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The discussion centers around perceptions of Ferris State University in Michigan, particularly regarding its academic reputation and specific programs. Participants explore the university's profile, program strengths, and factors influencing a student's choice to attend.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that Ferris has strong programs, particularly in golf course management and construction management, but question its overall academic reputation.
  • Others note that the university is perceived as low profile and a "big party school," which may affect its academic standing.
  • One participant mentions that their friend chose Ferris for its direct entrance into the third year of a Civil Engineering program from a community college in Ontario, indicating specific academic pathways available.
  • There is a suggestion that the importance of the university may be less significant than the student's knowledge and experiences, such as internships and co-op opportunities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express mixed views about Ferris State University, with some acknowledging its program strengths while others emphasize its low profile and party culture. No consensus is reached regarding its overall academic reputation.

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Participants' opinions are based on personal experiences and perceptions, which may vary widely. The discussion does not resolve the complexities of academic reputation versus program quality.

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Friend of mine will be studying at Ferris and he is questioning himself; Ferris is sort of a low profile university. What's your opinion? Thanks
 
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(I live in Michigan), Ferris is a pretty good school, but I've heard it's also a big party school, and like you say, it is rather low profile. However, I've heard that their construction management program is quite good. It depends on your friend's specific interests.
 
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I agree with Leright. Ferris has some good programs (it has one of the best golf course management degrees one can get I hear). However, I can't say that it is known for it's academia. I guess it all depends on what your friend is going to be studying.

Just out of curiosity, why did your friend choose Ferris? Is this possibly because of some foreign student grant program?
 
he choose Ferris bcs of direct entrance into 3rd year Civil Engineering from Community College in Ontario. McMaster university in Hamilton, Ryerson University in Toronto, and University of Toronto gave him credit just for one year.
 
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I agree with Leright. Ferris has some good programs (it has one of the best golf course management degrees one can get I hear). However, I can't say that it is known for it's academia. I guess it all depends on what your friend is going to be studying.

Just out of curiosity, why did your friend choose Ferris? Is this possibly because of some foreign student grant program?
This is true, a friend of mine is going there to study it.

As for the school itself, if it's for a B.S. then the school he goes to shouldn't matter anywhere near as much as what he knows and what he does (interning, co-oping, etc).
 

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