I am a Biology major with a French minor on the Pre-Medical track. If you are planning on majoring in anything science prepare for a demanding road. My Chemistry 101 class took over my life but because I love the sciences, I found everything interesting. I learned so much and the teachers really want to help you but you have to work for a good grade. My teacher was Joseph Thrasher and he is a tenure chemistry teacher here with amazing accreditations but he is teaches a difficult class. If you don't mind staying up every night to learn the information he doesn't teach in class but has on the test, I would recommend a different teacher. My French teacher was Prof. ReMine who is a good-natured young lady who I think I can say is a friend of mine. She had no problem reiterating her point for any student who didn't understand something and she wrote me a great recommendation for an organization I was really interested in.
Basically, the teachers care so much about the students but the sciences will run you through the mill to get you ready for your intended career. We also have a great Business school and Education school along with our Nursing and natural sciences.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I have really found a home here in Tuscaloosa. The campus is so beautiful from many dimensions and the people are friendly and willing to help. The volunteering office is always busy accomindating students with the passion to help the community. Our school is focused on outreach to the student and to the community and I feel we have excelled in that. I enjoy being here because of the amazing people I have met through being an Orientation leader and living in the all girls dorm on sorority row, Tutwiler Hall.
Going to football games is a lifestyle here and when you go to a school with 12 National Championships under it's belt and an undefeated season, it's easy to jump right into it. The first game I went to as a student here was so much fun! The tickets are purchased in the summer before the fall season and there are two ticket packages to choose from for incoming students and full home game tickets for upperclassmen.
I love going here and sometimes I find myself yelling Roll Tide! to random people on the Quad or sitting at Denny Chimes. But everytime it makes my day.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I have instate tuition so my tuition will be half the amount for out of state students. I pay around $5,000 a semester for my dorm, books, classes, meal plans, Bama Cash, and tuition. Seeing as though most colleges would make me pay twice that much even being in-state, I would say it's a great deal. When I first visited UA, I knew it was home and I was excited to come here, but my family is very tight for money and I was not going anywhere that expected too much from me financially. That approximate $5,000 may seem like a lot but with financial aid and scholarships to incoming students, you could be paid to come here. Some of my friends with 30's on their ACTs are not only being paid to come here but also recieved free Macbooks from the university! Everyone at UA really wants to see you shine so scholarship is given in great amounts.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The biggest tip I have to give to prospective students is to find the best way for you to study. We have a fun night life and over 500 organizations to join but you go to college to learn about your prospective career. Learning how you learn will make it soo much easier for you to do well in class and will bring more opportunities to you like exclusive honor societies like Golden Key as well as Premiere Awards from the university.
Another tip is to pace yourself with the multiple opportunities you will be offered. I am a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, SGA, Avanti which leads orientation for fall and spring, and a few honor societies. I get stressed out being so busy so pace yourself and really think about which organizations will get you to where you want to be.
If you don't already work in groups, I found that working with a group on studying for a test or working on a large project is very helpful.
Finally, this is college, so try new things. Open yourself to things you never saw yourself doing. This could be the perfect opportunity to conquer your fears.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UA is a big place with a lot of students but I have found that your community is as small as you make it. We cater to different types of people and welcome different backgrounds. There is a place here for anyone who wants to succeed and grow.
I am a Biology major with a French minor on the Pre-Medical track. If you are planning on majoring in anything science prepare for a demanding road. My Chemistry 101 class took over my life but because I love the sciences, I found everything interesting. I learned so much and the teachers really want to help you but you have to work for a good grade. My teacher was Joseph Thrasher and he is a tenure chemistry teacher here with amazing accreditations but he is teaches a difficult class. If you don't mind staying up every night to learn the information he doesn't teach in class but has on the test, I would recommend a different teacher. My French teacher was Prof. ReMine who is a good-natured young lady who I think I can say is a friend of mine. She had no problem reiterating her point for any student who didn't understand something and she wrote me a great recommendation for an organization I was really interested in. Basically, the teachers care so much about the students but the sciences will run you through the mill to get you ready for your intended career. We also have a great Business school and Education school along with our Nursing and natural sciences.
I have really found a home here in Tuscaloosa. The campus is so beautiful from many dimensions and the people are friendly and willing to help. The volunteering office is always busy accomindating students with the passion to help the community. Our school is focused on outreach to the student and to the community and I feel we have excelled in that. I enjoy being here because of the amazing people I have met through being an Orientation leader and living in the all girls dorm on sorority row, Tutwiler Hall. Going to football games is a lifestyle here and when you go to a school with 12 National Championships under it's belt and an undefeated season, it's easy to jump right into it. The first game I went to as a student here was so much fun! The tickets are purchased in the summer before the fall season and there are two ticket packages to choose from for incoming students and full home game tickets for upperclassmen. I love going here and sometimes I find myself yelling Roll Tide! to random people on the Quad or sitting at Denny Chimes. But everytime it makes my day.
I have instate tuition so my tuition will be half the amount for out of state students. I pay around $5,000 a semester for my dorm, books, classes, meal plans, Bama Cash, and tuition. Seeing as though most colleges would make me pay twice that much even being in-state, I would say it's a great deal. When I first visited UA, I knew it was home and I was excited to come here, but my family is very tight for money and I was not going anywhere that expected too much from me financially. That approximate $5,000 may seem like a lot but with financial aid and scholarships to incoming students, you could be paid to come here. Some of my friends with 30's on their ACTs are not only being paid to come here but also recieved free Macbooks from the university! Everyone at UA really wants to see you shine so scholarship is given in great amounts.
The biggest tip I have to give to prospective students is to find the best way for you to study. We have a fun night life and over 500 organizations to join but you go to college to learn about your prospective career. Learning how you learn will make it soo much easier for you to do well in class and will bring more opportunities to you like exclusive honor societies like Golden Key as well as Premiere Awards from the university. Another tip is to pace yourself with the multiple opportunities you will be offered. I am a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, SGA, Avanti which leads orientation for fall and spring, and a few honor societies. I get stressed out being so busy so pace yourself and really think about which organizations will get you to where you want to be. If you don't already work in groups, I found that working with a group on studying for a test or working on a large project is very helpful. Finally, this is college, so try new things. Open yourself to things you never saw yourself doing. This could be the perfect opportunity to conquer your fears.
UA is a big place with a lot of students but I have found that your community is as small as you make it. We cater to different types of people and welcome different backgrounds. There is a place here for anyone who wants to succeed and grow.