University of Connecticut Top Questions

I think the lack of diversity.

sometimes the classes you need are so far apart on campus that it is impossible to get there in 10 minutes, which is the time alotted between most classes

Teacher's Assistants (TAs) assigned to lead Discussion Classes are often not interested in actually leading a discussion. They usually try to help solve individual questions, but when the TA does not know what is going on in the lecture, not much gets solved. Sometimes the TAs are so disconnected from lecture that they give quizzes on content the professor explicitly said would not needed. It is particularly frustrating when a TA for Chemistry, for example, cannot answer questions on the lab scheduled to begin directly after Discussion, and dangerous when that TA does not provide the correct lab materials.

The parking situation. I was a commuter last semester, so trying to find parking was very hard. You had to get to school very early to find an open spot. I think UCONN needs more parking areas for commuter students.

Trying to switch housing assignments or being waitlisted from a class that you need to take for your major.

Dealing with academic advisors or finaical aid advisors.

lack of diversity. no artistic scene. surrounding areas are just cows and completely boring.

The campus is so big that it's really it's own city. There isn't much surrounding the campus such as a movie theater or mall or restaurants if one wants to get away on the weekends.

The financial situation and how much they charge fir books and other things needed for classes.

UConn is not very close to any city, so sometimes there were not a lot of options for things to do on the weekend, aside from going to a party.