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7 out of 7 people found this review useful.
Toni from West Warwick, RI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Honestly, everything that I did in my intro-level classes was a review from high school. But once I got into my classes that were the core of my major, I began to learn. I have had two amazing professors, and the rest were mediocre. If you want to learn, you will. But in my experience, most students are not there to learn.
Am enjoying being here Like at any school, there are mature people and immature people. Unfortunately, many students accepted into AIC only have partying and having fun on their minds. The location is not the best, but I am sure it could be worse. There is not much to do on weekends or at night. But, there are numerous extra-curricular activities and job openings to keep you occupied. Also, for about a 5-10 minute drive, there are many things to do in Springfield.
Bang for the buck While it is cheaper than most private schools, for the $35,000 that they charge, I did expect more. The dinning commons closes at 7pm (making it hard for people who work to eat) and there is not much access to up-to-date technology (the library only having about 25 computers). The entire campus shuts down at 7pm. The dorms aren't as cozy as they could be. However, the school is in the process or remodelling, so perhaps in a few years this will change.
Tips for prospective students AIC is known as a party school, so if you aren't into the party scene, room in Pouch (a girls-only dorm). It is the quietest dorm. Guys, make friends with someone in Pouch to get away from Hines. Or the library is a good place to get away. But it's only open until 11pm.
If you have a car, bring it on campus. There are lots of things to do in the surrounding area. On weekends when the campus is dead, you'll be glad you brought a car.
The professors are awesome. Make friends with them. They do care if you are learning in their classes.Great for these types of students Students who like the city, a small campus, and are self-motivated. Don't expect other students to motivate you to want to learn. In order to get a solid education, you have to be able to focus on what you want.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Elissa from Stephentown, NY
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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John from Lynn, MA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Ashley from Longmeadow, MA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i enjoy the small campus and class sizes. it is easy to communicate with professors and they know you by name, not a number. they really do care about your success.
Tips for prospective students if you are looking at aic, keep in mind that it is a small school and is not located in a safe area. stay on campus!!!
Academic Rigor i love my classes. they are small and easy to participate in. work load is nothing that is un-manageable and professors are always available to help you as well as tutoring programs.
Dorm Life not much goes on in the dorms. the building for freshman is old and not very clean to be honest. the walls are paper thin and you can hear anything from a phone conversation to very loud music. however there are quiet places on campus to study.
Food and Dining the food itself is not that bad although i wish there were more healthy options. most things are fried and the menu is very repetitive.
What to do for fun to be honest, not much. there are not many activities on campus and the neighborhood is not safe to roam. better off staying in your dorm.
Bang for the buck aic provides a lot of financial assistance. for all the flaws it has, it is worth the money because you won't be paying much to go here. the reason you're going to school is for the education and aic provides a great one at a small cost.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus on campus there is a center called the hive where you can purchase actual good food, coffee, and even subway. it is a good feature at the school and a lot of students use it.
Great for these types of students it is good for students who need more individualized attention in their classes. not good for someone seeking a party school...
Clubs and Activities i have to say, aic has just about any club you can imagine. if they don't have a club that you are interested in, it is very easy to start one yourself. sports are huge here.
Greek Life there is some, but not many.
Campus Safety the actual campus itself is very safe...there are always campus police walking around and there are several emergency buttons. dorms are electronically protected in several ways. however, the neighborhood surrounding the campus is horrible and very unsafe. gangs and murders...
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