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Academics is pretty big part of my life! I have loved basically all of my teachers! They are so helpful and very willing to help you! My Chemistry teacher right now (Dr Meda) is in his office M-F from 7-3 everyday to answer any questions, plus he holds all of these study sessions Tuesday nights at 5:30 to go over anything! The only tacher I have had a problem with was an English teacher who was stuck in UVA. I see many teachers out at games and sit and talk to them! Even the classes that have 200 students, if you make the effort to go to their office hours and get help, the teachers help you out and in the long run you benefit!!! As a Freshmen the best class was Auburn Experience and Success Strategies were great and helped me learn about real life situations and great information about Auburn's history, plus I had the best tacher (John Pennic or 2.5)

Once again, the way in which you get to sign up for classes is kind of too hectic. You could be on the right track to graduate and then the 1 or 2 classes you need are CLOSED. I have enjoyed most of my professors here at Auburn so far. Each professor provides so many opportunities to gain extra knowledge and review material. The education here is most definitely geared toward getting a job. The College of Education constantly is preparing us so one day we will be able to get that teaching job.

The academics at Auburn are definitely at an elevated level. At times it is difficult to find an open time to meet with my advisor due to the mass amount of students needing help, but at the same time, me advisor is extremely helpful. The professors are usually open to help outside of the classroom, and willing to find time to make appointments that fit into each students schedule.

Most of the academics as Auburn has been a pretty positive experience for me. The only problem that I have had is with the non-American professors. It is hard to learn from someone who barely understands the english language.

Professors in smaller classes once you get into your major know your name i have had several professors get to know my name in my classes. There is a lot of in class participation in the smaller classes such as english and foreign languages not so much in history classes or the larger lecture classes. i think the education is geared to getting a job but also learning for ones own sake. i am currently a nursing major so once my classes are more geared to my major i know i will be spending more time one on one wiht my professors.

Auburn’s academics are challenging and provide a good structure for students to mature and learn around. I have not come across a professor in six semesters that was not willing to help when asked or was not qualified for his/her job. There are immense opportunities for students to join extracurricular activities and get involved with academic honor societies. I wouldn’t say there were an abundance of intellectual conversations between students going on outside of classes but many professors do incorporate class discussions into their lectures.

My favorite class so far has been the Intro to Psychology class. My least favorite has probably been either World History I or World History II. It's pretty common for Auburn students, especially freshman and sophomores, to not attend class. However, these students (like me) come to realize that attending class can really help your grade.

Some of my professors know my name. My favorite class has been the hdfs class current issues because there is a lot of participation and it is very interesting. My least favorite would have to be any core class such as history, english, biology. Yes, the library is always packed! Yes, there always tends to be the people in class who always speak up. There are many auburn students who have intellectual conservations outside of class. There are some competitive students but i dont know many. The most unique class i've taken is probably success strategies. My major is Human Development and Family Studies. I really like the classes and the department is amazing. Everyone is very helpful, encouraging and nice. No i dont spend time with my professors unless i go to their office with questions. I feel that Auburn's academic requirements are being raised and I think that is a good thing. I think that it is both getting a job and learning.

Although there are a lot of big classes, the two that I have had the professors have known my name. They try really hard to do that. There are also a lot of small classes like all my Spanish ones and English ones. A great thing that Auburn offers is the Living Learning Community for your freshmen year where people from the same college such as Liberal Arts or COSAM all live together in the same dorm and take three classes together. It is a great way to feel comfortable in class becuase you know all the people in it. I am in the Liberal Arts college and the advisors are amazing. They know exactly what you need to take next and do in order to graduate in four years. Professors are ALWAYS willing to help you. I cant tell you how many times I have been to a teachers office for help after class. They know that that is part of their job, too.

For the most part, what I like most about the classes here are that most teachers are easily understood (i.e. accents, english speaking ability).