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Belmont University

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA Faculty AccessibilityA+
Useful SchoolworkB- Excess CompetitionA-
Academic SuccessA Creativity/ InnovationA+
Individual ValueA- University Resource UseB-
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyA+ FriendlinessA+
Campus MaintenanceB+ Social LifeC+
Surrounding CityA Extra CurricularsA
SafetyA
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Arrogant, Approachable

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

Female
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Lowest Rating
Social Life
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Highest Rating
Faculty Accessibility
A+
She rated most things higher than other students did.
Date: Nov 26 2011
Major: Other (This Major's Salary over time)
By the end of my first year at Belmont, this would have been a negative review. I was feeling the blues of being surrounded by people so consumed in music that they always thought their musical opinons were correct, not having that big university school spirit/party atmosphere/football games, and the overwhelming amount of hipsters. I do have to say that now as a Junior, I wouldn't trade schools in a second and I love Belmont. Once I got over the fact that it wasn't the "typical" college experience I was happy here. I'm going to try to give a fair review based on exactly what I've seen from my point of view, hopefully it will help somebody out there -

I'll start with the positives of this school - The professors I've had so far are wonderful and being in a small department you get tons of personal attention. My advisor is willing to go above and beyond to help me find internships in the fields that I choose, and is willing to write recommendation letters or be there for advice. The classes have more homework then my friends at bigger schools, but I believe that is because they are small classes so the professors actually check in. I would say the biggest class I have had here is about 30-35 students, and typically my class size is 20. Grades are usually based off of more then tests. As far as dorms go at Belmont, they are mostly nicer then average. I lived in Wright freshman year, which isn't exactly beautiful, but worked. I lived in TK my second year and that was really nice, which is what the newer freshman dorms would be like (except even nicer). On campus involvement is very easy to get into, and I have benefited from several clubs. If you join a well run one, it is a great experience and you can get a lot out of it for your profession, and meet a lot of new people. I'm not in Greek Life at Belmont, but have friends who are, and they seem to really enjoy it despite no houses. A big plus to Belmont is the Alumni network and networking opportunities, (at least in my department) they will go out of your way to help you network with professionals, and the internship opportunities are plenty - and career services here are great, and have a great website posted up with listings. Also, for those of you paying your way (but not work study) and needing an on campus job, it hasn't been too difficult for me, I've snagged three different ones here so far. I know at larger state schools it's harder/they all go to work study. Overall, I feel as though my education here is very worthwhile and practical.

The cons:

This University is so expensive. Seriously. The amount of loans I will have when I graduate is obnoxious (paying for it on my own for the last two years). Also, there is a running joke about how much money they pump into the landscaping. Yes, it's nice to have a pretty campus, but with how much they do I feel like sometimes I'm watching tuition dollars get planted with the tulips. The general education system here is a bit ridiculous, they make you take a lot of classes "just because" like seminars and linked cohorts, and the 128 credits for graduation actually is harder to obtain then the typical 120. I have to take overtime some semesters to achieve that. Lastly, the Christian Faith Development convocation sucks if you aren't Christian (like me) but hey, I suppose its only 10 hours of my life. Not much of a party scene until you know how to find it *which becomes key*. The fact that overtime credits are after 16 credit hours, which means that if you want to take 6 classes, you are paying 910 a creditx2 extra for 18 credits is a little absurd. On campus living prices are crazy as well, 900+ a month once you split it up over your duration of stay for the apartments. Food on campus is improving, but not many healthy "to go" options - example - The curb, seriously? Quiznos, "Chinese" (if you want to call it that), and a fried food/wing place. MMM fried food and carbs. Just what I want for a heart attack. Lastly, the school is going through major growing pains - tons of construction in process for the future, but in the mean time, facilities for the growing student population are getting crammed.

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