Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Nursing Aides And Attendants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Inver Hills Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Saint Paul College and MCTC.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider White Earth Tribal and Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Northland Community and Technical College, Rainy River Community College, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, and Lake Superior College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Rainy River Community College, Northwest Technical College, Itasca Community College, and HCC.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at White Earth Tribal and Community College, HCC, Itasca Community College, and Northland Community and Technical College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Minnesota • Morris, MN
Studying Biology (completion in 2012)
• 2/26/2012
"It is the best school I have ever attended. Enthusiastic teachers and a good group of students."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I believe that working within the health field provides a wealth of experiences that are rewarding and motivating. The human contact alone is reward. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | To my knowledge, the science programs at UMM are well thought of in the education community. This is just based on hearsay. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The University of Minnesota, Morris, is an exceptional school. There are many stimulating professors and facilities that are up to date. |
| Instruction | 5 | My biology degree does not specifically apply to my work as a CNA. However, I have already learned about many diseases and this allows me to connect better with the people I care for. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Having studied at several universities prior to UMM, it would seem to me that their curriculum is rigorous. It requires students to think outside of the box. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | In the science program, classes were split about 60-40 between lecture and labs. It is a usual mix, I would suspect. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Class flexibility is not a goal of the university, I suspect. They would like students to be present full time if possible to best achieve their goals. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Very good, I think. The labs are very well maintained and the staff that assists students in their studies is top notch. |
| Social Life | 6 | I did not participate in many student activities. Some intramural sports, which were fun. Students did have the option of many different groups and activities apart from studying, and any of the groups I did meet with were well worth the time spent. |
| Placement Services | Again, I do not know much about their career services department. This is because I have not used their services. I do know that they exist, though. | |
| Alumni Network | I really don't know how to assess this. I have never been much for alumni services. |
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