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I was excited about the focus of this program on the intersection of agriculture and nutrition. However, I was very disappointed with the rigor of the program and the interaction with other students. I took several classes where there were lousy online discussion posts where everyone provided the same textbook answer and there was no interaction. Another class I took required a 3 page paper as the final deliverable. I'm not sure I even read actual research articles or learned to do a proper literature... Read More review. We primarily read secondary sources that confirmed the ideological viewpoints of our instructors. I got zero feedback on the papers I did write and was unable to improve my writing skills in the way I had hoped when joining the program. Frankly speaking, undergraduate course were more rigorous and I felt that this degree was just a money grab by the university. There was no effort to bring students together and no ability to network or discuss ideas in a meaningful way.

First, I must recognize that University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is not for me. That said, I can still recognize it as a good school. The class sizes are small and the professors are required to teach the class; there's no TAs stepping in. With that, all the professors are incredibly open and supportive. They want you to learn and they make an effort to make sure that you, the student, understands the material. The course material isn't vigorous either; there's work to make sure you understand... Read More the material but little to no busy work. The campus is beautiful in the spring and summer when all the plants bloom and it's almost therapeutic to walk through the nature reserve adjacent to campus. The cost is wonderful, though, compared to other schools, and you get your money's worth. Another plus is textbook rental. Many of my friends rightfully complain about shelling out thousands of dollars to buy textbooks. At Point, all the textbooks are rented and the fee is included within your tuition. So, why is this university not for me? It's a relatively small campus. I prefer a larger scene. The weather can be hard to deal with - half the year is cold, windy, and snowy. There are no tunnels connecting buildings, like at some other colleges. The staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point do their best to create opportunities, but it's still not comparable to that of a larger school. This is in regards to the amount of clubs and resume-building activities. It's difficult, but manageable if you don't have a car. There is transportation available, but not enough where it's convenient for good shopping or off-campus jobs.

I definitely feel that my college degree is an achievement that shows that I worked hard and have received an education that has prepared me to work in a diverse world. The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point was a great place to study due to it's small classes sizes and professors that are willing to help you. My advisors were encouraging in my educational and professional goals, as well as positive in helping me to figure out the career path I wished pursue. The college campus itself is small... Read More and has a great communal feel to it. I would recommend this school especially for students wishing to pursue a career in natural resources.

Cons: Housing is expensive and there are issues with it not being that safe with regards to the behaviors of the residents. It also gets very cold here. Pros: Town is beautiful, campus has a large nature reserve to explore, academics are rigorous, science classes are top-notch quality, town has free bus system for students, town is using The Natural Step Framework for sustainability, students are diverse, lots of free campus wide social events like dances, performances and cultural festivals, some... Read More vegan food is available in the dining areas, some organic and sustainably grown food is available, dorms use a lot of recycled materials, there are workshops about resume-writing and interviewing, there is counseling.