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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Communications  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I spent three years as an undergrad Communication major at DePaul. My experiences with different aspects of the school are varied, so I will break it down for you: Education: Class size is generally between 20-40 people. The higher the class level, the smaller the class will be. Most of the teachers I've had are extremely intelligent and excited about their subject matter, but that doesn't always translate into being a good teacher. Some wonderful exceptions include Matt Irvine, Deborah Tudor, Toby Arquette, and Tim Cole in the Communications Department. Avoid Ken Bill at all costs -- he is incredibly rude and unhelpful. DePaul is on the quarter system, and their general education classes include a lot of filler that doesn't transfer over to other schools, i.e. "Discover Chicago," "Sophomore Seminar," etc. Tuition is steep -- for the amount I dropped here, I expected a much better quality education. I wish I had transferred to Northeastern sooner -- I'm getting a better quality education here for a tiny fraction of the price. Offices: Very few people in DePaul's offices (parking, admissions, ID services, housing, etc) actually know how to do their jobs. Expect to be given the runaround every time you need to visit an office, because your issue is not their problem and they don't know who to actually refer you to. Speak to a higher up if you can to minimize your time wasted. People: Most people are commuter students from the surrounding city and suburbs. I never got a sense of community at this school like I did when I visited friends at their schools. People stare straight ahead when they walk down the halls, no one wants to make friends in classes, and in general, people don't talk to people that don't look like them. The people that join sports and clubs are the people that live on campus and can afford the time for it. I'm generalizing here, but the majority of students come from sheltered suburban lifestyles and think they're getting a taste of "big city life" in Lincoln Park. Having grown up in Chicago, some of the naive comments I heard in multicultural and sociology classes were laughable, though I suppose these students just don't know any better. Neighborhood: Lincoln Park is an attractive neighborhood, yes, but my friends and I have a saying: "no one from Chicago lives in Lincoln Park." There are a lot of beautiful parks, but there is also a Starbucks on every corner and an underage bar every three feet. It feels very bland and gentrified. If you're a commuter student and don't want to pay $570 a year for parking, you'll be circling the neighborhood for a while and then walking half a mile to your classes. Take the train, the Brown Line and Red Line both stop at Fullerton. Classes are in several different buildings, so walking four blocks to your next class in the blowing snow isn't fun. Don't take classes in McGaw Hall if you want to avoid this, this eyesore of a building is on Halsted and Fullerton while most of the other classroom building are centered around Belden and Kenmore/Clifton. Fitness Center: This is probably one of my favorite parts of DePaul. The Ray Meyer is better than any gym you will join after graduation -- it is gigantic, clean, well-maintained, and aesthetically attractive. There is a juice bar and sandwich shop on the ground floor, an Olympic sized lap pool, a basketball court on the third floor, and an elevated track running above the courts with a fantastic view of the city skyline. Food: Food is in the student center, not bad tasting but a little overpriced. You can get the same cheeseburger for $3 cheaper at Branko's on Fullerton. I personally think their "Bean Blend" coffee smells like armpits and has the worst aftertaste known to man. Nooo thank you. Every school is what you want to make of it, but in general, I did not like it here. It is a very attractive campus, but people aren't friendly and I feel education is very average. If you're paying your own way through college, go somewhere more affordable so you don't end up with crazy student loans and a mediocre education to show for it. Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jun 21 2008 3rd Year Female -- Class 2005    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=50241&uid=402'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Unknown  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Not so bright I transferred out of DePaul after my second year, I went there back when they still let sophomores live on campus, after that I had nowhere to move to so I just left. The school was easy, and I think I would have continued to do really well and probably would have benefitted from the big DePaul brand name, but overall, it just wasn't worth it. They overcharge you, they don't help you, there are no activities, I'm not a huge drinker and I lost my fake ID the first time I tried using it, so there wasn't much to do for me. I could go an entire week without speaking one work to anybody, and I did so often. Also, the school isn't diverse, and if it is, then the school is segregated because I never saw anybody but white kids. In addition, those white kids were horrible people, class was one big fashion show, everybody was rich and self absorbed and sheltered, it's a babysitting school, don't go. Surrounding City: A+, Education Quality: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  May 09 2008 2nd Year Female -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=46872&uid=402'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Computer Science  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright Commuting from the suburbs every day can be really time consuming, but at the same time you can get all (er most) of your homework done on the train. I enjoy the computer science program at DePaul and believe the staff is really very helpful. If you are willing to admit you don't know something, they are generally quick to respond and they are patient when explaining things. The atmosphere is not as competitive as other schools, and perhaps the department is not ranked as well as it should be because of this. I think the students tend to be weak willed and do not try as hard as they should considering how much they (or their parents) are paying for school. I don't know that the staff can do much to improve the school except maybe being stricter as far as what is expected of the students, insofar as studying and tests go. I feel my professors are brilliant, their PhDs influence this feeling no doubt, but really I can't think of any direct question I've ever had that went completely unanswered. Even if they have to search for the answer on their own personal time they are willing and generally happy to do so. Individual Value: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: B- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Apr 04 2008 2nd Year Male -- Class 2008    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=45823&uid=402'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant I had a great time and learned so much at DePaul. Of course, it is WAY too expensive, and the quarter (not semester) system was hard to keep up with at times, but the good definitely outweighs the bad. The classes are very small with 10-20 students per class and you never get taught by T.A.'s. I didn't really know what a T.A. was until I went to grad school! The professors usually go out of their way to help students. The fact that it is in the middle of the city can be a good and bad thing. On the one hand, there is so much culture around, on the other hand, it is easy to get distracted by it and give it all your time and energy, which takes away from the attention you should be giving to your challenging classes. Enjoy Chicago, but remember to focus on being a student and graduating :> Activism is big here, so if you have an open mind and are into world politics than this is the school for you. Last but not least, although it is a relatively small school, it is very well-regarded in the Midwest, where mentioned DePaul in an interview is a plus. p.s. don't worry about the 'catholic' label to the school. I never felt out of place as an atheist. Starting Job: community organizer, Preparedness: A, Reputation: A Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Feb 16 2008 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! 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