Great library except the loud talking of the manager. The…read morelibrary, the atmosphere, and the student workers are all very nice and helpful. However, the manager of the library talks at full volume throughout the times it is open. I can always hear her through my noise cancelling headphones, so it can be a great place to study quietly but ironically the disruptions come from the literal manager of the place which is frustrating.

I moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2009 from California, and this is the only school granting the MLIS…read moredegree in the area. The admissions process had several glitches in it; forms went missing, phone calls were placed at 8 AM local time (to unfortunate Californians which were received at 5 AM). My goal was to complete the program in one calendar year, and I had selected courses according to the guidesheet and the class rotation, some of which were not offered as scheduled. Although I understand the difficulty with scheduling professors and classes, as it is currently published, it results in frustration on the part of students who try to use it as a scheduling tool. In addition, I found the curriculum itself to be rather constraining; with the five core classes and the practicum/culminating experience, this blocks off a full eighteen units of the thirty-six unit curriculum, allowing for only six electives. When discussing this limitation with my fellow students, I found that many others also felt that this restricted them from truly focusing on areas which they wanted to specialize in; I wanted to focus on public libraries, and had hoped to take a wide range of classes addressing diverse populations (adult, young adult, children) and resources (government, humanities, science, reader's advisory), as well as marketing and ethics, but quickly realized that I could not do so within the prescribed number of classes remaining after the core. I do also think that the Information Technology class needs to be evaluated and rewritten since students coming into the program have a wide range of technological abilities; some are native computer users, and others are more recent adopters. It is excellent that the management class is included in the core curriculum; far too many students are focused on a love of books, and not enough on the fact that every day, they will have to interact with co-workers, superiors, subordinates, and the general public in ways which demand knowledge of organizational communication and management. I found the management class and the collection development classes to be the most practical and valuable of all the classes which I took. The effective use of technology such as video conferencing courses and Blackboard was inconsistent at best; some teachers did exceptionally well at managing video courses, and others did not. I also found that the practicum (internship) program was rather constraining as any internship which paid even a negligible stipend was excluded from the credit-earning culminating experience. Although I have been highly critical of the program (and have expressed this to the program's leaders and administrators), I do believe that Kent has the potential in Columbus to be a strong program. With its many renowned public libraries, the State Library, Ohio Historical Society, and other institutions, there is a wealth of knowledge and resources to draw upon in this area.

The library, which underwent a massive renovation in 2010-2011, is located in Columbus Hall, just…read morebehind and to the right of the Christopher Columbus Statue. There is a large patio area leading to the first floor entrance, though the only seating is the concrete picnic tables. The first floor of the library has the circulation desk, where you can check out laptops, textbooks for two hours, study rooms, or get help ordering books and checking your library account. There are study tables, quick print stations, the writing center, IT support, a small computer lab, the multimedia lab, and the TV studio also all on the first floor. The second floor has a large computer lab with just under a hundred computers, reference librarians and materials, and some open study tables. The third floor is the quiet study floor, with a silent room and individual tables, sofas and armchairs, magazines and periodicals, and a classroom. There are some overhead directional signs for the main desks, although the smaller labs and rooms are not always clearly labeled. The library gets very crowded during midterms and finals, and is really too small for the present student population. The open study areas can also become quite noisy. The quality of the staff can vary; there also seems to be quite a lot of technological challenges regarding printing, speed of computers, getting connected to the wifi, and using the laptops that are available for check-out. They do have a fairly large two-hour textbook reserve collection, which is great if you have an intro or GE class and haven't bought your textbooks yet. The group study rooms are also useful, since they have outlets and large whiteboards, but they can be crowded during peak times and you may have to put your name on a waiting list. All in all, the library has potential, but does need some improvement.

Nice little library. Could add on and make it bigger of course but it's nice. I went for just two…read moresemesters but used the library often. I would give it 5 stars but I guess it could be bigger. It's not that small but I suppose it could get cramped. Didn't find it so when I went. Everyone there was friendly, even when getting full, all there to learn / get a degree. There is always an empty classrooms one could study in if wanting more space, during peak seasons.

A university that offers a personalized and relational student experience like no other. The…read moremission of MVNU is to shape lives by educating the whole person for lifelong learning and service. Students live in a unique, close knit community offering a diversity of opportunities for involvement, cross-cultural trips, wellness programs, and academic challenge.

I went to school here in 2007. It was horrible. I felt like it was a college that parents send…read moretheir kids to in hopes that they will transform into a better person. I'd recommend getting a degree from a school that employers have actually heard of, MVNU is not that place.

I'm not a small kind of campus kind of student. I prefer bigger main campuses like the main campus…read moreof Columbus State. When I came in here the customer service was nice although I just didn't feel the same vibe to this place as I feel with the main campus. I felt the main campus was super helpful and very knowledgeable, while this campus barely knows what day it is. I was walking around from one business building to the next lost because they didn't know what class was going on at that hour. Plus with the main campus you always have the departments support, while here you probably just come use the computer lab to study and utilize a few classrooms with testing rooms offered. So if you just need a place to study for your classes I guess Westerville campus would work, I just don't feel the place is as great as main campus. Just my honest opinion, if you need a smaller campus this site would work for you but not me.

It's really hard to review four years of my life without it turning into a whole book, so I'll just…read morepick five things that I love about Ohio Wesleyan. 1) Class size and professor accessibility is outstanding. I went to a small high school in Rhode Island, so I couldn't even imagine going to a big state university with huge classes. Even intro classes at OWU are always under 50 people and usually under 30 people. Professors are extremely accessible, always make themselves readily available for students, and have a true passion for what they do. I honestly love the OWU faculty. 2) There's something for everyone out there. There are tons of different clubs and organizations, and not one is "mandatory" in order to have a social life. Greek life is great (I was a Greek), but, again, there is plenty to do even if that's not your scene. Different Greek organizations get along with one another and non-Greeks for the most part. If you're not involved in a fraternity or sorority, there are still tons of things to do, everything from intramurals (dodgeball, soccer, football, softball) to campus programming to student government to the newspaper to any number of different clubs and organizations. 3) Delaware, Ohio, is a really cool little town with a great suburban character that's only a few minutes from Columbus. After I graduated in 2008, things have gotten even cooler in downtown Delaware, with a new specialty beer store popping up right on the main drag and the expansion of a great brick-oven pizza place as well. And, with Columbus just 30 minutes away, there are plenty of opportunities for people looking to go to concerts, sporting events at Ohio State, or just hit the city for some fun. 4) The OWU student body is extremely engaged and passionate. I can't speak for every student on campus, but the vast majority of people I met were extremely passionate about something, and that passion was something that they were able to really tap into at OWU. Whether it's science, English, or the arts, OWU students have a real opportunity to express themselves. 5) OWU Men's Soccer, your NCAA Division III National Champions. Had to brag a little. :D

This school sucks, especially the residential life, super unfriendly, rude, requires four years…read moreliving in school. Besides, the cafeteria in the school is not good either. Moreover, the retention rate is fairly low compared with other schools. Overall, don't come to this school!

Paul and his staff are very friendly and the program has increased the confidence of my son…read moregreatly! The boost in confidence has not only allowed him to excel in Math but has spilled over to other areas in his life and we see him exhibiting more and more leadership skills. He likes the personal attention the tutors provide and enjoys being here. Paul is always introducing new reward systems to keep the kids excited about learning. Can't say enough good things about the staff and the program!!

My son was able with the help of Mathnasium tutors to significantly improve his calc grade.read more

I cannot recommend this course enough for anyone looking to take the PMP exam. Specifically the…read moreinstructor, Stephen Hoogerwerf. I don't know if you can request instructors but if you can, you need to get in his class. It's not easy to make 35 hours of class work crammed into 4 days interesting and engaging, but he did so with ease. I took the mock exam two days later, having done no extra studying, and I couldn't believe how well I scored just based on the class learning alone. He teaches in a way that makes the course material stick in your mind, even when you don't think it is. As I continue my self-study before the scheduled exam, I find myself referencing the notes from the class far more than the PMI books. Truly, a 10/10 experience, and if I seek out any more certifications I'll be checking to see if he is instructing any of them so I can sign up for his classes.

I took the Project Management Professional PMP certification bootcamp class the week of May 20,…read more2024 from Michael Giacalone. Thanks to his expert guidance and real world examples, I was able to understand the material and remember it afterwards and PASS my PMP exam on the first attempt! Project Management Academy provided lots of materials including practice exams which I highly recommend taking. This required a lot of effort, but they prepared me well. I highly recommend PMA if you are preparing for the PMP certification.