Chatham University

Date: Jan 18 2007
Major: Other (This Major's Salary over time)
Wow. I really like this school. I transferred from Duquesne (worst school ever). What a difference! This place actually caters to the intelligent, and offers an opportunity for one to choose their own way.

This is an open-minded place with a healthy amount of diversity, thus the perspective is wide enough to accomodate unique thought processes.

In almost all of my classes thus far, I can honestly say there was no busywork. Everything we do is valuable in one respect or another, and for the most part, classes have actually been small enough that I was able to form real connections with my professors and felt comfortable asking for help when I needed it. I think a smaller class size usually leads to better grades. Professors are very accessible and helpful. (as opposed to Duquesne, where professors were pompous, close-minded, arrogant, nazi-conservative, fundy Christians who most likely hadn't even learned your name by the end of the semester).

I feel like this place is underestimated. It's a good school, and a great learning environment. People might have unfounded stereotypes about it like "it's a lesbian school" or "everyone there is man-hating and bitter". I disagree. I am neither personally, and most people I know don't fit that stereotype. In fact, people here are really nice. I haven't encountered a person yet who was unapproachable. The students are really easy to get along with and talk to. It's easy to make friends here. Even as a transfer student, or a commuter.

Good networking, too. Chatham alum are easy to contact, and eager to promote, recommend, fund and help current students. Alum are a good resource.

My only qualm with this school is it's price. This is a pretty expensive school, and I would not be here if not for a scholarship. But you gotta do what you gotta do right? I'll be crazy in debt at the end of this, but at least I will have enjoyed it, right?