http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html Life at ATU - Comments en http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html Tech is a great school. It has a bad reputation for being filled with rednecks, but that isn't true. I am not a redneck and my roommate is from Japan so she is not a redneck. Obviously there a a few, ... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:48:28 GMT StudentsReview 50-49479 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 50-49479 50 6 Biology Female Undergraduate Class 2011 1st Year Positive Tech is a great school. It has a bad reputation for being filled with rednecks, but that isn't true. I am not a redneck and my roommate is from Japan so she is not a redneck. Obviously there a a few, but most students are not like that. Tech has some great academic programs and they grow every year. The students are friendly and overall the students love their choice of school. Most of the staff is always willing to work with you. The classes are the perfect size because it is easy to get to know your professors.
The campus is great. The library is one of the most technologically advanced in the state. The buildings for the most part are nice. Some of the dorms are kind of old but there are plenty of nice dorms too.
I would reccomend Arkansas Tech to students looking for a nice school to go to. It isn't a big school, but it's not so small that everyone knows everyone. It is easy to get involved on campus too. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:48:28 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html ATU is a great school. The faculty and staff treat you as an individual. It is clear that you are not just a number or a person to get money more from. All of the professors are required to hold off... Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:33:39 GMT StudentsReview 50-43413 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 50-43413 50 6 Biology Female Undergraduate Class 2008 5th Year Positive ATU is a great school. The faculty and staff treat you as an individual. It is clear that you are not just a number or a person to get money more from. All of the professors are required to hold office hours and they are in their office during those times 99.9% of the time. They only time they're not there is if they're gone to a conference (which they normally tell you ahead of time that they won't be there) or if they went to the copier. The professors are very willing to answer questions for students. The main thing that sticks out in my mind about the school is the individualism. I am so happy that I chose this school. I've received and excellent education and enjoyed the entire experience.
My advice for being successful in college is to work hard now so that you are prepared and work on time management. College is challenging, but there's more free time which can be used to your advantage if you manage your time. Don't go and expect it to be one big party. Balance your time between schoolwork and extracirciular activities. There's plenty of time for it all if you manager your time. Also, apply early for everything so that you have a better chance of getting your choices (housing, classes, etc.) ATU is a great place to go to school. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:33:39 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html I think Arkansas Tech is not a very good school, compared to other schools they are lacking in the technology area in some departments. Some of the faculty are racists and there isn't a diversity of p... Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:55:13 GMT StudentsReview 50-42371 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 50-42371 50 6 Biology Female Undergraduate Class 2007 2nd Year Negative I think Arkansas Tech is not a very good school, compared to other schools they are lacking in the technology area in some departments. Some of the faculty are racists and there isn't a diversity of people on the campus. Also, did you know how many black professors teach their...hmm...just a thought. I first-hand experienced racism towards me and as well as other students to the point where our work was disrupted. I had a hard time dealing with some of the faculty as well as other students having a hard time as well. Most people from arkansas (not minority) enjoy this school but most people from out of state usually transfer out the next semester. I did transfer to a bigger university in arkansas (as well as other students from ATU) and It was so much better. If your a minority I would definitely consider another school. Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:55:13 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html Arkansas Tech has been a great educational experience. The faculty in the Rehab Science Dept are outstanding: Ms. Marti Wilkerson and Dr. Penny Willmering have went above and beyond the call of duty t... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:16:50 GMT StudentsReview 50-42156 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 50-42156 50 53 Other Female Undergraduate Class 1990 5th Year Neutral Arkansas Tech has been a great educational experience. The faculty in the Rehab Science Dept are outstanding: Ms. Marti Wilkerson and Dr. Penny Willmering have went above and beyond the call of duty to teach their student what is needing in the real world of Rehab and Social Services. However, Dr. Harris I believes enjoys giving unneccessary material that is dated and information that is not on his exams. If you want to be totally STRESSED his class is the one to take (any of them). I think the time has come for him to retire. That's my opinion! Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:16:50 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html I am currently a senior at Arkansas Tech, and have attended here since my freshman year. I personally believe that this is one of the finest institutions in the state, with much more to offer than ot... Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:50:21 GMT StudentsReview 50-35271 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 50-35271 50 20 Journalism Female Undergraduate Class 2007 3rd Year Positive I am currently a senior at Arkansas Tech, and have attended here since my freshman year. I personally believe that this is one of the finest institutions in the state, with much more to offer than other universities. The size is perfect. The classes are small and personal, yet the student body is large enough to ensure the availability of technology. I can honestly say that nearly every professor I have had has known me by name within the first couple of weeks, which helps when exam time rolls around. They still grade you objectively, but it is always helpful if they can place a face with a name. Mostly, the professors are always available to help, and the professors ACTUALLY TEACH the courses, not T.A.'s.

The campus is very nice, and most facilities are up-to-date and well-maintained. The library and student center are nice, as are several of the residence halls. The food isn't all bad, and the staff members are for the most part very helpful.

Russellville is a typical small city. There are not tons of things to do, but unless you are interested in going out every night of the week, you should find plenty to do here. All you have to do is make a few good friends (which is easy in the small classes), and you will never be bored.

Overall, Arkansas Tech is a great university. It has a reputation for being filled with red necks and good ol' boys, and while you will find some of these here (we are in Arkansas of course), this is certainly not the norm. I feel that I have received a first-class education here, and have made some great friends with other students and professors in my four years. Basically, I love Tech and would recommend it to anyone. Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:50:21 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/AR/ATU_comments.html