Florida Atlantic University Reviews

"Cons: Does not yet have a Neuroscience program. It is under Integrative Biology."

"Originally, FAU was the only school available in my area for completing an MA in my chosen field. I was disappointed it was not an R1 school and worried I would not get into a PhD program straight out of my MA there. However, these fears were unfounded as I encountered some of the best professors I have ever had the pleasure to study under. The English department at FAU is a community of of brilliant scholars and teachers who are wholly dedicated not only to their research (in which there accomplishments are diverse and meaningful contributions), but also their students. I was given honest and excellent advice and guidance in my years there, as well as a solid background in theory. My professors, especially Drs. Swanstrom and McGuirk, gave sincere feedback and encouragement, and helped me to grow as a writer. I was accepted to an R1 PhD program a semester prior to graduation, partially because of the excellent teaching opportunity the GA-ship provides at FAU."

"My program is wonderful because the quality of our instructors is amazing. They are world-renowned researchers and they serve as wonderful examples. Living in sunny south florida is great, too. My critiques would be about the cost of living in the area, the minimal public transportation available, and the minimal career support network outside of my advisor. Otherwise, it is a wonderful program and I really enjoy working with my advisor and the rest of my lab!"

"Florida Atlantic University has educated staff and great customer service."

"I am extremely happy with my choice of graduate program at Florida Atlantic University. The diverse and highly qualified faulty members provide me with an excellent basis for my secondary education. Although Political Science degree offered at the school is slightly broader, the ability to take a number of seminar class in different fields of political science provide a unique type of study."

"Pros: Friendly Professors and students Cons: N/A"

"I absolutely love the graduate program of Social Work at FAU. The program is encompassing all aspects of social work. We will have the opportunity to work with nursing students in a side by side project, this will help us out in the real world because of the complexity in workers we will deal with. This program really combines all aspects that need to prepare a student to become a Social Worker."

"The school has a much worse reputation than it deserves. The only bad part about this university is the inconvenient area in which it is located, in the middle of an affluent, snobby town, and the difficulty of finding parking on campus, as most of the students are commuters, not residents."

"I wouldn't have my current job without my degree. That being said, my school isn't well known at all (especially outside of Florida). I live in Washington State and nobody has heard of FAU. I kind of wish I went to a better known school."

"I feel I was well prepared for what to expect and what is expected of me as a graduate student. This is definitely a good investment that I'm sure will pay off in the long run!"

"Pros-very competitive and diverse environment. The professors are willing to help anyway they can."

"FAU is a Great school with a quality education. They care for their students and make sure that you have access to the tools you need to succeed. The only con I have Is that the social life is not the best but then again that is not what you are in school for!"