http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html Life at BU - Comments en http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html Bradley is a unique university, to say the least. As an engineering student, I am constantly comparing Bradley to other universities, like Purdue, UIUC, and Marquette, and have found that Bradley has ... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:59:13 GMT StudentsReview 396-58988 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 396-58988 396 10 Civil Engineering Male Undergraduate Class 2011 2nd Year Positive Bradley is a unique university, to say the least. As an engineering student, I am constantly comparing Bradley to other universities, like Purdue, UIUC, and Marquette, and have found that Bradley has something that those places lack: a sense of family. Cheesy, I know, but that sense of family is something that immense state universities can never offer, but is something that is essential to a successful educational environment. The faculty truly cares about your success, and is willing to help you work towards your future. Sure, it isn't Harvard, but the teachers make it just as challenging as the big public schools. Peoria without a car is a boring wasteland, but there is plenty to get involved in on campus. The main reason that I chose Bradley was because of the MONEY! I'm paying less right now than I would be at Midwestern public universities! If you have a decent head on your shoulders they'll throw a ton of money at you to get you to come here, and it is definitely WORTH IT! So if you want to have faculty that speak English, never have a T.A., and have an overall great educational experience, there is no better place than Bradley. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:59:13 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html I absolutely love Bradley. I would recommend it to anyone who asked me about the university. I honestly think that your experience is what you make of it. If you don't go and make new friends and expe... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:43:52 GMT StudentsReview 396-56917 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 396-56917 396 73 Nutrition Female Undergraduate Class 2012 1st Year Positive I absolutely love Bradley. I would recommend it to anyone who asked me about the university. I honestly think that your experience is what you make of it. If you don't go and make new friends and experience everything there is to offer, then I don't believe you will have the same type of experience I have had so far. I'm only going into my second semester, but I still have had the time of my life and wouldn't change any of my decisions. Greek life is huge on campus, yet if you decide against joining it's not a big deal. It isn't like high school in that if you aren't Greek you are going to be avoided or something. Basically just have an open mind and make the best of it! Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:43:52 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html This is a great school on a academic level. Great classes and teachers ( at least in my department ) were all experienced and for the most part want to help. Campus life is pretty good. I think ... Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:51:27 GMT StudentsReview 396-55396 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 396-55396 396 7 Business - Management and Administration Male Undergraduate Class 2007 4th Year Positive This is a great school on a academic level. Great classes and teachers ( at least in my department ) were all experienced and for the most part want to help.

Campus life is pretty good. I think its a lot tougher now to have fun till your 21 since they no long have calling out for the greeks and the under 21 bars no longer exist. But Peoria is a town where you can drunk at the bars for under $20 ( good luck doing that in Chicago ).

I was reading another review and they were correct about the apparel of the student body. Almost all of the girls wear sweat pants and hoodies. Not the most attractive campus but fortunately there is a community college about twice the size across the river where they take a little more time on appearance than in education lol jk. Great social life and you don't have to be in the Greek community to have fun. I wasn't involved with the Greek world and still had a great time. Just grow some balls and go into the party.

Good school for financial aid as well. Bradley might be priced higher than others at the start but if you had a decent GPA in high school

Overall this is a great school for almost every major. Good social life and Bradley is updating almost the entire campus ( brand new rec center, i had to lift in the basement of Hausler which is a hot, smelly, sweat box) so good news for incoming students. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:51:27 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html The faculty truly do make the difference here. They're competent, easy to listen to, and not only have a clear passion and understanding in what they study, it's easy to tell that they care about gett... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:42:20 GMT StudentsReview 396-54953 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 396-54953 396 43 Perfomance Arts Male Undergraduate Class 2009 3rd Year Positive The faculty truly do make the difference here. They're competent, easy to listen to, and not only have a clear passion and understanding in what they study, it's easy to tell that they care about getting to know their students and helping them learn. Very few have been problematic, and the ones that are usually work out if you just talk with them... which is usually very easy to do.

The students are easy to work with and usually try to be open and friendly. You'll always get a few reckless drunks due to the influence of alcohol and Greek life (which they're starting to crack down on a bit harder this year), but if you know how to deal with that, you're pretty well set. Just join activities that interest you and you're guaranteed to make at least a few connections... with the best part being the fact that nearly everyone will be less than a mile away from one another.

Oh, and Peoria's what you make of it. It's not the best city, but it grows on you, and it becomes a bit more enjoyable once you have a car. Night-life could be better, but there are some perks. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:42:20 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html I went to Bradley for all 4 years and loved it! It is true that Greek life is a large part of Bradley, but I don't feel it's the only thing Bradley has to offer. I loved the small campus (you can ge... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:49:51 GMT StudentsReview 396-54771 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 396-54771 396 17 English Female Undergraduate Class 2006 4th Year Positive I went to Bradley for all 4 years and loved it! It is true that Greek life is a large part of Bradley, but I don't feel it's the only thing Bradley has to offer. I loved the small campus (you can get anywhere in 5 min.) and the activities in the quad. I lived in Geisert my 1st year and it was by far the best dorm. Williams is for sophomores or juniors and is nice, but a litte run down. I recommend living off campus if you get the chance! I would encourage others to attend Bradley, I truly enjoyed my time there! Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:49:51 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/IL/BU_comments.html