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Wayne State University

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Oct 15, 2024
Alumnus
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To begin, it depends on what course of study you choose (mine Chem/BA and Math/MA) and as such I found WSU challenging. As a student I can't say I had all that much fun it was all I could do to keep up academically, but then again I wasn't there for fun so I don't feel I missed much. My full appreciation of WSU as a quality university occurred post graduations. The doors my WSU degrees opened in the workplace and once there the ability to compete effectively with graduates from other national universities was the true gift of my WSU education. I now fully appreciate the value of a Wayne State University education is rooted in its motto: Integrity, Intelligence, Industry. P.S. Please note Student Housing and Scene do not apply to my WSU experience.

Dominican University of California

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Oct 10, 2024
Current Student
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I love this university - especially my interactions with my teachers and leadership. They are all so accessible. I have a friend who went to a UC nearby, and they say they have never seen nor heard from the President or Dean of their school. I have personally interacted with both at lunch and walking down the halls. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! The support I've received definitely helps me succeed in class. Now for the not-so-good. This is not a party school. There are things to do, but just not a lot. It is expensive, but my teachers tell me that students here earn more than most others in the Bay Area. The food is excellent but gets repetitive. The housing is old and needs a remodel. The campus is quiet and in the middle of a neighborhood (big mansions). I feel entirely safe here, and most students feel the same. It's a great place to come, get a degree, and then move on.

Wilkes Community College

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Oct 8, 2024
Current Student
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Overall a decent school