The University of Akron is allowing me to enjoy my time as a college student here on campus while teaching me what I will need for the future. Additionally, Akron has offered me a variety of groups and organizations to become involved with, so that I can enjoy my time here while joining organizations that interest me. Finally, Akron has made campus to feel like home, even though I am away from my home.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
For future students I would recommend looking at how much it will cost to attend Akron, or any school for that matter. I would recommend trying to find a roommate instead of doing random assignment. And no matter who you are, you will miss home so take location into consideration as well.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I am currently not have any difficulties in my classes. As a freshmen I was expecting most of my classes to be giant lecture halls, but in fact they weren't. The only giant lecture class I have is for chemistry (about 290 some kids). All of my other classes are about less than 30 kids, allowing us the professors to get to know us. If one is struggling in any of their classes, they can either communicate with the professor during office hours or receive free tutoring at our on campus library. (I didn't know how to rank academic rigor, so that's why I gave it three stars)
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Although I am living in the cheapest dorm possible, it is not bad. Sharing the bathrooms is not bad either. They are actually cleaner than when one has their own bathroom. Also, the RA's in my dorm are really helpful and want to get to know us. They have made this transition easier for me. Living on campus at Akron has given me opportunities to get to meet other people on campus that I would not have if I had chosen to commute.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food on campus is college food. Rob's is an all you can eat food service and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night food. The union market tends to be a little more healthier in their options, but they are unfortunately closed on the weekend. Ohio Burger is a really good burger place to go to. Freshens is the healthiest place on campus, selling salads, crepes, rice bowls, and smoothies. Their convince store is also very healthy with selling organic fruit, and food. Although it is not homemade cooking like I'm used to, the food is still good.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are so many events one can do for fun. One can go to the game room to bowl and play pool. One can go to the amazing rec center we here, they can go swimming, rock climbing, play sports there, or just workout. One can join intramural teams for sports. Every week there are movies showing. One can go to any of the home sports games at no additional cost. One can also join organizations in which they find interesting. And finally, every week we have different 9:09 and 7:17 events put on by RHPB and RHC.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Akron has over 300 campus clubs and organizations for students. Also one can create their own club if they find others interested in the same things. Also campus offers a lot of fun activities for the students, such as comedians, hypnotists, magicians, singers, etc.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are over 200 blue emergency lights on campus and the next one is always within eye distance of another. When you are in an emergency, you can hit the blue emergency light and walk towards the next one and then hit it, and by the time you get to the third light, the UAPD will be there. Also we have a campus escort system. So if one is afraid to walk alone at night, you can call for an escort and they will escort to wherever you need to go. Also your zipcard is needed in order to enter your dorm building, so only people in your dorm can get into the building using their card. And every guest that one brings to their dorm is required to check in for safety reasons.
The University of Akron is allowing me to enjoy my time as a college student here on campus while teaching me what I will need for the future. Additionally, Akron has offered me a variety of groups and organizations to become involved with, so that I can enjoy my time here while joining organizations that interest me. Finally, Akron has made campus to feel like home, even though I am away from my home.
For future students I would recommend looking at how much it will cost to attend Akron, or any school for that matter. I would recommend trying to find a roommate instead of doing random assignment. And no matter who you are, you will miss home so take location into consideration as well.
I am currently not have any difficulties in my classes. As a freshmen I was expecting most of my classes to be giant lecture halls, but in fact they weren't. The only giant lecture class I have is for chemistry (about 290 some kids). All of my other classes are about less than 30 kids, allowing us the professors to get to know us. If one is struggling in any of their classes, they can either communicate with the professor during office hours or receive free tutoring at our on campus library. (I didn't know how to rank academic rigor, so that's why I gave it three stars)
Although I am living in the cheapest dorm possible, it is not bad. Sharing the bathrooms is not bad either. They are actually cleaner than when one has their own bathroom. Also, the RA's in my dorm are really helpful and want to get to know us. They have made this transition easier for me. Living on campus at Akron has given me opportunities to get to meet other people on campus that I would not have if I had chosen to commute.
The food on campus is college food. Rob's is an all you can eat food service and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night food. The union market tends to be a little more healthier in their options, but they are unfortunately closed on the weekend. Ohio Burger is a really good burger place to go to. Freshens is the healthiest place on campus, selling salads, crepes, rice bowls, and smoothies. Their convince store is also very healthy with selling organic fruit, and food. Although it is not homemade cooking like I'm used to, the food is still good.
There are so many events one can do for fun. One can go to the game room to bowl and play pool. One can go to the amazing rec center we here, they can go swimming, rock climbing, play sports there, or just workout. One can join intramural teams for sports. Every week there are movies showing. One can go to any of the home sports games at no additional cost. One can also join organizations in which they find interesting. And finally, every week we have different 9:09 and 7:17 events put on by RHPB and RHC.
Akron has over 300 campus clubs and organizations for students. Also one can create their own club if they find others interested in the same things. Also campus offers a lot of fun activities for the students, such as comedians, hypnotists, magicians, singers, etc.
There are over 200 blue emergency lights on campus and the next one is always within eye distance of another. When you are in an emergency, you can hit the blue emergency light and walk towards the next one and then hit it, and by the time you get to the third light, the UAPD will be there. Also we have a campus escort system. So if one is afraid to walk alone at night, you can call for an escort and they will escort to wherever you need to go. Also your zipcard is needed in order to enter your dorm building, so only people in your dorm can get into the building using their card. And every guest that one brings to their dorm is required to check in for safety reasons.