Great amenities, accommodations, and student support, but you'll pay for them. While campus housing…read moreis priced at the national average, living in a dorm isn't naturally peaceful. If you value quiet, you'll probably be disappoineted. Studying and sleeping can be difficult due to dorm noise. It's hard to get into a university apartment because there is a waiting list and units are typically reserved for upperclassmen and persons with specific disabilities. It can be expensive to live off campus. While you can use your grant and loan monies towards rent, there's more costs involved: bus passes, parking permits, icy roads, rain, and snow. Finding a parking spot isn't guaranteed. Most off campus students have jobs--PT or summer-- to cover expenses. Family support makes on-campus living easier because you can go home for breaks and holidays. It's much harder on independent students to live a traditional college lifestyle. Flagstaff is generally over priced. Despite this, I am happy that I attended NAU-Flagstaff. I lived on campus, paid campus tuition, but got special permission to take all my classes online so I could have an open work schedule. (I was paying off a car and credit card.) It is hard to get a job in Flagstaff due to the overwhelming number of students trying to find one in a mountain town. Flagstaff is technically a city but it feels like a town. I completed a major in Parks & Recreation Management. My emphasis was Human Health and I did study abroad with NAU in Costa Rica. I am happy that I attended NAU for both the program and location, which is what brought me to the university. (I had considered PA and FL, but want to live in the Wild West instead.) However, I don't know of a single person who likes Dr. Charles Hammersley. His teaching style is so-so and his assignments often didn't correspond to our reading material-- like our own textbooks. I have had discussions with other older adults whom also have had professional jobs prior to taking his courses. All of us were in agreement that he was frustrating. Worse, he is one of the rudest people I have ever met and not open to feedback. He has a pretty bad reputation campus-wide. His courses were difficult not because of the material but because he is a difficult person. I am bringing this up because, by all appearances, it doesn't seem that NAU has done anything about his behavior although the university averages about one formal complaint about him per week. (I am friends with a person in that office!) What makes this a hardship on students is that he teaches the upper level PRM courses; so, you can't avoid him. Altogether, this affects your life and your GPA, causing unnecessary stress in a major program about recreation, health, happiness, and personal growth. It's ironic. NOTE: If you want a job a the ski resort, you'll need 4WD to get there. Most "cool" jobs and PRM-related jobs will require you to commute 30-90 minutes from campus. I moved out of state for several paid internships that provided cheap or free housing in the form of bunk houses, trailers, and historical adobe cottages. I also rented bedrooms from locals loosely affiliated with my employers. I have also lived out of my Prius for seasonal jobs. (If you do this, I would suggest an SUV with tinted windows or stealth camper van because car camping is often illegal. Doing out of a Prius was super uncomfortable.) Of all the college programs in the world, the only ones that I would ever suggest be completed online (after freshman year) are ones in parks, recreation, tourism, sports management, and hospitality. That's because experience matters as much- if not more- than the degree. If your program is offered online, you can work and attend college at the same time. These degrees are not rocket science. Before make any decisions about NAU, call around to housing options on and off campus. Schedule campus tours. Do online research. Try to interview current students and RAs without filters.

It was a breeze moving the girls in for sophomore year at NAU. Barcodes are sent through email to…read moreprint out and place on dashboard so that parents are able to park on campus without worrying about getting a ticket. Times are chosen by the student through the jack app so that move-in can be staggered. There are large Bins available to move items from the car to the dormitory. Some dorms do not have elevators, but the bins are still helpful because you're able to move items to the staircase. Doors are still locked for safety, which is a good thing. Use the jack app as a student for entry on your phone. There are always plenty of large dumpsters and extra dumpsters near the dorms during move-in and move out to easily dispose of trash and boxes.

My party was wrongfully kicked out! There was no air circulation, therefore it was hot dancing in…read morethe crowd. I gave my underage friend ice from my cup that was empty to cool down and was dragged out by security and rudely yelled at outside. After explaining the situation and that the cup is empty the security said there's alcohol on the ice (they were not consuming the ice). We even tried to buy ice earlier in the night since the water they sell is barely cold and they said no. Egotistical ah security guards. L staff:(

Get with the times Orpheum: I looked at the site and saw…read moretickets were 19.45 'prices same at the window'. Went to the window for 2 tix and 'service fee' (see I eliminated any such service simply by finding my own parking, walking to the venue, standing in a line)." 57 dollars please" We are willing to pay artists ! Your tack-on fees are greed.

The kids had a great time here, they enjoyed all the interactive exhibits and the play area was a…read morehit. We went to the show and unfortunately nobody enjoyed it. The best part was at the end when they showed the size comparison of the earth to the solar system to the galaxy to the universe. We also went outside and looked through some telescopes and walked around the grounds with the red flashlights.

My mom, cousin and I went and saw the 9:30 show on the roof and it was awesome she pointed out some…read moreconstellations and showed us exoplanets and had some good jokes. Then we went to look through all the telescopes and saw the moon and some stars and I absolutely loved it!! We also played around in the stardust lab and the kiddie section (yes we are all adults but it was still fun) overall just an amazing experience

This is a decent community college that offers a variety of classes and certificates. Currently…read morethey are notable for their partnership with Northern Arizona University with their CCC to NAU program. The variety of classes is decent, the cost per credit is pretty good, and the quality of the teachers is also notable. There is a small cafe on the campus which is ok. I never went to the bookstore though because it was out of my way. There's not much to say other than that. I think the perception of the college is very individual to one's needs. I only came here to take a few courses in person and online, and I found the process of attending to be easy and had a good experience overall.

This college is located in the beautiful ponderosa forest. The staff here is very nice and helpful…read more The view of the trees is also a wonderful sight. I recommend going here.

We had an incredible theatre experience at the Harkins in Flagstaff! The popcorn was some of the…read morebest movie popcorn I have ever had (and my entire family agreed). The theatre also has a bar, serving beer, wine, and cocktails; I was so happy to see tons of local Arizona beer on draft. And the theatres themselves had comfortable seating and nice screens. I totally recommend!

Popcorn is OUT of this world... Clean theatres and love the classic options on Tuesdays.read more

Jill is incredibly talented and has a wonderful vibe. I have a few pieces of her art and have done…read morea mandala class here. This is a hidden gem in downtown Flagstaff!

I love this place. My husband and I were visiting flagstaff and exploring the old town when we…read morestumbled upon this little spot tucked off an alley. We were looking for a piece of art and we found it! Jill the owner was very nice and we love supporting local. We bought a piece by Landry McMeans called "Agave Bloom". Definitely check this cute place out if you're in Flagstaff and love art.

Years ago - as a wedding present - my friend bought me the most stunning pair of earrings from…read morehere. Anyone who knows me - knows that I am drawn to big colorful earrings and have many - many - many pairs. These earrings quickly became my favorite. I adore them and their vibrant color. I love that they came from such a special person - with such beautiful intentions. I can't thank this store enough for giving me so many years of joy with such incredible earring wonders. Trust

I visited in September 2019 while on an Arizona (Grand Canyon) trip with my friend. We stayed in…read morethe city of Flagstaff so on a Friday after breakfast, we took an hour to explore downtown Flagstaff. My friend Melanie wanted to look for small gems (or Crystals?) for her boyfriend so we stopped into the store. INSIDE - this is a cool store with all sorts of ornament looking things. They sell pottery, jewelry, natural hair and skin products, carvings, herbs, spices, and tea. My friend bought a small elephant shaped stone thing for her boyfriend. I don't know the exact name for it but it looked cool. I ended up buying a small packet of loose leaf ginger tea with a tea sifter. The tea didn't taste good and it wasn't as strong as I would have liked. I love that the big paintings and stone carvings are made by local artists. SERVICE - Service was warm and pleasant. The young man who helped us while inside was nice. If you're a tourist visiting Flagstaff and you are looking for a unique store, then I recommend Winter Sun Trading. **** - 166 total reviews in 2019 - 375 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 29 December 2019

The Artists' Gallery is a one of my favorite stops in Flagstaff. It's a cooperative featuring local…read moreSouthwestern artists in various media -- potters to painters, glass blowers, collage, photographers, and woodworkers. T As a bonus, the gallery is operated exclusively by the cooperative's artists themselves. Find it thus invaluable to engage the staff in conversation. One's guaranteed an artist's perspective. Highly recommend you make it a point to stop by when you're in Flagstaff.

This is my favorite shop in Flagstaff. Truly local artists doing great work. But the main thing…read moreabout this gallery is that everyone working in it is extraordinarily kind. The sort of healing kind of kind that makes you want to be a better person yourself. I bought a ceramic bowl and ceramic pitcher by artist Joni Pevarnik from this gallery. They are among my favorites in my ceramic collection.

Great service, attentive manager and President. Visited for 2 beers and felt very at home.read more

Happy friendly place to hang out with people my own age. We like the brotherhood of military…read moreretired.