The University of New Mexico

Date: May 16 2007
Major: Journalism (This Major's Salary over time)
I transfered to UNM after freshman year at a university in Arizona. The school academically is ok. I have to say it was fairly easy…I actually didnt go to most of my classes and always got B's without doing any work. The teachers are ok as well but many don't seem to speak english as their first languauge. I didnt find the home work or class work challenging, so if you are looking for a challange dont go here or stick to the honors program. Its sort of hard to make friends here since everyone knows eachother from high school and lives off campus because the dorms suck. Everyone also has lives outside of school (jobs, family) so the campus has a very commuter feel to it. The parking is terrbile so be prepared to walk or leave your car in a dangerous parking lot and wait for the busses all day. Albuquerque is really a lame city, there is nothing to do, be prepared to be bored!! The advising center is a waste of time and the advisors really have no clue, they all look younger then most of the students, so dont count on them for advise. The good sides are that the school is cheap, its not difficult to get into, rent is reasonable off campus, the weather is really nice, and its EASY to get a diploma! I am actually transfering. All in all I would say if you can handle just being a number, you enjoy not being challeneged, you like walking hundreds of miles a day, you enjoy not getting classes you want, and you love living in a boring city, UNM is the place for you!