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Do not waste your money. Professors are not motivated, they do not teach you well, and I felt like I am wasting my money and time for the classes. The food they provide on the campus is pretty much junk food such as pizza, burger, chips, cookies, and it is so expensive, and the dining hours are very limited. My friend got 10 pounds during her stay at Purchase. The book store does not have enough supplies, and more expensive than a local store. There is always a party and drug stuffs going on every... Read More night.

(WARNING: Long review coming through) Let me start this review off on a positive note: The campus is very easy to get around, and while it may be a bit of a pain walking in sub-zero degree temps, everything is relatively close by, and they gave me a lot of options as to where I wanted to live on campus (Freshmen have a choice of 3 different res-halls, one in front of the arts center, which was where I was at, another by the gym, and another, well, no idea as I don't have the campus map in front of... Read More me, but moving on...) About half of the staff I encountered were very friendly and knew me by name whilst I was still going there; right off the top of my head, I recall my adviser was extremely easy to talk to. But hey, don't think I'm done here just yet. Onto the bad: To get the ball rolling, the dorm I was in was extremely dingy and compact. The one night (yes, you read that correctly, I only lasted TWO DAYS here) I was moving my stuff in, my roommate and I could hear the people next door like the walls were made out of tin foil, and while they weren't being party animals or anything, it was ridiculous. I had to put my WHOLE DRESSER into my closet space just so I'd have enough room to rearrange my space. Keep in mind, I didn't bring a lot with me, just a couple duffle bags, a few smaller rubbermaid boxes full of school supplies and winter clothing, and a guitar. Worse yet, the janitorial staff are busy cleaning the only bathrooms in the building AROUND 9:00 IN THE MORNING, and I had to wait about an hour at least before I was able to use the restroom and take a shower, despite the small size of the bathrooms. The next issue, and I know college books are expensive, but Luther's cost of school supplies was approximately $750 for ONE SEMESTER (You can thank both my Art and my German class for the bulk of these expenses). which could pay for one month of rent in Glendale, AZ, just to give you an idea. Moving on, the freshman orientation session (mind you, I've been to a couple at other schools that I was unable to afford attendance) was a complete joke. Other schools take hours out of the day to get the incoming students prepared for campus life, basic necessities such as student ID and meal planning, and help them sign up for clubs and student organizations, whereas here at Luther, the main focus seemed to be on things to do in Decorah and treating us incoming freshmen as children, giving us the metaphorical "naughty index finger" and telling us what we can and can't do on campus, as well as scolding those of us who didn't have any prior knowledge of the ridiculous amount of online programs we had to sign up for before the very next day when classes started (most schools only have one, or two at most, Luther has four). They failed to mention necessities and how to obtain them, such as the laundry card I only found out about in conversation with my roommate, and the mandatory student ID needed to get into the res-halls after the faceless ones expired (mine literally expired 2 days after orientation as I was hauling my stuff back to the family car after getting a full refund on my tuition). Bottom line, this school does NOTHING to prepare incoming students for their experience. To add insult to injury, the professor I ended up with for my art class (NOT my adviser) was rude and obnoxious. The dining hall's food is frozen and reheated trash. There is absolutely nothing to do outside of class, unless you belong to the Lutheran faith, in that case they have a chapel. There are no clubs to my knowledge, and it's extremely difficult to have any sort of social life (obviously studies are the main concern, but human interaction is part of the college experience, which Luther severely LACKS). In short, if you enjoy feeling lost, isolated, and completely ripped off, come to Luther, by all means! And enjoy a Norse-head cookie while you're at it (honestly those were probably the best thing about the whole college haha)

I arrived at Umass Boston in 2016 when the new building, University Hall, which houses the art department, had just opened. These state-of-the-art facilities and talented faculty provided fertile ground for my undergraduate education. I was able to enjoy the creative and rigorous selection of art history classes, on subjects ranging from American women photographers to materials, materiality and meaning in art. Studio classes were also great, and were led by experienced faculty of professional artists... Read More in domains such as printmaking, video, painting, drawing, and photography. One thing which stood out to me and which underscores my high level of enthusiasm for the school, and my program in particular, is the support and friendliness among students, staff and faculty. We often had conversations to talk about topics of study, themes in classes, which were fun and lively and enriching. Furthermore, what I truly was grateful for was that faculty were responsive to the motivation I came to the table with. I expressed enthusiasm and commitment to the topics of study I enrolled in, and was given opportunities based on that, ranging from work-study in the new university gallery, to an internship with a professional artist, to a travel abroad scholarship at the end of my studies. I think that leads me to my final and main point to anyone thinking about the art program at UMass: there are scores of great opportunities at your disposal. They are often unexpected but they happen when you put your best foot forward in your work.

The teachers at Academy of Art are amazing most are working professionals. Most of them take the time to help student understand mediums and foundation. teachers are always willing to help. The financial aid, counselors are a bit of a mess, i felt like i was constantly being juggled and forgotten there were many glitches in the system and I was forced to take classes i dint want to take due to lack of communication. financial aid can be helpful and understanding of financial situations. I enjoyed... Read More the school and feel I have learned a lot. I would recommend this school for students who can financially afford the city/ bay area as well as supplies and classes. Working more than 1 job is difficult with work load of a full time student and you will fall behind quickly.

Dowling College is an amazing small school. Its strength is in it's highly distinguished professors that act like mentors towards the students. They encourage free and independent thought and they don't let you skimp on your work. If you put the hard work necessary into your courses, you will be rewarded by good grades. Not only this, but depending on how serious you take your classes and your major, your adviser will help you get your foot in the door in your respective field. This is a great school... Read More that focuses on the students success. However, their financial aide and administration departments need much improvement.

Valparaiso University ranked on the top 5 Lutheran College in the Mid-West region for many reasons. The campus size is small but comes with a strong sense of community as students enjoy knowing many of their classmates and faculties. There is a good ratio between domestic and international students from 70 different cultural backgrounds. Academics are taken quite seriously by students and staffs with The Honor Code is written on all the main assignments and tests and the grading scale. Outside of... Read More classes, there are many cultural and educational events offered on campus throughout the year, as well as off-campus activities are also available including Downtown Valpo, the Dunes Beach and National Park nearby that take no longer than 30 minutes drive. There are also accessible free transportation available for students who wish to travel around town to Target, Walmart, Movie Theather, as well as late night van to pick up and drop off students within campus area from 11 pm to 3 am. The University also has its own Solar Energy Generator, Astronomy Observatory Lab, Art Museum, Marketing Agency, Convenience Store and even three different Starbuck locations. One of the very few draws back is Dining Service open hours are limited, the food is not as diverse and somewhat overly charged. ( eg: a tea bag can cost almost $2, a mini size of soup can cost over $3 and a healthy choice salad wrap can cost up to $8). The second draws back is the degree did teach me many things but somehow, it feels like it prepared me enough fo my Career as there are too many GenEd credits to complete where I should have more freedom to invest my credits hours in classes that actually matter. The overall Valpo experience is one worth living. It's overall the perfect place for students like me and hopefully you too!