<p>Please tell me what you think about the school
and what you know about Drexel U :)</p>
<p>well.
i know it has a great co-op program..
and strong engineering.. and the high tuition.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Most people with descent academic records can get a good break on the tuition, that's why I went. The academics are good, but otherwise the school doesn't offer much. If you just want a degree, this is the place. If you want it in addition to a college experience go somewhere else, I did :)</p>
<p>It's a four year party for people from my school who couldnt get into anywhere else (minus Engineering and like one or two other things).</p>
<p>Check out the thread,"Overview of our visit to Drexel." Drexil is a good school for engineering and for new media design. It has a good coop program. It does, however, have its drawbacks as noted in the thread mentioned herein.</p>
<p>loslobos71: I see from this and other posts you've made that you have made it your business to put down Drexel. Everybody: Take everything this person says with a grain of salt. He obviously has some gripe with Drexel and somehow this makes them feel better.</p>
<p>It's a decent school, but the campus is extremely ugly.</p>
<p>I dont have any gripe with Drexel. I didnt apply, I didnt get rejected, etc. I honestly think besides a few programs it's a complete waste of money.</p>
<p>marc58 - "The academics are good, but otherwise the school doesn't offer much." </p>
<p>If you don't mind me asking, how did you derive this conclusion? The school has plenty to offer; perhaps you weren't taking the time to open your eyes. There are a good number of clubs, intramural sports, professors who are willing to meet on weekends, plenty of people on campus to meet, etc. None the less, you are right next to Center City Philadelphia and Old City.</p>
<p>loslobos71 - "It's a four year party for people from my school who couldn’t get into anywhere else"</p>
<p>Doesn’t mean that the other students who are here are solely partying. Rutgers was a 'back up' school from where I was from, and I had the same impression as you do with Drexel. I soon noticed how foolish I was, as many of the students I've met there are very bright, intelligent and hard working. Of course some are party-animals, but that doesn’t mean the whole school is.</p>
<p>taxguy - </p>
<p>I feel he has given a good overview of Drexel. I disagree with some points, but they were covered in his thread. Nothing worth noting, just minor facts. (Parking, etc.)</p>
<p>bananabread122 - "It's a decent school, but the campus is extremely ugly."</p>
<p>Please humor me with your explanation. I am dying to here why you think Drexel has an 'extremely ugly' campus. Trust me, I've been to many campuses and Drexel may not be the prettiest, but your comment is very over-the-top.</p>
<p>loslobos71 - "I honestly think besides a few programs it's a complete waste of money."</p>
<p>Which programs would they be? Enlighten me on how much you know about Drexel's programs, curriculums and professors. Perhaps you may have done good research or know first hand, but I feel your statement is clearly an uneducated one. </p>
<p>I want to point out this: If you are 'hating' on Drexel, that is absolutely fine. But please do so with statements, information, educated research and arguments. Everyone likes a debate, and I'm up for one, so long as the facts are facts and opinions are opinions.</p>
<p>lovablerin912 </p>
<p>To address your question, I believe Drexel is a wonderful school to attend. Like most things in life, you get what you put in. One must be proactive in order to succeed and learn.</p>
<p>Yes, the co-op program is exclusive. The amount of experience you gain on the job is incredible, and the opportunities are endless. From interning with the Philadelphia Eagles, to working at Lockheed Martin, many students gain a great advantage. Of course, those are the ones who work hard.</p>
<p>Also, you are right again with the Engineering program here. The school is best known for it, and the facilities show. Unfortunately I can't say much on the program, as I was only an engineer in my freshman year, but I can say that the program was extremely tedious!</p>
<p>There is a high tuition, but from my experience I have been able to afford the school through scholarships, merits, and loans. Drexel makes sure you have all avenues available to you. I'm sure most schools are accommodating in this arena. </p>
<p>Any more questions, feel free to drop me an e-mail or PM. I'd be more than happy to answer further questions.</p>
<p>its not a bad school. I agree, it dosnt hve much of a campus life but it still has some worth looking at programs. Engineering and Business seem pretty strong at Drexel. </p>
<p>I do however think that it is pretty expensive for what you are getting (academically speaking). Im not saying its bad academically because its not, but for the tuition, I would expect better academics. you can definately find similar academics at Temple and at lower costs. </p>
<p>btw, Lobos dosnt only make it his business to put down Drexel everywhere, he makes it his business to put down a ton of schools everywhere.</p>
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loslobos71 - "I honestly think besides a few programs it's a complete waste of money."</p>
<p>Which programs would they be? Enlighten me on how much you know about Drexel's programs, curriculums and professors. Perhaps you may have done good research or know first hand, but I feel your statement is clearly an uneducated one.
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<p>I know Papadakis personally...</p>
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<p>Not really. The only schools I truly dislike are BC, ND, Drexel and Miami.</p>
<p>loslobos71 - "I know Papadakis personally..."</p>
<p>And? I don't care if you know the president of the US. That does not give you credibility and informative knowledge on the school, what-so-ever. Please give us a legitimate reason why you feel Drexel is not up to par, and follow up with reasons, not opinions.</p>
<p>"Not really. The only schools I truly dislike are BC, ND, Drexel and Miami."</p>
<p>I truley do not understand your logic. The other three you listed are good schools. Granted they are not Ivy, they are good nonetheless. (Let's leave out Drexel for now, as we'll continue our discussion.)</p>
<p>loslobos71, again, I don't mind that you dislike Drexel. There are countless amounts of people that dislike this school, but they have given reasons. For example, I didn't really agree with the new addition of the Law School here. But it does not mean Drexel is a "horrible" school.</p>
<p>acarta07 - </p>
<p>Though I agree with most of your logic, you do have to consider that Drexel students get the benefit of the co-op system, which Temple does not have. Different types of curriculums, though I do understant the argument of a higher tuiton.</p>
<p>Don't forget, Drexel is a private school while Temple is a public school. Different campus feel, different crowd, different professors.</p>
<p>school is teh sukz0rz</p>
<p>i know a few kids that go there and to be honest they are NOT smart at all</p>
<p>all they do is party and never study</p>
<p>i also believe the campus is horrible</p>
<p>lol i know this is going to make few people mad but i'm just writing about my opinions/experiences</p>
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<p>LeBow really isnt that good (esp. compared to Fox) and engineering at Temple is just as good.</p>
<p>loslobos71 - "LeBow really isnt that good (esp. compared to Fox) and engineering at Temple is just as good."</p>
<p>Again, a generic statement with no premises whatsoever. If you are going plainly by USNews rankings that Fox is ranked higher than LeBow, that is a poor analysis on your part. Fox is ranked slightly better anyway, and most can agree rankings don't signify the school's true success.</p>
<p>I know students at Temple that have both excelled and are mediocre. Comes down to the student really, which is my main argument: Taking initiative to exploit what the school offers. Fox is a great school by all means, and in my opinion has a good curriculum going. My respect does go to the school, however I can't agree that Fox is better based on your assumed argument.</p>
<p>I do agree, however, with you that Temple's engineering program is good. However, tDEC is very tedious and solely focuses on the engineering aspect, as students are fully exposed to all sciences and advanced math from the get go. There is no 'irrelevant' courses to take, if there is such a thing. I can't speak too much on Temple's engineering program, but I can say with confidence that Drexel's engineering has a better reputation and award winning program. (Though they are going to scrap the tDEC program starting next year.)</p>
<p>loslobos71, why don't you fully explain your logic behind your position on Drexel?</p>
<p>PKswmr76 - "school is teh sukz0rz"</p>
<p>Wonderful openning statement. Let's add value to this thread, and be a little more mature about the debate.</p>
<p>"i know a few kids that go there and to be honest they are NOT smart at all"</p>
<p>And I know students who are very bright, work hard, study hard, and are very successful. What's your point? Since you know a portion of the student body that party, does not give a substantial argument that the rest of the school is much the same. Actually, I believe it's quite the contrary.</p>
<p>"i also believe the campus is horrible"</p>
<p>Your opinions are well understood, however you fail to note what part of the campus is horrible. Is it the beautiful new law school that was just made? Or the Bossone center? Or the just renovated center court? Please visit the campus with open eyes and understand that we are located in a city.</p>
<p>"lol i know this is going to make few people mad but i'm just writing about my opinions/experiences"</p>
<p>Not mad, but disappointed that so many people have a negative view on Drexel. The school is truley wonderful if you give it a chance, and realize that there are resources available so long as the student is motivated enough to tap into it. I respect your opinions/experiences, however it would help if you could give specific examples and reasons behind your statements.</p>
<p>Twisty: Great response and very uplifting.</p>
<p>sonssecty - </p>
<p>Glad some are finding it useful. I really dislike when people have negative judgements on Drexel based on false premises or bad reasons.</p>
<p>It always surprises me that Drexel is the school people love to hate. Why is there such animosity? It is said to have an ugly and unsafe campus, but a school like NYU which has no campus (and is next to Washington Square Park- a haven for drug dealers) has a wonderful campus. GW is in Foggy Bottom, a place I would not hang at night.</p>
<p>It is said to have stupid kids who like to party, don't all schools have these people.</p>
<p>It may not be a great school, but many people get a fine education and go on to have good jobs.</p>