The Strayer University District of Columbia

Date: Sep 22 2009
Major: Computer Engineering (This Major's Salary over time)
Some people on here give Strayer a bad rep, but I disagree. After excelling in various other schools and changing my majors, I decided to give Strayer a try. As a full-time working student with good grades, I could have easily went to a more renown university, but instead found everything I needed here. Finishing up on my Bachelors, I have had great experiences here with the RTP campus. The dean is always available and the staff is very helpful. I?ve taken a few years worth of courses at other colleges, and must say that Strayer is more challenging. The workload of taking 2 classes feels like taking about 4 classes at a traditional university. I did find one or two classes that seemed too easy, but all others were fairly difficult. An ?A? is hard to come by. Especially when I got into my core courses, the workload became increasingly difficult. The professors are stern, yet understandable. For example, they grade your work strictly and critique your mistakes to better prepare you, yet they work around your schedule for the most part. As with any class, just don?t abuse it and try letting them know your situation in advance if possible. I recently had a personal situation that came up, and my professors were nice enough to understand and work with me. Even this past year, I had to dropout a semester due to a situation. The staff happily assisted me, and got me squared away when I was ready to enroll again. I?m a senior with a few classes until graduation, and must say that my education feels worth every penny. Recently they have been expanding into new areas and toughening up the requirements. I believe we?re even starting a chapter of NSCS at my campus. These classes are very challenging. Your voice is heard here, and they are always looking for ways to improve. For those of you who feel it?s too expensive, Strayer offers scholarships to all eligible students, not just the military. It has been a challenge yet I am thankful to maintain my 4.0 thus far. It?s a great accomplishment to be a valedictorian candidate out of the 40,000+ enrolled. Not sure but may possibly pursue my Masters here also. I am aware that they hold very high credibility in the computer field. It will be well worth it.