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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Business - Management and Administration  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I enjoyed the first 2 years here, but regret not transferring thereafter. I did well academically and enjoyed the social environment, but quickly grew bored with the campus and surrounding area. There is nothing to do here. Nothing culturally stimulating whatsoever. Most of the faculty are competent in their respective fields; however, much of the coursework is "dumbed down" and is not challenging or interesting. Many of my classmates could barely write a paper in the English language. If you wish to have a challenging academic experience and a fruitful social life with like-minded individuals, you may want to consider attending one of the larger, more selective universities in Illinois or out-of-state, or at least transfer there after 2 years and save a little money and get the general education requirements under your belt. While I have a Bachelor?s degree now and a great career, I do have some regret about not getting out sooner and experiencing a truer college experience. Every decision the University makes seems like a joke. As I understand, the selectivity of admissions and general quality of the campus, including safety, has deteriorated further since my departure. I sincerely hope this does not lessen the value of my degree. Pros: - Good value (cost perspective) - Plentiful campus employment - Competent faculty Cons: - Wasteful, bureaucratic administration - Unhelpful, uneducated staff - Not challenging coursework - Low performing student body (noncompetitive) - Unspectacular in every way (not desirable academically, or even as a party school as there are only a few dumpy bars) Friendliness: A, Individual Value: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jun 11 2013 4th Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=94324&uid=405'></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 Quite Bright I loved my four years at EIU. The school was big enough that you don't know everyone, but small enough that I greeted many people on my way to class. I loved being in Charleston as well. There were plenty of things to do if you got involved in any sort of organization. (I highly recommend checking out Christian Campus House (CCH).) From volunteer work to hanging out at the Jac (Jackson Avenue Coffee) to spending time with friends, there is plenty to occupy one's time. I do recognize that Charleston is definitely more for the small town person than for those who enjoy city-dwelling. Cost of living is very affordable and many students are able to afford to live in surrounding apartments and town-homes. My town home was across from campus, and I was able to walk to class every day from there. My major was Communication Disorders & Sciences. A smaller program on campus, it is definitely a strong program with excellent teaching and a very well-known graduate program. The professors are friendly and helpful, and the classes in this major are of the more challenging variety. Overall, I loved my experiences at EIU and did not feel that I missed out on anything that I might have found at a bigger university. In fact, I feel that I got a more personal experience with professors who knew me and cared about my success. I developed strong friendships that I maintain 4 years later. I am proud to have attended EIU and would recommend EIU any day. I have no regrets. Keep in mind that you should find a place that suits you. People who may be happy at EIU are those that enjoy small town living with friendly people. They may enjoy being known as themselves rather than just another number. Starting Job: Medical Student, Preparedness: A, Reputation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Dec 21 2012 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=91123&uid=405'></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 Kinesiology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I am a senior at EIU, its a great school with a small campus. Classes are easy, and teachers are nice. The town is small so all we do is drink. The parties are awesome, you can get drunk any night of the week. I would come here for the party alone. Individual Value: A+, Surrounding City: D+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Oct 31 2012 4th Year Male -- Class 2013    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=90154&uid=405'></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  Prev    Select Page:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 ... 10    Next

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