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Also, to go with that, do the profs mostly care that you do the work, or that you know the material? And is attendance taken/part of the grade?</p>
<p>So what's the work (outside class) like here? Especially in the James Madison College
As in, is busywork extinct or is it still prevalent? Is the work you mostly about reading up on the subject, writing papers, or what?
Also, to go with that, do the profs mostly care that you do the work, or that you know the material? And is attendance taken/part of the grade?</p>
<p>You are required to take the two classes, intro to public policy and then the james madison writing course. </p>
<p>For the writing class essentially there is no busywork. Everything you turn in is for a grade (whether it is a specific grade i.e. essay or as part of overall participation). For 1st semester I believe I read 6 books and several short essays/stories; wrote about 6 essays (most of them 3-5 pages long), had 4-a-week journal entries, and had outlines and theses to write as participation. The final was an interpretive essay due on the last day of finals week. It really depends on who your professor is, as to the amount of work you do. </p>
<p>Attendance was taken at first in both my classes (if you miss 3 or more madison writing classes unexcused you technically fail the course) but after a while they stopped taking it. </p>
<p>For the public policy class there are two parts: 2 days/week of lecture group-taught in a big hall with all of james madison freshmen, and then 2 days/week of discussion in small classes with an individual professor. Depending on the professor most professors did not take attendance for the big lecture hall. The discussion class' attendance was required and was also considered part of participation. On top of participation, there was a quiz, a midterm, 1 5 page essay, and a final as part of the class. The quiz, midterm, and final are all in-class-essays. Depending on the professor you had, you either had another essay to write for your discussion class or a class presentation on the book material assigned. We had multiple short essays and ~6 books to read for this class as individual homework. </p>
<p>The two profs I had (and the majority of profs that I know of in james madison) really, truly care that you do the work and know the material. My writing professor was great, even though she graded harshly at first she really pushed us to think beyond what we were used to. Then she was always willing to speak with us at office hours/conferences about random stuff. My public policy professor also was really helpful</p>
<p>Hey guys, I have two questions about the College of Education</p>
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<li><p>Is it possible for someone to transfer after completing two years at a different university and still finish in four years?</p></li>
<li><p>Is the program a two, three, or four year program?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I just got accepted for the fall of 2009 and had a few questions about dorms:
1. I was looking at Butterfield(1st choice) , Emmons (2nd) and Armstrong(3rd). Could you please tell me anything you can about these halls?
2. Also which halls you would recommend to freshmen, would be much appreciated.
3. I was wondering why Brody has such a bad rep.?
4. Are there any particular halls that stand out with having a mixed population of freshman and sophomores?
Any other info about dorms would also be helpful, thanks!</p>
<p>Most of the halls you've listed room students with 3 or more...</p>
<p>As a junior in high school, planning to attend MSU in 2010 I seem to be leaning towards Brody and maybe Holden. I say Brody due to being a freshmen, and that's where most freshmens are place. I've heard not so well stories about having a roomate as a upperclassmen, or just not even being around freshmen. </p>
<p>No clue why Brody have such a bad rep. I don't think it's that bad of a hall. If your a freshmen it may be a good pick, due to meeting other freshmens like yourself. Since freshmens are usually more immature, that may be the cause of Brody rep.</p>
<p>Have a long time to decide if I get accepted into Michigan State University on what hall to stay in. Although I think I would choose Brody due to being around a large group of freshmens, relating, etc.... Although if you would like to find a hall with all classes, just about any hall would be a pick besides Brody. From my understanding most of Brody is freshmens, and that's just about the only hall they set up that way.</p>
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<li><p>I was looking at Butterfield(1st choice) , Emmons (2nd) and Armstrong(3rd). Could you please tell me anything you can about these halls?
All are part of Brody. Butterfield I think has air-conditioning. Don't know about any other specifics</p></li>
<li><p>Also which halls you would recommend to freshmen, would be much appreciated.
I am very partial to south complex dorms-case, holden, wonders, or wilson (biased as I am). I like south complex dorms better than most because
1) Proximity to Spartan Stadium, the breslin center, most of the sports stadiums/fields<br>
2) The south complex cafeterias are pretty decent.
3) IM West (athletic facilities) and tennis courts are right nearby
4) Have a good mix of freshmen, sophomores, and a few upperclassmen </p></li>
<li><p>I was wondering why Brody has such a bad rep.?
As a freshman, there are a few reasons why I wouldn't want to room at Brody.<br>
1) community style bathrooms.<br>
2) All freshmen (it's nice to meet some sophomores and upperclassmen too)<br>
3) Soo far away from most classes</p></li>
<li><p>Are there any particular halls that stand out with having a mixed population of freshman and sophomores?
Nearly every hall (except for brody) has a good mixed population of freshmen and sophomores.</p></li>
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<p>betty_blue I forgot, the dorms you've listed are in Brody and usually assign only two students to a dorm. All of Brody dorms seem to be community bathroom, which I think in a way is a negative. So I probably would recommand Brody, Holden, and maybe Holmes and Hubbard.</p>
<p>Thanks coolbreez and fa-la-la-lena, After doing more research I narrowed my choices down to Holden, Wilson, and Emmons. From what i saw on MSU's website, it looks like Holden is co-ed by suite on 4 floors, but on another part of the website it says its co-ed by wing. Do you know what type it is? Also is there alot of freshmen in Holden or Wilson?Thanks!</p>
<p>What can you tell me about Wilson Hall and this learning community (used to be called ROSES)? What are the rooms like, and is it close to classes? I plan to study computer science.</p>
<p>From what i saw on MSU's website, it looks like Holden is co-ed by suite on 4 floors, but on another part of the website it says its co-ed by wing. Do you know what type it is? Also is there alot of freshmen in Holden or Wilson?Thanks!</p>
<p>I don't know the exact floor plan but there are 6 total floors so I'm guessing 4 of the floors are co-ed by suite (2 per room, 2 rooms sharing 1 bathroom=1 suite) and then the other 2 floors are co-ed by wing (1 guys wing, 1 girls wing on the same floor). Either living arrangement guys and girls intermix a ton (so you shouldn't worry too much about that)
There are plenty of freshmen in holden and wilson both, depending on which floor you live on (I don't know the exact specifics, but they typically place the freshmen together). For the most part freshmen dominate the south complex dorms, there are also quite a few sophomores and a select few upperclassmen. Oh and FYI if you request any hall in brody you are almost guaranteed to get stuck in brody, even if you have listed south complex dorms as your other top choices (because south complex dorms are a lot more popular overall)</p>
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<p>Spartan Engineering Residential Experience?
What can you tell me about Wilson Hall and this learning community (used to be called ROSES)? What are the rooms like, and is it close to classes? I plan to study computer science.</p>
<p>Wilson hall...i really don't know much about wilson hall except for the fact that there is wilson late-night dining open from 8pm to 12am. And it is definitely co-ed with suite-style rooms (no community bathrooms). The room layout you can find on the MSU housing website. It is in south complex, so depending on where your classes are it could be close or rather far to classes. The average walk to classes is probably 10-15 mins (or if you schedule your classes right you can find lots of courses offered in south complex, which is in the immediate vicinity). I have never heard of the spartan engineering residential experience so I won't be any help on that, sorry</p>
<p>My dad says Wilson used to be the jock dorm. Is that still true?</p>
<p>Stereotypes I've heard:
Holmes... lack social life throughout the hall, residents tend to be to themself, although video games is a big hit there.
Hubbard... social life, tend to host many parties inside.
Brody... social life, more then likely to find freshmens here.</p>
<p>Haven't really heard anything about Wilson, I think it's a hall where they assign with 3 or more students to a room.</p>
<p>I live in Wilson right now. There are a decent amount of Freshmen living in Wilson. On my floor, including myself there are only six freshmen on the floor (none of them room together). The floor I live on is co-ed by wing (one wing of guys, one wing of girls). From what I have seen most floors in South Complex definitely have more freshmen. I was skeptical at first about rooming with a sophomore, but so far it has been a great experience and we are good friends. Wilson is two people to a room, also its suite style.</p>
<p>For most of my classes I have to walk 10-20 minutes, but my math class was actually in Wilson which was very convenient at times. I personally like to the feeling of being out and about around campus and eating at different cafeterias during the week. So most of the time walking isn't that big of a deal.</p>
<p>As for wilson being the jock dorm, that may or may not be true. Some factors contributing to this stereotype may be that south complex has small fitness centers in wonders and holden, and is near in proximity to spartan stadium, IM West gym and breslin center which may be the reason why athletes like to choose dorms in south complex. Case hall is known for its james madison students and its sizeable amount of student athletes (football players often frequent the case caf)</p>
<p>I didn't know Wonders and Wilson are double roomates, and not four... I may have to add them to my possible dorm list.</p>
<p>Can anyone give me a insight on Wilson and Wonders, these are two new halls I've added to my list ( if I were to get accepted into Michigan State University). Information on Holden, Case and Brody is also welcome</p>
<p>Hi! i have a question, not sure if you'll know, but is there a karate club on campus??</p>
<p>yep apparently there is (look up MSU Karate Club)</p>
<p>fa la la lena...
what do you think about appealing a rejection? do you think i should mention im willing to come during the spring semester if need be? UGHHH</p>
<p>Can anyone give me a insight on Wilson and Wonders, these are two new halls I've added to my list ( if I were to get accepted into Michigan State University). Information on Holden, Case and Brody is also welcome.</p>
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<p>Also I heard the only Toppers ( pizza place) in Michigan is located in downtown East Lansing. Anyone have their pizza, how is it?</p>