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Breakdown of “Social Life” at UCONN
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By Gender
MaleB
FemaleB-
 
By Major
Animal StudiesA+
AnthropologyB
Art & Design DepartmentD-
BiologyA-
Business - Management and AdministrationC+
Chemical EngineeringA+
ChemistryB
Civil EngineeringB
CommunicationsB
Computer ScienceA+
EconomicsB
EducationD+
Electrical EngineeringC
Engineering DepartmentB+
EnglishB
FinanceA-
History/Histories (art history/etc.)C+
JournalismA
Language - French/Spanish/etc.C-
MathB
Mechanical EngineeringD+
Music EducationA-
Neuroscience/Cognitive ScienceF
NursingA-
OtherB-
PhysicsB-
Political ScienceA-
PreMed and MedicalB
PsychologyB-
Public HealthA+
Social WorkD+
SociologyB-
UndecidedB
 

Against similar schools
Social Life compared with similar schools in class.

University of Connecticut
 B
Average of All Schools
 C+
Average of schools in class
 B

Harvard University
 B-
University of Massachusetts Amherst
 B
Yale University
 B+
Northeastern University
 B+
Boston University
 B
Northeastern Illinois University
 C
New York University
 B
F
A+

Quotes touching on Social Life

“... The only ones who probably would not like UCONN would be out-of-state black and minority students used to more urban social environments with lim...”
 
“... There is absolutely NO social life here, other than going to parties and getting drunk like a moron, then sleeping in class the next day, or slee...”
 
“... I am a very social and outgoing person but have felt very alone here ...”
 
“... They seem to have already made their social circles and cliques, and for some reason they don't want anyone else to deal with ...”
 
“... Social groups are rather tight and exclusive, most just stick with their High School groups, and don't feel the need to meet new people and e...”
 
“... Social scene: Frat parties are so overrated, the first one is fun because you don't know what to expect, but expect this: a huge crowd of peop...”
 
“... The largest public research library in New England for you bookworms and over 250 student clubs and organizations for you social types ...”
 
“... Socially it was great as long as you don't sit around and mop ...”
 
“... A large social network will make your experience at UConn a fantastic one ...”
 
“... There is so much activity happening on campus it may be hard for some to stay disciplined enough to not let the social scene take over their aca...”
 
“... As for social life: There is little to do off campus, the area surrounding Storrs is anything but urban ...”
 
“... With so many people on such a large campus, there is endless opportunity with meeting people with similar interests, finding the perfect major and...”
 
“... However the social life is great: people are friendly, plenty to do ...”
 
“... Social: parties are here if you want them, and there's a huge variety ...”
 
“... Social life aside, the academics all have great programs ...”
 
“... Admittedly, the sports program was subperb during my years there, and provided most of the socialization/entertainment opportunities for an ...”
 
“... Despite UConn's placement in the middle of a cow field in the middle of nowhere CT, I loved my social life there ...”
 
“... As far as the social scene, you'll find your niche ...”
 
“... I think that UConn is an excellent school in regards to athletics and being able to socialize with your peers ...”
 
“... People make friends FAST here, and if you're the odd one out, your social life will suck ...”
 
“... Socially, I came here knowing no one ...”
 
“... I have found that students do not enjoy venturing out of their comfort zone when it comes to social piece of college (which is about as impor...”
 
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