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Date: Aug 22 2003
Major: Journalism (This Major's Salary over time)
I double-majored in Journalism & Psychology, so I have a somewhat dichotomous perspective about the University of Iowa.

The journalism program was quite competitive in the early 90’s and it apparently garnered a decent reputation. Thus, the caliber of the professors was respectful and the ratio of students to instructor in any given class was exceptionally small, (e.g., 12:1). It is also worth mentioning that the journalism department instituted a “selective admission” policy: one could not gain admission into the program until their junior year and applicants had to have a B average or higher. Consequently, the students tended to have a good head on their shoulders and only professors taught the courses, (i.e., no teaching-assistants).

The psychology program, conversely, was colossal and the quality of the instruction ranged from superb to downright pathetic. I distinctly remember that one professor even would show up every day without an agenda. For example, if someone wanted to talk about a muffler bracket to a ’78 Ford Pinto, then golly-gee, we would spend 50 minutes discussing the attributes of a muffler bracket. (The entire grade of the course was based on “take-home” essays; we could choose any subject our heart desired…imagine that).

Nevertheless, as a whole, I sincerely believe the University of Iowa is a very good academic institution. Most of the students are friendly, Iowa City is quaint/safe, the bar/social-scene is top-notch, and most importantly, the academic curriculum is respectable.

In fact, I have subsequently attended both a pre-med post-baccalaureate program and medical school in another state. My experience at these two institutions has helped foster an even greater respect for the University of Iowa.

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