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Pacific University • Forest Grove, OR
Studying Physical Therapy (completion in 2007)
• 1/6/2012
"Had a great time there. Got to where I am now because of the school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would absolutely recommend my school. It provided me with a great job, and I had a great time as a student there. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | My school is known to put out great students. People outside of my field are aware of my school's program. |
| Program Quality | 9 | This school provided me with excellent instruction. I was ready for my career after going to school here. |
| Instruction | 8 | All professors were informative and to the point. I learned how to assess and deal with patients. |
| How Difficult | 7 | A little more difficult than undergraduate. More studying and less time to do the things I wanted to. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was in-class instruction that dealt with looking for certain things. During lab, we would apply what was dealt with in class in a more hands-on approach. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | School provided me with plenty of flexibility. Personally, I didn't need that much flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Everything is up to date. They have all I need. |
| Social Life | 7 | Met some really neat people. Enjoyed going out on Friday nights with my fellow students. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I was able to find a job while still in school. I don't think it can get any better than that. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | Being a small school, it does not offer much support. The support that has been provided has been very good, and it is a close group. |
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