University of Idaho Reviews

"The pros of my graduate program are the faculty. Each and every faculty member that I have interacted with or received help from were pleasant and professional. They are dedicated to having you do well in their law program. The cons of my graduate program are that because of the location, there aren't as many students of color to promote diversity."

"University of Idaho was my way of getting an education as far away from my parents as I could, that aside, it was a great school. I ended up staying in an all girls dorm (at my parents insistence) and my first semester I did great (all A's except for 1 B). However, for the first time in my life I had more friends than I knew what to do with... in more social circles than I knew existed. College is NOT the place to learn to balance social calendars and academic responsibilities. I'm off topic however. I found the health clinic lacking (I was a broke college student and while I was under the impression our tuition went towards health expenses I found out we were expected to pay jacked up prices for services rendered.) The academic aspects of the school, however, were amazing. My academic counselor was essential in my success my first semester and I wish I had taken her and my schooling more seriously back then. The classes and the professors were engaging and interesting although I was a little overwhelmed after a self-paced homeschooling experience prior to my senior year at a public school. Overall, I rate this school an excellent choice for anyone looking for a big town school with a small town feel. Just be careful not to get sucked into the partying aspect found at, really, any college.Read Less"

"I have been in the Rehabilitation Counseling program for almost a year now, with one year left to complete. The overall program has been amazing, there are a handful of professors who are vested in the program and who are accessible to students throughout the semesters. This program runs year round, which creates for a workload that has very little breaks. This has been the hardest part, is the feeling of burnout creeping in. However, the professors are aware of this and really stress self-care and asking for help. They only accept a certain amount of students, and the cohorts are kept small to improve your feeling of connetedness to the professor, the education, and the entire experience. It is affordable and overall a really well executed educational experience.Read Less"

"University of Idaho is in the small town of Moscow, Idaho. The overall experience for underage students would be good, and even those who are younger and getting their Masters would find it very enjoyable. However, because it is very rural, there is not as much diversity and culture as I might enjoy as a nontraditional and older student. The health insurance is not as good as it used to be (I assume to save money) and tuition rates have gone up as well as a big turnover in presidents of the school. The professors, being in the State of Idaho, which has a very low rating in education, do not receive as much in salary, although my professors made tenure. A more diverse teaching staff would also be welcome. It is a safer school, but concealed weapons were just allowed on campus. So: we are gun-totin', keep "others" off our campus, lower tuition school, but with a good bar scene! The State of Idaho, however, is working to try and improve education in the state. Depends on whether the state can turn Democratic or not.Read Less"

"I wish my program had prepared me better for new media, and I wish I had diversified my degree further."

"In General, I feel that my college experience has been beneficial for my overall life in both a personal and professional way. I have learned new ways of viewing situations and gained skills that have aided my understanding of others and the world. After graduating, the job market is quite difficult without a degree and many places don't even care what the degree is in as long as you have one. Although I have earned a degree and it has benefited me, I do feel like I could’ve been more productive with my choice and will eventually need to go back to school to further my education in a more specified industry.Read Less"

"Tell us about your college experience.The school was a good value, provided the traditional college experience, and was neither too big or too small. It was a good fit for me as I was able to obtain a benefit eligible position on campus to help offset the cost of my education.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?Yes, a psychology degree is useful across many job fields.What advice can you offer other students?Don't be afraid to not attend a four year university directly after high school. There is a lot of value and growth in taking time to work and/or figure out long term life goals. Taking courses at a two year or community college is a great idea to try different areas without a high cost, and many schools have excellent vocational programs.Read Less"

"I LOVE this school and program. My classmates and professors were very friendly and helpful. Because it is a smaller school and program, the competitive nature of other larger schools to hinder a classmate's ability to succeed is not present here. Everyone (including every professor) is respectful and willing to offer aid to those who ask for it. Also, there are several clinics available to gain practical experience before you graduate. One downfall is the distance to the nearest ski hill."

"I attended the University of Idaho for both my undergraduate degree and graduate degree. My experience during my undergrad program was on the main campus and I had access to a lot of resources and support. I found this to be a very student friendly campus and overall I recieved a good education. My graduate program was at one of the outreach campuses and it lacked the same resources and support that the main campus had. There were also a lot of issues with my program. Overall I was disappointed with the education I recieved and took full advantage of my internship experiences.Read Less"

"My program, Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership, is well staffed at two geographically separated campuses, one in Moscow, ID and the other in Boise, ID. At both sites there are advisors and leaders who are passionate about their work and enabling students to access quality, hands-on, education with a pragmatic approach, while well-preparing them to enter the field of Organizational Learning and Leadership. An additional benefit is the closeness in proximity to the field of work. Many students in the program are seeking a career in a post-secondary educational setting, providing the perfect teaching grounds right in a classroom of the university. The primary disadvantage of the program is that it has been reduced to an online format. Fortunately, the department head understands the value of face-to-face interaction and has accordingly augmented her courses to a hybrid format and encouraged other instructors to do the same. The hybrid format allows for increased efficiency of thought sharing and makes the program coursework and experience much more desirable.Read Less"

"Great school. Beautiful place to live and play. The program is challenging, has an academic slant, but is very adaptable to your focus. The faculty and staff are outstanding."

"This is a small, rural-type college. It is a little too conservative for my interests, and does not necessarily address the topics that I would like to cover in my education. However, it is more affordable, easier to get into the program,and the staff is extra helpful because it is small enough for more one-on-one help. The staff is not just helpful for that reason, but it helps the workload. The professors on my Committee are extremely helpful with my thesis. I wouldn't want a different set of academic advisors as they genuinely care about my education.Read Less"

"I attended a previous college before University of Idaho and was sorely disappointed in the experience. Since arriving here my sophomore year I have found a challenging but rewarding curriculum. The professors are professional but easily approachable."