Bloomsburg: a terrific value
Pick any of the 14 state-owned universities and you'll find the lowest tuition and fees except for community colleges. Pick one of the state-related universities (they get state funding, but are not state-owned) and you'll pay a lot more for a big name.
So is a big name worth it? When you compare, consider...
Angelique Johnson
Angelique Johnson, a senor social work major from Philadelphia and graudate of Parkway Center City High School, originally chose BU for its ASL/English intepreting program but became a social work major and involvement with Amnesty Interantional led her to a goal of international social work in troubled areas around the globe. A Board of Governors scholar and mentor and deans list student, she is active in the Gospel Choir, Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society and is a Food Cupboard volunteer. With a minor in Spanish, she plans to study abroad next year, possibly in Latin America.
At Bloomsburg, you're taught by professors in every class. We don't use grad assistants for teaching or labs and the professors for mass lectures.
At Bloomsburg, you have access to your professor outside the classroom. They all keep regular office hours to meet with you and many linger to answer that last question you might have.
At Bloomsburg, there are about 20 students for every faculty member. That means lots of small classes, where you get individual attention. Your professor knows who you are, and cares about you.
At Bloomsburg, you get personal advisement -- you're not just a number in a computer system. Your adviser can steer you to the most effective and interesting path toward the career goals you have.
At Bloomsburg, you get academic support -- such as tutoring when you need it -- without any hassle at all.
At Bloomsburg, you'll often get a chance to do serious research or scholarly investigation at the undergraduate level -- a big plus if you're considering graduate school.
What sets BU apart from other mid-sized universities? When you compare, consider...
The overall look and feel of the campus.
The job and internship fairs that bring employers for recruiting purposes.
The quality of campus food, and the service.
The ability to walk into town and feel safe at any time of day.
Recreational, social and fitness facilities.
A comprehensive orientation program that helps settle you in to campus life.
Having all the important student services conveniently located.
A library built with students in mind.
Immediate acceptance, no matter who you are or where you came from.
But don't take our word for it. Check Bloomsburg for yourself. Visit the campus, introduce yourself and ask questions of students and staff, try the food, and see if BU is right for you.