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I chose Andrews due to it being close to where I live currently, and the classes have all been fine so far. I just wouldn't recommend this university to anyone who isn't a Seventh Day Adventist, given that there are required courses studying Seventh Day Adventism that I don't think most people outside of the denomination would particularly enjoy. I, myself, am not a Seventh Day Adventist, but I do enjoy learning about religion, so it hasn't bothered me too much.

I have also run into trouble communicating... Read More with the university itself. I was unable to attend classes one semester because I requested permission to take some online courses (because all of my in-person classes overlapped), and no one ever emailed me back despite me going through the proper channels. I couldn't take enough credit hours to be full-time and get all of my financial aid, and I couldn't afford it otherwise. So I skipped that semester of school.

The opportunities for mentoring and growing spiritually are usually on display. However, the chance to mentor online students seems to be lacking. There seemed to be confusion and chaos in some of the departments and units which are critical to the university. As a result, students sometimes receive poor service or communication because of the breakdown in the departments that need to communicate and collaborate. While some professors seem committed and hardworking, there are some that are very laidback... Read More and need to be evaluated and assessed continuously by customers and supervisors. Additionally, the university needs a functioning and robust career services department to help students with their career aspirations and goals. Academic chairs may mean well, but sometimes they are so inundated with advising and teaching that they may have no time to help students plan their careers adequately. Students pay a premium to attend this university; therefore, the services should be top-notch and not lackluster.

There is so much wrong with this campus. Faculty and professors are extremely lazy and judgmental. They are quick to report and disrespect you. Classes are poorly run and way too expensive for what you get. Academic discussions are limited and very biased, as they only teach what fits within their religious beliefs. If you do not fit within these beliefs prepare to be judged, disrespected, and ignored. The international office does not do their job and are unaccepting of other religions. Most international... Read More students feel powerless here. All faculty are slow (if ever) to reply emails and need multiple prompts to do one simple thing (like signing something even). They are rude and want to treat you like a child.

Andrews University is a vary diverse campus and university. If you are religious or hoping to become more religious/deepen your relationship with God, this school will be a good fit. There are mandatory chapel services and various optional religious programs offered. Outside of the religious aspect, the education is very interactive. The classes are small unless pursuing a common degree like Biology. There are ample opportunities to hang out, have fun, and meet people. Due to the campus diverse population,... Read More you can always experience a new culture by joining a club or attending any club programs. Andrews University is located in a small and conservative town. If you are from the city or not looking for a religious experience, I do not recommend. If you are looking for a religious experience and close-knit feel, Andrews University is the place for you.

Andrews University is a vary diverse campus and university. If you are religious or hoping to become more religious/deepen your relationship with God, this school will be a good fit. There are mandatory chapel services and various optional religious programs offered. Outside of the religious aspect, the education is very interactive. The classes are small unless pursuing a common degree like Biology. There are ample opportunities to hang out, have fun, and meet people. Due to the campus diverse population,... Read More you can always experience a new culture by joining a club or attending any club programs. Andrews University is located in a small and conservative town. If you are from the city or not looking for a religious experience, I do not recommend. If you are looking for a religious experience and close-knit feel, Andrews University is the place for you.

For students wanting to earn a bachelor of science in nursing, I would not recommend this program. The cost of the program without financial assistance is too great for the value of education. The professors are nice, but the building and equipment are outdated. In addition, a lot of faculty was leaving during my time and new staff was unsure about the policies and procedures of the school. I believe that there are other universities that can provide equal or superior education at a lower cost. I... Read More would recommend doing an associate's degree at a reasonable cost and then doing your RN-BSN online or let your hospital cover the cost.

This school had a lot of positive aspects but a lot of negatives aspects as well. First, it is not affordable. It is a private Christian school so there aren't many scholarships or financial aid offered. Most of the assistance comes in the form of student loans. Secondly, it does not allow students to function as adults and experience what it is like to live away from home and make their own decisions. The dorms are not co-ed and the opposite sex is not allowed into your dorm rooms, add to that the... Read More curfew and it feels like you're still a teenager at home with your parents. The point of college, especially if you go away to college, is to find yourself and figure out who you are when you don't have mom and dad to tell you what to do. The decisions you make then defines who you are. This is impossible at Andrews because the school takes that role. The cafeteria also does not offer a wide variety of food. Everything is vegetarian or vegan so if you like meat this is not the place for you. The course outline for a math degree left me highly unprepared for graduate school. However, after my graduation they changed the bulletin and it is not more suited to prepare someone to enter a graduate program for mathematics. On Saturday, everything is close including the library and that can be annoying. With all that said, there were a few positive things about this school. One, they emphasized building your resume with summer internships and REUS and they place a lot of emphasis on research which is beneficial for graduate school. The professors are personable and there are several opportunities to get to know them personally. By the end, you feel like they're your family. Depending on your major the class sizes are small which is allows a lot of individual attention. Professors are not only concerned with content knowledge but it is easy to find meaning, engaging, philosophical conversation.