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the academics are the only reason im still here.

I am currently taking major-related classes at UNT and so far they have proven to be very competitive and mainly based on hands-on projects and class critiques.

Coming from not taking many AP classes in high school, I imagined always being drowned in school work in college. The workload hasn't been that bad to my surprise! You have a few weeks where you will have a lot more to get done than other weeks, but if you keep a planner and stay organized you should have no trouble at all! Organization is a big time in college!

UNT is a tough school academically. A lot of freshman are disappointed when they start school because they expect to party all the time and study very little. It simply isn't possible to do that here. Students can be found studying anywhere they can sit or spread their books out. I am studying psychology along with around 1300 other undergrads. Many of us have hopes to go onto grad school, but this is not possible without hands on research experience. Unfortunately, there are only a couple hundred research positions open for undergrads each year. It is extremely competitive, but worth it. I was lucky enough to earn a spot as a research assistant with a professor in my field of interest. He has become my mentor and has begun to help me shape my senior thesis. This is not uncommon for staff to do at UNT. Many of my fellow Honors College students have mentors in their departments. Many of my professors know my name and even in my lecture courses, they know my face and often recall previous class participation. All of the these classes I have taken so far encourage learning for application. Professors do not teach to get students to pass the class, but to give them the skills to apply this education in life.

The academic programs at UNT are truly fantastic. Most professors learn your names and genuinely try to make sure you are getting the most out of their classes. The professors also are truly overjoyed at peaking a students interest of seeing them excel. One of the best things about the departments at UNT, is that they are geared towards providing the students with an education that will land them a job after completing college. The classes aren't there just to provide you with information or knowledge, they provide you with the knowledge of knowing the information that your job will require so that you are fully prepared. In the graduation program, UNT also requires that you have an internship your senior year so that you will have experience in that field and know that you truly love your future career, in order to make sure you are completely ready to go out on your own and have a successful career.

The academic programs at UNT are truly fantastic. Most professors learn your names and genuinely try to make sure you are getting the most out of their classes. The professors also are truly overjoyed at peaking a students interest of seeing them excel. One of the best things about the departments at UNT, is that they are geared towards providing the students with an education that will land them a job after completing college. The classes aren't there just to provide you with information or knowledge, they provide you with the knowledge of knowing the information that your job will require so that you are fully prepared. In the graduation program, UNT also requires that you have an internship your senior year so that you will have experience in that field and know that you truly love your future career, in order to make sure you are completely ready to go out on your own and have a successful career.

Classes intertwine. It's easy to get A's when you understand NPV, basic IRC sections, and some Finance models.

For Academics, it's mixed, but I do find it cool that a lot of professors know you by name and get to know you a lot of the time, even in giant classes of 100-300 people. How often to students study? Mixed, a lot of people study a lot, a lot of people don't study at all and a lot are right in the middle (me). Students aren't really competitive, at least in my degree, international studies. But I do love the other students in the degree because we're all super friendly to each other and help one another out. Especially when it comes to our requirement for minoring in a language and of course the smart ones choose Mandarin or Russian which are hard languages and we push each other through and go on study abroads together. Amazing major.... And professors are generally easy to get a hold of, for smaller classes and upper level classes it's pretty common to see your professors outside of class and even give them phone calls. Office hours for professors are pretty lenient, most go out of their way to help you which is probably the thing I like the most about UNT is the professors. Out of about 15 professors that I've had, I've only not liked one. Pretty good ratio if you ask me. UNT is very geared towards getting a job, again, at least in my department which is all I can argue for because it's the only one I've had experience with.

the profesors could give a rats ass about you or there job. i had one profesor who would tell us about his prostate exams on a whim, he was suppose to be teaching botany. not a single person passed on of the test he gave us and some how we all got c's RIGGED!!! why even go to class.

Most of my professors know me by name and it's awesome! You do a lot better in a small class of 20 where you can discuss topics and your professor can get to know you. My favorite class was Sociology. It's not my major or anything, but I've never paid attention or learned more than I did in that class. My professor was amazing and he brought up social problems and really made us think about the society we live in instead of being blind to the problems that really exist. Students study a lot. Every time I go to the library, I can't find a place to sit because the tables are all taken. Class participation is very common. Students at UNT love to voice their opinion and although you might not agree with the person speaking, we all respect each other's voice. Jupiter House is a coffee shop in Denton that students sit in for hours drinking coffee and talking about politics and school. Intellectual conversations are frequent so get used to hearing them. My major is Radio, Television, Film and I'm narrowing in on Broadcast Journalism. It's a great department, every professor is amazing. The department is rated something like sixth in the nation and North Texas Television is Emmy award winning. I walked into the News station for NTTV and said I wanted experience and to volunteer and they said, "Come on in!" They love volunteers and it's so much fun! UNT's academic requirements are easier than they should be. I think the standards could be raised a little more, but they are geared towards educating more students. The requirements for certain majors are overwhelming and you often wonder how you will be able to graduate on time...but it IS possible!