Georgia State University Reviews

"The best thing about Georgia State's College of Law is the affordability. It also had a Top 5 health law program, which is what I'm studying. However, campus safety is a problem. The campus is in the middle of downtown Atlanta, so crime is a problem. Also, parking is very limited. Still, it's located within walking distance of the State Capitol and other businesses."

"Pros: The program prepares students for their career with great support from the staff. Cons: While they're are a nice amount of assistantships, but not much financial aid is offered beyond those opportunities."

"Pros: I definitely like the career support opportunities. Because of the AYSPS career counselor, I've been able to obtain a job and a internship since started my graduate program last year. Cons: Well I assume this is the same for all graduate programs, but I find it a little difficult to have a social life here."

"Tell us about your college experience.The school was a good fit in the sense that it has a great school of business, however with it being a commuter school it lacked the real atmosphere of what it was like to attend college. There were no football games, no exciting homecomings or anything like that..strictly going to class and everyone left campus as soon as class was over.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?More than likely, no. Considering I stacked up student loans for being there I should've focused on a career that would net me more income like engineering."

"Tell us about your college experience.My school was a great fit for me. It was located in the middle of downtown atlanta so there was always something fun for me to do. I wouldn't have chosen any other school.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?I would probably chose an easier degree because i studied a whole lot for my degreeWhat advice can you offer other students?Study hard."

"The cons I have about the program is the limited flexibility of class times during the week."

"The PMBA program is not easy, but is manageable. The program does a great job to help you transition from working adult to working student. I have already been able to apply some of my studies to my current work environment."

"I think that Georgia State University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program is top-notch! The faculty is very supportive and makes it their priority that the students succeed. I could not have chosen a better school to pursue a DPT degree!"

"I love my graduate program! They provide me with plenty of support, means for networking, and seminars to strengthen myself as a professional. The student body at GSU School of Public Health is incredibly diverse with a large number of international students. This allows me to see many perspectives and learn from other students I wouldn't otherwise get to interact with. The faculty are extremely talented, well-versed, and passionate about public health. The only con is that GSU is a commuter campus, so you must make a significant effort to get connected with your student community."

"I love Georgia State University. It is an urban research institution and it has rightly earned that title. The wealth of knowledge that I have gained through the Public Health Institute through classroom experience and networking has been invaluable. The Institute of Public Health frequently partners with Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University to provide networking events for the students. The Institute of Public Health is growing in size yet still prides itself on being a close-knit community with completely accessible staff. The variety of internship and graduate assistant-ship opportunities are endless and the Institute of Public Health is quickly becoming a equal favorite among Public Health employers as Emory has. The only con of my graduate program is that we are currently awaiting to be a School of Public Health, but I have no doubt that by Fall 2013 we will be just that."

"Doctor of Physical Therapy program (wasn't an option but is in the school of nursing)."

"I am currently an entering first year graduate student. Meeting with the program directors I have learned a lot. Some pros are, the school seems to be very helpful in just about all areas from jobs to housing. Also the communication is very well on point. Some cons are for entering graduate students it seems like you are left on your own as far as finacial support"

"The religious studies program at Georgia State University has strong individual faculty, but seems to lack direction as a unified program. I was lucky to develop strong relationships with a couple faculty members who took a concerned interest in the development of my academic strengths and in preparing me for my next steps in academia. However, GSU is a state school with a mediocre reputation, so it's difficult to stand out among other students with more recognizable alma maters when it comes time to apply to other graduate programs. That's when having strong recommendations becomes important. Atlanta is a very cool city with neighborhoods for every kind of person. Public transportation is poor in the city, but there are two stops on MARTA that are right on the GSU campus. The campus is downtown, so there is some crime-- muggings, mostly."

"The professors really care if you learn and will do what they can to help."

"The pros of attending graduate school for nursing at Georgia State University are that there is a web-based teaching and classroom experience. Classes are held once a month inside a classroom and all other classes are done virtually through the internet, which makes the program extremely adult friendly and flexible. Professors are extremely nice, understanding and helpful. The downside of Georgia State is campus safety the campus is an open campus located in downtown Atlanta. Although the university offers a shuttle they do not run all night and public transportation is at a minimum in Georgia."

"My negative assessments really have nothing to do with the program, merely the tuition costs (set by the university board of regents), the state of public transportation in the City of Atlanta (something beyond the control of the program), and my choice not to apply for other forms of financial aid (i.e. student loans). Campus diversity is, again, a university issue and not a program issue. Hence, the cons have really nothing to do with the sociology program, but mainly the structure of higher education in general (nationwide) and the poor infrastructure within the City of Atlanta."

"The continued support from faculty and career resources"

"Pros -diverse science classes -flexible classes and class times -advisor super helpful Cons -no separate grad facilities"

"Pros- faculty always willing to speak with you outside class; career services office has many opportunities for employment, internships, etc. Cons- very limited scholarships available"

"The con is that there is little funding available for all graduate students because political science is not a popular field."