Ferris State University Top Questions

Compared to other schools I considered, Ferris offered more competitive, high-demand majors. Ferris is nationally recognized for many of their unique majors, such as their Pharmacy, Optometry, Automotive, Welding Engineering, Dental Hygiene, Professional Golf and Tennis Management, and Allied Health programs. Personally, I have met many students from all across the nation who chose Ferris because of the unique majors offered here.

This school allows students to be passionate and open minded with art, and provides them various opportunities to enter the artistic world. I am attending Kendall College of Art and Design, which is owned by Ferris State University.

The thing that is very unique about my school is how extremely friendly the people are here. Everyone cares about everone; there is nothing rude about this place. We have a sense of community here at Ferris State that you can not find anywhere else.

I would have to say the oppertunities was probably the unique difference between the schools I was considering. Ferris had so much more to offer me and that is why even though money was tight I knew Ferris was my best option in the end.

The thing that I found most unique about Ferris State University is that they have a consortium agreement with most community colleges, which helped with the cost of my college expenses incredibly. I was able to take most of my classes through a local community college and then am able to finish my degree off at Ferris State with only having to attend Ferris State for one year. They also have satellite campuses around Michigan that make it easier to attend classes in my area.

For me, the campus was far enough away to allow me to experience being out on my own, yet close enough to home that I could still have the comforts of home and the support which I may need being out on my own for the first time.

What's unique about Ferris State University, is the fact they offer courses through various off-site campus'. This makes is convenient for those who don't reside in the city of Big Rapids and/or are unable to travel to attend onsite classes. They take the extra initiative, time, resources to share their on-site professors with those who take off-site classes. These Professors travel to the various sites to teach. I appreciate the time and dedication the Professors offer, as they are great representatives for the school. I am an adult-learner, fulltime job.

After attending two other colleges, I have found that FSU is the best of both worlds when it comes to affordability and getting a real college experience that will last a lifetime.

What is unique about Ferris State is the unity students form when problems and opportunities arise. We are able to come together and prove what Ferris is capable of. Ferris has a lot of different student organizations that all serve one purpose, to get student involved. With many other universities, Ferris State promotes education and unity first, but also individualization. Without this, Ferris would not be set apart from other schools. Our wide ethnicity, individualization, and unification gives us an extra boost as to why we are the best of the best.

Ferris State University is an engaging school that prides itself on student readiness for the work force. With a mandatory student internship your senior year for most majors this sets Ferris alumni apart from the rest of the college graduates seeking employment. The internship helps build experience in the students’ chosen field of study and is what should set Ferris apart from other schools. Ferris also offers decent incentives for transfer students. As a transfer myself, the academic scholarship Ferris offered me far outweighed any of the other schools I considered which was the deciding factor.

It is a small school, I have lived in Big Rapids my whole life. It is really nice to have the small town atmosphere here. I have just grown to be a bulldog!

What is unique about Ferris State University is the bond that all students have. Ferris State students tend to feel as if we are all in this together, and that if one individual is struggling with something and could use the help, there is always someone there to give a lending hand.

It has the feel of a large university in a small town. The teachers are more personable because they can actually engage with their students. There is a very community feel that is very welcoming.

The most unique thing about my school is the atmosphere of campus and how friendly all the student and teachers are, as well as campus being diverse and getting to meet unique people. Ferris State Univeristy is a place where you can feel comfortable and welcome without having to try.

The most unique aspect about Ferris is how the school comes together as a family. When you come onto the Ferris campus its like you're coming into its own little town. The whole campus is together and everything on the campus is devoted to the school. The school is very warm and welcoming like a family and all of the students are very friendly. It's very neat for a school to be as close as the students of Ferris are.

Ferris State University is very career focused. Classes revolve around teaching students what they need to know in the "real world." There are a lot of hands- on activities that help enage students and stimulate learning. Ferris has staff that are passionate about teaching. They are very helpful and willing to help.

There is a big support for the LGBT community. I think that's very important. There is a whole "Pride Week" where clubs celebrate the LGBT community and I find it interesting and wonderful that it doesn't seem to have any problems with people who don't agree with that lifestyle. It's when I see how supportive students are of the LGBT community that it makes me proud to go to Ferris.

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University is defferent because the faculty takes time to focus on each individual student. Kendall College is a somewhat smaller school. This allows for class sizes to be small enough for every student to get to help they need from professers. Kendall is all about a creative solution to life. Any Kendall student is able to problem solve and quesion. Kendall is very unique in their belief in studio art classes. These studio classes are all about hands on making art in the classroom.

Kendall College of Art and Design has a wide range of opportunities for art students alike. They provide students with the resources needed to prepare us for our future occupation. The professors are kind and enjoy what they do, which makes learning more enjoyable. If someone ever needs help they are there to help weather it be personal problems or school problems. Kendall College of Art and Design has the community and atmosphere that other colleges don't.

Kendall College of Art and Design (owned by Ferris) is an art school. The learning we do is 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} hands on projects, some lecture is included but most of our classes are work days. Instead of sitting in a classroom waiting to get out and go home, I work on my projects and get advice for teachers who currently work in the graphic design field and my peers who are working on a similar project.