Long Island University Reviews

"The Cons are: More experience teachers needed, Not enough effort made to hep students with careers after graduation or before, Not enough access to scholarship material internally and externally The Pros are: Beautiful surroundings, small classes, very diverse community, lots of access to teachers and deans alike"

"Really expensive but so far worth it. The professors are great, always willing to help and very knowledgeable, most have worked in the field so have relevant things to say. I would love if the campus had more social things for graduate students"

"The program really prepares its students well for their career. The professors try to help as much as they can and they are available after class and during office hours. Some professors are not so approachable and some can be rude. There are some that are unfair in the classroom. Overall, the teachers are a hit or miss. The tuition at this school is very expensive!"

"First the area of the school is right in the center of Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue. This is not a safe area and you have to walk to and from school, most of the time at night. The financial aid is average and the staffing needs help. Transportation is good to New York and to connect with other forms of transportation. As any one person knows New York is one of the most expensive places to live. I came from the College of Charleston in South Carolina and was quite shocked. The only saving grace was I am originally from NJ so I had some idea, just not to the extent I have seen. It cost 9,000 for one semester to live on campus. No, nothing else is included, not food or any services. There is no social life because the work load is heavy, But that is ok because it is too expensive."

"The program needed a lot more Finance courses and hands on experience. However, Overall it was a good program and the professors are quite knowledgeable in their fields. Extra-Curricular activities such as clubs and organizations were also accessible and helpful in growing you as a student"

"The teachers are accesible, the program is flexible, and the fellow students form a tight knit community upon which to rely on."

"I do enjoy the program. The professors aren't the greatest and the cost of the school is high. However, to become a social worker in the area, this school is the best place to go."

"I really think the program provides students with the theories and concepts behind being a teacher, and does so very well. I have learned a lot from professors in the education field about teaching techniques and the way special education works within our schools. In regard to physical classroom experience (minus teacher observations), the program is lacking. Your first experience actually teaching in a classroom is student teaching. Also, as a teacher who is already certified, it does not provide an "already certified" route, so I'm re-doing some certification requirements as part of this master's program."

"A pro about this program is the class size. Small class sizes allows the professor to interact with the student on a one to one basis. Con is that the institution is niot accredited as of yet."

"I like the program I am in. LIU has very good professors. The problem is "Education" in master's is very expensive. The first year, there is all kind of aid available, but for the second and third year, students are on their own. Student are advised to look for scholarships."

"Tuition is very expensive, but that's what you get for going to private college. Class sizes are good and getting information is not difficult, unlike CUNY and SUNY schools. Very convenient to get to, large availability of class schedules, and teachers are flexible and easy to work with for the most part. I was in the school counseling program, which is honestly a bit of a pushover. Not an immense amount of work and way too much emphasis on mutliculturalism (yes it is important to learn, but not in 5 separate classes). Overall, not a difficult program but also getting a job after getting an MSed is not as simple as it seems, at least not in NY."

"The school of education has top notch professors, and offers practical opportunity within the field. I have received continual support from the school, an I anticipate receiving placement in my field of choice."

"I feel like I am getting the best knowledge as a student in the Masters of Social Work (MSW) Program. The school is too expensive and not affordable by any means."

"The program is very good and the professors teach very well, the cost of living is however very high. The accomodation is too expensive."

"The pros of my program is that the professors were great and experienced. The material presented was very informative and essential to the business environment. The program also allows you to be part of organizations that can give you a more rounded in-site of the business world and prepare you for what might lie ahead. The cons of the program were that there needed to be more Finance courses on the curriculum."

"The financial aid and bursar merged. This dept. is a mess so if you decide to go to this school then save all your paperwork. They billed me wrong and now they charged me a lot and said basically too bad to me."