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Classes at IUP are generally small considering how many students attend the college. I really like this about IUP because I can get to know professors and they can get to know me. Most professors will be able to remember your name within a few weeks and try to help you in any way they can. I have definitely had some great professors and I have had others that I would not recommend to anyone so before scheduling classes make sure you do your research! All students are different but I study a good bit usually a night or two before the test and that seems to work for me. Depending on your major you may have to study a lot or barely at all. Many people skip getting the books because they are so expensive but I have been buying and selling mine on half.com and the prices are really not that bad. I would definitely suggest getting the book. I am in the Business Honors Program so we do tend to spend time with professors outside of class. I really like Eberly (the College of Business) because there are many different organizations and things to do. Dean Camp meets with the honors students anytime there is a problem because he wants to continue improving Eberly. The education at IUP can be geared toward getting a job or just learning. It depends what classes you take and who the professor is. I really enjoy the business classes in which the professor can give us information about the work world and about his/her past experiences. I have to say the most interesting class I have taken so far was Lbst 499 - Iraq What Happens Next? I took this class in the summer and learned more that I thought I would. It was very interesting to learn about Iraq and the Middle East. Now when people start talking about the war in Iraq I can jump into the conversation and give a different perspective. I would recommend this class to anyone!

At IUP, most but not all teachers know your name. It depends how big of a class you have and how much you participate. But, outside of class I barely ever see my profs. I think that students on campus study... sometimes. I do not feel that a lot of kids who attend study well enough to make it through a semester.

All of the professors in the Safety Science department were very knowledgeable. I was impressed with their love for safety.

Academics all depend on how much time you are willing to put into it. If you go to class, do the work, and participate you will do just fine. Participating allows the professors to learn who you are and stand out (but don't become a brown noser or talk too much because then everyone else in the class will wish you disappeared) and that can help you later on if you ever need help with something or even a recommendation. Though I am a History major I already earned a bachelor's in Anthropology and it helps me a lot with my History coursework. When I look into grad schools the two together should make me stand out little more from the rest. One of the most interesting classes I took was Human and Mammal Osteology in the Anthropology department, you get to handle real bones of both people and animals. Another interesting class was and introductory course to Asian Art, this course involved the completion of your own textbook of sorts where you looked up information on specific topics such as the Taj Mahal or Buddhism, it was an interersting technique that helped me learn the material.

As I mentioned before classes aren't too large and most of the time professors do know your name, especially if you participate a lot and ask a lot of questions. Class participation is good especially when it counts toward your grade. IUP likes its students to be well rounded and I think they're doing a good job of it even though it's really the departments that make the decisions on what extra classes they want their students to take. It's a good school with friendly professors for the most part.

Professors here are excellent they know their stuff. I am a histoy major and the department is full of supportive and helpful professors. The most unique class i have taken here is the Digital historian class- It was helpful, we historians usually run from technology, however we learned a lot about building websites, finding credible websites,technology in the feild even gps units, second-life's interactive islands (one island was the sistine chapels), we built a wiki for incoming students to effectively use the library's website, and others in my class built a helpful tools how to guide for websites and information for papers.

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The professors do try to get to know you as a student. All of my professors have done really well, with the exception of a one. The course are not as easy as people say IUP is. You really have to work to get good grades here.

Classes are small and students have every opportunity to interact meaningfully with professors and with fellow students. Students in my major (Political Science) are highly collegial and friendly with one another. The professors in the department are accessible outside of class (as are professors in other departments). The Liberal Studies Program does a good job of giving students a well-rounded education. The faculty are well-qualified: I've taken French classes from French natives, a business class from a retired businessman, government classes from a professor with 20 years' experience in state government, and so on.

I love my english class. Dr. Stilwell was a huge help my freshman year.