College is expected to be way different from high school on an academic level. However I never expected college courses to be so much more work than the AP courses I took in high school. UConn requires a really good work ethic in almost all courses. No matter what I have taken so far, even If it is recommended as an easy A, has required time and effort and made me really learn and understand the material. Also, because it is such a large school you have to teach yourself a lot of the material and can't rely on the professors to coach you through everything. It's really important to learn how to use the resources on campus because of how big the classes are such as the Q center or the W center for math and writing help, as well as always asking TA's questions. However, despite the increase in work load I don't think I have ever really learned so much, and what I have learned will definitely stick with me.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
UConn is a VERY rural campus and it is important to know that it is difficult to get off campus once you're in the dorms unless you have a car. Students are not allowed to have a car until they have a certain amount of credits which ends up being around your junior year. This wouldn't be an issue if the campus were closer to a metropolitan area, however UConn is not. The city of Storrs is basically the college campus surrounded by farm land. This can get very tiring after a while as there's nothing really new and exciting around. Its also frustrating because any internships or professional jobs would be a commute from campus and leaves students with a lot less opportunity.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
UConn is a great deal on tuition, especially because I am instate. I save a lot of money because we have a great meal plan with unlimited access to the dining halls. I also save money when on campus because theres nothing really to spend money on around campus, there are no restaurants (besides take out places) or shopping areas unless you drive the half hour to the mall in Manchester or forty five minutes to Hartford.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I definitely would not apply here before touring. It's an awesome school but it's definitely not right for everyone and you can tell a lot about the school from the tour.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This school is great for students who are math, science or engineering majors, as there is a great program and great funding. Also, students looking for the traditional college experience on a big university campus would definitely like UConn. There are great parties, great athletics and you'll get a great education.
College is expected to be way different from high school on an academic level. However I never expected college courses to be so much more work than the AP courses I took in high school. UConn requires a really good work ethic in almost all courses. No matter what I have taken so far, even If it is recommended as an easy A, has required time and effort and made me really learn and understand the material. Also, because it is such a large school you have to teach yourself a lot of the material and can't rely on the professors to coach you through everything. It's really important to learn how to use the resources on campus because of how big the classes are such as the Q center or the W center for math and writing help, as well as always asking TA's questions. However, despite the increase in work load I don't think I have ever really learned so much, and what I have learned will definitely stick with me.
UConn is a VERY rural campus and it is important to know that it is difficult to get off campus once you're in the dorms unless you have a car. Students are not allowed to have a car until they have a certain amount of credits which ends up being around your junior year. This wouldn't be an issue if the campus were closer to a metropolitan area, however UConn is not. The city of Storrs is basically the college campus surrounded by farm land. This can get very tiring after a while as there's nothing really new and exciting around. Its also frustrating because any internships or professional jobs would be a commute from campus and leaves students with a lot less opportunity.
UConn is a great deal on tuition, especially because I am instate. I save a lot of money because we have a great meal plan with unlimited access to the dining halls. I also save money when on campus because theres nothing really to spend money on around campus, there are no restaurants (besides take out places) or shopping areas unless you drive the half hour to the mall in Manchester or forty five minutes to Hartford.
I definitely would not apply here before touring. It's an awesome school but it's definitely not right for everyone and you can tell a lot about the school from the tour.
This school is great for students who are math, science or engineering majors, as there is a great program and great funding. Also, students looking for the traditional college experience on a big university campus would definitely like UConn. There are great parties, great athletics and you'll get a great education.