What students really think about their University
As part of the peer advisor application we ask current students and alumnus two key questions..
1. Tell us something about the university they attended, that people on the "outside" would not know.
2. Tell us about their Study / Study abroad experience
These questions are important because they get students and alumni to really think about their university experience and usually reveal unique and interesting information about universities thats not always in the public domain.
Here are a few of the best, and most interesting answers from some peer advisors.
Student at University College London
“The Examination timetable is released to students about 1-2 months before examinations commence, this makes it difficult to plan ahead of examinations. Close to 60% of the time, the timetable does not favour science and engineering students.” -
Student at The George Washington University
“Water fountains are far and few at the George Washington University's Mount Vernon Campus. Most students drink tap water.”
Student at Johnson County Community College
“My experience in an American classroom opened my eyes to the value of my undergraduate studies having studied in my country Kenya.
The focus was very much on rigor, theory and the fundamentals of an academic discipline. It was this solid foundation that enabled me to push the boundaries of knowledge within the free-thinking environment of an American classroom.
My interactions with my American peers -- and those from all over the world challenged me to expand my worldview. I have gained a lot of international exposure since I came to the United States and I look at things from a different perspective. Students in the United States may take fewer courses but delve much deeper into the subject material than they might in Kenya. On the other hand Professors are accessible, and you can actually talk to them unlike in Kenya where it used to be hard for me to approach my Professors.”
Student at Armenian State University of Economics
“In spite of the excellent marketing strategy the university is in lack of high scale professionals, the classes are too big for absorbing knowledge fully. To add it, I also have to notice that the university provides mostly theoretical knowledge.
On the positive side, university has an excellent career center and it is rather easy to find a job due to this function. Furthermore, the student union rather frequently organize amazing programs for students, such as various hikes, seminars, debates, movie screenings, meeting with famous professionals, summer and winter camps etc.”
Student at University of Ottawa
“University of Ottawa Canada's only bilingual ( French and English university) It is a highly diverse and welcoming university. It is currently going through a massive redevelopment and it's mission statement is to attract more international students in the coming years. Given that is is a research university there are many opportunities for funding, co-op programs and travel abroad.”
Student at University of Wisconsin
“Though my university is known as a research institution, people on the "outside" would not know the substantial amount of research labs/institutes that are available across all fields. It's not just the sciences that do the research. Our language department, journalism department, non-profit department have their own respective research opportunities available for interested students.“
Student at University of Warwick
“The University has so many social clubs that provides a student an opportunity to make friends while learning. Students from the University have higher career prospects after graduation and the alumni network provides helpful advice for those who don't get immediate employment after their studies. It is definitely the best place to study and I would highly recommend it to any person who wants to study in UK.”
Student at University of Exeter
“J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter literary series, based a few of her characters on people she met while she was at the University of Exeter. 'Diagon alley', which is used predominantly in her books was based on an alleyway in the city centre at Exeter called Gandy Street. The resemblance is uncanny.”
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