University of Massachusetts-Amherst Top Questions

How academically rigorous the school can be if you want it to be, how many cool majors and classes there are, and how many things I did over the weekend.

that im getting an excellent education

I tell people that my school is very social and there's always something going on either on campus or in one of the surrounding towns. There's a good music scene in both Amehrst and neighboring towns. Also the varisty sports at my school are very good and the football, hockey, and basketball games are always fun to attend. Overall there's always something to do during the week and on weekends and there are always a lot of people around so the campus never seems deserted.

mostly, i brag about the big library and the dorms in central. the rest is ugly except for the center of campus. also i brag about some teachers that i enjoy.

The food is amazing! There are tons of different choices for cuisines and you can have a full meal or just grab something to go. It's great!

The first thing that comes to my mind that I am most proud of is the Holyoke Range and the foliage. I then brag about Western Massachusetts' strong sense of liberalism, especially in towns like Amherst and Northampton. I also tell them that my campus is very walkable, but quite large. I also like that UMass students can attend courses at the other four colleges in the area.

Research Projects and labs

I love how much therer is to do here, if you want to get out there is always something going on in the area. Also, there is a very diverse community here, hippies, yuppies, conservative, liberal, farmers, urban people and everything in between; you can always find somewhere to fit in.

People start partying on Thursdays and don't stop till Sunday and people are still getting 3.0s and beyond with all the partying that they do.

there are a lot of people and a lot of things to get involved in

The ROTC program is very good, one of the top 25 or so in the nation. Also, there are always parties on the weekends.

If you like the outdoors you will love UMASS. There are a lot of outdoor things to do like camping, swimming and canoeing. There are also A LOT of clubs you can join. There will be a club for something you like, GUARANTEED.

Our athletic teams are very good and the social life is great!

That we have a great social scene. We have awesome sports teams, concerts and other forms of professional entertainment.

I am most proud of the academic program I am a part of (environmental science/english double major), and the opportunities I have had to work with excellent professors. I am also very satisfied with the location of the school; there's a lot to do in Amherst and Northampton, and a lot of good concerts and events happen in the area.