The University of Louisville
“I haven't even been to this school forQuite BrightUndecided
I haven't even been to this school for a full semester, so take what you will from that, but my experience at U of L so far has not been positive. I am from the city but didn't go to one of the major high schools, so I'm not a part of any of the major cliques. Making friends has been exceedingly difficult, and if you don't want to drink and go to parties busted by the police, there's basically nothing. If you're not in a fraternity or sorority, you'll feel like you're in the minority. Professors are fine, some better than others, and for the most part classes are vaguely challenging. I feel like the more integrated you get into a department, the better you get, but as far as GenEds go, it's sad. Prepare to be in a class made up 75% of people who just took it to fulfill a gen ed, and so have no interest in the actual class itself. So far I am looking into transferring. I wish I had gone out of state, because staying in Kentucky seems to be a black hole.
view full review→Sep 30 2012
1st Year Female -- Class 2016
Education Quality: B-, Social Life: F
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“My only advice isEngineering Department
My only advice is to leave Louisville if you want to get a good or satisfying job after graduation or if you are coming out of high school. It feels like I am stuck in a rut here with no way out.
view full review→Aug 19 2012
Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
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“After getting into the Speed School, I thoughtSuper BrilliantEngineering Department
After getting into the Speed School, I thought I it would be challenging. Overall, classes are kind of easy but thinking about my future potential, the best thing for me is to get the h e double hockey sticks out of Louisville. Louisville is a black hole, filled with an increase gang presence and little to no opportunity. The same kids I grew up with, attended high school with, many who have never been to another other cities besides Chicago, Nap Town, Nashville, or Cincinnati are now my classmates which is okay but also annoying because some can have a closed mind to everything. If you want to meet new people and get a different experience, Louisville may not be the place for you. I wish I could have went to a school out of state to obtain a real college experience. There is not much to do on campus and trekking to 4th Street or Bardstown Road can get old and boring. Off campus parties are not really happening. Louisville is a college sports town but not a college age town meaning the city supports the Cards but if you are in the age of 18 - 25 there is nothing to do and little opportunities. That is probably why many students are married and have kids at 20. This is just my opinion but if you want something more and tired of living in this state, go to an out of state school. Only have two more years go and I am ready for this to be over. College was suppose to be a lot of fun but it is not.
view full review→Aug 05 2012
3rd Year Female -- Class 2014
Education Quality: B, Faculty Accessibility: F
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