How are the academics at FAU overall? I hear the business school is good. I commited to FAU and I am so excited
A lot of people on here will tell you that it is mediocre at best or terrible but they will also compare it to schools like MIT or Harvard which is simply unfair and ludicrous. FAU overall is a good school. In Florida I’d rank it in the Top 15 maybe Top 10. It has the reputation of being a very good school for b-students which isn’t bad at all. Word from friends that go there is that the work load isn’t too hefty and is very manageable for those with a part-time job. Is FAU on the acadmeic level of other public FL schools like UF, FSU, and UCF? No, but it is very much still growing and developing as a university and it will grow in prestige in the coming years.Remember that it only opened in the 60’s. Pros of going there include small classes, a beautiful campus, a good business school, and a vibrant student body. Everyone I know that is going there is very happy with their decision. The only thing I would suggest is to really try and go for it during your years there. As it isn’t one of the big flagship colleges you’d be doing yourself a favor to get involved and start your career during college. Doing stuff like internships, undergrad research, and quality EC’s will help you build a solid resume and make you more competitive outside of college when you join the workforce. Hope you enjoy it over there!