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I certainly enjoyed my year and a half at UVa and I look forward to the remaining years. Something to consider is that academic advising before you declare a major is awful. I have met some of the most useless advisors who did not have a clue about science programs because they were history professors. You should have some idea what you want to do before you come here or you will get lost in the liberal arts atmosphere. Seek out people in the fields that interest you...these professors/TA's/upperclassmen are much more helpful than your assigned advisor.

Second, try something different. College is a time to experience. I initially had my doubts about joining a fraternity, but after being dragged out by some first year suitemates to some frat parties and rush, I found a frat I liked and made so many good friends that I never would have met otherwise. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I made my first year. You can pledge a fraternity and do well in course work (esp. 1st year) as long as you budget your time properly.

When second year rolls around, do not take 3 "weed-out" courses in a semester. It is possible to do well, but you will have no life outside of schoolwork. Pre-med is competitive so be prepared to encounter some cut-throat behavior. Get involved in as many activities as you can without overextending yourself.

Try to enjoy every second of it because it's already second year and I am still wondering where first year went. Take a chance, streak the lawn, explore the underground tunnels, apply for echols, ask out that pretty girl in your chem class...you fail 100% of the time if you never try.
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This university always gets destroyed by Virginia Tech in football. Virginia Tech's engineering school is also much better... I sure wish I got into Virginia Tech.
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The University of Virginia presents a special case in university selectivity. While nearly everyone here achieved high standardized scores and GPAs, numbers are simply not enough to survive here. While here, I have met the most interesting people and seen the most interesting things thanks to UVa's commitment to diversity. I attended a small private school that did not always foster my academic and extracurricular hunger, but the students and the school setting is incredibly inspiring which lends to the difference in expected work load and actual course difficulty.
For the most part, the faculty are passionate about their fields and are extremely resourceful and open. In this short half-semester, I have developed a personal relationship with every one of them through office hours and discussions.
The party scene at UVA is also quite interesting. It is not uncommon whatsoever to ear lingering comments of partyers stumbling home on a Friday night debating the possibility of a God based off of our limited understanding of Higgs boson. On the other hand, those who seek an extremely "hydrated" weekend can do so pretty much every night of the week. The social scene includes your standards: athletes in jumpsuits, band kids, Christian chicks that make free pancakes, and the like. Over all, there is an excellent balance of work and play for any one who looks for it.
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Education Quality: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: B+
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