.