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I have attended the University of Hartford for the past 4 years and it is very rare that I find myself with a complaint. I have not a single bad thing to say about the classes I take or the professors I interact with, they are all friendly and because of the small class size they really get to know you as an individual. Despite its small size, the University is filled with diversity. From the variety of over 80 different interest groups and student organizations there is never a dull moment here. If anyone finds themselves bored at this school I think it is due to a lack of effort on their behalf. I was shocked to read some of the more negative comments posted by other students, especially about the drugs. Yes, this is a college campus and people do party, but I have never witnessed people using drugs openly like some of the others inferred. As for the social scene, I am more than satisfied. I came in not knowing a single person and now I'm leaving with my bridesmaids picked out. Aside from other groups, I am a member of greek life. We do host parties, but thats not what we spend all of our time on. We also put together a variety of programs for all members of the University, as well as participate in fundraiser and philanthropy events. There aren't parties 24/7 but people need to realize this is not the movies. Overall, I am completely happy with my decision to come here and would definately recommend it to prospective students.
3rd Year Female -- Class 2006
Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: C+
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First of all let me start of byQuite BrightEducation
First of all let me start of by saying I love the University of Hartford! But, I didn't always love it, it wasn't my first choice school, I am not going to lie. First semster freshmen year was hard, but it is for every student. After 1st semster tho.. i grew to not wanting to go home and having the best time of my life here. I call this place my home. Ya, the campus isn't too nice, there are some things that need approving.. but our president is working on that right now. If you are looking at a school for it's beauty then maybe you should think about are you goin to school for the campus or for the education?? The campus might be average but the education is great. We have lots of majors here from the preforming arts to chemistry and almost everything in between. I have friends in all those majors and each loves their teachers and classroom enviroment. It's hard work yes becuase the teachers want you to be the best you can be at your major, but thats what gets you the jobs out of college. I can't say enough about this school.. it has made the college experience happy for me! I love it here and it is a school you should give a chance : )
2nd Year Female -- Class 2008
Education Quality: A, Campus Aesthetics: C+
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This school is dependant on your situation really.School of Information
This school is dependant on your situation really. I'm a commuter so I don't have to endure idiotic on-campus life. Most of the people at the school are pretty high up on themselves due to daddy and mommy giving them enough money to be kings and princesses. This school on the other side though attracts some intellectuals, though, if you aren't in thier major you barely ever see them. Usually the decent people go to the Hartt School the Art dept. or even the IT majors. You get actually alot of the emo kinda kids here (the ones with the dumb top hats, parted hair, eyeliner) but also some down to earth people. Then there are those who are just stoners, talking ONLY about new places to smoke and not really putting effort into classes and still pulling mediocre to decent grades. This school is basically not too much of a drag, although, it depends on your major. I know the engineers actually DO a decent amount of work. The rest just really sift through getting wasted or not caring about life at all. If you are living on campus and aren't the typical boring college person or jock or frat boy, you might tend to dislike it. After all, you continuously hear idiotic yelling outside or some stupid argument above you or crap music blasting on the outside. The dorms themselves are alright, some have heating and AC problems leaving your sleep schedule messed up at times. This school is bascially just average on everything. One good thing about the school I found was that professors are actually pretty damn nice and ALWAYS have helped me out. Im just staying for my high gpa/my scholarships for my cheap education though. So basically, if your a person that's like 'eh whatever, college, yea, want to get through it but do what I want with a small challenge' then this school should be ok for you.
Male -- Class 2000
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