jessica
Campus is large so walking from one class to another could almost seem endless; but really, it's not all that bad.
Barbara
The school administration isn't the most efficient. It is horrible to deal with financial aid people and the bursar's office as they sometimes just make you run around in circles. Also, the registration process is frustrating for underclassmen as they have to wait months to be able to register. It's hard to get the classes you want at times.
James
Everything is so expensive here! I can't imagine it's much different at any other college, but everything from food to school supplies to books is relatively more expensive on campus than it is at home. Just something to think about...
Lauris
The students don't seem very passionate about learning. In classes there isn't much thoughtful discussion and everyone just seems to want to get out as soon as possible.
Damien
The most fustratingthing about collge is the amount of hard work one does in preparation of a test, and the teacher either throws a curveball on the exam, or the material on that one exam is completely different form another lecture, even though it is the same class. A lot of my friends feel the same way. We don’t think our grade should be a direct reflection of our teacher or TA's, but rather how much we prepare ourselves to be tested upon the actual material which is suppose to be a springboard for the classes that follow.
Aidan
there's just so many people here, it's hard to distinguish myself from all the competition for tryouts for things like a cappella groups, stage productions, etc.
Taylor
The lack of focus on the academically excellent students due to focus on athletes
Simran
The most frustrating thing about my school is all the administrative work that is needed in order to register for classes.
maria
i dont know yet i will start this school in aug. 2010 for the first time before that i went to Prience Goeges community college. At PGCC things went okay the only thing i can say is that some teachers are better then others and that some are there to really teach you and enjoy their job. staff can be rude and not helpful and many ways.
Olutoyin
There is nothong really friustrating about college park except that it could be a great hassle to get to classes and lecture halls.
Aman
The most frustrating thing about my school is to match the office hours with my schedule in order to be able to see my Teaching assistance or sometimes my professors for extra help sometimes. Another frustrating thing is that sometimes the classes you would like /should take fill up before you are assigned registration date. It is usually common on technical elective classes.
Johnny
One of the most frustrating things about my school is that I am not able to approach my professors and discuss my personal academic progress on a face-to-face level. It is also very frustrating that I have to deal with people via phone to get answers in regards to financial aid status, enrollment fees etc. and be unable to physically explain my situation.
Lorena
The most frustrating thing about Maryland was how disconnected the registration process was. I felt like I was always fighting the system to register for classes or talk to an advisor and there was not one person you could call for help on these issues.
Emerald
The most frustrating thing about my school is the scheduling of core classes. Most of the classes that you need for your major are around the same time.
Cedar
too much pursuit of regulating greek life more.
Stacy
The most frustrating thing about my school is how many open spaces there are on campus. During the winter, it is so cold even in the classrooms.
Cornelius
Probably the most frustrating thing about my campus is its size. The University of Maryland, College Park is so large that walking from class to class could easily take over 10 minutes depending on what side of campus they are on. Though the campus grounds are scenic and shuttle buses are provided for transporatation around campus, the "commute" from one end of the school to the other can often times be an inconvenience.
Jessika
The faculty treats students as numbers. It takes extreme measures and persistance to get their full attention. For instance, I had housing problems and it took the whole semester and for me to write a letter to the president of the university for action to be taken.
Angela
The diner food is not the best and is usually unhealthy. It is hard to find something delicious to eat and could trigger an unhealthy lifestyle.
Shervin
At times the size!