Coming to Uconn has been the best decision I have ever made, and can't imagine myself anywhere else, including the other schools where I initially applied. From the food, to the busy campus, to all the friends I have made, my short time at the University of Connecticut has already been the best time of my life. Uconn is truly a great place to be, with people that care about you and your journey through college.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Well the first tip could really apply to any school and is really cliche(you have probably read it in a ton of articles already) but you have to GET OUT THERE! Don't sit around waiting for the college experience to come to you, you have to go get it. Talk to as many people as you can, try different clubs that you wouldn't normally try, play intramural sports if that's your thing. Do whatever you can to get involved and to make college all it should be. Second tip is definitely bring clothes for all types of weather. The weather here can be weird and the first semester starts out really hot, but by the time winter break comes it gets very cold.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
My time at Uconn has been very demanding academically, but I have also learned a bunch since I got here. I'm only a second semester freshman so most of my classes are still electives, but even these are mentally stimulating and challenging. Most of my professors have been interesting, funny, and seem to actually know what they're talking about, not hired off the street. They also have been very willing to help throughout the semester. I spend as much time as I can at the library, doing homework and studying especially between classes during the day. You can definitely do well academically, but you have to apply yourself.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life has been terrific in the time I've spent on campus. I live on a co-ed floor which is atypical for the university, but I love it! Most of my best friends are people that live right on my floor! Everyone always has their doors open(except maybe midterms and finals week) so it makes it really easy to make friends. The RA's enforce the rules of the dorms, but are really cool and fair. I would say the rooms are average size for a college dorm room, but there's plenty of space. My building(Towers) is really far from most of the classroom buildings, but most dorms are a lot closer.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Out of all the colleges I've visited, Uconn easily had the best dining options. There's something like seven or eight dining halls on campus and we get unlimited dining hall swipes to all of them. The food is actually surprisingly very good, and the dining halls do a really good job of mixing up what they put out so you don't really get tired of eating the same food all the time. The Student Union also has great food including the Student Union Market(which you can use points at) and Subway, Panda Express, and Dunkin Donuts. Also, you can order food from Wingz Over Storrs, DP Dough, and many other local places, most of which are great and reasonably priced. I'd definitely give the food a 10 out of 10. I eat better at school then I do at home!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
You may have heard that Uconn is located in the middle of nowhere and that there is nothing to do besides watch the cows, but this hasn't been true in my experience. There's a movie theater in the Student Union, which plays new movies every Friday night. Also the Union has Late Night every Friday night, featuring karaoke and great food. There's an ice skating rink right by campus for when it gets colder out. Athletic events happen every single day, throughout the entire year, where you can watch the Huskies dominate their opponent per usual. Sometimes the university has really cheap bus trips to places like Boston or New York, which are a great way to get away with your friends for a day. There are also a bunch of parties Thursday-Saturday, especially when it's warmer out, which are really fun and a great way to meet a bunch of new people. On top of all that, Storrs Center is only a two minute bus ride away, with a bunch of restaurants and stores where you can shop. I rarely find myself bored on campus, and when I do its very easy to gather up some friends and find something to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
At Uconn you truly are getting an affordable but, priceless education at the same time if that makes any sense. The school's out of state rate is very competitive with a private school, and their in state tuition price is really low. I live in Connecticut, and this was the best option for me financially, by far. You get the college experience and education of a private university for half the price.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I'd honestly say Uconn is great for all kinds of students just because it's so big and diverse that it can accommodate really all types of students. But, I would say that if you want a big school(about 20,000 undergraduates) with the feel of a small school, Uconn is perfect. It's just big enough where you can meet new people all the time, but small enough where you won't feel like you're just another student, but that you actually matter.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I'm not exaggerating when I say there are hundreds of clubs on campus. There's a club or activity that fits EVERYONE's interests, guaranteed. There's clubs that are very involved on campus, and some more laid back clubs. Intramural sports are also really fun, I played flag football this semester and it was a blast. If you get out there and look you can definitely find a club that suits your needs.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Just like any other big schools, there are sometimes problems that happen on campus, but with that being said I would say it's a very safe school. None of my friends or I have ever had a problem in the time we have been on campus. The Uconn police are always around and the campus blue lights give the campus a safe feel. There's also ambulances and firefighters on campus if there ever are any emergencies. Most students look out for each other, even when partying to make sure their fellow Huskies are safe.
Coming to Uconn has been the best decision I have ever made, and can't imagine myself anywhere else, including the other schools where I initially applied. From the food, to the busy campus, to all the friends I have made, my short time at the University of Connecticut has already been the best time of my life. Uconn is truly a great place to be, with people that care about you and your journey through college.
Well the first tip could really apply to any school and is really cliche(you have probably read it in a ton of articles already) but you have to GET OUT THERE! Don't sit around waiting for the college experience to come to you, you have to go get it. Talk to as many people as you can, try different clubs that you wouldn't normally try, play intramural sports if that's your thing. Do whatever you can to get involved and to make college all it should be. Second tip is definitely bring clothes for all types of weather. The weather here can be weird and the first semester starts out really hot, but by the time winter break comes it gets very cold.
My time at Uconn has been very demanding academically, but I have also learned a bunch since I got here. I'm only a second semester freshman so most of my classes are still electives, but even these are mentally stimulating and challenging. Most of my professors have been interesting, funny, and seem to actually know what they're talking about, not hired off the street. They also have been very willing to help throughout the semester. I spend as much time as I can at the library, doing homework and studying especially between classes during the day. You can definitely do well academically, but you have to apply yourself.
Dorm life has been terrific in the time I've spent on campus. I live on a co-ed floor which is atypical for the university, but I love it! Most of my best friends are people that live right on my floor! Everyone always has their doors open(except maybe midterms and finals week) so it makes it really easy to make friends. The RA's enforce the rules of the dorms, but are really cool and fair. I would say the rooms are average size for a college dorm room, but there's plenty of space. My building(Towers) is really far from most of the classroom buildings, but most dorms are a lot closer.
Out of all the colleges I've visited, Uconn easily had the best dining options. There's something like seven or eight dining halls on campus and we get unlimited dining hall swipes to all of them. The food is actually surprisingly very good, and the dining halls do a really good job of mixing up what they put out so you don't really get tired of eating the same food all the time. The Student Union also has great food including the Student Union Market(which you can use points at) and Subway, Panda Express, and Dunkin Donuts. Also, you can order food from Wingz Over Storrs, DP Dough, and many other local places, most of which are great and reasonably priced. I'd definitely give the food a 10 out of 10. I eat better at school then I do at home!
You may have heard that Uconn is located in the middle of nowhere and that there is nothing to do besides watch the cows, but this hasn't been true in my experience. There's a movie theater in the Student Union, which plays new movies every Friday night. Also the Union has Late Night every Friday night, featuring karaoke and great food. There's an ice skating rink right by campus for when it gets colder out. Athletic events happen every single day, throughout the entire year, where you can watch the Huskies dominate their opponent per usual. Sometimes the university has really cheap bus trips to places like Boston or New York, which are a great way to get away with your friends for a day. There are also a bunch of parties Thursday-Saturday, especially when it's warmer out, which are really fun and a great way to meet a bunch of new people. On top of all that, Storrs Center is only a two minute bus ride away, with a bunch of restaurants and stores where you can shop. I rarely find myself bored on campus, and when I do its very easy to gather up some friends and find something to do.
At Uconn you truly are getting an affordable but, priceless education at the same time if that makes any sense. The school's out of state rate is very competitive with a private school, and their in state tuition price is really low. I live in Connecticut, and this was the best option for me financially, by far. You get the college experience and education of a private university for half the price.
I'd honestly say Uconn is great for all kinds of students just because it's so big and diverse that it can accommodate really all types of students. But, I would say that if you want a big school(about 20,000 undergraduates) with the feel of a small school, Uconn is perfect. It's just big enough where you can meet new people all the time, but small enough where you won't feel like you're just another student, but that you actually matter.
I'm not exaggerating when I say there are hundreds of clubs on campus. There's a club or activity that fits EVERYONE's interests, guaranteed. There's clubs that are very involved on campus, and some more laid back clubs. Intramural sports are also really fun, I played flag football this semester and it was a blast. If you get out there and look you can definitely find a club that suits your needs.
Just like any other big schools, there are sometimes problems that happen on campus, but with that being said I would say it's a very safe school. None of my friends or I have ever had a problem in the time we have been on campus. The Uconn police are always around and the campus blue lights give the campus a safe feel. There's also ambulances and firefighters on campus if there ever are any emergencies. Most students look out for each other, even when partying to make sure their fellow Huskies are safe.