Troy University--Troy (formerly Troy State University)

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Students Say - Academics
"At Troy University---which was known as Troy State University until 2005---"It's not just a cliché to say ‘You aren't just a number but a name.'" The university's "small classes" are led by "very nice and caring individuals with the interests of their students in mind." One undergrad notes that "professors work hard to make sure that we understand the material---even if it means having the whole class meet with the professor as a study group." But not all professors receive high marks. Some simply "stink at teaching," quips a student; another grumbles about instructors who don't speak English as a first language, making "it difficult to comprehend the material." While some students gripe about the hang-ups and headaches caused by the administration, they also note that "the school's administration is very motivated to increase student satisfaction with Troy." One area to which the administration could devote some attention is the library, which many students say is inadequate. Nonetheless, these undergrads tell us that Troy is "growing" and "improving." An extremely satisfied student gushes, "I can never say enough good things about Troy!""

Students Say - Campus Life
"Though Troy "operates more than 60 sites in 17 U.S. states and 11 nations," its main campus is in Troy, a city of 14,000 in south-central Alabama. "There isn't a lot to do in the city of Troy itself," sighs a junior. That's not necessarily a bad thing. As a senior explains, "The great thing about it is it allows you to focus on school." The lack of local distractions also allows Troy's undergrads to get involved with campus life. "Everyone here is involved in at least some extracurricular activity," a student tells us. Another says that "band and choir are extremely popular." Greek organizations are Troy favorites, too, and "They tend to dominate a lot of campus activities." Any guesses on why Greek organizations are so popular? A geomatics major clues us in: "For fun I go to fraternity parties and drink as much beer as humanly possible." Indeed, at Troy, "People party a lot." They also go wild for Trojans football, "especially because our small school plays [much bigger] powerhouses." Despite all of this fun, many "People go home on the weekends." When undergrads don't want to head home but do want to get away from campus, they typically "go to Montgomery or Dothan," each an hour or so away."

Students Say - Student Body
"Many of the students at Troy's "international branches . . . do some of their study time" at the university's south-central Alabama campus, and this contributes to the "diverse" student body that exists there. That said, many of Troy's undergrads are "middle-class Southerners from Alabama" who vote "Republican" and maintain "conservative" ideals. This is also a heavily Christian group, as reflected by the "many active religious organizations on campus." Whether devoted to the Troy Gospel Choir or Thursday-night parties, these are students who like to socialize outside of the classroom. This means that they work hard "to balance social activities and study hours." Troy undergrads also note that "a lot of commuters" attend the university, and these commuters tend to be less involved in campus life. Whether commuter or resident, though, practically each student is "nice and easy to talk to.""

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