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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Education  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I'm from York, PA and when I was looking at colleges and applying I only wanted to apply to Ship. I was dead set on being a student at what I thought would be an absolutely amazing college. My opinion had greatly changed of Shippensburg and I am transferring to Penn State next year. Things that I still like about Ship: -I have made some of the most amazing friends here. -There are ton of clubs to get involved in. -The campus is absolutely gorgeous. -Some teachers are very nice, helpful, and just want to see there students succeed. I've been here for a summer semester (I wanted to take classes to get ahead), and a fall and spring semester. I have taken 12 classes here (36 credits) and I have had 3 teachers that have had inspired me, challenged me, and made me want to learn. But this was only 3 out of the 12 teachers I have had. Things that have turned me off to Ship: -I was told only positive things about professors, classes, and my major-Some, not all, were absolute lies. For me, my high school prepared very well for college. I have only taken Gen Eds. so far but half of them I learned nothing because what I did learn was a repeat of high school -Elementary Ed majors (those who graduate after 2013) can not get a minor -It is difficult to take more that 15 credits per semester (16-17 if you have 4 credit class). I know other colleges that allow 18-21 credits, and if Ship allowed 18 credits per semester then it would be possible for El Ed majors to fit in a minor. There is nothing to do here. The mall in Chambersburg is horrible, the town isn't what it used to be, and people go to Wal Mart and Sheetz for fun. There is a huge drinking scene here and while I don't care if people drink or not, there isn't much to do for those who do not drink or get high. The reasons I am transferring: 1. I am not being challenged academically. 2. I can't get a minor with my major. 3. I am going to get ESL certified when I transfer to PSU, which in the long run will help me to get a job. 4. I can only take 15 credits and then have to waiver in to get 18. Shippensburg may have a pretty campus and I may have made some great friends, Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: D+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Apr 24 2013 1st Year Female -- Class 2016    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=93436&uid=1202'></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 Physics  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Average There is not a lot of support from the teachers, advisors or counselors. Medical clinic & personnel are inadequate. Too mich drinking of alcohol. This is not a place for students without a car.The administration will do not return fees per their policy. Useful Schoolwork: B, Surrounding City: D- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Aug 20 2012 1st Year Male -- 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=88946&uid=1202'></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 Perfomance Arts  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment This school is terrible, they have underage kids drinking and the faculty and staff do nothing. I had a roommate who was escorted at 6.30 am after public safety was banging on our door in order to take her to court for her underage. It ridiculous. The WORST place ever to go to school. Its not safe and the people there are just scary. The university does not care about its students at all!! i wanted a roommate change and all they said was work it out, we cant do anything all the rooms are taken. WOW this is why I'm paying as much money as i am to go here. Lets just say that you wont like it here unless your willing to be with a bunch of walking STDs and Alcoholics in the making. Preparedness: -, Reputation: - Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Feb 14 2012 Male -- 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=85282&uid=1202'></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    Next

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