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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Anthropology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Ok, UNM is really a mixed bag. Like any school you get out what you put in but you really have to be a certain kind of person doing a certain kind of thing out get much out of UNM. If your'e in a good program (photography, architecture, anthropology) you can end up with an amaizing and challenging experience. UNM is also one of the few schools that accepts students into grad programs form its undergrad program (if you get in with the right professors). And it's a research school so you can get into research as an undergrad. If you're a directed person it's ok but if you have no clue what you want to study and you want a GOOD general eduaction go somewhere else. Unfortuantely just about everyone with a pulse gets in here so all intro classes are huge and most are boring. Sometimes you get lucky and have an amaizing prof from the grad program teaching your 101 but it's kind of hit or miss. The good thing is that if you are "fairly brilliant" you're smarter that 95% of the rest of the state and they'll give you tons of money (you can actually MAKE money on your college experience) - just be prepared to be smarter than 95% of the other students and staff. Not that you'll never be challenged but it will only be by 1 or 2 people in each class (unless you do honors in which case it's 3/4 of the class). Once you get out of 100 levels it gets way better. You can test out of a lot of lower division stuff with SATs and APs. Also, it's a big school, take advantage of HUNDREDS of options; you're core requirements don't all have to be boring. The advisors are idiots so only go when you need something signed and plan to get to know the major requirements well on your own. As far as the campus goes, it's fairly big but not unmanagable. It's actually quite pretty. Unfortunatly the dorms suck and the food is worse. I made up a doctor's excuse to get out after the first semester. The houses and appartments are actually cheaper than the dorms if you go in with friends. The worst part is the social life. It's such a commuter school that you never get much of a sense of community. I went to a small HS and wanted a bigger pond but I really regret not getting the on-campus exerience most of my friends are having. There are communities but you ahve to find them and it's never really about the school. I'm not transfering because I'm in a great program and involved in research, publishing a paper. I have friends, a lease, a boyfriend, a cat, etc. but I think I missed out on something that I won't have the chance to experience. Ultimatley it's not a bad experince, just a different one. Education Quality: A+, Social Life: D+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Sep 05 2007 2nd Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=41093&uid=908'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Journalism  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I transfered to UNM after freshman year at a university in Arizona. The school academically is ok. I have to say it was fairly easy....I actually didnt go to most of my classes and always got B's without doing any work. The teachers are ok as well but many don't seem to speak english as their first languauge. I didnt find the home work or class work challenging, so if you are looking for a challange dont go here or stick to the honors program. Its sort of hard to make friends here since everyone knows eachother from high school and lives off campus because the dorms suck. Everyone also has lives outside of school (jobs, family) so the campus has a very commuter feel to it. The parking is terrbile so be prepared to walk or leave your car in a dangerous parking lot and wait for the busses all day. Albuquerque is really a lame city, there is nothing to do, be prepared to be bored!! The advising center is a waste of time and the advisors really have no clue, they all look younger then most of the students, so dont count on them for advise. The good sides are that the school is cheap, its not difficult to get into, rent is reasonable off campus, the weather is really nice, and its EASY to get a diploma! I am actually transfering. All in all I would say if you can handle just being a number, you enjoy not being challeneged, you like walking hundreds of miles a day, you enjoy not getting classes you want, and you love living in a boring city, UNM is the place for you! Faculty Accessibility: B, Useful Schoolwork: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  May 16 2007 1st Year Male -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=39139&uid=908'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Economics  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Average Good: the campus is not to big or too small; it is pretty easy to find your way around without getting lost; some professors are helpful and willing to work with you especially if your struggling in their course (remind you: SOME professors); various places to study; offers the Lottery Scholarship for those who want an education Bad: living on campus sucks especially their apartments (complete waste of money); most students are really self absorbed and if you don't pay attention to them, you get messed with (I will never understand but it happens); have no respect if you actually work and go to school; some professors/TAs are not helpful; advisors suck (they don't know what classes you need for you major and then you find out that the classes you did take will not count for anything); some students/faculty think UNM is "Harvard" which it will never be; anything related to the finanaical aid office/bursar is awful (lost paperwork, take too long, etc.); same people are involved in every activity so not much diversity; offers the Lottery; The only advice I have to offer is to not go to this university and I would not recommend for anyone to attend this place. It is not worth the time/money and all the trouble you have to go through to get your degree. Scholastic Success: B, Social Life: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Apr 22 2007 3rd Year Female -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=37935&uid=908'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Geography and Geosciences  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright I Studied Geology (Geophysics) to get outdoors while getting in depth sceintific education. The heavy math and science preparation will get you into a technical position. Scientists from top schools are generally better prepared but work in the real world needs just as much soft skills. So, if you want to be a top scientist UNM may not work very well. However, for the other 95% of the jobs what you put into school and work is what will come out of it. My UNM BS gave me everything I needed to eventually manage a staff of Ivy league scientists. Starting Job: Engineer, Preparedness: B, Reputation: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Feb 13 2007 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=35830&uid=908'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save      Prev    Select Page:  1  2    Next

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