Northern Illinois University Top Questions

The size has been an issue for me. Northern is a great school but the location is very bland. I come from a rural area and now I go to a college that is in a rural area. I would have liked to attend a large school or one in the city. I feel there may have even been more opportunities in a larger school and more of a chance to meet new people.

The worst thing about my school is the bus schedule and routes; if a bus is full it can go pass the stop you are standing at and you have to wait for the next available bus.

The worst thing that could possibly happen at my attended school is a riot or a servere shooting on or off campus or even in the school. The school would then be shut down and my education would be limited by the negativity outbreak

The worst things about my school are the biased associations made with it. Without even having visited or attended NIU, people assume it's a party school filled with students only skating by in their classes and waiting for the weekend to party.

NIU is located in the middle of the cornfields and there isnt any train accessibility to major cities. In order to get to a shopping mall, travel time is about 25-35 mins.

I think the safety on and off campus is the worst part about NIU. There are several violent and criminal incidents in the community. Although the campus and community police patrol the area and respond to calls, they usually cannot make it to the scene to arrest the suspect. I do not feel safe walking on campus because of the ongoing violent crimes in the area.

Nothing i really enjoy going to school.

I believe the school that I attend does not help with financial issues. There are not many jobs on campus or off campus for that matter, and students such as myself don't have a support system that can financially help with money issues.

I would consider the lack of safety the worst thing about Northern. As everyone is probably aware of, lately northern has been in the news negatively for the amount of violence that has taken place over the course of the semester. This has given the school a negative representation and takes aware from what high school and college students should be viewing the school as, which is a place for individuals to further their educational knowledge

The worst thing i can say about my school is that its hard to focus when there is so much to do.

After attending the Northern Illinois University School of Business for about a month, I can’t think of much to complain about. I'm sure a few things may arise in time but as of right now, I am happy with my education here.

The worst thing that I would consider about my school is the lack of academic involvement within some of the students that attend Northern Illinois University. I am a student that works very hard day in and day out in school, and I pride myself in my work. Some students that attend this university do not take school seriously, and would prefer to have excessive fun. I am very determined to be successful, and I do my best to surround myself with people who are also determined to be successful at this university.

The smell.

The safety, our school is known for that shooting and for the missing girl that just happened in 2010. Students go away to feel secure that is why there should be safey procedures implemented.

The worst thing about my university was the lack of concern by college advisors. Often times when I met with my advisor I felt as though I was being rushed. There was never a time where I connected with my advisor on any level, including when having discussions about the field. I believe that it is vital for students and their advisor to make some type of connection. I felt as though I had to find my on way, this was even difficult than most would expect, because I was a first generation collefe student.

The worst thing about the school is that it has a bad reptuation. Two years ago students were shot by a fellow student who in return shot his self. another tragic event is there were a kidnapping that later became a homicide of a fellow student. So with those tragic events it creates a bad reputation which is bad toward my school.

The cost because everyone can't afford it.

Athletics at time but expanding and investing in the program.

At the time that I attended NIU there was not much life off of campus. There were not many places to go such as stores, entertainment, etc. Although during my later years at NIU the towns around the campus did start to build up. I have not had the opportunity to go back and visit for a long time, but I have heard that many shopping centers/stores/etc. have popped up all around.

Since it locates in a small town, there are not much places to go or to eat.