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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Communications  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright This University is based solely on propaganda. As a high school senior looking for a college to attend they fill your head with all the materialistic stuff the campus has to offer. Whereas the campus might be beautiful and catch your eye, do NOT be fooled. The saying to not judge a book by it's cover goes the same way when your looking at something beautiful and then realize it has no substance on the inside. As a communications major and freshmen at HPU this year I do not feel challenged at all except for one Biology course and have decided to transfer for Fall 2011. The courses are fairly easy, which leave way too much time for partying and other stuff that goes on from Wednesday night until Saturday night. There aren't many clubs to get involved in. They have an "Activities Fair" at the beginning of every semester, but it seems that after the fair is over the clubs are nowhere to be seen unless it is a Sorority or Fraternity. Being involved in Greek Life is the way you can have a social life here. The school also promises things like free shuttles to the airport during breaks on an hour basis...which ended up being shuttles provided only on the day of breaks and about an every 4-5 hour basis. They also pull out all the stops whenever there is an event like 'Family Weekend'. The food suddenly becomes more nutrient and bountiful and the kiosks on the way to classes stay open way later when they normally are only open until about 10AM. When you visit the school you are greeted by friendly people and are told that there are people from diverse cultures attending the school, but the school is about 75% caucasian and lacks social diversity and diversity in cultures. The school itself is located in a horrible part of North Carolina as well and there have been many occasions where you can see people running around with guns and there are crack houses located across the street from the campus. The social vibe on campus is disheartening due to the fact that most of the students are being funded through Mommy and Daddy's bank account and drive around their parents Benz's or BMW's. I believe that the school should focus more of it's huge donations towards funding for scholarships so that a more diverse group of students can attend, instead of building a whole new community and housing for Greek Life students. They also say that you have a "comprehensive fee", but don't be fooled. They give fines all the time and will somehow find ways to get even more money out of you. I believe that this school could have potential for greatness if they just toned down on the materialistic viewpoints and focused more on the substance of the education, academic supplies, and professors. Campus Aesthetics: A+, Education Quality: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Feb 13 2011 1st Year Female -- Class 2014    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=74579&uid=811'></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 graduated from High Point University in 2009. During my time as a student, I saw 100 professors hired, 14 buildings built, and a host of majors added. High Point went from virtually unkown to ranked as the #1 school to watch (US News) and in the top 6% nationwide (Forbes.com). I couldn't be happier with the investment I made. Times are changing for sure. The seniors are a different breed than the freshman, as standards continue to rise and the class size goes into a capped mode. I can't wait to see what will happen over the next several years as HPU churns out even more equipped graduates. Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: A- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jun 24 2010 3rd 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='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=69068&uid=811'></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 Super Brilliant Yes, we all know the campus is breathtaking, but here's what you really need to know: -the faculty is excellent -the administration really cares about YOU -the students are welcoming -the classes can be difficult depending on which you take, but there are plenty of resources if you struggle -the facilities are top notch -parking is limited, but it is available -student housing can be amazing if you get into the newer dorms. Otherwise it's average -the cafeteria food is okay, but there are plenty of other places to eat: the Village grille is really good, chickfila and subway right in the middle of campus, new dining area opening up this summer, new STEAK HOUSE on campus opening this summer, the point is good for snacks and some groceries -there is a grocery store less than a mile from campus -there is a mall, wal-mart and target less then 5 miles from campus -the bar scene isn't fantastic but there are some..you just have to take taxis (but we do it and we manage) -if you live far away and travel home for holidays THE SCHOOL WILL TRANSPORT YOU TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT for FREEE!!!!! (saves a lot of money!) -yes the school pampers us with free stuff all the time, but at least they don't keep tacking on costs as we go. It's all inclusive -financial aid is available -admission is competitive...get your applications in early -there is plenty to do and get involved in on campus...greek life, clubs, organizations, student government, concerts, etc...in fact, Gavin DeGraw will be here in the next few weeks! -the administration is open to new ideas and input from students There's so much more...but I think that should give you a glimpse! Education Quality: A+, Social Life: A- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Apr 08 2009 3rd Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! 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