University of Louisville

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY, USA
Public
4 Year

Samuel's Review

Review of University of Louisville

from Lexington, KY

Describe your college in three sentences.

the university of louisville is an outstanding education facility. the teachers are some of the best in the state and offer personal one-on-one assistance to their students. the university strives to excel in technological advancement as well as academic advancement.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

if i could advise anything to prospective students it would be to know your preferences. the university of louisville is a big school and you won't get the same type of attention you would expect from a smaller university. so as advice, to take complete advantage of your resources, talk to your professors individually and develop a working relationship for the greatest learning experience.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

all the knowledge you could want from general majors is here at the university of louisville. they don't always offer the most specific majors, but they do have many programs. they strive to make the programs they offer some of the best, like the social work program, but some more specific majors go under the radar.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

the dorms offer anything from a small cramped typical college experience to decked out sweets. the money you put in to your dorm expense is what you can expect to get out of it. the suites are very affordable and similar to that of an apartment.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

there are many fast food locations scattered throughout campus. these locations accept a meal card for the freshman students. the only complaint is that there are few healthy choices and there is no grocery store where students can spend their meal points.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

louisville offers many things to do for fun. the school itself offers a plethora of student based activities and clubs. not to mention that the city has many streets focused on entertainment. the city also houses a large skate park, parks with tennis courts, and many city based events.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

for the money, you will end of with a respectable degree that is acknowledged highly by employers. however, the school is slightly expensive because it is a public university. these fees can be avoided by the scholarly as the university offers many scholarship opportunities.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

there is the tradition of not stepping on the cardinal bird anywhere it is painted on campus. there is also the inter-faith center. a place for students to go and openly discuss their religious insights.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

- academic achievers pursuing a bachelor's degree - social work majors -business majors -students interested in greek like -students interested in in-state ky school

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

the university offers tons of clubs for extra curricular activities. they offer the student government association, psychology club, fencing club, guitar club, and many other clubs for all types of interests. i subtract a star because many clubs go without advertisement.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

the school is very greek. there is a greek row right across the street from the majority of campus. most non-native students who join greek life enjoy it thoroughly and stay active members. louisville is anti-hazing as well. the university offers many different chapters for students interested.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

the campus itself is very safe. however, it is close to areas of the city that are regarded as less than safe. if you stay on campus you will be in good hands. the university employees a department of public safety that patrols campus and escort students when it is too dangerous for them to walk.