Rose Review at Northern Illinois University [NIU], DeKalb | Collegedunia

Northern Illinois University

5.8
Verified Review(out of 10)
Write Review and Win 10USD*
Academic
5.0
Accommodation
9.0
Faculty
6.0
Infrastructure
4.0
Social Life
4.0
Placement
7.0
Rose
Northern Illinois University, Pre Pharmacy
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2019

It's close to my home, only an hour drive, and I like the big campus feel. I also thought that it was a decently ranked university and it wouldn't be too challenging for me. I also enjoyed the campus when I visited.

Course Curriculum

5

It's very easy so far. I'm only a freshman but I have a 4.0 GPA and coursework has not stressed me out too much. I am able to manage my time well and get in all assignments on time. I think the courses are not challenging.

Exams

I took the SAT in high school and scored in 1210, and I also took the ACT and scored a 29. I did not take any other.

Placement

7

There are lots of on campus job opportunities. I worked at one of the dining facilities on campus for a few months. Overall I didn't like it. I feel like they pay is really bad compared to the amount of work you are required to do. However I have heard of other on campus jobs that people seem to enjoy.

Internship

I'm not sure because I'm only a freshman and have not looked into any internships yet. I'm pretty sure they do though. I'm not sure about any stipends and again I have not had any experience with this.

Fees

It was about $200 in additional fees per semester. I also spent around $250 on textbooks each semester.

Examination Structure

Good, it varies from class to class. I most prefer the chemistry departments way of administering and structuring exams. We have 4 regular unit exams throughout the semester and then one final exam. For my other classes it?s usually either quiz based, or there's just a midterm and a final exam.

Faculty

6

They're okay. Pretty diverse. It's a mixed bag I think. There are some great professors but some have bothered me because of the way that they teach and the messages that they convey. Overall they're okay. I think at any university you will find yourself disagreeing with what you hear at times.