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Large lectures classes are common. When you start getting into higher level classes you can start to develop relationships with your professors and other students. Many students did not seem interested or motivated, they were not very personable. There is not a very competitive environment here. Finding students who are passionate were few. Based on what class you take it may be overly easy, or unnecessarily difficult.

Some of them do but others don't but that is probably due to which classes I'm most involved with. My favorite class right now my English class because I enjoy the reading and the different approach my teacher takes on reading and writing. My least favorite is probably my microbiology lecture because I have a hard time focusing in that class. I believe that most successful students study a little bit every night. In my classes participation is a required part of the course so for the most part yes, the students participate. I know from my experience many students have intellectual conversations outside of class. The most unique class that I have taken isn't very unique in the style it was taught in or the subject but the way that the information was presented. It was my philosophy ethics class and I really enjoyed it because all of the different points of views you got see and I realized how complex certain issues in today's society could become and all the different ways they could be interpreted. I am currently in the pre-nursing program which means I will actually get my major through UNMC but right now I am taking all of the prerequisites to get into the nursing program there. I spend a little of time with my professors outside of class but not crazy amount. I usually communicate with them through email because of schedules. I believe the school's academic requirements are adequate. I believe that at UNL it is a combination of schooling geared toward getting a job and a little bit of learning for its own sake. I have classes that will relate to my future job and others that are just courses I have to take to get the credits, so it is a little bit of both.

Top academics! Both the College of Architecture and the Johnny Carson School of fine and performing arts art great departments as I have been part of both and prepare you for the future in a pretty great way!

The standard classes are not too hard but the advance classes are difficult.

At UNL, like at many other big schools, your academic experience really depends on your major. As a History/International Studies/Spanish major, most of my classes are smaller and involve a lot of class participation. I usually get to know my professors well enough to feel comfortable asking them for extra help, advise, and even reference letters. On the other hand, many business and sciences majors complain about large classes and impersonal relationships with professors so they have to do a little extra to get involved in their departments. They do that through undergrad research, being teacher's assistants, or trying to enroll in smaller, less popular classes. For example, I had to take a science class for my general requirements but I didn't want to go to a huge lecture. Instead, I found a small (I mean really small) Plant Pathology class called Molds and Man that taught about things like the Irish Potato Famine and killer fungi. It was awesome and I got a lot out of it.

The academics at UNL are amazing. As a Pre-Med student, I have taken many science classes and have been very impressed with the facilities and the quality of the teachers. The Chemistry Department is amazing here at UNL. The laboratories have been recently renovated and are filled with state-of-the-art equipment worth visiting. As a current participant in Undergraduate research in Molecular Biology and Genetics, I also speak very highly of these departments as well. Not only are the classes offered diverse and impressive, but the advisors that help students plan their college careers are amazing! I know my advisors have saved my life many times already in my undergraduate career.

Yes there have been plenty of professor that have known my name. It makes attending class because so much more personal and makes me feel more welcoming. There has also been professor's that have a lecture hall as big as 150 students where it may be almost impossible to remember everyone's names. Regardless if you reach out to a professor they will help to their best ability possible. My least favorite class has been the ones that are electives that don't interest me because they aren't in relation to my major. I love all my English classes because I enjoy reading and also writing It's nice because within my major I feel that each class community shows that we have all studied and complete the homework for that day in class. The students will participate with each other in a variety of class discussions that always bring up excellent debits to further expand my knowledge in the class. Such as one class to which I wasn't familiar with as much background, that class being African American Literature. I enjoyed this class especially because it was unique in that I got to read from a variety of different authors outside of my own race and culture. This is why I love my English major because it allows me to take a variety of different classes to expand my education to it's fullest potential. The other good thing about my English degree is it's very versatile in the future for a career. All my English professors have made me feel comfortable with speaking with them during their office hours or even just for a brief moment after class.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, classes are more than just some teaching assistant doing the professor's dirty work. Coming out of high school, I'd always heard that my first year at a large university was going to be full of large lectures that weren't actually taught by the professor. I mainly heard this from small universities looking to gain another student. However, after just having finished my first semester as a student here, I can say that my classes were exactly the opposite. Littered with intellectual discussions, my classes were interesting and compelled many to participate. As a member of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication, it was required to take Into to Mass Media. This class ended up being my largest course at 120 students as well as my most interesting and unique course. The class was filled with my future peers, all of whom would contribute in different and unique ways to whatever was being discussed in class. The course consisted of a series of lectures and Q&A sessions with notable alumni and guest speakers who were all very successful in journalism and advertising, class discussions on big questions and current events, as well as a few class lectures from the professor, Scott Winter. This course also encouraged visiting Scott during his office hours to check in with him. Going to see a professor outside of normal class time was a new concept for myself, as well as other first-year students, so this encouragement helped to teach us to go visit our professors during their office hours no matter what the course. The education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, especially in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication, is very much geared towards getting a job. While it is crucial to earn your degree, professors are sure to point out the practicality of what is being taught, as well as provide you with internship and job opportunities relating to your interests and major.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, classes are more than just some teaching assistant doing the professor's dirty work. Coming out of high school, I'd always heard that my first year at a large university was going to be full of large lectures that weren't actually taught by the professor. I mainly heard this from small universities looking to gain another student. However, after just having finished my first semester as a student here, I can say that my classes were exactly the opposite. Littered with intellectual discussions, my classes were interesting and compelled many to participate. As a member of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication, it was required to take Into to Mass Media. This class ended up being my largest course at 120 students as well as my most interesting and unique course. The class was filled with my future peers, all of whom would contribute in different and unique ways to whatever was being discussed in class. The course consisted of a series of lectures and Q&A sessions with notable alumni and guest speakers who were all very successful in journalism and advertising, class discussions on big questions and current events, as well as a few class lectures from the professor, Scott Winter. This course also encouraged visiting Scott during his office hours to check in with him. Going to see a professor outside of normal class time was a new concept for myself, as well as other first-year students, so this encouragement helped to teach us to go visit our professors during their office hours no matter what the course. The education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, especially in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication, is very much geared towards getting a job. While it is crucial to earn your degree, professors are sure to point out the practicality of what is being taught, as well as provide you with internship and job opportunities relating to your interests and major.

The professors at UNL are great, and especially in your own department they know you're name. I am in the college of Journalism and Mass Communcations in the Adertising and Public Relations department and the classes were really nice because they taught us a little bit about everything that we could do in our field. I was worried that the college would just be focused on one thing, like graphic design, but I was able to learn about that, writing, research, media planning and we were even allowed to be in a campaigns class were we worked for a client. I my case it was the Public Health Services. In COJMC it is a requirement to talk and discuss in class, and this is also common in many other classes. The teachers there find it important to learn from what other people have to say about the topic. My least favorite class while at UNL was probably economics. I had a teacher that was not native to the United States and was a TA. I had a lot of trouble understanding what he was saying and just never caught on to the material. One of my favorite classes was History of Rock and Roll music which counted towards my fine art requirement. This college is geared towards getting a job. COJMC is very good about sending out daily emails about different jobs that are available to journalism students, along with internships.

Academics and University of Nebraska-Lincoln hold a wide range of opportunities such as study-abroad programs, numerous majors and minors choose from, and leadership opportunities. This allows students with a chance to pursue so many different things to build their resume and prepare for the real world.

Nebraska is not only good at athletics but students also graduate with a strong education in whatever field they want. It is extremely easy to find a study group in any and all of your classes. The professors are very welcoming and easy to talk to. They hold office hours where you can go in to get help. It is important to have a relationship with the professors on campus and I have noticed in my first year here that the teachers really do care about connecting with their students. Everyone that I have known who has graduated from UNL has found a job within their first year. After joining the Big Ten this year, Nebraska holds itself to even higher standards and has received extra attention and funds toward making UNL better in the future.

I am currently a senior, marketing and economics major and feel very comfortable in saying that I have received a high quality education at UNL. My professors know who I am, have office hours that they encourage students to use, and are experts in their field. Being a research institution opens a lot of doors for students as well. UNL not only provides you with excellent professors and professional faculty/staff, but they are there to help you before you enroll and after you graduate. Our Career Services office on campus helps numerous students find internships and jobs for post-graduation. I have personally had numerous classes where the professor has brought in their past students to present on professional opportunities available for students. UNL is very invested in students and I have found that to be true firsthand.

When talking with friends in various majors the amount of studying seems to largely depend on what your major is. I am a Business Administration major and my classes have varied in just about all aspects- class size, amount of class participation required, amount of studying needed, etc. If there is a certain style of instruction that helps you learn most you can talk with other students or an academic advisor and find out what professor you should take.

Class size can range from 120+ to 20 students. Professors of smaller classes will know the names of their students, however large lecture halls professors most likely will not. Participation is common in smaller classes. Lecture classes mainly consist of the professor lecturing and viewing a powerpoint. Attendance is taken based on professors preference, participation is encouraged in all classes I have taken here and some professors have participation points as a part of the overall grade. The student union and libraries are popular places for students to study outside of class. I am a part of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. I have had group projects in many of my classes within my college and the union is a great place to do group work. Professors and advisors in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication are very open and willing to help students in and out of the classroom.

Academics here are pretty challenging. Sometimes you will get a TA that can barely speak English and gets mad when you can't understand them. My favorite class this semester was my english 151 class. It was real laid back and personal. Our professor knew all our names after three classes and she treated us as equals. The assignments were tough, but they paid off in the end. Most of the professors on campus obviously are enthusiastic about what they do, but again, classes are challenging. Being a freshman, I have not had a lot of experience yet with academics here, but there are many advising centers around campus set up to help you when you get stuck on something. They are also there with advice for getting a job and selecting classes.

It depends on the classes. Once you get past your general your classes become a lot smaller and you get to know the teachers on a more personal basis.

The professors here are really approachable and make it easy to go talk to them between or after class. Most of my classes, excluding lecture halls, we all manage to learn everyones names by the end of the semester. You'll see them on campus and say hey and it's not weird at all.

The professor-student relationships are highly dependent upon the department of the course in question. For example, the English classes are capped at a fairly small number, and the English teachers are wonderful about knowing all the students' names. On the other hand, a discipline like psychology requires larger lecture classes, in which the teachers rarely know the students' names. The Honors Program provides a great opportunity for an intense learning environment with a small class. All these questions are so highly dependent upon the individual student or program in question that they are difficult to answer. In the English department, class participation is very common and usually required. With students of my major, I have had multiple intellectual conversations outside of class. The students are more collaborative than competitive. The English professors are generally very friendly and available outside of class. The academic requirements occasionally seem like a lot of red tape. Some of the requirements make little sense. But, overall, it's fairly easy, as long as you follow the guidelines. Education is an excellent balance of preparing students for the "real world" and creating an intellectual environment where learning can take place.

Most professors make themselves available to anyone who asks. Every department is different, the business college, in which I am enrolled, has a strong support system of faculty at the ready to help students succeed. The trick is, the student must ask and put forth an effort.