Rachel
Originally I am from Boston Massachusetts. I grew up a city girl surrounded by people, well, more like pushed around by people. I've always had unrealistic dreams like becoming an actress, traveling to help the world or becoming a translator for the government but being from such a big city I felt so small. Moving to Arizona was a complete change of environment and I finally feel like I’m a part of this process and moving up in life. This school is extremely welcoming and helpful with so many opportunities and options, I couldn’t be happier.
Gaege
The cultural diversity at this school is staggering. It's exciting to know that every class I take will contain a vibrant group of students to interact with. This gives me a chance to learn not only academically but socially as well.
Lauren
The great wildcat spirit! On game days in Tucson you will see a sea of red and happy fans yelling bear down. I would not trade the sports atmosphere and school spirit for anywhere else.
Brandon
Comparatively, the U of A, even moreso than most universities, presents a diversity of population fostering compassion, acceptance, and tolerance. In the wake of atrocities such as Representative Gifford's attempted assassination, it remains now more than ever a potent lesson to remember to work towards compromise always, for violence of any degree results in nothing but heartbreak and pain, inducing more malice. And, this spreads like a wild fire. But at the university, instead, the entire student body aims to understand. With a population exceeding 30,000, all facets of the public are represented, and hence respected, as individuals.
Luchie
Compared to other schools, my school is an extremely biker-friendly and community based campus. Students, staff, anyone and everyone bike around campus either to get to class, train for a race, or simply just to enjoy a bike ride. People also come to campus to lounge, eat, exercise, or to soak in the desert sun.
Leo
No other university I know of is able to afford the resources of a large university while still being able to offer students the small classes and individual attention that is offered at The University of Arizona.
Tess
The University of Arizona is located in the center of Tucson. It is a big campus, and there are many opportunities to join clubs, and groups to meet new people. The University also works with you to help you figure out what path you want to take. With so many options for majors it can be overwhelming, but they work to help you figure out what you want to do. With so many options, you are bound to find a major that interests you; if not they help you make your own degree program.
Joseph
Allows for fully online degree programs.
Rebecca
The UA is undoubtedly a fun school, but it’s not solely because of the party scene. Tucson is a great city with tons of restaurants (24 hour Mexican food anyone?) and beautiful nature areas just outside the city. It’s a relaxed campus with TONS of extracurricular activities to get involved and meet people. The campus has such a good vibe; students are just happy to be there. The weather can be hot, but when you’re at the pool in the middle of December, the envy from your snowed-in friends makes it worth it.
Musung
What's unique about University of Arizona is that it is very good school that has very prominant degree programs that are ranked.