OSU-Tulsa ROCKS! It helps you get THERE from HERE. I love how vague their motto is yet how applicable it is to many Tulsan students. I am a graduate student here and the staff I have dealt with have been nothing short of exceptional: super helpful, always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty.
Now, I really wish you could understand what that means in my case specifically, being an international student. There is a lot of "red tape" and special processes for everything from registering for classes to applying for legal permits (fun stuff like that).
I have had an amazing experience so far at OSU thanks to the wonderful employees and professors here. Shout out to the Graduate Student Services office! Aaron, Thomas, Sarah, Stacey, Trey, and Shy. You guys are the best! They have definitely seen way more of myself than they ever should and yet they always have a smile on their faces and are ready to help me out. They are miracle-workers!
Shout out to the very helpful info-desk as well! Michelle and Seth have been lifesavers with all the tidbits of information they so openly share.
Now on to the education stuff...Students at this campus are a different demographic, especially graduate students: mostly older, with families and usually professionals working full time. For such students, it's really helpful to have a flexible class schedule with evening classes available. Also, professors seem to appreciate professional experience and don't bother with busy-work. The assignments given are truly meaningful in the learning process.
Professors are also great. Their value is ridiculous. I've been so impressed by their resumes and having them available here is mind-blowing. Class sizes are relatively small, so you get a lot of attention and they truly care about their student's success. Even those that haven't directly taught you in class are willing to serve on your thesis committee! (thank you Dr. Shreffler & Dr. Fullerton!) I've seriously been very lucky with my advisor (Dr. Raj Basu is the best!). I've been able to see first-hand the commitment there is to students achieving their goals (ultimately graduation!).
Even the Bursar Office is extremely nice and friendly (if you've had to deal with registrar issues of sorts you know how rare this is). I've never met staff that bends over backwards for you like they do here. Even those that are in the Stillwater campus help you through the phone! So...if you're thinking about going to school, seriously consider OSU-Tulsa. It's as good as it gets! read more