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Total Grad Surveys 4
Females 2
Males 2
Avg years at University 2.5
Research Quality A- (8.3)
Research Availability C (4.7)
Research Funding D (2.4)
Graduate Politics C- (3.5)
Errand Runners C- (4.2)
Degree Completion C (5.0)
Alternative pay [ta/gsi] C+ (5.7)
Sufficient Pay C- (3.5)
Competitiveness D+ (3.2)
Education Quality B- (6.3)
Faculty Accessibility B (6.7)
Useful Research A (9.1)
"Individual" treatment C- (3.8)
Friendliness B- (6.0)
Safety B+ (7.8)
Campus Beauty A (9.1)
Campus Maintenance C (5.0)
University Resource/spending C (4.9)
Extracurriculars B+ (7.9)
Success-Understanding B+ (7.8)
Surrounding City B- (6.4)
Social Life/Environment C+ (5.3)

In my experience, faculty are only helpful if you hound them. Opportunities have to be unearthed. You have to ask the right questions of the right people. Also, you have to ask for feedback. No one is going to come out and tell you, "This is what you are doing really well. This is where you can improve. This is how you can improve." Unfortunately, it isn't enough to work hard, get A's in all of your classes, give lectures that leave students enthralled, and produce excellent work toward your thesis. You have to get involved and be at every event to be seen as contributing. This is important because if you aren't seen as contributing in this way, you will miss out on opportunities and possibly on solid references. Great for unattached traditional students. Not at all equitable for students with families.
Feb 24 2011
Other

This is the worst University town I've ever experienced. I come from Ohio and have seen some great college towns: OSU, U of M, Notre Dame, Bowling Green etc.

Its rainy, students don't want to do anything, its boring. Lifeless. No spirit.

Mar 28 2005
Biology

The treatment of grad students by the university admin is deplorable. Expect to have decreasing pay as you go through your time. Fees go up,work load goes up, pay stays the same = lower pay. Possible health benefits if the university fails to bust the union, which seems to be higher in their priorities than academic quality at any level. Professors, instructors and grad students alike are abandong ship.
Apr 24 2004
Natural Resources

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