University of Memphis is a large research institution that might fit the bill for those of you dreaming of a university where you can pick from 鈥渟o many majors and minors鈥 and where the school goes above and beyond to "stay connected with their students and reach out on multiple levels." Enrollees rave about 鈥渢he variety of courses offered, and the passion brought to each course鈥 by instructors. While many mention the rigor of their coursework, they also note that UofM 鈥渉as every resource that a student needs to achieve,鈥 including 鈥済reat professors, a great library, tutoring for every subject matter, and all-around great facility.鈥
Of these resources, students mention again and again how 鈥渁mazing [professors are] at what they do.鈥 As one puts it, 鈥淢ost of my professors prep well and build their courses in a way that challenges our knowledge of the content and allows us to become masters over it. Very seldom do I not feel challenged or feel as though class time was wasted.鈥 There's also an appreciation for the way in which instructors not only 鈥渂ring real-life experience to the lectures鈥 but to after-class guidance sessions. Teachers are described as 鈥渧ery accommodating and willing to help,鈥 holding 鈥渙ffice hours and staying after if [someone] needs extra help.鈥 This isn't just about grades either: 鈥淔aculty and staff care about the mental and physical wellbeing of students as well as the educational aspect.鈥 In short, these are 鈥減rofessors that genuinely want students to thrive鈥 in all aspects of their life鈥攏ot just as enrollees, but toward success post-graduation.
