The University of Tampa

Date: Dec 08 2005
Major: Psychology (This Major's Salary over time)
The University of Tampa has been one of the biggest disappointments of my academic career. I found this out from orientation, the day that I saw everybody dressed like a Dior, Gucci, or Abercrombie model. 85% of the student body is severely unfriendly and snooty. Everyone walks around with an iPod or a cell phone glued to their ear. Granted, I have met a handful of amazing people, but they are upperclassmen and only 2 freshman. Dorm wise, you are completely screwed if you get Ashley Plaza or McKay Hall. Both are ant and roach infested, and Ashley Plaza is falling apart. I know of at least 5 other people who are transferring (including myself) at the end of the Fall '05 semester. I have few complaints with the faculty, a few weirdos here and there, but they are mostly good, helpful people. The campus is lovely, but it ALWAYS smells like ass. Seriously, it smells like a sewer is overflowing just two feet away from you. Nasty. Security is horrible, I hardly feel safe, and if you're a freshman, forget about parking. West Parking Garage is a nightmare (not to mention dirty and nobody knows how to park!). Vaughn and Sykes are beautiful buildings. Plant Hall is disgusting. Academically, I feel let down. Socially, even more so. There are two types of people: the ones who pay for UT in loans and scholarships, and the ones who got in because Mommy and Daddy are sitting pretty on a small fortune back in Long Island.

Come here if you want to party, if you're rich, if you love Dior, Gucci, or any other "it costs an arm and a leg for a purse/sunglasses" labels, and an easy academic structure. Forget it if you're a little more serious about your life and future career.