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Not worth it - pathetic college for students - waste of money to come here - Anonymous employee Arizona State University Employee Review

1.0
7 Nov 2017
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Pros

The only pro is that it's slightly cheaper (and I mean slightly, not a lot) than most top schools. And that it's closer to the west coast and hence silicon valley.

Cons

- The rate given to student workers is far less than most other colleges. - Positions for RA are extremely few. - TA is given only to Thesis students and not MCS even if they are over qualified for the job. - There is no work appreciation. - ASU as a college wants your money and has the system of Pre-requisites that no matter how well you do on a test out exam, they'll make you pay. - Lastly, bad news for students - It has the most pathetic course selection system in the world where you hardly ever get the courses you desire. Your MS is based on luck. Very few professors are good at what they do and you'll almost never get their courses on first try. You need to be extremely lucky. - Oh and the career fairs at ASU are utterly useless and a waste of time and energy

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Cons

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Pros

Competitive pay for some positions, some great colleagues.

Cons

The "culture" in some non academic departments is incredibly toxic. Employees often see others as competitors and some will try to throw others under the bus to avoid being in trouble from senior leaders. It is slow to get any work done if you need upper admin approval and often time work that you have created and completed is thrown away and never looked at again. Personalities of some administrators is very fake and friendly, when they will cut you with no regard or thoughts. The senior administrators of ASU act in a cult like manner and tightly control many goals, works, etc. You will most often have little to no freedom to accomplish the goals that you know would be best for your department because you spend an inordinate amount of time on projects deemed important to senior leaders, that have little to no impact but padding a report for someone in Fulton. Culture is extremely toxic in many areas, and senior leaders refuse to listen to those serving and trying to provide feedback. There is heavy turnover in many areas, while adminstrators turn a blind eye to it and chalk it up to "normal" turnover. Many mid level managers end up sick, stressed, seeking new employment, or taking FMLA to try to deal with the stress and trauma. You will have little opportunity for advancement unless you move departments regularly, or by hunkering down to be a lackey. Routinely expect last minute requirements and expectations, budget cuts without notice, and little to no professional development or support. Depending on the area you may also deal with difficult students/parents who are not held accountable for their actions.

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