University of Arizona Top Questions

The size of the school is just right. People react positively when I tell them I go here. Most frequent complaints are more often about the city of Tucson than the school itself. The campus is beautiful and there is so much to do here!

Great environment, BEAR DOWN :)

This school is full of opportunities and a place where dreams can come true. The campus is beautiful and the extra-curricular activities are endless. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

i really love the environment in my school. people are very welcoming and its like having a family here. i enjoy all the time i spend here at school and i made a lot of new friends.

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Too many California kids. Seriously. School doesn't really care about undergraduates. Really invested more in research and generating revenue.

I am very happy with my decision to attend the University of Arizona. Between the academics, the weather, the sports, the girls, the parties, it is the epitome of the college experience. I am very excited to start the McGuire Entrepreneurship program, in which at the end of the year, my team will be pitching our business ideas to venture capitalists and investors. Tucson is a college town as the entire city really revolves around the university, which I think is nice. Perhaps the one drawback of the UofA is its location. There are alot of perks (nature, hikes, mountains, weather, an hour from Mexico) but there are also fewer opportunities than you will find in a big city.

I am about to graduate from the U of A, and in my three years here, I have constructed many different opinions of this school. In a few years, when I look back at my time here, I will think of the tradition that this school is built upon because of its old age, 127 years. This tradition attracts many students- almost too many students. The overwhelming traffic of walking to classes in the beginning of the semester can be frustrating, but the same thousands of students walking along the mall are the ones that make football and basketball games so spirited and fun. The athletics at this school are enjoyable to delve into, but I came here for the academics. The U of A offers some majors that I can't find anywhere else, like Physiology, Neurophysiology and Cognitive Sciences, and others. While I am personally not a fan of the lecture classes of 500 or even 1,000 students in my heavy science classes, I do enjoy the material that the professors are passionate about teaching. There are always smaller classes one can take when one gets to upper-division courses. If I could change one thing about this school, it would absolutely be class sizes and teaching methods. Students need to understand early on in their academic life- college at the latest- how they learn. It has always been a frustration to learn in 50-minute intervals from a professor teaching multiple students at once when I know that is not my best strategy of learning, which is why it would be the one thing I would change.

My overall opinion about this is it placed in the boring town of Tucson. There is a lot school pride in this College town, because everyone in the city of Tucson loves UofA because it is their main attraction. I usually spend my time at our 27 million dollar rec center they just built and I would change how many food places they have one campus more variety. Overall this campus is awesome!! Bear Down!!

The University of Arizona is a great school. The environment, the community, the school pride, it definitely encompasses the "college experience." They offer so many resources for development, both personal and academic growth. There are also many clubs/organizations on campus that will add value to your college experience. There is so much variety that you will find something that sparks your interests. We have a lot of campus events and we stay on top of local and important issues going on in our community and even nationally. I think UA is just the right size for students who are looking to get away from a small school but not be overwhelmed with an extremely large one either. There is a lot of opportunity to meet new people and make new memories. Like with any aspect of your life, it is what you make of it. GO WILDCATS!

I love this school. The school is large enough to meet tons of people, yet small enough to have classes where you can personally meet your professors and classmates. Tucson finds its identity in UA and is a perfect college town. You can find inexpensive homes and apartments to rent throughout town. The main thing that stood out to me about UA is how open-minded it is. From the staff to the students, everyone is open to each other's opinions and people are rarely judgmental. There a lot of school pride, especially when it comes to the basketball program. The main downside is how expensive food can be on campus. While you'll find this with every college, it still doesn't change the fact that it's annoying.

I love the University of Arizona. It's not too big, but not too small, and there's always something going on. There are so many different clubs, groups, and organizations on campus, so everyone can find somewhere to fit in. There's also so much school pride. There's nothing better than going to a U of A basketball game and feeling the energy in ] ZonaZoo (the student section).

Aside from my educational experience, the best thing I would say about the University of Arizona is: Location, location, location! The campus is pristine and there beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains and the White Mountains! Tucson is essentially a college town and many students choose to walk or bike around campus. I spent much of my free-time outside - taking the chance to breathe fresh air and enjoy the scenery. Our school pride centers around our sports teams, making sporting events being a major outing - our biggest rival is Arizona State University (ASU Sun Devils). My best times; however, were spent as a Production Assistant and DJ at KAMP Student Radio! A down side to the University is: After speaking with many Engineering and Pre-Med students, it seems based on the material presented in class and the tests professors have given, the departments have been Audited a few times in recent years.

Aside from my educational experience, the best thing I would say about the University of Arizona is: Location, location, location! The campus is pristine and there beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains and the White Mountains! Tucson is essentially a college town and many students choose to walk or bike around campus. I spent much of my free-time outside - taking the chance to breathe fresh air and enjoy the scenery. Our school pride centers around our sports teams, making sporting events being a major outing - our biggest rival is Arizona State University (ASU Sun Devils). My best times; however, were spent as a Production Assistant and DJ at KAMP Student Radio! A down side to the University is: After speaking with many Engineering and Pre-Med students, it seems based on the material presented in class and the tests professors have given, the departments have been Audited a few times in recent years.

Before we get bogged down in the details, the overall opinion of the University of Arizona is simply amazing. Personally I was going to attend out of state institutions being an Arizona high school graduate but instead I decided on becoming a wildcat and I could not have made a better decision. It is definitely a college town and as long as you live within a 5 mile radius from campus, you will be surrounded by your peers and other college students. This college town atmosphere is one of the best characteristics of U of A. One of the things I would definitely change however is how the administration is out to destroy the Greek system at the school. With 13{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body being Greek, those students contribute a tremendous amount of effort to make the university into what it is but nevertheless, the administration dislikes Greeks (especially the dean of students). When it comes to the size of the school, it does not matter much to your wellbeing because you can always know and feel comfortable with the people around you even though there are about 32,000 undergrads. Whether you want to go to college to be completely devoted to your studies, solely party or find a healthy balance of both, this university has something for everyone and outlets where your skills and interests are needed. Wildcats also have a lot of pride and that does not only go for the rivalry between the university and ASU. You have not seen pregaming done right until you have attended one of the home games at U of A. The student section during football games is out of this world and you can expect to have a great time whether we win or lose. Most importantly, it is rare to see someone unhappy about being a wildcat. When you get answered where you attend college, students are really charismatic and enthusiastic about their experience at the University of Arizona, the state's first university. One of the most unusual aspects about the school is that despite of being one of the top party colleges in the nation, it is also one of the top research schools in the country, has one of the best public business programs in the nation and one of the most difficult to get into architecture programs. My most memorable experience will definitely be the semester I rushed a fraternity. I was able to be a pledge at one of the best fraternities on campus, while juggling 16 units and still receiving a 4.0 for the semester with three majors. I've made some of the most memorable relationships and captured some of my best memories while being a student at the University of Arizona.

If you feel comfortable in a large campus setting, the UofA is right for you. The campus is beautiful, the professors are helpful, and there are a lot of opportunities to be involved on campus. One complaint is that some people tend to be stuck-up. It is often blamed on the fact that many students come from Southern California. The dorms are pretty good, although some are much better than others. The variety of food on campus is great--there are plenty of options for those who want to eat healthy and those who don't. The major problem with the University of Arizona is the town--Tucson. There is pretty much nothing to do there, and without a car, getting around is difficult and expensive. Surrounding campus are some pretty sketchy areas. Don't get me wrong, I always feel safe here, but sketchy areas do exist. That being said, the campus and University Blvd. offer plenty for students to do. Sports here are huge, although are teams aren't the best, game days are a big deal. Greek life is also huge. Walking across campus, you will see many people wearing Greek letters. The party scene here is great too. There is always something going on. As for school involvement, the UofA offers many opportunities to build up your resume. There are a lot of great internships available, and career fairs are always going on. Come here for a good time, good education, and amazing 4 years.

Its a great school. There are great programs and some incredible professors and its definitely a good time. There is great weather, and you are close to California, Phoenix, and Vegas. Ideally the town of Tucson could be more exciting. Its rather dull, but at the same time its beautiful. Sporting events are memorable because everyone is incredibly spirited. There is a lot of school pride which I love. The campus is huge and all the buildings are brick so its gorgeous. Its a great experience.

I love my school. There is so much research and science going on at the school and within the faculty members. It's a college town for sure. It's definitely big on Greek Life. It's expensive - but what college isn't. Love the library. It's huge - which can be a drawback with advising and help.

tuition is a lot and I am an instate student, who thinks that. Books and fees are also costly. but there are tons of places to get help on campus with school work. we have one of the best theater and medical schools in the country. we are a supportive group and we can have fun.

My family members have always been U of A fans, so since a very young age I have loved this school. I grew up in Southern Arizona and very close to the University campus and have always wanted to go to college here. After beginning school here last year, I knew I have always had the right opinion because how great the campus as a whole is. Since the campus is very compacted, the University of Arizona feels like a small community. Every class is walking distance from one another which makes it fun going to class. The Rec Center is great as well as all of the food choices at the Student Unions and on University Boulevard. The school spirit at the U of A is also very awesome and the spirit events and games are always packed with all types of students. I honestly couldn't imagine spending my college years anywhere else!