How can JAL as locals know it be so much more with it than SIUC. The professors care and are very…read morenice and hold most students accountable

The Achieve Program really helped me out at Southern Illinois University. I would not have…read moregraduated SIU without the help I got through Achieve. I got tutors, extended time on tests, books on tape, help writing, and more. The program costs more but I found money well spent.

I majored in forestry at SIU. I got a great education from a great staff. I loved the hands on…read moreexperience in class. The campus is beautiful. The area is really conducive to learning forestry since the Shawnee National Forest along with learning outside on the beautiful campus. I also loved the small town/rural type atmosphere despite being from the Chicago area. Amtrak provides a convenient way of getting back to the Chicago area without driving. Greyhound does have a bus stop in Carbondale but I never used Greyhound. SIU offers a wide range of classes and activities. There is a trail around Campus Lake. A lot of off campus activities are available like fishing, hiking, and camping. Carbondale does have a night life too.