(FM) Graduating at the top of my class, I was

How this student rated the school

Educational Quality	A	Faculty Accessibility	B+
Useful Schoolwork	B	Excess Competition	B
Academic Success	B+	Creativity/ Innovation	A-
Individual Value	B-	University Resource Use	C+
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty	A	Friendliness	B+
Campus Maintenance	C+	Social Life	D+
Surrounding City	C+	Extra Curriculars	B
Safety	B+

Describes the student body as: Arrogant, Snooty, Closeminded Describes the faculty as: Helpful

Female

SAT2180

Quite Bright

Lowest Rating Social Life	D+

Highest Rating Educational Quality	A

She cares more about Campus Maintenance than the average student.

Date: Jan 08 2013
Major: Biology (This Major's Salary over time)
Graduating at the top of my class, I was thrilled to be able to attend the "4th most rigorous" institution in the US. I heard the faculty were great and the biology program was amazing. But while the research opportunities are awesome and the academics are incredibly strong, I am so unhappy at F&M for numerous reasons.

I can't stand the students or the administration. I have had too many scheduling, housing, roommate, and financial issues to count. I am a financial aid student, and I personally do not feel financial aid students get fair consideration. In a school dominated by over-privileged, arrogant students I feel completely isolated, and the school's housing monopoly does not help matters as only those who can afford the overpriced apartments/off campus options get decent housing. Another monopoly is Sodexo. All the food on campus comes from Sodexo and the quality is rather poor. The dining options are incredibly limited, and, again, those who can't afford to eat out all the time get the short end of the stick. The campus is not diverse, and most students are not openminded. The Greek scene is HUGE, and if you don't belong to it, it is pretty much impossible to make any good friends. I heard this before I applied but NEVER thought it would be an issue. I figured I would find likeminded people wherever I went. Well, I was wrong.

Overall, I really can't stand F&M and wish I could transfer. I tried, but I couldn't get enough financial aid as a transfer student at the school I was accepted to. Therefore I am stuck here, like so many others. I've come across so many seniors who told me to get out while I still could. So, take this as a warning before applying, and please think twice. I came to F&M believing everything would work out as long as the academics were good, but that isn't true. I am absolutely miserable here despite being involved in numerous clubs, holding leadership positions, and having a great academic record.

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