UVA is the perfect combination of the opportunities of a big state school and the community feel of a small town! Students here really value their education but also love to socialize and have fun. We respect our honor code, our faculty, and each other!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My biggest tip is just APPLY. As an out-of-state student, I did not even consider UVA until I was accepted and toured Grounds. I highly recommend visiting Charlottesville and seeing all of the wonderful opportunities at this school. UVA is very well-known and respected, so there's no reason it shouldn't be top on your college list!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
UVA is known for its rigorous academics and is always ranked highly on Forbes and other college review websites. Students at UVA truly value their education and enjoy an environment that nurtures higher level learning. UVA students are not called freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, but rather first-years, second-years, third-years, and fourth-years because our founder, Thomas Jefferson, believed that you can never be a senior in your education. Our academics focus on this principle and foster a community in which you can continue to succeed in your educational pursuits.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There are three main options for first-year dorms: Gooch/Dillard, old dorms, and new dorms. New dorms are newly renovated, by O'Hill dining hall, and have nice lounges and study rooms on each hall. Old dorms are in the best location for classes but do not have air conditioning (although I think some are expected to get A/C soon). There is a grassy quad in the middle so some say the community is better in old dorms. Gooch/Dillard is the farthest away but is the only suite-style option for first years where you get your own room. Overall, dorm life is great wherever you end up because you will learn to love where you live!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are three dining halls: Newcomb, O'Hill, and Runk. Newcomb is nicely located on Central Grounds by most classes and the UVA bookstore. O'Hill is by new dorms and is the best in my opinion. Runk is by Gooch/Dillard. All the dining halls have pretty good food. There are always a variety of hot food options, a salad bar, soup, pizza, and ice cream.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is so much to do at UVA and in Charlottesville for fun: great restaurants, parties, philanthropy and club events, etc. This part of Virginia is beautiful, and there are great hikes in the area and lots of ways to get outdoors. Downtown Charlottesville is about a 10 minute drive from Grounds and has a quaint main street. There is always something to get involved in at UVA and so many great people to meet!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
UVA is a fantastic deal for in-state students and I will say with confidence that it is the best university in Virginia. It is rather expensive for out-of-state students, like myself, but the opportunities are endless. Our specific schools (Nursing, Commerce, Engineering, etc. are top notch). UVA is well known across the globe and is always high ranked! It is a fantastic school!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Streaking the lawn! It's a huge tradition that everyone must do before they graduate UVA!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UVA is great for anyone wanting to receive a wonderful education and have the best college experience! UVA is very diverse and everyone is welcomed and respected :)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are so many ways to get involved at UVA from intramurals, club sports, outdoors club, religious groups, a cappella groups, volunteering clubs, etc. There is an activities fair at the beginning of each semester to inform students of all the great clubs and organizations. There's something for everyone!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Although I am not personally involved in Greek life, all of my friends that are seem to really love it! A third of UVA students are a part of the Greek community.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I feel very safe on Grounds. UVA has a free university bus system and trolley and even offers a program called Safe Ride where students can take a free taxi in the late hours of the night. Students here truly uphold our honor code. We expect one another to be honest with their work and not steal from one another. At first I did not believe in the honor code, but it's real; we save tables at the dining halls with our phones and purses and feel comfortable leaving our laptops lying around at the library. We hold each other to a higher standard and discourage cheating. Nothing of mine has ever been stolen and I truly trust our honor code.
UVA is the perfect combination of the opportunities of a big state school and the community feel of a small town! Students here really value their education but also love to socialize and have fun. We respect our honor code, our faculty, and each other!
My biggest tip is just APPLY. As an out-of-state student, I did not even consider UVA until I was accepted and toured Grounds. I highly recommend visiting Charlottesville and seeing all of the wonderful opportunities at this school. UVA is very well-known and respected, so there's no reason it shouldn't be top on your college list!
UVA is known for its rigorous academics and is always ranked highly on Forbes and other college review websites. Students at UVA truly value their education and enjoy an environment that nurtures higher level learning. UVA students are not called freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, but rather first-years, second-years, third-years, and fourth-years because our founder, Thomas Jefferson, believed that you can never be a senior in your education. Our academics focus on this principle and foster a community in which you can continue to succeed in your educational pursuits.
There are three main options for first-year dorms: Gooch/Dillard, old dorms, and new dorms. New dorms are newly renovated, by O'Hill dining hall, and have nice lounges and study rooms on each hall. Old dorms are in the best location for classes but do not have air conditioning (although I think some are expected to get A/C soon). There is a grassy quad in the middle so some say the community is better in old dorms. Gooch/Dillard is the farthest away but is the only suite-style option for first years where you get your own room. Overall, dorm life is great wherever you end up because you will learn to love where you live!
There are three dining halls: Newcomb, O'Hill, and Runk. Newcomb is nicely located on Central Grounds by most classes and the UVA bookstore. O'Hill is by new dorms and is the best in my opinion. Runk is by Gooch/Dillard. All the dining halls have pretty good food. There are always a variety of hot food options, a salad bar, soup, pizza, and ice cream.
There is so much to do at UVA and in Charlottesville for fun: great restaurants, parties, philanthropy and club events, etc. This part of Virginia is beautiful, and there are great hikes in the area and lots of ways to get outdoors. Downtown Charlottesville is about a 10 minute drive from Grounds and has a quaint main street. There is always something to get involved in at UVA and so many great people to meet!
UVA is a fantastic deal for in-state students and I will say with confidence that it is the best university in Virginia. It is rather expensive for out-of-state students, like myself, but the opportunities are endless. Our specific schools (Nursing, Commerce, Engineering, etc. are top notch). UVA is well known across the globe and is always high ranked! It is a fantastic school!
Streaking the lawn! It's a huge tradition that everyone must do before they graduate UVA!
UVA is great for anyone wanting to receive a wonderful education and have the best college experience! UVA is very diverse and everyone is welcomed and respected :)
There are so many ways to get involved at UVA from intramurals, club sports, outdoors club, religious groups, a cappella groups, volunteering clubs, etc. There is an activities fair at the beginning of each semester to inform students of all the great clubs and organizations. There's something for everyone!
Although I am not personally involved in Greek life, all of my friends that are seem to really love it! A third of UVA students are a part of the Greek community.
I feel very safe on Grounds. UVA has a free university bus system and trolley and even offers a program called Safe Ride where students can take a free taxi in the late hours of the night. Students here truly uphold our honor code. We expect one another to be honest with their work and not steal from one another. At first I did not believe in the honor code, but it's real; we save tables at the dining halls with our phones and purses and feel comfortable leaving our laptops lying around at the library. We hold each other to a higher standard and discourage cheating. Nothing of mine has ever been stolen and I truly trust our honor code.