Find 2 bedroom apartments for rent in South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota by comparing ratings and reviews. Unlock entering class stats including SAT scores and GPAs. ", "Its a great school for this program. You will be better prepared and a more well rounded engineer when it comes to exploring potential career paths. ", "As a prospecting student I was enamored by the "mines" name and all that I thought could be brought to me by attending such a "prestigious" school. Established in 1885, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a non-profit public state specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Rapid City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Dakota. Third- Ego, oh my. California Do Not Sell My Personal Information Request. Be prepared for rude emails from staff, or rude behavior in general blaming you for your lack of success ( because you are young, you must just be lazy right?) Very willing to help! IF you are lucky one will teach the lab ( 300$) and one will teach the class ( 900$) , if you are unlucky a student TA will teach the lab. My experience here is that I was told that professors would be there for me, while some are most don't acknowledge me or know who I am in their class, which is baffling since there are only 4,000 kids here and at most 40 to a class. This attitude shows from financial aid, to student residence dept., to the classroom. Now learning should be easy right? Most are from India, with a few Chinese and European. 2 are fantastic and amazing. Taking a college given accuplacer test, scoring into the college algebra level. I spent a semester here and am transferring in the spring. See expanded profiles for more than 1,800 schools. Made the class awful, I dreaded asking him for help. Students can receive merit scholarships for good grades and high test scores. Heck I even had 1 instructor just click through and add commentary saying that he had emailed us the slides and we could read them ourselves. Not all teachers are effected! College Algebra is often smaller than the Chem 112 or Chem 114 classes. Mr. H.- likely to teach- Chem 112, Chem 114- Mr. H. seems to value entertainment more than teaching. What a nightmare. A lot of teachers here seem to be fans of the power points that come pre-prepared with their online homework programs. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in a welcoming area of Rapid City known for its array of dining options and sporting events. Location will matter if you don't like winters! As a current student - I’d like to share that Mines has a mask requirement but isn’t taking covid seriously. The degree I EARNED from SDSMT has served me well. I'm sorry if you land him, office hours hardly exist at all. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Reviews Write a review, Enter to win $1,000 Scholarship. There are still a good many who believe you are putting forth your best when you don't sleep because of homework and come to their office nearly every other day! He however, will also take no non sense. Trust me, I am not the only been there done that case. She is very thoughtful! They don`t have enough budget to support graduate students. 50. It offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in a variety of science and engineering courses with a focus on research. Student to faculty ratio at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is pretty decent, 15:1. The school of mines. Finally made it! I worked a full time job while going to school here full time (which I wouldnt recommend, but it can be done). Needless to say with such teaching styles I learned very little, to my great disappointment. Though I still find it ridiculous that somehow math needed a lab. Not that I expect them to know it all, but when Chem 112 turns into the memory match game instead of logic and underlying theory that's kind of sad. And apparently they can somehow take away FAFSA money you qualify for- they decide how much you get of your financial aid. In-state students at each of these online schools can expect to pay a total cost of less than $21,000, U.S. News data shows. Amazing institution of higher learning. This is an engineering school. Mines helps you evaluate job offers and improve your resume, which was great. They drive me and the rest of the student population up the wall with excuses and no communication. Most don't get caught. Most will ignore you even if you know them, very closed off, very hard to get office hours unless you have the right teacher. Cons. Get Paid To Use Facebook, Twitter And Youtube. The mechanical engineering department engages in a lot of professional development and promotes extra-curricular activities such as the CAMP teams that give students meaningful hands on experience. Though maybe it's legal and for a good reason and we just haven't been clued in.) All 2021 Rankings For South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. I would recommend taking courses outside of your department, such as a safety engineering course. There are some great people here! He is another natural talent it seems, though he is also very patient. The perfect 2 bed apartment is easy to find with Apartment Guide. There is a large number of student organizations and teams active for the size of the student population, and getting involved with them really improved the college experience by applying a lot of the classroom knowledge and building connections. But in the chem department, you see hardly any instructors. Not an all bad department, but if you find the wrong people the experience will be horrible. See reviews and ratings of this school They literally read you the slides. ( just something I and a few students around me have noticed that seems really fishy. Though if I remember correctly he has some interesting stories about the times he worked at area 51. The Official Facebook Page of South Dakota Mines Very much wanting you to succeed! Anyone who hated getting the - "just because"/" it just does that"/ "that's how it is"/" it doesn't matter" - type answers from grade school will find the same thing here. These reviews There is a lack of anything to do on campus only there being a gym, off campus is the hills which is nice but a lengthy drive. A lot of the staff are super easy to talk to and good to work with. 18 . Naturally gifted so those not so will have a bit of a hard time. As an individual the rude and crude jokes seem to be for classroom only as he is more polite in person. the Best Colleges rankings. Working at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: Employee Reviews | Indeed.com. This school does not have enough reviews yet. Mr. J.M.- likely to teach- Chem 112, Chem 114- Mr. M. is quite the opposite of Mr. H. and while I still struggled through this class I found him much more likeable and more tolerant of student questions. Write a Review. Be kind and courteous she really deserves it ( students have a tendency to be rude with her)! A lot of companies recruit at Mines, but mostly for Midwest positions. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,206, its setting is city, and the campus size is 120 acres. The only thing it looks good for is transfer scripts. Sixth- Teachers who can't communicate Well, a lot of them are foreigners. The senior electives that are available cover a wide variety of topics and interests; I believe this allows students a closer look into what industries or careers they would potentially want to enter into. Something needs to change. But really, you have students camping overnight in the library for not just a day but 2 or 3. It caters mainly to the mining industry which is the lifeline of the region where it is located. They make life so easy! The mechanical engineering department is made up of washed up workers in the field who don't know how to teach leaving most kids in the dust waiting to retire. The school worked with me to transfer over credits from some external courses and the process was no-hassle. Far eclipses the educational farse and life-long indoctrination students suffer by the typical propaganda on campuses throughout the US. And as a student, most teachers don't tell you- love what you do, love the beauty of chemistry, love the beauty of engineering. 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