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Yes, it surprises me. Race and Ethnicity, the professor is awesome, she makes the material interesting to learn! Classes with monotone professors aren't fun. Depends on how much material will be on the test/quiz. Yes. Some of them. Sure. I haven't taken any that were really unique. I'm undecided. No. I think some of the requirements are kind of dumb. So far it seems like learning for its own sake.

I love my courses. I love my professors. FSU is still (i think) one of the top 10 criminal justice schools in the nation, and seeing as how that is my my degree focus, im excited! We do have intelligent conversations outside of class. It is not all about boys/girls and partying!

Some of my professors know my name. I have some 200 people classes, and some 30 people ones. The smaller classes give profesors a chance to learn everyone's names. Students study different amounts at all times of the day and night. Study rooms always have someone in them, even at 4 in the morning. One of my professors for chemistry, hold study sessions on Sundays before Monday tests, so we see him outside of class. Usually people only see their professors outside of class in their office hours. Students are competitve depending on their major.

It is definitely easy to get to know your professors. Even if it is a large classroom with over 100 students, contacting your professor and staying in touch with them is extremely feasible. My least favorite classes are writing classes of any kind. Students at FSU study A LOT, contrary to what people may think. People are always in Strozier until all hours of the night. Believe it or not, we do have an academic side to us :) Students here definitely have intellectual conversations outside of class! FSU students are very competitive, in my opinion. Whether it be for parking, winning an intramural game, or cheering on our athletic teams, we are always looking for a win. The major dislike that I have towards FSU's academic requirements are the credit hours required to graduate. I, for example, will be done with all of my major classes ON TOP OF completing two minors by the end of this semester (Spring 2008). However, I still have to complete a WHOLE YEAR'S worth of extra credit hours so that I can graduate.

My favorite classes thus far have been my religion courses (Religious Ethics and Moral Problems, American Protestant Thought, Religion/Self/Society, Christian Tradition). My least favorite classes were the computer class that every Florida college student is required to take and Baby Bio (Biology for non-majors). Most professors make an attempt to get to know their students, but in larger classes that seems virtually impossible, so class participation is a must! Also, most professors have a portion of your final grade be based on class participation, so asking questions and voicing your opinion can even take you from a B- to a B+. Based on your major, the amount of time you spending studying varies, though the majority of classes are interesting enough to spark conversations outside of class. Your major also depends on how competitive students are. Fields such as Communications and Exercise Science are far more competitive than others. I do feel that, as a whole, the academic requirements are definitely manageable. Both the Social Sciences (for Sociology) and Religion departments offer a wide variety of classes in practically any topic you could want to study under either. These fields are based more on reading and writing than formulas and tests, so if you want to be in either field, expect to have reading every night and write more papers. The advisers in both departments are extremely helpful and the passion that most professors have in these fields are evident in lecture.

In my english classes they do, but in my regular classes, there is no way. Most of my classes have at least 100 students in them. My favorie class is economics. I really dislike mythology that I'm taking right now. Students study a lot i see. participation is usually common. yes they have intellectual conversations outside of class. And i've seen some very competitive students. i haven't taken a really unique class yet, but its only my second semeseter. I am an economics major but i am not formally admitted yet because my liberal studies aren't complete. I haven't spent time outside of class with any professors although they are very available for help. i think the academic requirements are fair. and education anywhere is what you make of it.

I'm sure a few in the French department do. My favorite class was French Literature in Translation. Or... the Ethics class I took Freshman year. Least favorite was probably biology. At FSU, most students study just before the test. :) Class participation becomes more common the higher the subject level. Some students do discuss outside of class, some student don't. They usually take place at clubs and other extra curricular clubs. Students at FSU are mildly competitive; at least, in my experience they were. I believe that education at FSU is geared towards getting a job. There are a few classes for the sake of learning. But they (the administration, and professors) know how hard it is going to be for us. So there are a lot of opportunities at every level to beef up your resume and attend job fairs and what not.

Most professors here know the students' names. If they don't, it's because they teach large classes or lots of classes. My favorite class was Social Influence with Fred Randy Blass. It was so inspirational. Every day was exciting and surprising, and I couldn't wait until the next class period.

Professors especially in upper level (3000 or 4000 level) classes know my name. I'm a finance major, so anytime I don't understand something, I go to my professors and they know me because they see me outside of class 2-3 times a week. Students are competitive but we help each other out at the same time. The most unique class I've taken is Investment Theory. We set up our own investment portolio and keep track of it all semester. I love my major and love learning about it. I don't like all of the liberal arts requirements...such as the "x" or "y" requirements. I feel they are a waste of time and unnecessary. I feel like if you know get to know your professors well enough, they can lead you in the right direction towards getting the right job.

professors and faculty are amazing. check ratemyprofessors and you'll see. most are very nice and fair--and these are the type that make going to class engaging. it's nothing like high school where they baby you. they tell you flat out what they expect, and you work at your own pace. you'll find them lenient and caring about their students.