Middle Tennessee State University

I went to the gov school and their scheduling was a mess and they treat high school upperclassman like fifth graders. Checking up on us like we’re sheeple who are meant to be herded. I want freedom and education. Not bondage and brainwashing.
1 7 years ago (10-06-2018)

The Walmart of higher education in Tennessee, for sure. That said, I feel I got far more value than what I paid as an accounting major. Outstanding department when I was there I 2005-2009. Quality varies greatly by department, though, even within the same college. Think carefully before going here.
5 7 years ago (19-02-2018)

Mtsu stand for must turn sexy understand lol!! This school use to be cool and had friendly people!! Now all the Poe people coming from all around the world!! Peace to the ones who get there bachler or master degree!!!!!!!
3 7 years ago (24-03-2018)

From a student perspective, i had two very separate but great experiences as a student at MTSU '08 and grad school alum in '11. Both times i was fortunate enough to be heavily inolved on campus due to the program activities available to me as a student and as a a student worker and grad assistant later on. Wouldn't do much different if i had chance to do it over again which i admit I find pretty surprising. Would recommend MTSU to any prospective student with some caveats. 1) live within nice walking distance to campus. Wish this was easier, and MTSU invested and lobbied city more for quality housing and pedestrian infrastructure nearby instead of cookie cutter apartments, parking lots, and strip malls that arent easy to walk to and from, but this was a big deal and had a huge positive impact in my experience. UTK, NCSU, and Ohio State are some schools that do this well though some of that is just accidental, time of economic development, or smart zoning but still...2) ensure the program you're interested in has activities that connect you to faculty, other students, and the professional community. The more organic that is, the better. That, in my opinion, had the biggest impact on creating strong lasting friendships, a connection to the field, forming professional relationships interal to department and college and external. None of this hurt in finding a job or in finding quality feedback on my school work outside of grades, 3) work on campus if possible or a place nearby that hires lots of students. One of best ways to meet other students outside your major and your normal circles. As far as education goes, that's a big deal often overlooked and parties and core classes rarely get the job done unless there is a lab or open hours shared space aspect to the coursework. I wouldn't consider myself extroverted or outgoing. So, these three things helped a lot or I just got really lucky and attribute it to these three things. From an alumni perspective 10 years on, I've worked in or with higher ed for 5 years now, and I can truly say from my experiences with hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the globe including many 'top tier' universities, MTSU as an organization has some real strengths and a lot of potential. On the job prep side of education, some of the most professional, prepared, and capable people I've worked with have been MTSU alum both in healthcare industry and higher ed and their majors run the gamet. If it increased its research output, its integration within Murfreesboro and residence options, and updated its brand, it'd stop being one of the region's best kept secrets.
5 7 years ago (20-03-2018)

They don't care about students. I always get a different answer when talking to MTone stop for anything, even something as simple as "have you received my financial aid?". Advisors will only go as far as scheduling, they won't work with you if you have a medical emergency. Most teachers "teach" with no curriculum and you have no grading rubic. Yes, that's right you'll have to know everything before class starts. So good luck if you plan to attend. ALSO!!!! The parking... if you are a day student, you'll be ticketed $25 even if you park in your designated parking area, even teachers!!! $25 a day for 14 weeks you do the math... Be aware!!! I could write a more lengthy review but I don't want to waste any more time on MTSU filth!!!
1 7 years ago (31-01-2018)