Below is a collection of student and alumni testimonials that showcase the difference a Friends University education can make!
Why I love Friends!
Our partnership with the Friends University marketing program was a fun and rewarding experience. The experience of our staff met with the enthusiasm and fresh perspective of the students, creating a fertile ground for mutual learning.
Adam Smith, Exploration Place; President and CEO
Working with the Friends University marketing students was an enriching experience!
Brooke Rowzee, Director of Exhibits; Exploration Place
The format of the classes and the faculty is the perfect mix. Most faculty have real-world experience that helps them to understand the actual needs of the students.
Carter Bowen, Finance Major
The education team appreciated the feedback from the students. Some of the changes they suggested have already been implemented in our School’s Out Edventure Camps, such as increasing student engagement.
Chris Flippo, Senior Director of Education; Exploration Place
I am a big believer that we are our environment. Friends University provided a perfect environment with all of the necessities to promote growth and ensure success.
Daniel DeLonge, Computer Science and Information Systems
I was impressed with the thorough presentations of the students and the number of usable ideas that were generated – some suggestions were implemented the same day!
Erin Manning, Director of Marketing and Special Events; Exploration Place
Friends University provides a fantastic environment to combine learning, athletic/fine arts duties, and time to spend socializing and doing things you like. Also, the academic level is fantastic, as well as the professors, who know you personally and care for your success, giving you all the tools that you need to become a great person and an excellent worker in your area of study.
Franco Iozzo, 2022 Finance Graduate
Friends University provides a fantastic environment to combine learning, athletics and fine arts, alongside time to spend socializing and doing things you enjoy. The academic level is fantastic, as well as the professors, who know you personally and care for your success, giving you all the tools that you need to become a great person […]
Franco Iozzo, Retail Trading Specialist, TD Ameritrade
I feel that my education from Friends meets or exceeds the standards set by bigger universities. The small class sizes enabled professors to move at a comfortable pace and allowed me to learn in an environment where I could ask questions. The mentorships that I have found in the professors at Friends are what made my education truly memorable. These mentors have spent countless hours outside the classroom giving career advice, sharing their own experiences and preparing me for the real world.
Heather Yates, Accounting Graduate, 2014, Koch Industries Employee
Faculty made it a point to provide numerous opportunities for students to be successful outside of the classroom – via internships, volunteer opportunities and job offerings.
Kevin Diemer, Business Administration Graduate, 2014
I have to thank the good finance program of Friends University in which I gained a lot of skills and knowledge causing the German Federal Bank to offer me an internship and an amazing full time job after my graduation!
Pascal Wawrzinek, International Business and Finance Graduate, 2016
You’ll have unparalleled access to professors and critical thinking that I don’t think is prevalent at a larger institution.
Rodney Pitts, Business Administration
For me, Friends University has been the best investment I have made in my education. The personal growth I have seen in my time spent at Friends is astonishing. I have overcome challenges and obstacles that I would not have been able to if I had not attended Friends University. The community that surrounds this school is something I will never forget, and the relationships that have been built during my attendance here will last a lifetime.
Stacey Cox (transfer student), Bachelor of Science in Accounting