http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html Life at UC - Comments en http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html There's two main reviews for UC: the bureaucracy and the academics. I'll start with the negative first. The onestop center & admissions are very bureaucratic. I've been told several things by differen... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:42:45 GMT StudentsReview 1076-92699 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1076-92699 1076 17 English Female Undergraduate Class 2013 2nd Year Neutral There's two main reviews for UC: the bureaucracy and the academics. I'll start with the negative first. The onestop center & admissions are very bureaucratic. I've been told several things by different people on the same subject. They tend to treat most students like a number and are generally unhelpful & condescending if they need additional help. Although they claim to be open to new students regardless of differences, they certainly hold a bias against anyone who is not a traditional student. If you are a non-traditional student, have a unique social background, & also happen to look non-white, etc, you will be regarded with suspicion & will be reluctantly helped. This is really the worst side of UC because not only am I paying the tuition, but these staff members only care if you bring in additional revenue. All they require is that you don?t ask or speak, which is quite disgusting. Therefore, any other questions are considered a waste of their time. Clearly, I do not care for this side of UC. I am in my mid-twenties & had to continue college later for several unforeseeable factors. My experience with this piece of bureaucratic nonsense was quite unacceptable. You?ll probably see this sort of negative attitude at some random places or offices scattered throughout the campus, but I am optimistic.

Now?for the positives! UC, academically, is amazing for anyone who is curious & wants to work hard at a challenge. My liberal arts professors, mostly tenured or Phd, are generally passionate about their subject & will welcome great discussions and ideas. My liberal arts classes are generally challenging, usually requiring ample time & analytic thinking. I have also met interesting classmates with different beliefs and backgrounds, so I felt that I was living in a mini city on campus. Most students are from Ohio, but you?ll still meet some who hail from other states or outside the US. Social life just depends on who choose as friends or the places you choose to visit around the Cincinnati areas. The libraries are really helpful & have ample resources. The library staff & their IT people are usually courteous and willing to help.

Overall, UC is what you make of it. For the tuition cost & quality of the major classes, the degree is a sweet deal. You can graduate with relatively little debt if you balanced school work & worked paid internships/co-ops during the summer. There are certain other negatives like general education requirements or random 100-200 level classes with condescending TAs & petty adjunct instructors; so the sooner you sign-up for your degree/major classes, the better you?ll feel. This might be humorous, but most computer lab staff is really rude if you bring anything resembling a mug, so hide it! If you have a positive attitude and use the campus resources, such as the recreation center & the main library, you should be able to attend & continue school with little difficulty. That?s all for now! Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:42:45 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html I transferred to UC from Ohio State, and as far as education quality is concerned UC is by far a better experience. Relatively small classes, accessible professors (who aren't all grad students but ac... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:51:54 GMT StudentsReview 1076-92366 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1076-92366 1076 64 Public Health Male Undergraduate Class 2015 4th Year Advice I transferred to UC from Ohio State, and as far as education quality is concerned UC is by far a better experience. Relatively small classes, accessible professors (who aren't all grad students but actual tenured professors) and cozy campus. The area around campus is on the rough side but is having a lot of new high-end apartments, restaurants, and bars being built and the "riff-raff" being pushed out. I'd expect the campus neighborhood (Clifton) will be similar to OSU's campus area in about 5 years. Glad I transferred but definitely has inner-city feel so if your looking for lots of green space around campus (campus is beautiful and has plenty of green areas and trees) I would look at OU or Miami. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:51:54 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html You can get a quality education, buy you have to put the work in, don't expect the faculty to offer a lot of help.... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:28:25 GMT StudentsReview 1076-90735 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1076-90735 1076 16 Electrical Engineering Male Undergraduate Class 2005 5th Year Neutral You can get a quality education, buy you have to put the work in, don't expect the faculty to offer a lot of help. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:28:25 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html This is a very decent university overall.... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:17:28 GMT StudentsReview 1076-90527 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1076-90527 1076 9 Chemistry Male Undergraduate Class 2014 3rd Year Positive This is a very decent university overall. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:17:28 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html My experience at UC has been a bit of a mixed bag. There are positives and negatives about it, just like any other large state university. As an out-of-state student, I have felt very out of place... Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:05:41 GMT StudentsReview 1076-89887 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1076-89887 1076 3 Architecture Male Undergraduate Class 2016 1st Year Advice My experience at UC has been a bit of a mixed bag. There are positives and negatives about it, just like any other large state university.

As an out-of-state student, I have felt very out of place here. 80% of the student body is from Ohio, and of the remaining 20%, I'd say about half are from the Asian continent. That leaves only 10% of the student body that is from different states. I feel like an outsider here, where it's virtually the 13th grade for Ohio residents. Everyone knows each other and hangs out with their high school friends, so I strongly recommend joining a fraternity or sorority if you're out-of-state like me.

Unfortunately, I haven't really been able to take advantage of the social scene here at UC because I'm in DAAP. If you plan on attending DAAP, prepare to have no life. The teachers aren't kidding when they say expect to spend most of your weekend in the studio. I spent 18 straight hours in the studio working on projects. If you enjoy creative, abstract thinking combined with hands-on work, DAAP is definitely for you. Its reputation is earned. DAAP clearly is one of the most innovative programs in the country. Unfortunately, I found out quickly that it just wasn't for me. That doesn't mean it's not a great program. It also doesn't mean I'm dumb or lazy, it just means that I'm much better adjusted to the standard lecture class. There are hardly any lecture classes at DAAP, which can be a positive or a negative depending on the person. I do think every major in DAAP should require a portfolio. Architecture does not, and I really wish it did because I might not have wasted a semester of my life struggling through architecture studios. What I figured out in architecture is that you have to LOVE it. There's no money in the field and job prospects fluctuate with the economy. You have to live, breathe, and love architecture. I found out quickly that I do NOT.

In terms of the other colleges here at UC, it seems that CCM is very highly regarded. I'm not sure what people do with degrees in music, but if that's your interest, then I'd definitely recommend checking out CCM. The College of Engineering is fairly well regarded as well. I believe it's ranked in the top 60 or so engineering programs in the country. Other than that, the programs here are very mediocre. Everything in the College of Arts & Sciences is outside of the top 100. If you are interested in anything but DAAP, CCM, or engineering, I'd go elsewhere (unless you're in-state and want a good bargain).

Sports at UC are awesome. Football games are an absolute blast. Nippert Stadium is only 35,000 seats, but it gets LOUD during Big East games. You can either buy season tickets for $60 or line up at 8 AM on the Monday before the game and get free student section tickets. I went ahead and bought the season ticket package, but I think it's better to just get the free ones. Suck it up and wake up early so that you can get free seats. It's worth it.

I've had a fine experience with faculty. I'm in DAAP, so I haven't had a full blown lecture class here at UC. I can't really say how strong the average professor is here at UC. At DAAP, the studio teachers are very helpful but also extremely arrogant. The GA's are quite nice, though, as they understand what you are going through better than the ***hole professors. I've heard horror stories about teachers outside of DAAP, but I can't give an honest opinion because I haven't experienced them. My guess is that the faculty are ok - not great, not bad.

Campus is fine. I like that it is very compact. It was ranked in Forbes Magazine as one of the top 10 most beautiful campuses in the world. I think that's bogus. Some of the buildings here are just bizarre (DAAP building is a monstrosity), and there's not a whole lot of greenery. The surrounding area is scary. Some people think that Clifton's reputation as a war zone is exaggerated, but I can guarantee you IT'S NOT. We get at least an email a day about armed robberies occurring on streets near campus. There have already been 3 homicides, one of which occurred right outside of a dorm. I would not walk around alone anywhere off campus after dusk. Campus seems relatively safe. I've made quite a few walks back from the DAAP building at obscene hours and haven't had any incidents.

Ultimately, UC is what you make of it. I know people hate to hear that cliche, but it's true. I, unfortunately, did not make the most of it like I could have. I partially blame DAAP, I partially blame myself. I'm not an extremely outgoing person, so I've had a hard time making friends outside of DAAP. UC is a mediocre school, and I find it ridiculous that I'm paying $20,000 a year to attend. It's not worth it for out-of-state students. I think it's a pretty good bargain for in-state students. I've only been here for half a semester, and I can already tell that UC has a LONG way to come before being compared with OSU. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:05:41 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/OH/UC_comments.html