The University of Alabama Top Questions

Our campus can be incredibly inconvenient to get around. The dorms are all on the outskirts of the campus, and some classes can be as much as a 25 minute walk away.

The Greek System at the Univeristy of Alabama can be intimidating at times. If you are not a part of a sorority or fraternity some may see you as inferior. I am not a part of a sorority, and while it sometimes may be trying, overall it has not affected me too much. I am still able to have just as much fun and meet as many new people as those involved in the Greek System.

Honestly, there aren't any huge drawbacks I have experienced while being at Alabama. The reputation of the school originally kept me hesitant while considering the school, because I had heard a lot about it being a party school. And now that I am here, I do agree that there are a lot of parties going on, but in the end you have responsibility and choices for every part of your life. The school just gives you options and you have to choose. I love Alabama.

The worst thing about my school is the cost. It is so expensive and its not worth it. The economy is bad and people don't have the money to spend thousands of dollars on an education. And getting loans just make it worst.

If there is one problem it is size. The campus is huge, and makes traveling to and from dorms and class a very rigorous workout. There is a bus system but it is rarely available when you need it, and there is lttle parking available that can allow people to drive to class.

The food!

The Machine. Supposedly, this machine is run by a secret society of the fraternities and sororities. I don't usually buy into these types of stories, but over the past year, I have seen the machine and it's intimidation factor over this campus. Fraternities and Sororities have too much say on this campus. They receive over 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the school's budget. Dirty politics invades every school election. This machine dictates who wins homecoming queen, student government president, and any other student-elected position on campus.

The strong focus on partying that involves alcohol.

Be yourself. Don't let others define you. And there will always be parties; don't let the social scene interfere with your academic performance. Don't get caught up on one lady/guy. This is a school almost 30,000. If that person doesn't work out, find another one; whatever you do, remember you're in school to get a job. That comes first.

The campus is somewhat spread out over an urban setting. There are various logistical challenges in getting from one location to the other during a normal day. While the University has set up an inter-campus transit system the vehicles tend to run late and do not provide a stable means of moving about the campus.