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1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
A Sophomore from a Big City
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot It's basically hit or miss at Superior. We have a lot of talented teachers, but we also have a lot of new teachers who are still learning their own style. So far, in my experience, I'd say we have great professors in the Music, Business, Computer Science, Math, and English departments.
Am enjoying being here I won't lie, a lot of students go home, go hunting, or go out partying on the weekends. However, there are students who don't. Either way, there are all sorts of students here and lots of student organizations. Having Lake Superior and Duluth so close doesn't hurt!
We also have GREAT study abroad programs for being a small school. I recently studied in Scotland for 100 days and the cost for the program was way cheaper than what my friends at bigger schools have to pay for similar programs. Plus, I got to live in a castle and meet amazing professors (both Scottish and American)! Check it out.Bang for the buck This school is super cheap considering that everything is under construction or brand new! The new buildings are really amazing. The dorms are pretty nice compared to other UW schools. We'll have a new dorm in a couple years! If you're considering UMD, just know that UW Superior has much better food than UMD and it's smaller, so it's easy to get help when you need it. Also, you can take classes at UMD or St Scholastica while staying enrolled at UWS!
Tips for prospective students It's pretty easy to get in here. And everything is pretty well explained during the orientations. My advice would be to get involved in things and meet a lot of people. The school gets small fast! ;)
Great for these types of students Anyone and everyone goes here. I was surprised how many non-traditional students go here when I first came. Now, though, I love them! They bring a new perspective into classes and I've had some great conversations with them that I wouldn't have had with a 'typical' college student.
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1 out of 4 people found this review useful. 2 people found this inaccurate.
Hannah from South Range, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Teachers teach at a middle-school or high-school level.
Am enjoying being here I cannot wait to get away from this restrictive and insulting environment!
Bang for the buck I guess you do get what you pay for, though. It's less than 10 grand a year if you live off campus.
Tips for prospective students If you don't actually want to do any work and still get a degree, this is probably a good match for you. If you take the sparse information you get from teachers and apply it yourself, it could possibly provide a good jumping-off point for those that don't want to spend a lot of money, but otherwise it's practically useless.
Great for these types of students Lazy, unmotivated, cash-strapped.
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Sarah from Duluth, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences uws is welcoming, with constant support from my instructors and more than sufficient facilities. the staff in all areas of the campus have gone out of their way to assist me while i manage my non-traditional schedule. this is my second attempt at earning a college degree, and for the first time, i feel like i can succeed.
Tips for prospective students study the prescribed amount my your instructors! do not under estimate the value of being prepared each day for class. it will lower your stress level and push you to a higher level of learning and understanding. college is so much more fun when you study!
Academic Rigor courses are challenging enough to push me trough new material. my current courses also cross over frequently and allow me to use new skills and knowledge in multi-disciplinary settings.
Dorm Life i currently live off campus.
Food and Dining there are several small cafe style eateries on campus as well as a coffee shop that are quite good. the campus is also located in the middle of a small business district, which provides access to several restaurants.
What to do for fun uws is located near lake superior, which provides fantastic natural settings to hike, bird watch, fish, swim, and explore. on the other side of the bridge from superior, the city of duluth offers performances of plays, orchestras, films, and art galleries. there are also several popular restaurants and clubs for those that like to go out.
Bang for the buck as a biology major, uws is the perfect place for me because of the wild life areas close to campus. i am within driving distance of the lake superior zoo, hawk ridge bird observatory, st. louis river, and several state parks. i have a chance to recreate and do my research in the same area!
Great for these types of students great for students looking for smaller class sizes, a more affordable education, and one on one attention from instructors.
Clubs and Activities there are clubs for people of all interests. as a biology major, i am mostly interested in the students of science group, which provides a chance to speak to professionals in our field and meet other students with similar interests.
Campus Safety the campus is very well lit and campus security are friendly and accessible. i am often on campus at night and have never had a bad experience. i always feel safe and confident when traveling around campus in the evening.
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