UVI is one of the finest schools in the collegiate system. I find it to offer the academics I need to further my education and global approach to current issues in our world today. I feel confident knowing the University President has the best interest of the student at heart.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit UVI during a summer break and explore the possibility to attend. The opportunity to succeed are before you, all you have to do is have a desire to propel to greatness and all the help is hear for you to achieve such desires. If nothing else, the environment is a place where you can study, grow and learn.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
You must give in order to get! As like most Universities, you have to do your class work. Classes are not easy, however, Professors gives challenge where you appreciate the learning and the knowledge developed along the way.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Living in a dorm with a million dollar view is not the normal dorm life one would expect. But here in St. Thomas that is one of the perks for attending school on an Island. Dorm life is something everyone should experience. You learn how to relate and live with others. UVI being a melting pot of races, exposes you to various cultures and traditions. Dorm life teaches you how to respect others and how to communicate. Which will pay in life when you leave the dorm life environment.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food on campus can be an acquired taste for some and some just acclimate into it with no problems. It's all about the appetites and diet of those participating in the dining on campus. the atmosphere is defiantly a campus environment. However, the food is according to your taste-buds.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
UVI is one of the best place in the world where there is never a dull moment. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, water sports, clubs and plenty of dining, a student can easily have a vacation within their own environment. People travel from around the globe to come to this beautiful island.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You get more than a bang for your buck. We have two beautiful campus' , one on the Island of St. Croix and one on the Island of St. Thomas. The tuition is affordable, the academic programs offered are not to be compared to other universities. We have a Marine Biology department that people come from all over to enroll in. UVI is a vacation school where you learn, grow and easy to relax.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Walking to class. Where else can you get you exercise on while waling to class? UVI - St. Thomas campus is situated on hills. So you walk up and down all day. Although you have an option to ride the shuttle to class, many prefer walking.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
University of the Virgin Islands is great for any student who wants to learn in a beautiful environment.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
At UVI there are clubs and plenty activities to keep one involved in the affairs of this school. The clubs activities allows students to build relations with students in many places in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the BVI.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek Life is here at UVI. You have the opportunity to choose from several. Rather academics or social, UVI has it all to offer.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus Safety is very important here at UVI. We have armed and unarmed officers assigned to protect and serve the UVI Community. We respect and honor the efforts placed forth by UVI Security team.
UVI is one of the finest schools in the collegiate system. I find it to offer the academics I need to further my education and global approach to current issues in our world today. I feel confident knowing the University President has the best interest of the student at heart.
Visit UVI during a summer break and explore the possibility to attend. The opportunity to succeed are before you, all you have to do is have a desire to propel to greatness and all the help is hear for you to achieve such desires. If nothing else, the environment is a place where you can study, grow and learn.
You must give in order to get! As like most Universities, you have to do your class work. Classes are not easy, however, Professors gives challenge where you appreciate the learning and the knowledge developed along the way.
Living in a dorm with a million dollar view is not the normal dorm life one would expect. But here in St. Thomas that is one of the perks for attending school on an Island. Dorm life is something everyone should experience. You learn how to relate and live with others. UVI being a melting pot of races, exposes you to various cultures and traditions. Dorm life teaches you how to respect others and how to communicate. Which will pay in life when you leave the dorm life environment.
The food on campus can be an acquired taste for some and some just acclimate into it with no problems. It's all about the appetites and diet of those participating in the dining on campus. the atmosphere is defiantly a campus environment. However, the food is according to your taste-buds.
UVI is one of the best place in the world where there is never a dull moment. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, water sports, clubs and plenty of dining, a student can easily have a vacation within their own environment. People travel from around the globe to come to this beautiful island.
You get more than a bang for your buck. We have two beautiful campus' , one on the Island of St. Croix and one on the Island of St. Thomas. The tuition is affordable, the academic programs offered are not to be compared to other universities. We have a Marine Biology department that people come from all over to enroll in. UVI is a vacation school where you learn, grow and easy to relax.
Walking to class. Where else can you get you exercise on while waling to class? UVI - St. Thomas campus is situated on hills. So you walk up and down all day. Although you have an option to ride the shuttle to class, many prefer walking.
University of the Virgin Islands is great for any student who wants to learn in a beautiful environment.
At UVI there are clubs and plenty activities to keep one involved in the affairs of this school. The clubs activities allows students to build relations with students in many places in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the BVI.
Greek Life is here at UVI. You have the opportunity to choose from several. Rather academics or social, UVI has it all to offer.
Campus Safety is very important here at UVI. We have armed and unarmed officers assigned to protect and serve the UVI Community. We respect and honor the efforts placed forth by UVI Security team.