Truman State University Top Questions

What's the most frustrating thing about Truman State University?

Chelsea

Not all of the off-campus houses are in the best condition, but that's not the school's fault.

Mallori

The lack of diversity and getting the run-around from the adminstration

Jeff

I think the most frustrating thing about my school, for me, is that I'm surrounded by people who are predominately middle class or higher, though I suppose that is the case for the majority of 4-year institutions. Truman State University is a very inexpensive school, which is one key reason that I am able to attend, but it can get frustrating being around people who all have the newest gadgets and toys with no concept of true appreciation for what they have.

JoAnn

I was frustrated with how fiancial aid handled full scholarships - when I wanted to move off campus, I couldn't get a sufficient off-campus stipend (they will give me a max of $500). So, financially, I had to stay on campus instead of moving off-campus during my junior and senior years to learn to live on my own.

Chris

the fact that all students feel that this is some sort of prestigous school.

Nicholas

It's often impossible to get into classes that you need to complete your major's class sequence. This is especially true for students who were not able to transfer in great numbers of credit hours.

Joel

Right now, probably the lack of parking spaces. It's like playing musical chairs with parking spots if you live on campus. My girlfriend lives on campus and it is always a challenge to find a spot when we are coming back from somewhere to her dorm when driving, especially at night. Faculty has about double the parking that they had last year and some of their spots overlap into the residences' spots. It's ridiculous.

Matt

It is hard work to accomplish initiatives on campus as a student. There are a lot of hoops to jump through, and sometimes, it might seem that the faculty/staff isn't the most supportive because they are used to tradition.

Angie

The attendance policy

Emily

It is a depressing environment. There are a lot of know it all students and a lot of the faculty seems like they just do not care about their jobs at all and would rather be somewhere else. I have even heard teachers mention that they come here to put their 3 years in before they get a "real" job. Greek life is discouraged and discriminated against by the administration. The town is run down and a lot of the students are really weird. It also gets very cold in the winter.