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The University of Houston

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA Faculty AccessibilityA+
Useful SchoolworkA Excess CompetitionA
Academic SuccessA- Creativity/ InnovationA
Individual ValueB University Resource UseB+
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyB+ FriendlinessB+
Campus MaintenanceB Social LifeB+
Surrounding CityA Extra CurricularsB-
SafetyB-
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Approachable, Closeminded

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

Female
SAT1350
Quite Bright
Lowest Rating
Extra Curriculars
B-
Highest Rating
Faculty Accessibility
A+
She rated most things higher than other students did.
Date: Apr 02 2006
Major: Philosophy (This Major's Salary over time)
Attempting to make a blanket statement about the quality of any university is generally ill-advised: I can only say that UH has been a great experience for me academically and socially, and that if you are looking for the sort of things I was looking for, you will be quite happy. All of the departments I've had prolonged exposure to have been excellent. For a liberal arts student wanting to enter grad school, the Honors College, with its brilliant professors and plethora of opportunities, is a dream. We have wonderful English professors and a distinguished Philosophy department. As with ALL schools, the difficulty level of the coursework is entirely dependent upon the professors. No matter where you are, do your research on whoever you take. Some professors are easy and inspiring, some easy and uninspiring, some difficult and inspiring, some difficult and uninspiring; some you'll just take to get through a course and others will change your life. I can certainly say that I've become a more thoughtful person from my experiences here, for my part. I've heard great things from friends in the sciences department as well.

I don't care so much about school spirit or a campus community, and I didn't get it. Regardless, through the Honors College especially, I was able to make quite a few thoughtful, intelligent friends. The dorms are problematic - food, old housing, etc - but social life is never a problem. As a white person, it's pretty enlightening to be the minority here sometimes; I'm the only white in my work environment. Houston - for those with a car - is full of art, shows, restaurants, social opportunities. And naturally, this university is CHEAP - cheaper than basically anywhere else.

This place has advantages and disadvantages: figure out what you're searching for and see if UH will provide you with what you need. I can only vouch for myself, but I'm very glad I came.

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