I would call UWS a very "personal" university. Small classes, direct and easy access to professors, no TAs, small learning community, and knowledgeable instructors. Unfortunately, it is so damn cold. After my undergraduate and graduate work, I went to UCSD for post grad and to thaw out. In spite of the bitter cold, it was a good education. Recommended.
Visited a couple years ago. The campus was too small for my liking and the buildings seemed old and crappy. Some old buildings are cool like at U Chicago, but those are cool because they are built with better materials and are well maintained. I can't say anything about the academics or the community though since I never actually attended the university, and in the end the professors and your classmates are more important than the building you're in.
I attended one year before I had to leave and got lost completely lost as I was trying to find my future career path. It is very clear that the program advisors do not care about how much effort you put into trying to get into a program. You can put in all the effort and be way on top of the game, but the feedback is completely about why they shot you down is completely offensive. Highly not recommended.
In addition, they keep adding charges and will not notify you about them. I found out the hard way and now around $770, even though I have not been there in almost a year.
This review is for anyone considering the Distance Learning Program. Oh my god is it awful. The health class I took last year was taught by the most egocentric, jerk I have ever met. The tests were unfair, and blatantly wrong in the answers, and the Professor was condescending and rude when I asked if he could take another look at it. If you're looking for a good education, with fair Professors this is not the school for you.
The school is worth the cost, but I would not say exceeds it. The professors know their fields very well and teach it at a great pace, and it is extremely safe whether you are walking or driving.
The pictures are of the cafeteria's sitting area in back (open to the public), and the food is during Premium Night. New York strips, fresh vegetables, and great pizza, I would highly recommend getting the meal plan.
After graduating high school, I served for three years in the Army because I was hesitant to get myself into student debt and I was unsure of what I wanted to major in. When I found UWS, it seemed it would be a perfect fit as it was reasonably priced and offered an incredible list of majors and minors. I was told that I did not need to rush into a major as I had time to explore different courses. That is no longer the case at UWS. The administration at this university has made it incredibly clear that it does not care about its students or faculty, as several programs were suspended without any warning. No feedback was considered from students or faculty prior to this decision being made. It is unfortunate that this administration has now lost the trust of nearly all of its students because of its lack of communication skills.
Contrary to the name I do believe that this is not a superior college. BUT it does have good placed pokestops.
Wonderful accommodations for students. Their baseball field was great as well.
All staff at AIU are a AWESOME TEAM... keep it strong
I had amazing opportunities at UWS in the biology department that helped keep me in science-related careers ever since graduation in 2007. I was never lost in the shuffle, professors were always available, and the department has continued to grow and stay relevant.
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