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Academic advisors are not always helpful, especially when dealing with extreme situations

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They are currently undergoing a transformation. It is quite frustrating because I can't plan my exit-strategy when courses may or may not be offered because of it. The transformation and communication about it are the most frustrating thing about the school.

U of A is a huge school, so registering for classes can sometimes be difficult. Generally, however, if you register on time, you get the classes you want.

Registering for classes is so difficult. There are never any classes available at it is too many students in a class. I am a Junior, who registers after the senior, and did not get any of my necessary classes.

Lack of public transportation from where I live and high parking fees.

I hate that classes are so hard to get into. It is not fair that students are forced to pay high tuition rates and not be able to get into classes that they need.

That everything is more expensive.

Partiers from California that only attend the school for one or two years. The general science classes very much try to "weed people out." They are graded too harshly for what they are.

The most frustrating thing about my school would be its overall accessibility to faculty because of its size. It is more difficult for me to interact with a professor one-on-one because class sizes are so large. I find it difficult to meet with most professors because their office hours do not coincide with my schedule. The increasing tuition prices are also frustrating because a main reason I chose to attend UA was because I got a substantial scholarship.

A number of students don't seem to be here for their studies; some are more focused on just getting through it and having fun.

The professors aren't always the best teachers. They are really smart in their field but can't convey that to the average college student that knows practically nothing on the subject.

If you're not in the greek life, there aren't many other social outlets. Only a few unadvertized intermurial activites happen.

There's nothing! The only problem is that it tends to get pretty hot in the beginning of the fall semester and end of spring semester.

Need more school spirit!

The most frustrating thing about my school is its location. There really isn't much to do around campus except for drink. You also have to travel far to get to a Wal-Mart or grocery store.

It is very difficult to register for the classes I want to take because my major is overpopulated and the advisors are unorganized.

I think the most frustrating thing is that there are so many on campus resources but they are not advertised well.

There are too many group projects, so it's hard to find time to meet up together, while taking on an internship.

theres no city life. its all based around the campus

Each year the University accepts more students (40,000+), yet the school does not have the budget to create more classes. Psychology is a very popular major, and as a senior I was not able to register for the courses I needed to graduate. I always had difficulty registering for psychology courses through my college career at this school, so eventually I switched majors because I was wasting my time. Also at the same time they gain more students, they are reducing the amount of parking available throughout campus. This is extremely frustrating.

For me the most frustrating thing about this school is it's location. I grew up in Phoenix and therefore all my friends and family live there., but that's not the school's fault. Other than that, this school is perfect. Unfortunately, that's a big frustration.

Cannot afford out-of-state tuition and cannot get help to pay for tuition.

The streets surrounding the school are terrible and have a ton of holes. There are a lot of homeless people

The way registration works. It is impossible to get classes and organize a schedule.

My most frustrating thing at the moment is my english class. My 'professor' is very vague and somewhat disorganized. I feel that the class can be very unproductive which is a waste of my time

I feel like some classes are too easy and some are too hard. It needs to be balenced out. Last semester, I had a professor who taught concepts that were to difficult for a Gen. Ed. class. The U of A needs to find a system that will have the classes and material be challenging but also understandable.

In the summer is it a 100 degrees or more. It's a pain getting from class to class in the heat. Also that Frat life is a little too strong here.

the weather in Tucson, AZ.

size

The most frustrating thing about my school is the mixed answers they give you. One day you get an answer and the next you will get a differnt answer to the same question.

The small percentage of African Americans or basically any minority that does not include Native American or Mexican.

It can be scary not knowing people, but you get used to it.

I have found that the academic advising is very frustrating. The advisors that I have dealt with so far are either too busy or don't seem interested in helping with my issues. I had one advisor tell me right from the first time I met her that maybe I shouldn't be in that particular major. I felt like I was being discriminated against because at the time I was overweight.

This school really only give scholorships to the extremly smart students who came in with a high gpa from high school or students who came from a lower middle class family. Coming from a middle class family it is hard to support myself in school and living costs without any financial aide. The school did not give any financial help to me when I came out of high school with a high gpa and a lot of extra curriculars

It is difficult to make friends at this school when you are from out of state, so be very friendly and try to make friends in the dorms. Most of the dorms are very old and almost unlivable. Do your research and try to stay in a newer dorm.

The work load and not being able to feel comfortable with the professors in order to better undestand the material. Their office hours are sometimes held during other classes so you make an appointment but it will be at an inconvenient time. Some professors do not care for the student's progress no matter how much you talk with them about your grades, etc.

Large classes

money