University of Massachusetts-Amherst Top Questions

What kind of person should not attend this school?

Kyle

A socially ignorant person should not attend this school. There is much diversity within social groups. Social ingroup lines are not defenitive and are not divided by any factors such as style, sexuality, race or other boundraries.

XIAOXUAN

I think Umass Amherst is a wonderful school that nobody should not attend this school.

Melissa

The type of person that should not attend University of Massachusetts Amherst is someone who is not willing to work hard to achieve their degree. I think this is the same for almost every College or University. When attending college you need to be driven and you need to be focused on the work that you are doing in your four or more years of being there.

Adam

UMass is very diverse in both its population and academic offerings. Students that prefer a smaller campus might prefer to attend a college elsewhere, although I have met students who thought they would feel lost and overwhelmed at the school only to find that with all it has to offer they were very happy with their choice.

Keshia

Someone who doesn't like the cold or from somewhere that is very diverse .

Sarah

The campus at UMass is always busy and bustling with students. There are so many options of activities that students can do, and I will admit it is a bit overwhelming. With over 22,000 undergraduate students it is easy to become just another face in the crowd, which is why I feel it is important to not become one. Getting involved is key. Students that attend the UMass should be active, social, and motivated. I think this school has something to offer for any type of personality, as long as they are willing to be invloved.

Cory

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is not for a person who wants a small campus. There are over 20 thousand students at this campus, so classroom size is also large. If a person desires city life, Amherst is not for them . Although the campus is large, the area favors a country life, surrounded by cow and horse farms.

Jessica

The person who should not attend this school is a person who thinks they will not need hard work and dedication to complete a four year degree.

Danielle

Someone who requires alot of one-on-one leaning may not excell at this school. Lecture halls can range from 50-300 students, so individual time with teachers must be seeked out.

Samantha

Someone who isn't constantly partying.

Rebecca

Someone who can't focus in big lectures with hundreds of people.

Jenna

A person who prefers a small school should not attend UMass Amherst because there are over 25,000 undergraduate students alone.

Christin

Umass Amherst is a very big school, with a student body of about 20,000. If you are looking for the smaller, more intimate college experience, this is not for you. But other than that the school offers a variety of fields, and many, Incuding myself, and have found it to my liking.

Hilary

A person who isn't open minded. This is a very liberal school, with a diverse population with varied interests. Also, a person who does not want to attend a big school. It's not too big, but it is a little intimidating at first.

Faith

Invincible, uncaring students, whose whole purpose is to party, need not apply. If they do not want to further their education or make a better life for the world, then it would be parents or scholarship monies wasted.

Courtney

This school is not for people looking for a really close knit university. Although within the majors their is a more united bond between students, this school can be quite a culture shock for someone that needs a small town experience.

Emma

I think the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, could offer a beneficial setting to almost any student, scientific research- or humanities- oriented. If, however, a student is looking for a small liberal arts setting with one-on-one faculty-student work ration and small, intimate seminars, UMass may not be the "best" locate, as it is a large State (Research) Institution. However, the Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) program offers any self-directed student the opportunity to mold their own program of study and take classes both on campus and at five other smaller institutions in the area.

Galen

This school is very diverse. There are oppurtunities for all types of people. However someone who is anti social or doesnt like to interact with people on a day to day basis are probably not the type of person who should attend the school.

Olga

There is a place for nearly all individuals at the University. Whether you are extremely social and out-going, or timid and laid-back, the amount of extra-curriculars range from athletics to computer science clubs. I would not reccommend someone who is closed-minded and not willing to explore new opportunties thay may arise.

Meagan

People who are overwhelmed by large schools and large groups of people should avoid UMass. UMass is the biggest school I applied to, and due to the number of students it caters to, the university can be intimidating. You will not know everyone on campus, you will not know all of the professors (though you will know all of the ones in your field), and to most people, the anonymity is scary.

Arbrenne

Conservative uptight rich kids looking for tiny classes and a school in the city

Michael

Everyone should attend this school! All ethnicities, personalities...theres plenty of others like you!

Kathryn

If you are looking for a big school with a lot of energy and in the middle of a bustling college town, UMass-Amherst is for you. If you are willing to seek out what UMass has to offer and join clubs, UMass is definitely a good fit for you. Someone who enjoys spending time in cute coffee shops, and lounging outside in the warm weather will also have a great time at UMass. This school has something for just about everyone, but if you don't want to get involved you'll feel lost in the big campus.

Matthew

Someone who would be easily overwhelmed by the number of people.

Davina

This is a large campus and I could imagine it would be hard to maneuver between classes, sometimes only having 15 minutes to do so if you are physically handicapped and cannot easily walk around. Also, if you are looking for a small, quiet school, this isn't the place for you.

Brittany

Someone who needs complete silence all the time.

Madeline

People who don't take initiative (both socially and academically) may not succeed here. People who don't like big schools shouldn't go here. If you love the city and love to shop you might not be happy here. If you are looking for a very strong, cohesive community with a lot of school spirit, this may not be the place for you. If you are very idealistic, there may be a better place for you. This is a big campus, so if you don't like walking you might not like that.

Rosealiza

There is probably more than just one type of person that should not attend this school. However, the main kind of person would be someone who didn't take their academics seriously. Their main interest would be in socializing and meeting new people, and although that isn't necessarily a bad thing, this interest could ultimately become deletarious toward their acedemic welfare. They might not do well in school, and there is always te possibility of failing out college, which would be a waste of both their time and money.

Tho

Those who prefer small classrooms or are very introverted.

Lora

The people who should attend UMASS are those who are self sufficient. Individuals who are able to push themselves to succeed

adam

like to work and play

David

I dont believe anyone should not attend this school. It is open to any one really and you can find acceptance of who you are everywhere.

Allyson

I person who needs one on one attention from teachers. As the years pass the classes get smaller, but ant General Education class which you need for graduation are very large.

Kristen

Someone who would most likely not attend this school is a person who likes to keep to themself a lot and not get involved in many activities on the weekend. Also someone who is very conservative or right winged might feel like the minority at this school because most students as well as professors seem liberal and democratic.

Marissa

Anyone who doesn't want togo to a big school.

Megan

quiet, doesn't like crowds

Randy

Those who like small classes and more attention from the teacher should look at some other colleges because it is difficult to find classes that have less than 60 students. Almost all of the required classes that I have had so far had atleast a couple hundred of students. If one also likes a small campus where it is easy to know who everyone is, then this school will not be the best choice. The campus is massive with thousands of students and all the people that I have met so far I rarely see when I walk to class.

Maryann

conservative, quiet, shy

Jacob

Someone who does not like the small city atmosphere. There is a lot going on because it is a small city.

Brittany

Anti-social, non-open people.

Erin

someone who needs help figuring things out, needs advising, and isn't very outgoing. also a person shouldn't mind walking to class, or funky weather. they should also be open to new things.

Ellen

Someone who is afraid to jump in feet-first. You have to be willing to just DO it, and usually on your own. People who are overwhelmed by social anxieties or need a buddy to be with them at all times will find that this school is too big, too full, and too busy to cope with. Also, anyone who isn't openminded. There's just no room for that on campus -- we have too many people who are so different you just have to accept them. If you can't, don't come.

Nicolas

A person who lacks the tenacity and vigor that a reputable, accessible, and challenging school requires. A person who is intimitaded by a real-world setting, and is hesistant to speak their mind. The University of Massachusetts Amherst, is a very accepting, understanding, yet academically challending environment. Someone who doesn't plan to make the most of their four years in an educational setting shouldn't attend this school.

Elyse

Someone who is attending college in order to say they went to a famous private school just to say that they went to a little fancy private school- UMASS is about much more than a name, its a community, a family; its my second home.

Anne

Someone who isn't confident in themselves should not attend this school. It takes a strong willed, and independent person to survive the racial differences and large amounts of people.

Oluyomi

Anyone who comes from a very conservative town should stay away from UMass. Granted the educational and academics part of the campus is cool, but the parties especially in Southwest are at time overbearing.

mike

someone who wants a personal individualized education

Victoria

Anyone who does not enjoy larger schools or anyone who looks to much in to the name of a school.

Karina

If a person is not used to a big school . I think that Umass will be a good choice for you. There are many activities going on this school that one woud find a place to belong no matter what. People are friendly at Umass that one will be at ease at the school.

Christa

Someone who doesn't want to walk far to classs and someone who wants small classes all the time with individual attention. You end up getting these things later on in your college career but not until you are an upper classman. It is easy to be just 'a number' freshman and even sophomore year.