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IUP's academics can be difficult pending on the major of choice. My freshman year I had a classes that I was not interested in taking but every one of my professors took the time to know my name. For example, one professor took our individual pictures with our names so she could memorize our names and the very next class she knew our names.

My major is International Business. I believe the IUP Business program to be extremely strong. For me, my favorite class is my Chinese Language course. The Asian Studies department is also a strong and ever-growing department. Majority of the professors on campus are extremely helpful, and very knowledgeable in there specific background. There are a lot of professors (my personal favorites) who challenge you to think outside of the box, and adapt to new ways and views of thinking.

The class sizes range from huge, about 90-100 students, to 20 student smalls intimate classes. Many of the liberal studies profs will barely know you, but the profs in your major, ones you see everyday for multiple classes, will get to know you very well.

The courses at IUP are challenging. The professors make you think and analyze the information and the class. I have learn so much not only about histoy, the economy, and accounting, but also about myself. Part of going to college is to find out who "I" is and find a direction that best suits you.

The professors for my major know my name but the liberal studies ones don't. I study a lot, and get A's. But really to get an A in liberal studies you just need to show up for class, which a lot of students actually don't do.

I passionately disliked a history class I took. The lectures were so boring, but I made it through with a B. The thing that you will learn the fastest is you'll not always like your professor, but they don't give a damn if you pass or fail, so you better care. Class participation is common and makes the class go faster. I don't study often, but manage to do decent. I've never personally experienced a competitive student. I have not decided a major at this time, however, leaning towards Criminology. I've never spent time with a professor outside of class, but most of them are willing to help as necessary. I feel that IUP's academic requirements are reasonable and if taken seriously something easy enough to accomplish.

Im in the culinary program so its really different than the rest of the school

The best advice I can give about academics is to go to class. You really can't do well in a class without going to the class. The professors really help you in and out of class, so it is definately beneficial to go. The only bad thing about some classes is that in the summer so rooms are not air conditioned so it can get a little uncomfortable. If you have any problems you can talk to professors during office hours or some classes offer study groups. Most students spend a majority of the time doing classwork or studying for exams. A lot of students go the library because it is quiet and you can get a lot done there. For some professors class participation is part of the grade so in that aspect is it important, but most professors don't care.

I am a Business education major, so I was in both the business school and the college of education. My major was very challenging, and took a great deal of hard work. You have to be on top of the game, however. You will meet horrible professors, and professors that have the ability to change your life.

I have had many admirable professors at IUP. I love my communications classes. I have also had two really great sociology professors. Class participation in common among IUP students and always makes a class more interesting. Intellectual conversantion is common outside of class. I do not think students are cometitive. College is about finding yourself and the begining the the "real world". I do not belive there is any reason for students to compete agenst one another. Either you do your best and accomplish what you need to do, or you simply do not. I have never spent time with a professor outside of class unless it was during office hours and I had a question or concern due to an assignment. The academic requirements at IUP are just right. I learn a lot, and there is a lot of work. As the years go on, the work gets harder and there is a lot more time to be spent studying and writing papers. In my department, communications media, I feel that the education that I recieve will one day set me on the road to success.