Indiana University - Bloomington Reviews

"It is a very good graduate program. Academicians are very good and their interests are broad. Workload is appropriate."

"Pros: supportive faculty and ability to teach independent sections Cons: financial aid and support when no longer on campus"

"It is a great program especially for Data science specialization"

"Great faculty, lovely town to live, but can feel a bit isolated form the rest of the world."

"Our microbiology program is academically challenging, and at the same time a friendly and open environment. We receive a lot of support from faculty, in terms of designing the best classes, career support, and mentorship. I love living in Bloomington, I love my campus, and three years into it ... I still love my research and program."

"This graduate program is incredibly rigorous, with pressure to exceed expectations of both the incredible faculty and the diverse array of fellow students. The location limits the strength of the networking you can do but there are several trips and opportunities offered that help with this issue. Overall, a fantastic program."

"The best part of the graduate program is the dedication to helping you find a career after graduation. The staff is dedicated to helping you achieve success and truly cares about your individual successes."

"The professors are accessible and helpful. The content of the program is beneficial and comprehensive. The area is beautiful. The community is close-knit."

"I currently am studying for my MPA via Indiana University's wonderful SPEA Connect program. In cohesion with the online atmosphere, this summer, I was also a participant in a one week, hands-on programmatic class that focused our course material in a real world application. It was a great experience, and I was lucky enough to tour the campus and the surrounding area of Bloomington. One of the biggest pros of my MPA program has to be the fantastic and accessible staff, who go out of their way to make sure lecture material is digested and applied properly. Another large positive is SPEA's dedication to progressive education. Additionally, the diversity of the online world has been great for an incorporation of an abundance of personalities, experiences, and workmanship. It tends to be a bit pricey - as I am paying out-of-state tuition - but I'm excited to finish my degree with this great school.Read Less"

"Pros - many research opportunities, professors often applied what we learned to future job and real-world possibilities, individual attention even in large lectures Cons - some professors talked over the heads of students in classes, neuroscience aspects of the program could have been taught better for students not as well-versed in the hard science part"

"I think Kelley Direct does a great job at integrating technology and student interaction to simulate a classroom environment. Overall, the EMBA is a great program with an incredibly diverse student body."

"IU was very expensive, but I was able to find opportunities which I wouldn't have had at a cost-efficient school."

"Great Program taught by amazing doctors. Con would be the lack of technology."

"This program was an intense and fast paced education. I have finished my first of three years and I cannot fathom how much I have learned in less than 12 months. I love every part of my education, especially getting hands on experience."

"IU-Bloomington was a very good school and the online program was amazing. Interaction between students and faculty was very good and instructors were easily accessible. Program cost was expensive but on par with comparable programs."

"The Counseling program at IU Bloomington has a wonderful faculty who are engaging and friendly. The best part is definitely the many practicum and internship opportunities, and the degree to which the program goes to ensure you have a valuable experience. Bloomington is a nice town with plenty to do, but it definitely is not a very diverse area. The cost of living here is somewhere in the middle: it isn't amazingly cheap, but it isn't insanely expensive either. One of my favorite aspects is the running trails and the proximity to Brown County State Park!Read Less"

"Pros: Competitiveness allowed for higher quality work, classes were informative, and class sizes allowed for in-depth discussions. Cons: Competitiveness fostered stressful environment, not all students receive funding, certain classes could leave you overloaded/burnt out relatively easy."

"Good school with good research. I learned a lot here, and am thankful for my graduate work here."

"Pros - the SPEA program is one of the top schools in this field with incredible array of resources and networking possibilities Cons - it's not a cheap school to go to and being a college town finding adequate employment to help fund this endeavor remains an issue"

"It's a overall good school. Very diverse, vast amount of classes. The teachers are always willing to help."