The University of Vermont

Date: Sep 26 2010
Major: Natural Resources (This Major's Salary over time)
UVM is set in a beautiful area of Northern Vermont, surrounded my mountains and a goregous lake. Burlington is a great college town, with lots to do, but few students truly take advantage of this. UVM has several environmental initiatives underway, and is doing a good job at becoming more "green". The academics here are decent, and UVM certainly has some great professors. The problem is that most classes are large until at least your junior year. Also, professor accessibility is a big problem, as some do not even have weekly office hours. The environmental studies classes (I am in CAS) do not get outside that much, and the first two classes have both nearly 300 students. As far as social life, the options are unfortunately very limited. While Burlington offers plenty of activities, it is very difficult to find people who do not want to drink every weekend. The parties are usually small, with no dancing, and charge $5 just to get in. Drugs are also huge here, and while there is no pressure to do them, it certainly hurts your social life if you're not into that since so many people partake in it here. If you do not drink or do drugs, i would advise you to not come here. The students are also very cliquey, and it is very hard to make good friendships here. The weather here is not only rather cold most of the year, but it is surprisingly cloudy. UVM is also lacking in racial diversity, although the students are very open to all lifestyles. If you're looking for a good time in a beautiful place, and are not too serious about academics, then you should consider UVM.