Jewel
During the winter when it is too cold to be outside the university does not cancel class. That is a safety hazard as well as there not being any salt on the icy side walks.
Chelsea
Although the University of Akron encourages learning and socializing among students, as a result of the campus size, the classroom size is at most times larger than average. The advantages of a large classroom is the ability to hear multiple views and opionions, and the feeling of being a small part of something big. However, the disadvantage that comes along with a big classroom is the disability of being engaged with your professors. Some students feel in particular classes that they are just a number, and not an individual student.
Sean
Honestly, I cannot think of anything I dislike about UA that is not a normal problem among all colleges. It is in a city, like many others and traffic and parking can be problematic. Books are expensive, especially the special versions for the school, but this happens at other schools as well. The wi-fi in our dorm (Honors Complex) can be spotty and the food from the next door dining hall could be a little bit better.
Jenni
Parking. Lack of it.
Christina
The weather and the variety of food options within campus
brian
large campus, which means alot of walking. duringte summer its not so bad, but in the winter its freezing cold. i have found that they dont spend much time salting their sidewalks. makes for a slippery walk.
Hannah
In my opinion, the worst aspect of my school is the safety factor. Akron has one of, if not, the highest petty crime rates in the entire nation. There have been robberies, killings, and everything in between. It can be quite frightening to think these issues really could happen to anyone-- and have. It's a beautiful campus and wonderful school, but the safety can really be a deterrent.
Rachel
The environment surrounding the campus is the worst thing about my school. It is not a very safe area outside of the campus, because of homeless people, shootings and robberies that happen occasionally.
Jordan
In my opinion, the only downside to attending the University of Akron is the weather. The snow doesn't bother me, but the cold gets me down sometimes. If your roommates or housemates go home for the weekend, it's easy to feel lonely or like a prisoner because the weather is so miserable.