Governors State University
“Governors State is a great option for communitySuper BrilliantBusiness - Management and Administration
Governors State is a great option for community college graduates, working adults, those with limited financial resources...or those with abundant financial resources who wish to remain that way!
My first year here at GSU has been a positive experience. I have liked all of my instructors so far. I am learning a great deal in my classes, but I won't pretend it is as academically rigorous as the Ivy League. I have taken online and evening classes here, which are very convenient for me.
Since there is no on-campus housing, all students commute, so the "social scene" cannot be compared with more traditional universities. In general, students are serious about their education and are here because they *want* to be, not because "mommy and daddy" want it. Students looking for keg parties need not apply. There are limited extra-curricular and co-curricular activites, but I cannot personally attest to how many students actively take part.All in all, GSU is a quality institution at a great value, and I feel lucky that we in the Chicago southland have this wonderful resource.
view full review→Apr 09 2006
1st Year Female -- Class 2008
Education Quality: A, Social Life: F
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I heard one comment about the Board of Govenors Program. I think this program was absolutely wonderful because it was designed to help older adults to be able to complete a degree and go off to Graduate School. It was not designed to help get you a job. That is why they tell you to choose a minor to help you get a job. It is like this it works for some and for some it do not. I am paying out of my pocket so I can't afford to go to one of the top schools, but if my job was paying I would have went there too.
view full review→Mar 16 2006
1st Year Female -- Class 2004
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Individual Value: D+
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If I could pick one word to describe GSU: mismanaged
This university has a history of screwing over students and staff and it shows! The also have problems with accreditation for certain programs - so BE CAREFUL.
This university has a history of screwing over students and staff and it shows! The also have problems with accreditation for certain programs - so BE CAREFUL.
They would rather cut programs than re-evaluate their overhead costs. I don't think that 'workflow' is a term that many of the departments are familiar with - again, it shows. Many students have had files 'go missing' or credits disappear depending on whether the professor liked them or not.
The Provost's office, the department which should serve as an advocate for the students, is anything but that. There are no student advocates at this campus.
GSU also has a history of violating the first amendment rights of students. Is this really the environment you want to learn in?
Oh sure, if you don't care and you want to get in and out quickly, this may be the school for you. If you actually care about what they do with the money you pay in fees, and you want to ensure your degree is taken seriously, I would avoid GSU at all cost. This school is like playing Russian roulette.
The BOG program is nothing but a money maker for the school. They jerk you around and leave you with a worth-less degree.
The majority of the students take this abuse because they are afraid to talk (since the majority of them have families to care for and jobs to worry about). GSU banks on this mindset.
Your admission to any university is a business contract.BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!
view full review→Sep 08 2005
2nd Year Female -- Class 2007
Friendliness: C, Collaboration/Competitive: F
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