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Core classes tended to be bigger, but once I got into the classes for my major they were extremly small. My professors always knew my name. Even in big classes they would always have office hours if you needed help. I loved it. Class participation is a must in most of my classes. My favorite class was my ADRS class where I learned all about addiction. My major is Community, Family, and Addiction Services so most of my classes involve learning about substance abuse and things like that. I love it. I feel very challenged at times but it always turns out okay.

Academics at TTU are great because there is usually a great student to teacher ratio in the classroom. Normally, I am only enrolled in one lecture class, which is normally a science or history. All of my other classes usually have around 30-40 students, and by the end of the semester, the teachers usually know everyones' names. The academic requirements at Texas Tech are sufficient for a student's major, and the education is geared toward getting a job or internship.

Almost all professors are cool with students and care about their students. Harder we try, harder they want to help each one of us. However, Biology class is the hardest class at Texas Tech I heard. Most students are very competitive unless they want to get kicked out after the first year of their college life !! Tech ain't easy guys !! :)

The core curriculum classes that everyone has to take are usually very large and done in lecture halls. It is difficult to get to know your professors because there are so many students in a single class that they don’t have enough time to get to know each student personally. In classes that are lecture style, I usually make an effort to visit my professors during their office hours because they like to see that you are taking an incentive to ask questions and it can benefit you in the end if they can associate a face with a name. However, when you get to more upper level classes, the number of students in each class gets smaller and you have some of the same professors for several classes. You really get to know them and they are more than willing to help you if you have any questions or problems in their classes. I am a senior public relations major and have noticed that most of my classes last year and this year have all been in the same 3 buildings taught by professors I’ve had before, which makes it easier for me to know what to expect from the professor. Texas Tech’s education is geared at both getting a job and learning for its own sake. There is an array of elective classes that students can take just because they are interested in the subject. Each major has some open spots that students can choose to fill with classes they’re interested in rather than classes that strictly involve their major. For example, I took a psychology class that ended up being one of the most interesting courses I’ve ever taken and it had nothing to do with public relations. There is also a very helpful career center and advisors located in each college that help students get an idea of what type of career they may be interested in pursing. I took my resume to the career center and told her a few things I want in a future career. She edited my resume so that it was perfect to send off, and started sending me e-mails every week or so of lists of companies that were hiring (both full-time positions and internships) that had some of the qualities I was looking for. Tech’s academic requirements aren’t too challenging but studying is a must, especially when you get into the upper level courses more specific to your major. The general courses that everyone has to take were not too hard and students that have already taken the class are more than happy to tell others which professors are the hardest and which are the easiest.

Overall i really enjoyed the classes i was enrolled in this year. Most of my favorite courses were all art classes, mainly because the classes were smaller than 20 people which made the course fun and interactive. Some of the bigger classes i took were up to 200 or so, those classes were pretty much just showing up and maybe meeting a handful of people but those don't really give you the time to get to know the students really well or be able to talk to your professor except for the min or two after class ends....

In larger classes professors typically don't know your name, but if you go to office hours they may know your name. But in smaller classes professors do know your name usually.

Some profs know my name, but others don't really care to bother with it. I am very competitive with my grades compared to friends. I hate Politcal Science. I think learning at Tech is geared toward job findings...or at least my classes are.

The classes are mostly pretty small, actually. There are a few classes that are lecture room style with 600 or so students, but not many. For the most part, depending on your major, most of your classes will be 30 students or less. The teachers are pretty good about knowing your name and helping you out. I don't have many T.A.'s teaching my classes, but I do have a lot of classes where T.A.'s do a lot of the grading, taking roll, etc. If you're going to nursing school or majoring in engineering, education, or journalism, Tech has EXCELLENT programs for all of the above.

THe academics at Texas Tech are amazing with great & caring professors,there is always tutorials available as well as a First Year College Experience program.

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