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I transferred to UConn from BC two years ago, largely because I wanted to be part of a campus environment. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover how strong the computer science program is at UConn and also how cyber-sophisticated the whole university is. Not only have they put a ton of money into the campus computer infrastructure, but they actual know how to use it. The joy and freedom of having access to everything available at your fingertips is really powerful. My friends from other colleges, who are also computer science majors, that have visited me from time to time, are amazed how organized our online data is and how well integrated all the departments and administrative databases are. Also, my non-computer savvy friends like the convenience of having their laptops serviced at the tech center when they have a problem.
Like I said, the computer science program here is top notch. It’s a perfect combinations of theoretical, application, future science and industry career focused. The teachers are also great. They are not just academic junkies operating outside of the real world. They have good combination of theory and application, and they can teach. The program here blows away everything I experienced at BC.
The academics here are at UConn are challenging so I can’t imagine where people find the time to party and get drunk all the time. I’d say it’s more like we work are *ss off and party with the same intensity when we can. There is so much activity happening on campus it may be hard for some to stay disciplined enough to not let the social scene take over their academic load.
I love the spirit and atmosphere of the fall sports, football and soccer always draw big crowds and usually make it deep into their NCAA tournaments. The womens soccer team also draws hugh crowds but I haven’t followed their games. With the winter comes basketball and both the women and mens teams are fantastic events. There is nothing like it. It’s insane. My girlfriend likes the UConn rep theater so we go to their shows during the year. They have a strong drama/theater department at UConn and they put on some really good shows. They have like 3 theaters, Katter, Studio and Jorgenson, that all have different types of shows. After a show we sometimes walk downtown to the Tequila Cove, or over to the new town village they are building. There is no way you can do everything at UConn, you’d never have time to study or sleep, but most likely you wouldn’t anyway. There is something for everyone’s taste and interest, it all depends what you are into. Like every campus, you will find those that are socially immature and do nothing but stay in their room and drink and complain about how bad the school is. Every school has their fair share of these dregs. Next year will be my last year and while I’m looking forward to graduating and moving on, I will miss this school and the times I’ve had.
Be aware that if you apply to UConn your grades and test scores may not be good enough to get in. It’s getting harder to get accepted because the school is getting more top applications each year so it’s becoming much more selective. Unless you are an elite athlete and get through admissions that way, you will find it a more difficult to get accepted. | Education Quality: A+, Extracurricular Activities: F |  | | |
| | Jul 24 2008 | 2nd Year Male --
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| Quite Bright | When I was first applying to schools my senior year of high school, I wanted a big campus with D1 sports, but also a good education. All signs pointed to UConn because of its highly acclaimed business school and Husky basketball. Little did I know that there was about a 5% chance of getting tickets to the games, and I had to complete two years of general education courses before even stepping foot into the Business School. I am a rising sophomore and plan to transfer somewhere else for my second semester. I would say about 95% of the student body parties... and parties harddddd. My hallmates drink almost every night, as does most of the school, and on the weekends there is very little to do except go to "off-campus" parties crowded with hoards of people in apartment complexes. I guess I was looking for a school where partying was an option, not the only option. That being said, there are intramural sports and club activities offered during the week and some weekends. Although, because of the 17,000 plus undergrad population, it is difficult as a freshman to reserve a spot for anything. As for academics, every major is different. I have friends who major in chemistry and engineering who say the course work is so unbelievably difficult, and still they get fail exams. Gen eds for the school of business are relatively easy, but in turn, horrible professors. You are absolutely a number at this school, no matter how hard you try to meet with your teachers. In lecture halls of 350, it's hard to ask questions unless you want to speak to a TA, who most likely has a difficult time speaking english. For the introductary general courses, almost all of your grades are calculated by 3 or 4 exams throughout the semester. If you are not a great test taker, this can be awful. As for the surrounding city, there isn't one. Storrs is UConn, and UConn is Storrs. Perhaps you would like to go to Hartford or Boston for the weekend? Or maybe just Walmart to get some food? You can't. You aren't allowed to have a car on campus until you are a junior, and there is no shuttle bus transportation except around the campus, which gets pretty small after a few weeks. Maybe UConn is for some people, but if you are looking for a great education with caring professors, activities that don't involve getting wasted, a fun city, and peers who care about academics, please choose a different institution. Good luck with the college process, and remember, stay true to yourself! If a school doesn't fit your needs now, it most likely won't when you get there either. Bon voyage! : ) | Collaboration/Competitive: B+, Faculty Accessibility: F | | | |
| | Jun 18 2008 | 1st Year Female --
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| Bright | UConn has every type of opportunity for any type of student. The athletics here and school pride are astounding, the residence halls are terrific, and the academic facilities are amazing as well. UConn has spent well over 2 billion on this campus in the past 11 years, so it looks awesome. You can also receive a terrific degree here in many different areas. Most people here seem to have the "work hard, play hard" mentality. | Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: B- | | | |
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| Quite Bright | I would leave UConn if it wasn't for my major and they way I see my classes and major spanning out. I love it academically, it's challenging, but not overly difficult. If you're an average smart person, you'd be fine. But, if you don't drink or party, find somewhere else to go. I don't drink or party and I pretty much find myself doing nothing. It's hard to meet people who don't want to get wasted every night and just want to hang out. I got lucky and my roommate doesn't drink either, but it can be difficult to not be bored out of your mind when you don't want to go out and party. So overall, UConn is amazing academically, and pretty shitty if you don't party/drink. | Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: D+ | | | |
| | Dec 26 2007 | 1st Year Female --
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