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The campus security system only gets repaired ONCEQuite BrightEnglish
The campus security system only gets repaired ONCE A YEAR. Head of security told me this. That means if blue lights are out, they WILL NOT BE FIXED. I was followed on campus and could not use a blue light. The campus is EXTREMELY unsafe. There are many poorly lit alleyways. The education you receive is made up entirely of busy work. No creativity in classrooms, no differentiation of instruction or an attempt to incorporate this into curriculum by teachers. The financial office is only concerned with getting the most money out of their students. NOBODY HERE IS HERE TO HELP YOU RECEIVE AN EDUCATION. I have gone to three different universities for three different degrees, and this is BY FAR THE WORST UNIVERSITY I HAVE BEEN TO.
3rd Year Female -- Class 2014
Surrounding City: A, Education Quality: F
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Campus looks and feels cold, none of theQuite BrightPolitical Science
Campus looks and feels cold, none of the professors care or even know you by name. I transferred out and it was the best thing I've ever done. The school isn't helpful at all in giving you guidance or advising, you have to hunt for everything on your own. All of my friends who go here also hate it. Stay far away unless you're from Long Island, then you will be fine.
1st Year Female -- Class 2013
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Okay, I'm currently a sophomore here at UAAverageSociology
Okay, I'm currently a sophomore here at UA and am filling out my transfer papers for next fall...
Freshmen year was OK, it was all new and exciting and people seemed friendly and everyone was grand. However, the shift in attitude seemed to occur over the summer, or maybe kids just became more comfortable. Now, all the Long Islanders are fitting their stereotypes as being rude, closeminded, and dumb. I have a hard time understanding how half of the students have made it this far.

Also, yes partying is grand. But news flash- you're paying $18k + a year. I'm shocked that kids are still ammused by blacking out three times a week. There's nothing to do on the weekends if you aren't drinking excessively or smoking weed in your room till you're busted. The student body is disappointing. Everyone is rude and self-absorbed.

Classes are okay, it's what you make of it. It's college, not high school. In most classes you WILL have to study for class. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Overall, don't come here. It's a waste of time and very few students care about anything substantial. Like shallow people? Great! Apply here.

1st Year Female -- Class 2015
Faculty Accessibility: B, Scholastic Success: F
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