University of Akron Main Campus Top Questions

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.

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.

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.

Parking. Lack of it.

The weather and the variety of food options within campus

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.

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.

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.

nothing

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.

There are no sophomore initiative programs and it has been very difficult for me to guide myself through everything when there has been such a shift in help. When I was a freshman I was handed a lot of opportunities and I really started to take initiative but I always felt I was a beat behind where I needed to be and I really thing a program for sophomores would help the retention rates.

The worst thing about UA is getting help from a department other than your major where the student may not know the professors or people who work there.

The worst thing about my school is the area. Akron is not exactly the nicest city in the state. Coming from a suburban community, the city of Akron was kind of a shock. I live not even half a mile away from campus and the other night I heard a gun shot right outside my window. That is scary and I wish I could be at this university withoutfearing for my life

The worst thing about this school is that the dorms cost a lot money and to pay for classes.

In my opinion, the worst thing about my school is parking. There aren't enough parking spaces for all the students that drive, and it can take a lot of time to find an open spot. This makes it difficult to get to class on time without arriving on campus at least a half hour early.

There are so many student success programs established to ensure student retention rates but not enough students know about them to utilize them.

I wouldnt consider anything extremely bad at my school.

the worst thing about my school is that the availabilty of parking is very limited, which increases the amount of tickets given to commuters on a daily basis.

The worst thing about my school is the parking. No matter how early you get to campus for a class, it feels like you are still searching for an hour. I go to a big commutor school and they should be better prepared for it.

The worst thing i find about my school is the tuition because i dont feel you should have to pay for education. I wish it was the same as high school.