Sunday, January 23, 2011

The best and worst of Nipissing.

Yes, I know. We all love it here at Nipissing, that's why people come here from all over Ontario, Canada, and the world. My question is a two parter today. I walked around the school and asked our students why they loved it here at Nipissing, but on the other side what they disliked and what they would change.
I was honestly surprised at what people had to say about Nipissing, and for the first time ever I had to whole heartedly assure people that they were answering anonymously.

Why Do You Like Nipissing?

  • It's a small school.
  • It's small, and more personable.
  • I like the class sizes, the profs are friendly and helpful, and most importantly it's far away from home.
  • It's small, and I really love North Bay.
  • I came for the teaching program.
  • It's conveniently located.
  • It's small, so there's lots of one on one with the profs.
  • I'm a face, not a number.
  • The profs make all the difference.
  • Honestly... It's the only teacher's college that let us in.
  • I like the "small town" vibe.
  • There's good interaction with the professors.
  • I am NOT a number.
  • It's a small school.
  • Everyone is really friendly, and approachable.
  • I'm a person, not a cheque.
  • The professors make an effort to know your name, you won't find that in any other university.
  • I love the social aspect of the school.
  • Sometimes, I don't.
  • You ask me while I'm reading a text book?!
  • I like that there is work on campus, it's less stress full.
  • I like the scenery.
  • I can make friends because the classes are smaller, and majors move together.
  • The profs have time for you, and will make the time for you.
  • I know everybody.
  • The Wall . . .
  • Nipissing is making an effort to expand and include more diversity.
  • I like the trails, and the amount of land available.
  • The classes are intimate, and the profs are dedicated to the students
  •  I like going through the halls and knowing everyone, you can always get a helping hand if needed.
  •  like how kind the profs are - they actually care and most of them are VERY helpful. I also like being able to find familiar faces in the halls or caf - means you can always find someone to talk to.
  • I love the profs. I've been to a couple post secondary schools and so far the profs at Nip are the best. 
  • I like the vending machines. They provide valuable nutrition.
Why Do You Dislike Nipissing?

  • I dislike the boys.
  • I dislike midterms, because it's hard to get a hold of anyone to do anything fun.
  • I dislike exam season because everyone is so stressed.
  • I hate that the only place to get decent food is the Wall.
  • There's no course selection.
  • SNOW!
  • I hate the bus system.
  • Cabs at night never show up.
  • The work load. 
  • EXAMS!
  • The bus schedules.
  • Small size = less resources.
  • There's no good employment opportunities.
  • There is nowhere to study.
  • North Bay is like 4 hours away from ANYTHING!
  • It's always freezing in the classrooms.
  • Faculty members, and administration employees need to be evaluated more often.
  • It's cold in the classrooms.
  • The library is too small. (soon to be remedied)
  • The gym is too small, there needs to be more equipment, and more resources.
  • There needs to be a fine arts wing because the monastery is too small.
  • Some of the profs suck, because the university is so small, I guess it's hard to recruit good profs.
  • The tuition and the things they slip in under "fees".
  • They make changes to the programs and don't tell you. (scheduling, and requirements)
  • The staggered class times suck!
  • The administration is ineffective.
  • It's Fucking Cold!
  • The bar can be scary, especially with all the bar fights.
  • The crooked stairs... who thought that would be a good idea?
  • North Bay drivers, the round about, and the shitty roads.

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