Check out what current and past international students, had to say about Slippery Rock University
What is it like to study at SRU?
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Ichiko, Japan |
“There are so many good things about studying at SRU. Slippery Rock is just a small town compared to where I come from, which is a big change. There are so many different aspects of life that I have to get used to since I came here, such as food and culture. As there are less distractions, I can concentrate on my studying. Most of the instructors are PhD holders unlike the big universities. Small classroom capacities at SRU make me have a close relationship both with my professors and classmates. Althought SRU is small, its international student diversity is relatively high compared to other universities around here. I have lots of chances to meet and be with people from different cultures, which is the best part about SRU." |
What do you like about the campus and surrounding area?
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Duane, Trinidad |
“I like that the campus provides the students with a variety of different experiences. On any given night I could experience theatre productions, jazz concerts, dance performances. If I'm not in the mood for the Arts, there are always outdoor activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, hiking trails, skiing, and many intramural sports. And if any of these dont' satisfy my needs, Pittsburgh is only 40 minutes away." |
What do you think about the teaching methods and quality?
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Kristine, Norway |
“Over here, I've found teachers to be very helpful and understanding. Coming from another country, it is not just easy to adjust to a new system, but the way that you kind of get a personal relationship to your teachers helps a lot. They care whether you come to class or not, which is good because it helps you not to fall behind. There are teachers who try to vary it up by making students participate in class. I think it is important to have a combination of both in order to learn most effectively." |
What support and assistance is available for new students?
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Nyssa, Trinidad |
“Your journey to SRU starts with the wonderful and caring staff of the International Services Office. They work religiously in preparation for your arrival from bringing you from the airport to setting you up in your dorms. You are greeted by one of your own international peers, no matter what time you arrive, who assist you with getting into your room. Orientation begins your transition to college, but mostly to the United States. There are many activities scheduled for you to participate in, which makes your transition here smoother and easier. As the school semester starts, freshmen are enrolled in a course entitled Fyrst Seminar which helps with the transition from high school to college life and behavior from dealing with academic stress to dealing with people of different cultures. It gives you pointers on how to organize your school schedule with your activities. SRU provides academic support through your department advisor and even your course teachers. You can find assistance everywhere; everyone is ready and willing to help you whenever you have a problem, no matter what it is- it could be anything from you missing home to what to wear to an event you were invited to. There are counselors readily available for anything you may want to discuss, and if that is uncomfortable for you, you can always talk to any one of your international peers or any of the International Services staff members.” |
What can you do on campus or in the surrounding area in your spare time?
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Yuwan, Sri Lanka |
“Since Slippery Rock has some great state parks around, it is a wonderful place to go outdoors. Hiking, walking/jogging/running, cycling, and swimming would be fun things for the people who like to practice outdoor activities. On campus, you can go to the Student Recreation Center to practice sports or work out. The University Union is the place where students organizations always have fun activities you can attend. You can also enjoy shopping at the Outlets or in Butler. And if you're over 21 years old and want to go out partying, you can go to the club or bars in town.” |