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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] History/Histories (art history/etc.)  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright I think it takes being away from a place for awhile to realize what you had. So, I got both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from IU from 1992 - 1999. I had been in that town long enough that I couldn't go anywhere without seeing several people I knew. So, I couldn't wait to finish and get the hell out of Indiana. It's only after working professionally for nearly 10 years that I realize what a unique and good experience I had at IU. The town is extremely unique and, after having been in other college towns like Ann Arbor, Champaign-Urbana and Chapel Hill, no one has got anything on Bloomington as the ultimate college town experience. You can get as much or as little as you want from it, but this place has a lot to offer every type of interest. The school itself has a great reputation both in the state and out-of-state, which means your degree carries some weight and helps in getting jobs. I will say that because it was so big, I often felt like the system worked against you (like a gazillion parking tickets in the D spaces), but it's part of learning how to live in the real world. Anyways, most people I know who have gone to IU and have left Indiana think very fondly of their time there and still visit when they can. Great school, good atmosphere, friends and stories you'll carry with you for the rest of your life. Preparedness: B, Reputation: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) May 21 2008 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   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=47164&uid=465'></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   Business - Management and Administration  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright For those that saw IU as too competitive or cut throat, that's how it is at most schools as large as IU. IU holds some of the highest ranked programs in the country. Don't expect for teachers to hold your hand through difficult courses. While many courses I've taken were challenging, the preparation for the real world that I've gained is invaluable. There is an overwhelming amount of extracurricular activities. The social scene is not a matter of who you associate with in the dorms your freshman year. It's about going out and finding organizations and activities that fit you best. Scholastic Success: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  May 13 2008 4th Year Female -- 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=46954&uid=465'></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   Education  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Terrible drinking problem. If you want an education, look elsewhere. Innovation: A, Scholastic Success: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Apr 21 2008 1st Year Male -- Class 2011    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=46333&uid=465'></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   Music Education  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I attended the Jacobs School of Music. Be prepared to work, hard and long. We referred to it as a factory. The perception was that students were disposable, that if we fell by the wayside that was our problem. The pressure was enormous. That said, oh what an education I received, in Music. My impression was that other parts of the university were not as competetive, and frankly, not as committed to excellence. Business and Music are the two pillars of excellence at IU. The campus is stunningly beautiful, perhaps one of the five nicest in the U.S. And there is so much to do here. There is more music happening at IU than any place outside New York City. And the campus is simply huge, in every aspect. Even the dorms are enormous. It is very easy to get lost in the shuffle. Many students were rattled by the pressure. Overall, some professors were very caring, others incredibly cold and self-absorbed. It's important to network here, to have students and profs you can count on for help. If you're at Jacobs, expect to face world-class competition, without much hand-holding, like the real world, and a lot of bureaucracy! But you'll also be exposed to the best of the best. Starting Job: Systems Programmer, Preparedness: B, Reputation: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Apr 08 2008 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! 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