Florida State University

Florida State University had negative and positive attributes like all colleges. Overall it was a good experience and I met life-long friends!

Negatively, there were too many graduate assistants teaching undergraduate courses. Classes were lecture size (unless in upper-level seminar) which required you to put in extra effort to know professors. Greek Life and Athletics reign supreme here and yes they get special attention! Tallahassee is a small town with not many activities to do hence all the partying. The movies are packed every night!

On the other hand, positively, the professors that I did have were brillant and I believe I recieved an A rate education. There is ample opportunity to get involved in a student organization. I was a Resident Assistant, FYE Peer Leader, Honors Program, Department Club, and worked on the Renegade Yearbook. I was able to meet many friends who shared my interests. Since FSU has such a large student population, you will be surrounded by people of all different races, beliefs, and creeds. I loved that! FSU also has one of the most beautiful campuses, I loved walking to class and hanging out on Landis Green. Tallahassee offers a lot of independently owned restaurants and shops which I really miss now! MR. ROBOTO is delicious!All in all, I am proud to be a Seminole. I am thankful to have a job in my field and use my knowledge on a regular basis. FSU is a sports school though some programs are highly regarded it is not especially known for academics which you can sense on campus with students. A great thing to keep in mind, FSU is one of the cheapest schools in the country and Tallahassee also has incredibly cheap rent. A great bargain for a good education :)

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

Well, I think you should be prepared before you go to college by contacting someone at that school and staying in touch with them, like a mentor. When I went to college I was not prepared because my high school sucked, but I was an honor student. I didn't know how to write a good paper to save my life until after English Comp II.

As far as preparing for your major goes, I took accounting classes before I left high school so I was a little bit prepared. I ended up severly depressed in college because I wasn't prepared emotionally and educationally. Please make sure you visit the school of your choice a few times before you attend. I loved FSU and I would go back if I could to do my Master's. I made friends there and I didn't party at all the whole time I was there. The curriculum in business is tough so you have to stay focused or you will not pass the classes.

Also, get used to working in groups before you leave high school. I was not used to working in groups even though we did have those moments in high school where it was required. Groups help in understanding the material and studying for test.I do highly recommmend FSU if you have a good head on your shoulders already and not prone to peer pressure. If you are gullible, you may not survive.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

DO NOT GET SUCKED INTO THE SOCIAL LIFE!!!!!! I knew too many friends of mine who partied all the time and thought that because it was a state school they would not need to study. They did not graduate and had to go home to to finish school at their local community college. I partied a little too much my freshman and sophomore year and had to play cathup my junior and senior year. You are going to have alot of fun going to this school, just don't have too much.

4th Year Male -- Class 2006

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Education Quality: F