Eastern University Top Questions

The most frustrating thing about my school was the cost. I enjoyed college very much but had to take out a lot of loans each semster and now have a lot of school debt. There were not a lot of scholarship oppurtunities for a white, middle class, average grade, American girl.

Sometimes you get tired of the food after a while. Also the different offices/departments don't always communicate which makes it harder to get things resolved if you are having an issue.

Sometimes the information you seek no one knows so you just need to search with students who have tread those waters before. The best advice for financial aid and other money issues comes from alum.

The administration (mostly finanical aid department) usually sends you around in circles before solving any actual problems.

The most frustrating thing about my school is that it's extremely expensive. The quality of my education is great but it's getting to the point that it's unaffordable for my family. My little sister has Down Syndrome and it is very expensive to provide therapies and assistance for her.

There are cliques like any other place. So make the most of your freshmen year because you will most likely be stuck with that group of friends, if they are still around. People tend to be very busy with off campus activities and have little time to develop in depth friendships.