Webster University Top Questions

Classes are small. All of my professors know my name, know what I like and how to help me in and out of the class. Professors are available for students. The academic programs are very well known nationally and internationally, due to Webster's large international outreach. The programs are also competitive, yet not overwhelming so students can get involved in other activities depending on their interests.

The academic environment was one of the reasons I chose to go to Webster. Since the classes cap at 25 students, there is really an emphasis on an individualized learning environment. Almost all of the teachers want me to call them by their first names and are genuinely concerned for their students. A lot of my classes are discussion-based and really require students to share their ideas and learn as a collective whole. Although the teachers want students to have as many opportunities towards getting a job after college as possible, the classes are taught in a way where learning is obviously the key motive. Webster students are here to learn for learning's sake.

I study Media Communications and German, and I had plenty of room to take classes in other disciplines and still graduate on time. Granted, I had a great advisor who let me take exactly what I wanted as long as I fit in all my major classes. Most unique classes I've taken: Ancient and modern calendars Zumba Independent study internship Women's Spirituality Native American History and Art

The academics at Webster are detailed for each major. During your first semester, you are already engaged in your department and start taking classes that apply towards your major. The majority of my classes have been small, ranging from 8-15 students. Because of the smaller class sizes, I have gotten to know my professors and become friends with them. I have found that the atmosphere here has been very encouraging, even when studying at the Webster campus in Vienna.

The small class sizes at Webster tend to make class more challenging. The professor really focuses on each student and their work. However, this allows you to really improve upon the work and learn from skilled faculty in your area of interest. I also love that many of my classes take place in "non-traditional" classrooms. Sometimes, I will have a class in an older house on campus, in someone's old bedroom, or dining room. I even took a class about urbanization in St. Louis, at the downtown campus. During each class period, we would leave the class room, and walk around the city to actually see the buildings and construction we were being taught about in class. This was definitely one of my favorite learning experiences.

I really like the academic programs at Webster. Class sizes are generally smaller and classes are geared toward what are you going to do after you graduate. Also, within each department there are oppurtunities for students to get internships. I am a film production major, and I got an email one day asking me to send my resume in because Extreme Makeover Home Edition was looking for production assistants.

Academics here are obviously the central aspect. Class sizes are really small, so professors know your name and know the class really well. This helps them figure out what is the best way to effectively teach the class and what material to really focus on. Professors make themselves really available as well. The usually give out their email address and sometimes even their cell phone number. That's really great if you are having trouble understanding the homework and need to get in contact with them. We also have a ton of really interesting classes here. We have classes about the TV show Seinfeld, World of Warcraft, and the pursuit of happiness, to name a few. Webster's a really good place to explore new fields and areas of study that you might not be able to anywhere else.

Academics are known for being really well at our university. I know I have learned so much in my first year of college. We are a liberal arts school, but if you have a desired major, you will take required classes that teach you so much. I am only a sophomore, and while I still have a while to go, I already feel more well-rounded and educated in my desired field.

I am a double major in Secondary Education and Mathematics so I have a foot in two different schools on campus. I love being a part of the School of Business and Technology and the School of Education. My teachers in both schools are super helpful and really know my strengths as a student. There are also a lot of opportunities for outside learning in both schools (such as conferences, conventions, or workshops) The classes are great here, it was a big selling point of the school for me. The classes here never get above 25 (which is smaller than my high school classrooms) so everyone knows you-- including your professor! Most teachers have their students call them by their first name, and they give our their email address and cell phone numbers in case we need any help. Most of my classes have not been a lecture style, the class and the teacher are always interacting and making the class more fun. Webster has a bunch of cool classes such as topics in dinosaurs, fencing, Zumba, and sign language. I feel confident that Webster will help me find a job once I graduate, the school of education has a great placement record in Saint Louis.

Coming from an audio and music background, I have had experiences that are almost completely practical when it comes to the academic side of things at Webster. We aren't just numbers in the classroom that sits to listen to a professor, or sometimes not even professor, lecture to us and 43535022398 other students whose names are never learned. Webster actually has discussion based classes with no more than 25 students in even the most basic of basic courses. So right there, classes give so much face-time between professors (who usually go by a first name basis) and students. I've learned so much because of the way our academics are structured here at Webster.