UofL is a great school. They're big on diversity and is a really big sports school. There's always free food and something to do. The school even go as far as sending out monthly emails letting you know where the free food will be.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Tips would be to calculate your expenses (Meal plan, tuition, books, dorm) and make sure you have enough. Also to apply for FASFA and as many scholarships as possible. Try not to get your books from the UofL book store; they're super expensive on there. Look on Chegg and you can rent your books for 70%-90% cheaper. You can also look on Amazon. All freshmen will have to complete STOMP modules. I would suggest doing them over the summer as soon as they're posted on blackboard (link on UofL website) because they're pretty time consuming. They are 20-30 minute videos w/ quizzes afterwards. I know this is a lot of information, but if you have any question, you can email me @ [email protected]
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are pretty neat. Threlkheld (Honors dorm) is probably the worst and oldest dorm on campus. The next worst are Miller, Unitas and Center although they are really cheap. The UofL properties (Louisville Hall, Kurz, Community Park and Bettie Johnson) are probably the best dorms on campus, although they're on the expensive side. Bettie Johnson is the most expensive but you get an option of having your own bedroom AND bathroom while sharing a kitchen and living room with your roommate. It's pretty much your little apartment.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The Student Activity Center has Papa John's Pizza, Subway, Chick-fil-a, Wendy's, chinese and others. There's also an on campus buffet called the Ville Grill that's also pretty good. For all of those you can use your meal plan card. Also around the area is Bearno's Pizza, Qdoba, ice cream shop, and some others but you have to use your own money for those I believe. Honestly, towards the beginning of the year, you love the fast food options. Towards the end of the year, you're pretty much tired of it and ready for home cooked meals!!! Many people I know prefer the fast food over the Ville Grille, but hey! To each its own.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's often festivals on campus, parties at the Bellamy, some other stuff. I think the amount of fun you have is pretty much based on who you know.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Stepping on the Cardinal Bird is a big no no. It's located on the ground around campus. Sometimes you don't pay attention and step on it but its okay! I personally don't think its that big of a deal. There's one located on the ground in front of the ramp leading to the SAC (Student Activities Center) and its almost impossible not to step on it. You'd have to completely walk around it and sometimes, you just don't feel like it. Haha.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UofL is great for anyone. There's so many different people. Different races, religions, LGBTQ. I personally love it. It's a place where you can be yourself. Don't be afraid, there's others like you. That's why its important to join RSO's! That's where you'll find the people who are just like you. Remember that you meet your real and lifelong friends and college!!! :)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are over 300 groups and clubs to join (RSO's)! There's no way you should feel left out because there are some for EVERYTHING. But hey, if you can't find anything you're looking for, you can start your own organization. All it takes is a little effort to find an RSO or to make your own.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek like is big but not huge. I see a lot of people with their sorority/fraternity shirts. It's not something I got into yet, but its something you should definitely look into to. Just a bit of advice, don't join based on stereotypes and what you believe other people may want you to join. Find out who you are deep down inside and then research the different sororities/fraternities and see which one reflects you as an individual.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I give campus safety a 3/5 because there have been quiet a few robbery incidents on campus and at UofL properties/apartments. Usually when these things happen, they send out an email immediately letting you know what happened and the description of the suspect. They also email you when there has been updates on the case f/e if the suspect was arrested. During welcome week (the week before classes start and the week everyone moves into their dorms) you HAVE TO attended an event called Blue Light Special. It teaches you about the emergency posts on campus and also give you various numbers you may need like campus police, campus escort (in case you're somewhere on campus and don't want to risk walking back to your dorm late at night; they'll drive you there) and many other things.
UofL is a great school. They're big on diversity and is a really big sports school. There's always free food and something to do. The school even go as far as sending out monthly emails letting you know where the free food will be.
Tips would be to calculate your expenses (Meal plan, tuition, books, dorm) and make sure you have enough. Also to apply for FASFA and as many scholarships as possible. Try not to get your books from the UofL book store; they're super expensive on there. Look on Chegg and you can rent your books for 70%-90% cheaper. You can also look on Amazon. All freshmen will have to complete STOMP modules. I would suggest doing them over the summer as soon as they're posted on blackboard (link on UofL website) because they're pretty time consuming. They are 20-30 minute videos w/ quizzes afterwards. I know this is a lot of information, but if you have any question, you can email me @ [email protected]
The dorms are pretty neat. Threlkheld (Honors dorm) is probably the worst and oldest dorm on campus. The next worst are Miller, Unitas and Center although they are really cheap. The UofL properties (Louisville Hall, Kurz, Community Park and Bettie Johnson) are probably the best dorms on campus, although they're on the expensive side. Bettie Johnson is the most expensive but you get an option of having your own bedroom AND bathroom while sharing a kitchen and living room with your roommate. It's pretty much your little apartment.
The Student Activity Center has Papa John's Pizza, Subway, Chick-fil-a, Wendy's, chinese and others. There's also an on campus buffet called the Ville Grill that's also pretty good. For all of those you can use your meal plan card. Also around the area is Bearno's Pizza, Qdoba, ice cream shop, and some others but you have to use your own money for those I believe. Honestly, towards the beginning of the year, you love the fast food options. Towards the end of the year, you're pretty much tired of it and ready for home cooked meals!!! Many people I know prefer the fast food over the Ville Grille, but hey! To each its own.
There's often festivals on campus, parties at the Bellamy, some other stuff. I think the amount of fun you have is pretty much based on who you know.
Stepping on the Cardinal Bird is a big no no. It's located on the ground around campus. Sometimes you don't pay attention and step on it but its okay! I personally don't think its that big of a deal. There's one located on the ground in front of the ramp leading to the SAC (Student Activities Center) and its almost impossible not to step on it. You'd have to completely walk around it and sometimes, you just don't feel like it. Haha.
UofL is great for anyone. There's so many different people. Different races, religions, LGBTQ. I personally love it. It's a place where you can be yourself. Don't be afraid, there's others like you. That's why its important to join RSO's! That's where you'll find the people who are just like you. Remember that you meet your real and lifelong friends and college!!! :)
There are over 300 groups and clubs to join (RSO's)! There's no way you should feel left out because there are some for EVERYTHING. But hey, if you can't find anything you're looking for, you can start your own organization. All it takes is a little effort to find an RSO or to make your own.
Greek like is big but not huge. I see a lot of people with their sorority/fraternity shirts. It's not something I got into yet, but its something you should definitely look into to. Just a bit of advice, don't join based on stereotypes and what you believe other people may want you to join. Find out who you are deep down inside and then research the different sororities/fraternities and see which one reflects you as an individual.
I give campus safety a 3/5 because there have been quiet a few robbery incidents on campus and at UofL properties/apartments. Usually when these things happen, they send out an email immediately letting you know what happened and the description of the suspect. They also email you when there has been updates on the case f/e if the suspect was arrested. During welcome week (the week before classes start and the week everyone moves into their dorms) you HAVE TO attended an event called Blue Light Special. It teaches you about the emergency posts on campus and also give you various numbers you may need like campus police, campus escort (in case you're somewhere on campus and don't want to risk walking back to your dorm late at night; they'll drive you there) and many other things.