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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Physics  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright So I graduated from the university of nevada, reno december 2011 in physics in 3.5 years ... I could have graduated in only 2 years if I started in physics. The physics program is a joke. Theres only 2 professors who were decent, but unfortunately I was stuck with this teacher called derevianko who was this pumpus russian who couldn't speak a lick of english. Since the physics department was under staff, I was stuck taking him for 4 classes. Also there isn't many classes they offer so you will have to take the graduate courses if you want to do something interesting. The atomic grad class that I took was a joke; the easiest B+ I ever got. My entire physics in career was competing against a curve. Unfortunately the people I competed with were all vale victorian scholars at their previous schools of whom cheated their way through school. The students are just as arrogant as the teachers. Also, the research at this school is a joke. Some professors do like their research, but others are there just to make a quota. Though its safe to say that none of the research serves any hint of some scientific contribution than how to spend government grant money other than throwing it in a fiery pit. Don't even get me started on NTF. As far as the social life, everyone is into the hipster rave culture. If you don't like electronica music, do snow sports, drink, or participate in school sports, good luck finding a clique... which brings me to my next point; Reno works in cliques. If you are not in a clique, then you don't have a social life. End of story. The cliques begin in the dorms, and the friends you make in the dorms pretty much serves you your entire college career. The clubs are a complete joke, the social events suck, and its fairly difficult to make friends in class. The only thing to do in reno is drink, snowboard/ski, and thats pretty much it. However even if you are into snowboarding/skiing, unless you are in a clique which has a 4 wheel drive truck and does snowsports/can afford it ... good luck. There are no bus shuttles that the school provides to take you to do those things. Now I personally love biking and doing other outdoorsy things, but the problem is that Reno has shitty weather which means that all those great things that you could be doing outside ... goes away the fourth week into the school year. Reno is no procrastinator when it comes to starting winter early. In my experience, it usually begins to snow in the middle of october and it doesn't stop until you leave school in the spring. So much for outdoor stuff. You then realize that since you can't go outside, you'll have to stay inside ... but the only thing to do inside is drink since there is nothing to do in Reno. Good luck having a sober moment to your self when you turn 21, because thats all you'll be doing come winter. University Resource Use: A+, Scholastic Success: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 23 2012 3rd Year Male -- Class 2011    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=84713&uid=911'></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 Agriculture/Horticulture  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Average The curriculum is challenging but do-able. The school has resources/tutoring available. The student body is primarily right out of high school and not working, but there are a surprising amount of students like me (a little older, working through school). You'll notice many students are very fashion sensitive (Ugg boots galore). The campus is gorgeous! Mature trees, plenty of large, grassy areas to relax, play/practice sports. The theme of all the buildings is old-fashioned brick. The old buildings are kept up with the latest technology but still have the old style. There are brand-new buildings that exhibit great architecture. Campus can be rather large to navigate through but shuttle services are available all day. Expensive parking so you may be either paying over $300 a year to park on campus, or walking 15 mins to class. The main roads of Reno are bicycle friendly so that is a great option, especially because Reno only gets a little bit of precip all year (but it does get very cold/windy during winter/spring). PLENTY of nightlife. Some bars open every night of the week and no drinking/bar curfew. Ski, hike, mountain bike, fish, camp. Education Quality: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: B- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 17 2012 4th Year Female -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=84540&uid=911'></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 Communications  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright I thought that my experience at UNR was fantastic. I lived in Truckee the entire time, I was able to ski 7 days a week and still get a four year degree. I decided to pursue a higher education after attending UNR, and I think that has been one of the best decisions I have made. UNR prepared me to move on. I thought that the smaller, more major specific classes were great -- low and behold I REALLY enjoyed Core Humanities when it came to the GE's (call me crazy). I did the greek life thing, realized it wasn't my thing -- UNR had a lot to offer and I think a lot of people don't realize that.You are close to downtown, everything is SO convenient. All of my teachers were pretty understanding for the most part. I didn't realize how much UNR prepared me for life until I was away from school for a bit, now I am so happy about my decision to join the wolf pack. A tip to those of you ski bums out there: The online programs are AMAZING if you are self motivated. I used to wake up go shred and then come home and do my homework. Tahoe is closer to UNR, than living in Colorado and commuting from CU or CSU or DU to summit.I would say MSU and UofU would be the next best -- but, where else can you get so many bluebird days? Starting Job: Product Development Intern, Preparedness: C, Reputation: B- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Sep 07 2011 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=80707&uid=911'></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  3  4  5  6  7    Next

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