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Johnson C Smith University Reviews

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Lanee

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    At Johnson C. Smith University I will learn a lot about the field I'm going to major in which is Health Education. I will also learn more about the history of my school. How? Who? What? Where? All the need to know bases.Time management. I will learn how to become more independent.
    Will enjoy being here

    I will most definitely enjoy being here. During the Golden Bull Academy which is a Program for incoming freshman I learned so much. Most importantly the school made me feel at home. JCSU is a family and as a freshman I have become a part of that family. I cant wait to start school on Aug 12,2010. I'm really looking forward to it. ;D
    Tips for prospective students

    Be very Motivated and involved. Don't get distracted by others who would have you fail. Surround yourself with people who want to do something in life and are a positive influence, not those who are negative because they will pull you down. You want to be lifted.Enjoy yourself and have FUN!
    Great for these types of students

    Focused
    Determined
    Proud
    African American
    Diverse
    Pro Active

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jenny From The Block

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Smith provides many opportunities for students to learn in and outside of the classroom. There are programs called Lyceums that are given throughout the year. The topics of these programs range from financial help, to health awareness, to musical concerts. Every time I've attended one of them I walked away with a better understanding of the topic at hand,
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being here. Since it is such a small school the students become a very close-knit family away from home. Again, since it is a small school students have the opportunity to gain personal mentoring relationships with the professors on campus as well. This is important especially when opportunities arise in the area.
    Bang for the buck

    In the past few years tuition has been on the rise. I wouldn't have an issue with this increase of tuition if things were being worked on on campus. This year it was increased to fund the acquisition of the street the school is located on. This is a great investment but many of the students would like the money to fix the issues on campus grounds before moving outward into the community.
    Tips for prospective students

    - If you enroll here, do it for the long-haul, because the credits don't transfer out as easily as they transfer in.
    - Make sure if you have the opportunity to physically come and visit the school before you finalize your enrollment. While you are here ask a few students their opinion of the school, take everything into consideration but don't believe EVERYTHING your hear. Take all comments with a grain of salt.
    Great for these types of students

    Smith is a great place be for people who are: determined, optimistic, hard-working, unique, and confident. Incoming students should be confident in themselves before they get here because I've seen a lot of people come in one way and become completely swayed by their surroundings by the end of their first semester.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Andrew from Upper Marlboro, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    This school has a great community-outreach program.
    The professor's really thrive to educate you.
    Wherever you turn, someone is able to help you.
    Tips for prospective students

    GO TO YOUR PROFESSOR'S OFFICE HOURS! That is a great way for your professor's to get a feel for who you are and what you strive to do in College. It is also a great way to earn better grades. You can talk to your professor about anything from school to personal life.
    Academic Rigor

    The schoolwork at this institution is tough, but only if you choose not to pay attention in class or do your work.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are just above average. They are not to flashy or great but they are not bad either. They keep it pretty clean throughout the week and it's a pretty easy place to live in.
    Food and Dining

    The cafeteria here is okay. It isn't the best food nor is it open for a long time but they do have some nutritional elements to them.
    What to do for fun

    Depends on the type of person you are. There are many different kinds of people on this campus with different types of interest. If you're a party-goer, there are free spots all throughout the week to go too. If you're more conservative. just a fifteen minute walk of five minute bus ride will get you to Uptown Charlotte. A very great place to be for nightlife.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who want a real family environment and who prefer smaller classes.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are a lot of different clubs. Try to create your own club during your tenure here.
    Greek Life

    There is a lot of greek life on campus. Not much randomness in it though but it is still entertaining.
    Campus Safety

    You will always feel safe on Campus. There are multiple help lines stationed all around campus.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Whitney

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    you development long lasting relationships with faculty and staff.
    the campus setup is beneficial to network capabilities.
    johnson c. smith is part of a developing city.
    Tips for prospective students

    be open to new cultures.
    make us of the small class room sizes.
    develop a repoir with fellow classmates.

    Academic Rigor

    all professors are graduated doctorates.
    the professor has a high tendency to know you by face.
    the school has a prestigious business academy.
    johnson c. smith university's science academy is acquiring advance technology.
    johnson c. smith has a great performance arts academy
    Dorm Life

    the dorm rooms are well equipped with technical needs
    advanced students have the ability to stay in special housing dorms.
    dorms are design by contracted designers.
    the expansion of johnson c. smiths university dormitories stretch into metro charlotte.
    Food and Dining

    johnson c. smith university has good breakfast, lunch and dinner accommodations.
    you are allowed 19 meals per week.
    johnson c. smith university gives every students a $200 gift card to papa johns, which is located on campus.
    What to do for fun

    for fun you can cool out at the student union hall were everybody goes and engage in different games or t.v.
    at johnson c. smith there are various organizations you can join.
    the gym is always available during none practice hours.
    johnson c. smith has a series of activities lined-up throughout the year for students to participate.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Brittne from Copley, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am learning so much at Johnson C. Smith University. Everyday I learn a little more about life and how to balance a career and a social calendar.
    Am enjoying being here

    I have met some really terrific people who I wouldn't trade in for the world!!!!!!!
    Bang for the buck

    For what we pay to attend JCSU I expect more, but we are growing and building to make JCSU the best HBCU in the south.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get to know your professors and administration. It will make coming to Smith easier.
    Great for these types of students

    If you wanna have fun and get a great education this is the best institution for you!

  • Shanesha from Columbus, GA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Loved the school and the variety of persons that attends. It's something different but, the city needs some work.
    Tips for prospective students

    Enjoy every minute of Smith, We all complained but, we all miss it and love it.
    Academic Rigor

    When I left the Science department was getting a make over. hopefully that is done.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm are not good but, for an old school its ok. Just embrace it.
    Food and Dining

    Food wasn't always good, but I enjoyed breakfast.
    What to do for fun

    Even though it the same old thing, I promise you its something better than nothing. Going out, hanging with friends, going shopping, going out to eat. The city has plenty to do just not advertised enough so, find ways to find out.

  • TaTyana from GREENBELT, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    This school is totally unreliable! The Dean does not interact with the student body. I would not recommend.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do not attend!
    Dorm Life

    Very nasty!
    Food and Dining

    Terrible!
    What to do for fun

    There's Nothing!
    Bang for the buck

    They charge 25k for a very small campus!
    Great for these types of students

    No.
    Clubs and Activities

    Very limited
    Greek Life

    Doesn't even have Frat house!
    Campus Safety

    Very dangerous! Anyone can come on campus and there was shooting recently not too far from the school!

  • Shakya from Detroit, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Johnson C.Smith is a school for a person who likes a small environment. It is a institution that focuses on helping each student get ready for the working world. Johnson C.Smith has there pros and cons
    Tips for prospective students

    three basic tips for future students would be
    1. visit the univeristy before accepting to come
    2. know your purpose of coming
    3. keep a small circle of important people, its not who you know but who knows you. networking is key and coming to smith thats the main focus
    Academic Rigor

    academically most professors here are hard on students because the have a relationship with you so you can succeed
    Dorm Life

    dorm life is ok could be a little better
    Food and Dining

    food here is not great they have one or two days were they are ok but thats it
    What to do for fun

    playing spades in the union

  • Jay-Mesha from Charlotte, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Johnson C. Smith University has it's ups-and-downs like every university. Through everything, the faculty and staff is very supportive and helpful. I couldn't have chosen a better college to attend !
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to work hard. Step on campus with an open mind. You will experience life and realize things that will help you be successful. Take advantage of the resources and the rest is fun-if you are social !!!!
    Academic Rigor

    The teaching methods are different depending on who your instructor is for that class but you will adjust. Its simple-just do the work.

    Dorm Life

    Dorm Life is what you make it. Be clean and neat or things will get ugly. There are times when there may be nothing to do, take the time to explore the city. Charlotte is beautiful and the location of the school helps with that. Studying is a way to kill time too :)
    Food and Dining

    The food could be so much better but most college's food is crazy. The cafe has a small selection of foods to pick from but you will find something you like. If not, the student union has good food. There's also a coffee shop, a book store with snacks, and food places around campus.
    What to do for fun

    Socialize. Make friends or find classmates to hang with. Parties are everywhere(if you ask you will find some) and you may meet people who go to other colleges and find more things to do.

  • Bianca from Gastonia, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Is a unique HBCU you get one on one time with professors you will receive help you need and all around great private college.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you enjoy being in a small environment and you want your professors to know you by your name Johnson C Smith is the school for you.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life is great it's a lot of activities going on for students to enjoy themselves.
    Food and Dining

    The food is decent for the most part it just isn't the most nutritious
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Free laundry mat
    Great for these types of students

    For student who like family oriented environments
    Greek Life

    Greek life is very lively they put on a lot of programs for campus life
    Campus Safety

    Campus police are always patrolling making sure everyone is safe

  • stacy from brooklyn, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Its a private school. Johnson C smith is a small campus. The class room learning is great.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you research your college. Check out the majors. And make sure its where you want to go.
    Academic Rigor

    It's great.
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are pretty spacey.
    Food and Dining

    Food sucks.
    What to do for fun

    Party, athletics, feternities, clubs and school.
    Great for these types of students

    African Americans
    Clubs and Activities

    all sports
    Greek Life

    pretty cool
    Campus Safety

    Pretty much cool.

  • Sarah

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    JCSU is a good school. Nice professors.
    Tips for prospective students

    JCSU is very small, therefore make sure you visit the school before you decide. Make sure a small school is what you really want because its VERY small. However, it is growing but the changes their doing wont really be done til 2014-2015.
    Academic Rigor

    The academics are pretty easy, at least as a freshmen they are. Its almost the end of the my second semester and I haven't wrote more than 2 pages for an assignment. However, it does get harder from what I've heard and seen.
    Dorm Life

    The dorm life is TERRIBLE ! be prepared to be treated like a child. The RHCs and the RAs want you to be grow but they set SOOO many simple stupid rules that you basically have more freedom at home then you do in the dorms.
    Food and Dining

    The food is -_____-. Sometimes its okay but most times its TERRIBLE,
    What to do for fun

    The people at JCSU are awesome. Alot of nice fun people. Uptown Charlotte is literally a 5 min ride/drive or 15 min walk up the street.
    Bang for the buck

    The cost of JCSU is A LOT! and rising each year. Because its a private there isn't a difference for in state and out of state tuition.
    Great for these types of students

    people who like/want a small environment
    Greek Life

    the Greek Life at JCSU is okay, its growing.

  • Shamaya from Elmwood Park, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    johnson c smith university is good for enforce the rule. also johnson c smith make you feel like a family tone his is parting especially for the one who from out of state.
    Tips for prospective students

    don't think every body your friend. when the semester, something your friend change. also try to stay on track on your studies because as freshman we tend to party a lot.
    Dorm Life

    dorm life is fun but if you use to having your own room it going to be a challenge.
    Food and Dining

    to me the food is ok because i am use to a different type of food,but to other is great.
    What to do for fun

    there a lot of campus active to do on campus for fun or i would go uptown on the free bus.
    Clubs and Activities

    spanish club, math club and etc.
    Greek Life

    from what i seen greek life is amazning.
    Campus Safety

    there campus police every where on campus

  • Kayla from Rochester, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    johnson c. smith university is a very urban university. the teaching style varies by professor. over all as a campus i wouldn't recommend this university to any of my friends or family members.
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure that you do a lot of research on the university before you attend the college. be prepared to feel like you are back in high school.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms are not how i expected. the bathrooms are dirty, there are roaches and the people that i live with are very immature and dirty.
    Food and Dining

    there is not a lot of options for dinning. either you have stir fry, burgers or you can go down to the bullpen and have papa johns where the service is horrible.
    Great for these types of students

    students that want to still feel like they are in high school or students that don't mind being rejected from group's because of looks or finical back ground.

  • Brooke from Charlotte, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    the school is well diverse. the grounds are well kept. the school is amazing i love what and how i am being prepared to entire the world educated.

  • Brionna from Charlotte, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    johnson c smith university is a wonderful hbcu. although we are a hbcu we have international students, and all races that attend. the best university by far.
    Tips for prospective students

    when applying for smith consider the following:
    do i like big cities.
    do i like to have a good time while studying
    do i want to have a home away from home
    if you answered yes to these questions johnson c smith university is for you!
    What to do for fun

    we are located 5 minutes from uptown charlotte, nc.
    the epic center
    movie theaters located 15 minutes away
    northlake mall(7 minutes), concord mills outlet mall(10 minutess),carolina place mall(10minutes)
    variety of parks , and plenty more
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    lets just say when basketball season comes around there is a saying you stand no chance in brayboy
    Greek Life

    all divine 9 nphc greek organizations are offered on this campus

  • Markita from Charlotte, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    jonson c. smith small classes give students more of an opportunity to succeed. each professor make it there job to help each and every student no matter what circumstance. also smith introduces several events that connects with every student interest.
    Tips for prospective students

    future students who are willing to learn, i will definitely encourage them to be involved.
    please go by the quote a close mouth don't get fed. meaning ask for all the help you need.
    Academic Rigor

    academic depends on you but instructors are willing to work with. you also have your peers and student services to help you.
    Dorm Life

    as for me, i don't like the dorms because for one your sharing your space and another you don't know who your next roommate will be.on the other hand i do like it because i enjoy meeting new people.
    Food and Dining

    in my opinion the food is not the best but as a student you definitely appreciate it.
    What to do for fun

    there is always a lot to do here. smith has several hang out spots for all students. a gym and the game room where you can meet other students.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    tradition that happen every year is of course homecoming and ciaa (central intercollegiate athletic association).
    Great for these types of students

    definitely attend all events if you can.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are several different clubs. like spiritual, academic, sports, ethnicity.
    Greek Life

    greek life is really big here. always have different events according to each greek organization.
    Campus Safety

    as for safety, i have been here for a year already and never had any problems.

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