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Ohio Wesleyan's academia is unexpectedly rigorous. I am surprised the school is not more publicized for the prestige of its classes and professors. My favorite classes are the ones that are "led" socratically; that is to say, the students have highly controversial debates and discussions among themselves, initiated by questions posed by the professor. I have found the result to be most rewarding: my beliefs have been challenged and tuned upside down, but I have discovered exactly why I want to defend them. With uniquely insightful readings to help my understanding, the professors have given me the gift of creating my own strong foundation to stand on when I face critical demands. As a side note, professors have inspirational and enjoyable personable relationships with students. I have been fortunate enough to have been treated to dinner by them on several occasions.

I have only encountered great professors at OWU. They are very enthusiastic about their areas and do all they can to help their students develop that same enthusiasm. Some areas of study are quite easy, but some are very challenging. Science classes are notoriously difficult but leave students well prepared for the real world.

Professors do know your name in every class, which is really nice. My favorite class is spanish because it is interactive, my least favorite is math because you simply do the problems given. Students normally study often, but normally it's about getting the work done. Class participation is common in some classes, but not all. We do have intellectual conversations outside of class which is nice and intriguing. Students are very competitive in class. The most unique class I've taken was Theater 101. I'm thinking of majoring in economics and the professors are very friendly in that department to new comers. Sometimes I do spend time with my professors outside of class, but it depends what professors. I like the requirements because it will make me step out of my comfort zone. The education at OWU is geared towards getting a job and career started once you have graduated.

The classes here can be easy or difficult, depending on your major. I have personally chosen a pretty difficult route but I have found the professors accessible when I needed them. They know me and are willing to help, I just had to ask. The professors are great people, and will likely know your name whether you seek them out or not. But I would encourage you to connect with them (which they are happy when you do) because there is so many more ways the professors here will help you (letters or recommendation, career advice, grad school advice, course advice, etc.). Studying is pretty common. You have to at least spend some time with your books. For myself, I spend a lot of time (and my scholarship depends on it). But it depends on what you want out of school. If you want to get A's it is possible but you have to put a lot of work into it. I have a good GPA and still manage to have fun (parties, trips to Columbus, movies, etc) but these events don't happen everyday...maybe only once or twice a week. The education is focused on learning to enjoy what is out there in the world. The college has the education of a liberal arts schools, no surprise there, so be prepared for distribution requirements (foreign language, arts, sciences, humanities, social sciences, etc). Initially, I wasn't a fan of the requirements but the classes I took really opened my eyes to the world. Certainly my courses should give me what I need to go to grad school but my liberal arts education has and still is changing my view of the world.

Do professors know your name? Not only do professors know your name, most know your attitude and what makes you tick. This helps when you are in office hours or even in class when you have a question you need answered. Your personality may help you get the benefit of the doubt depending on your grade in the class. So it is better to introduce yourself to the professor sooner or later. What's the most unique class you've taken? I would have to say the Power of Maps and GIS. It is in the Geography which happens to be one of my three majors at OWU. The class was easy but it was very interesting to see how maps can actually change or even contort the view of the person by way of a single person. Do OWU students have intellectual conversations outside of class? I have had so many conversations about a little bit of everything. Racial differences, cultural bias, theory about socio-spatial dialectic. You name it and I bet there is an OWU student talking (maybe arguing about the issue) with other individual. I love that aspect of learning at OWU. It CHALLENGES you.

Really good, econ is great and pg, its kina hard but its that hard where you learn alot that bull shit with changing what an A is bullshit though and the requirments are ridiculous

Professors at OWU are amazing. I had professors who remembered my name three and four years after I had taken a class with them. They really care about their students, and are always accessible for anything you need. I loved all of my psychology classes a lot. The faculty in that department is phenomenal, and I'm so glad I was able to study with them. I was a music major, and our department is very close knit. There are always students available to help you and the professors are so talented and open to new ideas. I love that I chose a liberal arts school like OWU, because it makes you so well-rounded. I think a liberal arts education is the most valuable thing a student can obtain.

Are great. The professors push you to learn and are very encouraging. Having small classes are amazing because you get one on one time with professors and get to know your classmates. Also, it is eay to get involved in acedemic boards or clubs. Classes do get hard, but it is super easy to find free tutors and study groups.

OWU is amazing. It's hard for sure. The professors will get to know you and at first that seemed intimidating, but I really like it. When I need help the professor isn't too busy and they know exactly how to help from seeing how I interact in class. I'm a classics major so I have the same two professors for the majority if not all of my major required classes. They're pretty amazing and they do know me on a personal level it is a great feeling.

the professors are great! they will go to any length to help you out, meet you on sundays at a local coffee shop before an exam fantastic staff! hard work, but very relevent material

I chose a major that I enjoyed learning about for my second major, Pre-Theology, and do have an interest in going to seminary at one point in my life, however it was not as useful for finding a job fresh out of college. It turned out to be my only major, which I had not previously planned on. I had a second major until the day before graduation, which is when I found out that I was .16 of a point away from having the major. The Registrar's office (and anyone else) failed to tell me until right before graduation that I was not going to receive that major. When I asked the department chair about it, she said that she had no idea that I was not/did not receive the major. That situation caused me to really have to rethink how well students and faculty are informed of such situations, considering I had been working on that major for my 4 years at OWU.

AS mentioned in the "big picture" academics are the most important part about OWU and for the majority students that is what they care about first. Great well-accomplished teachers. I also like that students have a say if a new teacher stays or go because the school listens and acts on what students say and review their teacher. The facilities are so-so, but thats not as important as the faculty.

My favorite class would have to be Theories of Performance, taught by Ed Kahn. It's a required class for the Theatre major, an upper level, and it's so freakin' cool. There are four major performance projects throughout the year, plus a "future report" that forces students to look to the future and do some practical research on what they're going to be doing when they leave OWU. The performance projects were the most fun to do, though. It gave us the opportunity to examine and then produce less traditional forms of theatre, all by ourselves (or sometimes with a partner.) The whole class felt like a company workshop, and we all supported each other while offering constructive criticisms as well.

Like any school, OWU has great profs and bad ones. the best advice I can give you is this: when you enroll and are making your schedule, talk to someone who shares your major and ask for about the good profs and take those classes. There are more good profs than bad ones, but the good ones will bring out the best in you and the other students in the class.

Nothing in this arena needs improvment as far as i am concerned. The professors all know my name, all care, all are available after class for additional help, and all are genuinly interrested in teaching us.

OWU is academically oriented. The classes are rigorous. Majority of students come to OWU with one major in mind and end up graduating with two majors and a minor. Our liberal arts curriculum (having to take classes in a variety of subject areas) allows students to discover what their true passions are. Professors definately know your name. All classes are capped at forty because professors teach all the classes at forty. My smallest class was eight. I also find that OWU professors recognize that OWU is just a step on a students path. They want students to do well here, but students don't stop at OWU. They have graduate programs and/or careers waiting for them and classes/professors are geared to helping students find what comes after OWU.

Professors at OWU actually know your name. They also know when you are present in class or not. The fact that they actually know who you are is important because if something is going on in your life that is affecting you, they want to know and will be as helpful as they can. Students have to study quite a bit to do well at Ohio Wesleyan. Especially science majors. Being a science major is incredibly demanding and you have to give up a lot of social events to be a sucessful science major, but it is worth it in the end when you do better on the MCAT's and get into med schools.

Since the classes have a small amount of students, professors always remember your name. They always offer help especially during their office hours. They are willing to dedicate their time to having discussions with you on the assigned book, as well as general issues with the class and even life. The Classes at OWU are challenging. It's not to the degree that you will have no social life, but they really want you to begin thinking critically, and take that type of thinking into the real world. Although students are challenged, they are not competitive against others. If that is the case, it is like that in the Math and Science departments. But generally people keep their cool about school. Professors are truly amazing. They are highly intelligent individuals with personality, which helps make class truly interesting. I've had two professors who have changed my life and the way I though about things. Although professors are cool, and classes are interesting you do have to study a lot at OWU in order to make the grade. For every hour inside the classroom you spend two hours outside of the classroom, averaging study time of 6 hours per day. It's necessary to do so. The Music department is small but very good. Most students play wind instruments and sing, and more string players are needed badly. However the professors are all really nice and talented. We get to see our professors perform every semester which makes it a true community. The education at OWU isn't really geared towards getting a job. I feel as if they truly try to challenge your mind and get you to learn and gain insight on many things so that you can take those things into the real world and apply them. OWU is great.

The teachers are amazing! I only had one teacher I didn't like--they were nice as a person, I just didn't care for them as a teacher. I not really sure if the teachers remember my name, but they know my face and know that they know me. Class participation is a must for most classes, but teachers are understanding if you tell them you're not a big talker. I know I like to study, and I study a lot, but I'm not so sure about other students. From my dorm life, there wasn't much studying going on aside from me and my roommate. My major is Studio Art and History (not Art History, there's big difference!) I've had a look at what I need to do to get the double major and it looks tough, but I know I can do it.

Professors for the most part are great at OWU. The ones I've had so far are more than wiling to answer you questions outside of class and help you be your best. You won't get anywhere in any of our academic programs without working your tail off.