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Bob Jones University

How this student rated the school
Research QualityA Research AvailabilityB+
Research FundingB Graduate PoliticsA
Errand RunnersA- Degree CompletionA
Alternative pay [ta/gsi]B Sufficient PayB-
CompetitivenessB- Education QualityA
Faculty AccessibilityA+ Useful ResearchA-
ExtracurricularsA Success-UnderstandingA
Surrounding CityB+ Social Life/EnvironmentB+
"Individual" treatmentA- FriendlinessB+
SafetyA+ Campus BeautyA+
Campus MaintenanceA+ University Resource/spendingA+
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Arrogant, Approachable

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

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Lowest Rating
Sufficient Pay
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Highest Rating
Faculty Accessibility
A+
He cares more about Competitiveness than the average student.
Date: Dec 31 1969
Major: Communications (This Major's Salary over time)
I am currently a Graduate Student at Bob Jones. After finishing my MA in May I am going on to another univeristy (state) to begin another MA in Speech-Pathology. I have found my years at BJU to be very helpful, both academically and personally. Though difficult at times, the structure that the school maintains through it's rules and expectations is extremely helping at building character. I have struggled with the "legalistic" nature of the school. But those struggles usually occured when the schools rules kept me from doing something that I wanted to do. Plus students are quick to forget that many of the rules in place actually serve in keeping them safe and protected. I have attended a state university and have, at times, feared for my safety. As far at the idea that BJU trys to subtly brainwash it's students goes, I find that often the degree to which this happens may depend on the perspective of the student. If a student is not willing to think for his/her self, then yes, I suppose that the school's faculty could inject much of their own philosophy into those students (though I must add that a great deal of this philosophy is biblical and God-focused.) However, if a student is willing to think objectively while at BJ, and is also willing to go to the faculty and dicuss issues that they don't understand, they will leave the school a prepared thinker, not a thoughtless person who can only produce juvenile comments about the rules that they disliked. I have learned a great deal at this school, especially from the department of Speech-Communication. The teachers here are friendly and warm-hearted. The biblical emphasis (not to be equated with the rules - which sometimes go a little overboard) seen in the classes, programs, and even in the general attitude of the faculty is encouraging and strengthing to a christian young person. If you put effort into learning as much as you can, and ignoring the small annoyance that will be found at any school that has firm values, then you will do well. With the help of biblical friends, and open mind, and a forgiving nature, this school can do wonders for a student.
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