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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Journalism  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright After being accepted here, I did an outrageous amount of googling to see what this college is really like. I found many negative comments in the shuffle, and began to worry if I would have any fun coming here. If you're in a similar situation, I would say to just let college happen. SIUC is amazing. Seriously, everyone is super friendly, and approachable. If you walk into a house party, no one will ask you "Who do you know?" or "Why are you here?". Everyone wants to meet new people, and have a good time. After only a week, you'll make more friends, and meet more people than you thought possible, and it will seem as if you guys have know each other for much, much longer. This school is amazing. Individual Value: A+, Surrounding City: C- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 05 2012 1st Year Female -- Class 2015    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=85791&uid=438'></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 Communications  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I transferred to SIU as a sophomore. Both my parents attended, and I had visited before. I am from the Chicago area. I personally really liked Southern, and believe I got a decent education. The whole party school thing is blown out of proportion. I had friends at most other schools in Illinois, and people were getting drunk just the same there. I think a lot of parents won't let their kids even consider this school because of the rep it has, which is really sad. Between all the state schools I believe Southern is one of the best. NIU has an ugly campus, but gets more students from Northern Illinois because they are afraid to leave home. SIU also has a very highly accredited business program. Carbondale is a great town, and extremely affordable when moving out of the dorms. If there is a parent reading this please don't write this school off because of the party image. College is what you make of it. If you slack off, and don't go to class you will probably flunk out. I saw plenty of people go down that road. Just go to class people ! I loved SIU, and would go back in a heartbeat. A few pieces of advices for parents, and students. 1. Don't live in Lewis Park Apartment Complexes because it backs up to the bars, and there is a lot of vandalism. Plus the apartments there are a rip off. 2. Only live in the dorms as long as you have to. There are a lot of nice places to rent for way less off campus, but still really close. 3.The town is safe for the most part, but always be aware. 4. Go to class and remember why you are in college. The reason should be to get an education.If you pick this school you won't regret it. If I was getting a masters degree the first school I would look at is SIU. Campus Aesthetics: A+, Useful Schoolwork: C Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Feb 20 2012 4th Year Male -- Class 2007    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=85444&uid=438'></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 Criminal  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright I had grown up very close to SIUC as a kid and had been by the campus many times as a little kid. I remember seeing all the "big kids" drinking coffee at cafes, reading books and scurrying from class to class. I remember how awesome the school lokked. Pristine, and in good shape. After a few years in the Army, what I came back to was not what I remembered. SIUC is a shadow of its former self. Many of the classrooms are in a major need of renovation. Alot of seats and desks are broken, and the enviroment is less than inviting. Classes arent too far aprt, but even if you do have a walk between classes, dont expect to see much more than sidewalks and buildings. This college isnt very into looking clean and organized.On the other hand, most classes and buildings are fairly close together, and doms are pretty close, so no need to worry about showing up late if you sleep in. Administration is top notch. If you have a problem, or need some paper work, these people will go that extra mile to help you. Honestly these people should work for a major coporation for as much work as they do. The town is fairly small. Lots of small restaraunts and bars to hit up, plus a mall and othe things youd expect in a college town. If you dont drink, expect to be a little bored, as thats all thats really offerd.Now to my main point, the teachers. Collaboration/Competitive: A-, Scholastic Success: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. 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