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- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Boise State and University of Idaho.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Northwest Nazarene University, North Idaho College, and Boise State.
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- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Northwest Nazarene University, University of Idaho, Boise State, and North Idaho College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Northwest Nazarene University, University of Idaho, Boise State, and North Idaho College.
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- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Northwest Nazarene University, University of Idaho, and North Idaho College.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Boise State University • Boise, ID
Studying Graphic Design (completion in 2007)
• 7/21/2011
"Great people all around. Great programs."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes I would. I would also recommend other schools as well, though. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | It has a decent program. However, there are a lot of other schools that have better programs. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The teacher was very helpful with questions. It was a fun environment. |
| Instruction | 9 | It was pretty good but could have used a little more organization at times. I did learn a lot though. |
| How Difficult | 7 | It was very competitive and difficult. It was a healthy level of difficulty, though. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was lots of hands on work. We did a lot of work on computers. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | I was able to take evening classes. I worked during the day so that was helpful to me. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | I enjoyed using the computer labs to work on projects. I wish we had a bigger art department, though. |
| Social Life | 10 | Everyone is friendly. Lots of happy people. |
| Placement Services | 10 | They were very helpful. I had a job within two weeks of graduation. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I enjoyed their tailgate parties. They seemed pretty well organized. |
University Of Idaho • Moscow, ID
Studying Interdisciplinary Studies (completion in 2006)
• 10/8/2011
"I chose the University of Idaho somewhat by default. I had a good education and enjoyed my college experience but I can't help but think another school would have been better for me overall."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | University of Idaho has a great art program. However because I did not study art I can't say for sure if it is helpful for those pursuing graphic design careers. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The program I studied is utilized by such a small percentage of the student body that there isn't much known about it, either within the university or on the outside. I would think that it has a similar reputation to most other public universities offering the same option. |
| Program Quality | 7 | I did not study graphic design in college, but instead created my own degree through their Interdisciplinary Studies program. Since then I have taken two online classes in graphic design, but most of my training has been on the job. |
| Instruction | 4 | Within my program, I did not feel prepared for a specific career because I did not have anything specific in mind. I cannot speak for other students in other majors, but overall I did not feel prepared for a career (let alone life in general) after leaving college. |
| How Difficult | 4 | The Interdisciplinary Studies program, being self-directed, was as difficult as I wanted to make it. Some of my courses were challenging and some were not, but it is what you make it. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | In school I was able to do a very good mix of hands-on and book learning. The only graphic design course I took at the University of Idaho was all about practical (hands-on) projects. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I was very pleased with the class flexibility at the University of Idaho. Even though I lived on campus I opted to take several online courses. I also was able to take several evening classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | Because I basically designed my own program, this is a difficult question to answer. The academic advising resources I had weren't amazing, however the school's overall physical facilities are excellent and are more than sufficient for a wide variety of programs. I always felt that my professors were accessible, and all of my upper-division courses had small class sizes. I was a student at U of I during/right after some major campus renovations, so the classroom spaces were cutting edge and very conducive to modern education (i.e. laptop plug-in stations at every seat, Wi-Fi throughout campus, digital whiteboards, etc.). |
| Social Life | 8 | The University of Idaho has all of the attractions of a bigger public university with regard to social opportunities, but on a smaller campus and at a smaller price. I think everyone can have a solid, traditional college experience there. |
| Placement Services | 8 | I did not take advantage of the U of I's career services until several years after I graduated. Because they are committed to serving alumni as well as current students, they were able to review my resume and give me assistance even well after graduation. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | I do not participate in alumni networking, but from what I can see of their efforts to contact me, as well as the alumni magazine, the University of Idaho has a decent alumni network. Like many things, it is there if you want it. |
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