Wow...maybe Ned Flanders was wrong about Arizona State

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Introduction from the Author

When I tell people I go to Arizona State University, the most common response is a raised eyebrow of wonder and a smile of approval. One of the primary reasons for the rapid development of ASU is its overwhelmingly high 85 percent acceptance rate.

In a particularly memorable episode of The Simpsons, Ned Flanders, mistaken that God has flooded Springfield, drowning the wicked and sparing the righteous, exclaims upon sighting Homer rowing a boat, Looks like heaven is easier to get into than Arizona State. This is perhaps the impression that many prospective students and parents have of ASU. Frankly, this is not so far from the truth. Many institutions are often praised or criticized on the laurels of acceptance ratings. However, over three years at Arizona State have made clear for me the long underappreciated aspects of an academic experience that I can only hope this humble book will illuminate for you.

The atmosphere surrounding ASU is youthful, liberal, sometimes distracting, but refreshing nonetheless. The University embraces diversity, and is international in scope, welcoming students from all 50 states as well as nations across the globe. Its incredible after spending only one semester here how many faces will become familiar to you.

Recent and controversial tuition hikes are being used, in part, to fund a statewide initiative to increase specificity, both in curriculum and in admissions, at each of the states three major Universities: Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University. What does this mean? Well, hopefully it means that the value of a degree from ASU, the cost of which is quickly rising, will only increase in value as days go by.

So without further ado, the College Prowler take on Arizona State University. Read, laugh, cry, maybe even enjoy, and take from it what you will. Just remember, the decision to attend ASU, or any other institution for that matter, is an important one, and its yours. I hope that the following pages are insightful to you, and paint you a picture of what life is really like at ASU.

Christopher Yen and Lauren J. Kennedy, Authors
Arizona State University