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Florida International University was an important part of my academic and personal growth. As a psychology student at FIU, I had the opportunity to develop strong critical thinking, research, and analytical skills while learning about human behavior and mental health. The psychology program challenged me to think deeply about real-world issues and understand how psychological principles apply to everyday life.

One of the things I appreciated most about FIU was the diversity of the student body. Being... Read More surrounded by people from many different cultural and academic backgrounds created an environment where multiple perspectives were encouraged and respected. This diversity helped broaden my understanding of the world and made classroom discussions more engaging and meaningful.

FIU also provided many opportunities for students to get involved both academically and socially. There were numerous clubs, campus events, and academic resources that supported students throughout their time at the university. I found that professors were generally supportive and knowledgeable, and many of them encouraged students to ask questions, think critically, and explore their interests within the field.

Another benefit of attending FIU was its location in Miami, which offers a unique blend of cultural, professional, and networking opportunities. Being in such a dynamic city gave students access to internships, community organizations, and experiences outside the classroom that can help prepare them for future careers.

Overall, my experience at Florida International University helped me grow academically and personally. It provided a strong educational foundation while also encouraging independence, curiosity, and engagement with the community. My time at FIU played an important role in shaping my academic interests and preparing me for the next steps in my professional journey.

I would say that Florida International University is a good school overall. The college I attended was the College of Engineering and Computing. Some of the professors are nice and some are mean but the grading is overall, very fair compared to other universities for the most part. Some of the professors do support favoritism therefore it is not all a fair grade just because you do all the work required and attended their class. However, compared to over universities, the engineering department does... Read More tend to grade pretty leniently by supplementing with a lot of busy work and projects.

FIU has been a place where I'm still learning, growing, and striving to be the best version of myself. As a Black; Afro-Caribbean American student that struggles with ADHD/ADD and Asperger's, my journey hasn't been always easy as I would like it to be, there are days when I go through ups and downs, moments where I feel like giving up, times when the weight of everything that goes on beyond my studies feels heavy. Yet, what keeps me enduring is my faith in Christ, the encouragement and reassurance... Read More from staff who remind me constantly that I'm just as capable as everyone who attends here, and I'm always humble and gracious of my fellow peers who stand with me as I do with them. The diversity on campus makes me feel at home especially as a native Floridian, and every challenge here pushes me to persevere with humility and dedication. I'm still on the path, imperfect but determined, and FIU continues to be the place where I can be strong, more skilled, and ready to finish what I have started and what I strive to accomplish with my educational values.

I entered the program in January 2017, being sold to me as a great Master in Finance and number 5 within the USA. The information provided to me was false. Employers were knowledgeable of the program. I was one of the few locals, and everyone else was mainly International using the program to extend their residency in the USA, and this was mainly promoted when they bought the program. The program was outdated. In 2017, Florida suffered from Hurricane Irma. Half of the program was cut in half, but... Read More we were still charged the whole program. Only three teachers cared about the program. Save your money. Do not join the program.

Admin is money hungry and will find any way to charge you and hold charges against you no matter what. The enrollment center can't even follow their own rules for their student petition, because circumstances that are out of students' control aren't enough for them to accommodate simple requests, even when it states they are covered. Making me pay $5000 for classes I can't even take? Very disappointed in how they handled and decided on the situation. Steer clear of FIU. Already pulled out all future... Read More funds and transferred to my local college who deserve my money.

FIU is a mix of great professors and horrible professors, but unfortunately my experience here has been mostly with the latter. Professors here tend to be condescending, elitist, unhelpful, and not at all concerned with student's needs. The administrative faculty (advisors, etc) are similar, with most showing up to work simply to collect a paycheck with no percieved interest or care for students. I transferred to FIU with 29 credit hours from a top-rated private university, and was only credited... Read More with 15. Due to this and COVID-19, I am expected to be a fifth year senior despite taking 15+ credit hours a semester, and passing all classes. Do not attend this school.

I have gone through so many different scenarios in which FIU has been the least helpful they could possibly be. The entire staff either doesn't know anything or doesn't put any effort into helping you figure it out. YOU WILL HAVE TO FIGURE EVERYTHING OUT ON YOUR OWN. When I say ABSOLUTELY no guidance, I cant stress that enough. From signing up to classes to speaking with academic advisors, the application process, study abroad, just about anything you can think of, the administration makes it a POINT... Read More to not be helpful. This is the WORST college I have attended. I was previously in MDC which is an AMAZING school. FIU's goal is to hold you back and make things difficult. Everyone and I literally mean everyone will read your email and straight up ignore you. The academic advisors are visibly annoyed when you have questions. All in all, I haven't had even a second of a good experience here so much so that I searched for anywhere I could post a review to WARN other students to go to any university that isn't this one.

The whole program is trash. Taught myself the entire time. Professors are power point readers who do bare minimum. Everyone the cohort brought up concerns, we were punished in some way. Administration is so disconnected from what really goes on. Clinical placement and schedules are a joke. Disastrous process and it has nothing to do with covid the leaders were just not doing their jobs. Horrible horrible experience only good thing was Fiu I’d cheaper than other schools and like the saying goes, you... Read More get what you pay for.

Very expensive! The fee for Florida Residence is too expensive and staff never know the answer. Most of the staff are students who need to improve their customer service skills. Most faculties have an attitude of "I don't care" (Very few are kind and understand their student). Covid-19 brought lots of stress and yet, teachers disregard the issues, especially, Online teachers who are completely taking for granted the many situations that we are facing, such as: 1. Adults students with family: Having... Read More children who are having to stay home to study is not at all easy. We have to take turns even if each person has a laptop because the internet begins to slow down, or freeze. 2. Adults students having to commute to work, and cover the task for the company, considering that 30% of employees were out due to Covid-19, and very few employees covering the load. 3. Campus vs. Online differences are not considered: I was a campus student but due to economic reasons, had to go online to have to work since my husband lost his job; the amount of assignments were the same as those on campus. In fact, online students have much more to cover, not to mention that some instructors do not seem to understand or speak English fluently and seem to misunderstand the American culture and dynamic. I have good grades but since I change to be an online student I have had many problems with staff and faculty. I am almost finished with my degree but will consider my Master somewhere else.