Copyright 2023 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html Life at SAU - Comments en http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html So, I went to Southern because I wanted to attend an Adventist University and they also offered the degree I wanted to go into. Our first year, the competition started where professors would praise pe... Thu, 26 Sep 2019 01:40:44 GMT StudentsReview 1299-185599 1299-185599 1299 60 Art & Design Department Female Undergraduate Class 2016 4th Year Negative So, I went to Southern because I wanted to attend an Adventist University and they also offered the degree I wanted to go into. Our first year, the competition started where professors would praise people in class and tell other students to be more like them. By sophomore year, if you weren't already showing progress, professors had absolutely no interest in helping you. My junior year was when everything really went south. There was a dispute about a collaborative project within the animation department and if you were against the original idea, you were ostracized and then guilt tripped into working on the project rather than being allowed to work on your portfolio. It was a NIGHTMARE. The original project would be made on brand new program and the idea was too big for the students who were just starting to learn it. When many students voiced their complaints, our professor called us lazy and told us we didn't even deserve a peptalk. THEN senior year, we worked on our portfolios and talked about getting our first jobs. BUT we didn't have any opportunities to meet with recruiters from any studios or any form of networking available to us. I didn't even learn about recruiters until a whole year after I graduated. Once you graduate, it is almost impossible to get a job unless you are a technical animator and work with either rigging or coding or vfx. The placement rate is like 5% (in other words: Terrible). My recommendation is if you are interested in animation, RUN (all the way to California and attend school in a good location). Don't waste your money AND be unemployed. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 01:40:44 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html I just took the ETS exam and scored a 147. Our school pushed the narrative that we are apart of higher education, and we certainly pay alot for it. Nearly $30k per year, with VERY strick campus polici... Thu, 03 May 2018 03:34:56 GMT StudentsReview 1299-183155 1299-183155 1299 7 Business - Management and Administration Male Undergraduate Class 2018 5th Year Negative I just took the ETS exam and scored a 147. Our school pushed the narrative that we are apart of higher education, and we certainly pay alot for it. Nearly $30k per year, with VERY strick campus policies. Ok did not feel like I was prepared for graduation, the ETS exam, or got my money's worth. Very disappointed Thu, 03 May 2018 03:34:56 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html Southern Is going to be what you make of it. Keep in Mind this is a Private Christian Seventh Day Adventist University so of course the average partying, drinking, and raves are not going to exist in ... Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:02:51 GMT StudentsReview 1299-172872 1299-172872 1299 74 Physical Therapy/Exercise Science Female Undergraduate Class 2012 4th Year Advice Southern Is going to be what you make of it. Keep in Mind this is a Private Christian Seventh Day Adventist University so of course the average partying, drinking, and raves are not going to exist in such an atmosphere. I worked for the Dorms and I will say that the females got alot less slack than the males and were more strict than the males which was sad but again SDAs are known to be shallow and sheltered. The reason most of the campus and faculty treat the students like children is because they are responsible for what happens to the students. Ifa girl pops up pregnant the school is responsible and potentially can be sued. SO with that being said I would say the campus life is mild and bland from other universities I have visited esp with the curfews but again its a SDA Private Uni.I wouldnt recommend this Uni for the older students or less sheltered students but for those leaving the academies you'll fit right in this is where your parents would want you. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:02:51 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html this place makes me want to cry. EVERYDAY.... Mon, 21 Apr 2014 02:08:57 GMT StudentsReview 1299-106346 1299-106346 1299 53 Other Male Undergraduate Class 2000 Negative this place makes me want to cry. EVERYDAY. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 02:08:57 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html I don't know what some people are complaining about. I graduated from SAU not too long ago and I LOVED my experience there! I transferred to SAU from another SDA university, and I can honestly say tha... Sat, 24 Aug 2013 06:12:05 GMT StudentsReview 1299-95478 1299-95478 1299 39 Religion/Religious Female Undergraduate Alumna Class 2000 Positive I don't know what some people are complaining about. I graduated from SAU not too long ago and I LOVED my experience there! I transferred to SAU from another SDA university, and I can honestly say that transferring to SAU was the best decision I ever made. no joke. I even met people who transferred from my old school to here, and they also had a positive experience at SAU.

Since I already had many of my general eds out of the way by the time I transferred in, I can't really talk much about other departments. However, the professors in the Religion department were some of the best and very helpful in college career. If anyone is looking for a religion course to take, take any class from Dr. Alan Parker, Dr. King, or Dr. Samaan! They're all great.

Even though SAU is known to be that "strict/conservative" SDA school, I never felt like I was being judged or condemned for doing something that might have been considered "bad" in academy (like wearing shorts or jewelry). Sure, worship is required, but seriously, it's not that hard! Most worships weren't even 30 mins long. And if you really can't handle that load, get a petition to get reduced worship.

The dorms were okay. Close proximity to the cafeteria, gym, classrooms (even though you do have to climb a million stairs). It's probably a good idea to get a bike while you're there. I loved living in Southern Village though! It's pretty much an apartment for junior/seniors with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, your own laundry washer/dryer, that's only a five minute walk to campus. However, by that time you're a senior you should already have that option to go off campus too.

I came to SAU with a positive and open mindset. I didn't know anyone when I came to the school, but I was able to make so many friends just the first week alone. Even though it's been a while since I graduated from SAU, I still keep in contact with alot of people who are still there, even with some of my professors!

There's a difference in comments between those who went to SAU for only a year, and those who actually graduated from Southern. It's expected in college there will be times when you just can't wait to go home or graduate. However, when that time comes and it's your graduation weekend, you'll actually realize and appreciate what SAU has done for you.

I believe your college experience is what YOU make it out to be. I really miss the school alot. I'm a proud graduate from SAU, and I thank God for bringing me all the way here. It'll definitely be the one of the best experiences you'll ever have, as long as you make it out to be that way. :)

(BTW, Dr. Bietz is awesome!!) Sat, 24 Aug 2013 06:12:05 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TN/SAU_comments.html