Florida State University

2nd Year Female -- Class 2006

Education Quality: A+, Faculty Accessibility: B

I graduated from the College of Human Sciences with a BS degree in Fashion Design in 1991... The department during the time of my coursework was very old-fashioned. The teachers had been there so long one wondered if they even knew or cared about opening their eyes to modernizing the classrooms and courses. I didn't feel as though I'd been taught fashion design so much as how to be a seamstress. While the merchandizing track offered students internships, there was absolutely zero career guidance or opportunities for the design students. I felt useless when I came out of there, although I felt I'd learned a lot in my other areas of study. On a positive note, CAD was just coming into the fashion program during my last semester. While I did not have an opportunity to take advantage of the new computers, it was a step in the right direction for the college. In general, I enjoyed my 4 years at FSU -- it was an old-fashioned university on a beautiful campus, and there were improvements being made in small doses all around. The football was great, the circus was fun... I have not been back since graduation.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

This university is, well... a state university. I believe that you CAN get a good education here, but it will take a lot of work on your part. You cannot just sit at a desk and expect everything to be taught to you. That said, even though it is still expensive to go here, if you are an in state student with bright futures scholarships you will get a very good deal. The campus is very lovely. Tallahassee is a lovely small city, and there are things here to do if you are willing to find them. It will not be like Orlando tho. The faculty is a mixed bag... just as in life. I have had great professors and horrible ones as well. As a parting note, I will warn you that FSU is very much a "deep south" school. If you have not grown up in the south, it might be a bit of a nasty shock for you to come here... And yes, many people have accents.

1st Year Female -- Class 2005

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Campus Maintenance: C-