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i enjoy almost all of my classes, except for the generel requirement classes my classes, except for lectures are usual small and the teachers always know my name students are definately intellectual outside of class, there are even clubs where all you do is choose a topic to talk about i am not happy about the writing profiency exam, and that they make students who have passed out of english 1 and 2 due to getting a 4 or 5 on the ap test take it

Conversations in class are usually insightful and the class sizes are small which makes you learn more.

As of current, I am a freshman at Hofstra, and I am finishing my first year. So far, I've really enjoyed all of my classes. They have been very interesting, and all my teachers have been great. I feel like college is such a great place to learn. It is so much different from highschool. I feel like I've already learned so much since I've been here, and opened up new horizons.

Depending on home big the class, but most professors know your name. I study about 10 hours a week for 4 classes. Class participation is common.

The vast majority of my classes have been wonderful. The professors have been incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, and have always learned all the students by name. There are no giant lectures, so class discussions are very common. However, you will still get the occasional horrible professor who shouldn't be allowed to teach. I'm a music education major, and I think the music department is one of the strongest on campus. All but one of my music professors has been fabulous, and they are all willing to go above and beyond to help you succeed. The ensemble directors are inspiring in their dedication, and I absolutely love my private teacher. After particularly good concerts some ensemble directors have been known to throw parties, and there is always a holiday and end of the year party where students and professors both have lots of fun. Between classes and practicing all the music majors usually end up in the music library, which is great because everybody gets to know everyone else, and since we all love music there's always something to talk about. Students who go to Hofstra tend to be more career minded, and the educational experience as a whole reflects that to some extent, but I feel like I'm getting a great education for education's sake nonetheless.

The academics at Hofstra have always shown my that you get of it was you put into it. Classes are normally small and the professors know your name and are there to help you, if you ask. I've always found that most professors at Hofstra have a good sense of humor and are passionate about teaching. Most of the professors at Hofstra have come from the field they are teaching in, which gives you a comfort that they are teaching from experience not just straight from a book. I know that my professors have connections still within their field and can help you find a job or write you a great recommendation.

There are endless windows of opportunities to get involved with the area of study that suits your passion both inside and outside of the classroom at Hofstra University. Enabling this are the professors who have mentor-like qualities as they provide you with the best advice on what you can do to embark on your journey of exploration. Most of the professors at Hofstra have had unbelievable experiences, aside from teaching, which makes speaking to them so compelling and enriching.

Professors do know my name. I feel like a lot of students don't study that much, or at least they don't study as much as I do. There are lots of intellectual conversations among honors college students. Students aren't that competitive in "regular classes" or in the easy majors. I spend time outside of class with professors during their office hours. The math department is small but it is a good department.

Hofstra classes in general are geared toward learning for the sake of learning. There are some professors that use real work examples rather than fake textbook examples. However the learning is in depth and stimulating. The professors are excellent and are always available for help or just to discuss the material. My favorite professor was Dr. Shawn T. Thelen of the Zarb School of Business. I took International Marketing with him. He gave 1 test, and most of the class was spent on examining international news, talking about what international marketing entails career wise, as well as examining real word cases for analysis. The main project was identifying an unknown international market segement along with a 25 page marketing plan. He made me realize that international marketing is exactly what I want to do and motivated me to enroll in HUHC.

The academics are very strong. All the professors know your name if you speak up, most of my classes really encourage student participation. Students tend to not be competitive. If you want intelligent conversations out of class, you can find people to have them with. I am a publishing major and it is awesome because we are one of the only colleges that has it. The classes are really hands on and we learn how things work in the industry and have to use what we are learning and actually do it.