UAF is an excellent choice for STEM majors from what I've seen. The advising staff is incredibly helpful and easy to find. The campus has a great atmosphere and plenty of trails for the more adventurous.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Sign up for classes as soon as you can - the important ones fill up fast. Remember to bring winter gear.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
A lot of the hardship depend on your choice of major. Engineering is definitely one of the more difficult departments to pick, but there's a bit of sway within each major as well.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The Freshman dorm Moore was my first dorm. My friends and I had very few problems, and we spent most of our time hanging around the dorms. The RAs always have activities going, and most of the residents are really welcoming.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Though I have heard a few horror stories, none of my friends have had a truly bad experience with Dine 49 or the Grill. The Kitchen always has something new, while the Pizza and Mongolian BBQ counters stick to a few favorites with the occasional surprise.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Before the cold set in, I hiked a few of the ski trails. The SRC has a great indoor climbing wall to complement the outdoor rock/ice wall. Winter is definitely a time for hanging out in the lounges for a movie night.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There's a pretty decent variety of clubs available, and they are more than willing to work out scheduling issues or find ways to keep you informed of meetings. If you can't find a club to suit your needs, registering a club is quick and easy. Our club took just a few days to agree upon and create.
UAF is an excellent choice for STEM majors from what I've seen. The advising staff is incredibly helpful and easy to find. The campus has a great atmosphere and plenty of trails for the more adventurous.
Sign up for classes as soon as you can - the important ones fill up fast. Remember to bring winter gear.
A lot of the hardship depend on your choice of major. Engineering is definitely one of the more difficult departments to pick, but there's a bit of sway within each major as well.
The Freshman dorm Moore was my first dorm. My friends and I had very few problems, and we spent most of our time hanging around the dorms. The RAs always have activities going, and most of the residents are really welcoming.
Though I have heard a few horror stories, none of my friends have had a truly bad experience with Dine 49 or the Grill. The Kitchen always has something new, while the Pizza and Mongolian BBQ counters stick to a few favorites with the occasional surprise.
Before the cold set in, I hiked a few of the ski trails. The SRC has a great indoor climbing wall to complement the outdoor rock/ice wall. Winter is definitely a time for hanging out in the lounges for a movie night.
There's a pretty decent variety of clubs available, and they are more than willing to work out scheduling issues or find ways to keep you informed of meetings. If you can't find a club to suit your needs, registering a club is quick and easy. Our club took just a few days to agree upon and create.