(UMass-Amherst) I transferred here last semester

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

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Female

1260

Quite Bright

Individual Value	C+

University Resource Use	A+

She rated most things higher than other students did.

Date: Jan 25 2010
Major: (This Major's Salary over time)
I transferred here last semester. I love Umass, though it doesn't always love me back-I've found that I often have to fight to get into classes,find academic resources, secure housing etc., financial aid etc. You really have to be your own advocate here. I have no regrets about coming here though- this college has taught me some important task-managing skills. The college itself: as a large university, it offers a myriad of clubs and student activities. The social life is great here-I have a blast in the Outing club and am about to start Capoeira, a Brazillian dance/martial art. We even have Quidditch here. The surrounding town Amherst is cozy little place with lots of hole-in-wall pubs and small, independent businesses. I love it (though be aware it's no New York City-I doubt there are any dance clubs). Academically, ratemyprofessors.com is a must. This is a research-based institution, and a huge one, so in order to get that fun, quirky professor who loves his students, you need to research your potential class schedule in advance. Some general advice about UMass: avoid Sylvan residential area if possible-the suite-style living makes it hard to make friends with people on your floor. However, it's not the end in the world if you're a transfer student and end up there (most do); my suggestion is join clubs to make friends. I really recommend UMOC, the outdoors club, I have a blast with them. If you're going to get a job at a dining hall pick Worchester..and take advantage of everything UMass has to offer, because there is so much going on. Frankly, I'm in love with the school. The campus is beautiful, the atmosphere is bohemian (although beware the North face clones ;)) and the people are diverse (some of my friends are from places like Columbia, Russia and Peru). Come here if you want the quintessential New England college experience. If you have a carpe diem attitude, you will love it here. Feel free to email me with questions; I know I wish I had had a UMass contact before I got here.

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