University of Massachusetts-Amherst Top Questions

University of Massachusetts Amherst is best known for it's diversity in learning as well as students. The campus provides a wide variety of activities and classes for students to become involved in as well as a large student population that allows each and every student to find their own place in the university.

Outside of campus the school is famous for sustainability and pro-enviornmentalism. The school focuses on first protecting our world and then protecting our people. On campus however, the school is all about the food. Dining is a common topic of conversation and--with something for everyone--there is always debate about what locations are best.

UMass has so much to offer college students. It has majors in nearly every field, clubs and organizations for every type of individual, and if there isn't a club or major that interests you then they allow you to create your own.

Id have the academics. The school is can be competitive and I really like how helpful the professors are.

Being academically challenging, and a great place for personal growth. And for having incredible food!

Our food!

UMass, to me, is best known for it's diversity and cultural appreciation of the students' differences in background. It was wonderful to work with students from all walks of life. Many people appreciate this about UMass the most.

Umass is probably best known for its great college town and the atmosphere on campus. Amherst, MA was voted to be the number one college town a few years ago. Amherst center is just a few minutes away, walking or taking the bus and is always a great time. It may seem like UMass is out in the middle of nowhere, but in reality there is so much to doo here. There are so many clubs and teams and places to go that there is always something fun going on for students.

I would say the award winning food.

Being one of the best state schools in the country. One of the best business programs in the world. A phenominal hockey and basketball team. Being one of the largest campuses including the best dining.

In front of the Fine Arts Center, there is a sculpture that looks like a pair of pants; before a big exam, we walk through the pants and say "PANTS!" and snap our fingers- and then we'll have good luck on the test. Same goes for rubbing the foot on the Minuteman Statue.

Unfortunately, partying. Not really true anymore though.

People give mixed reactions to this, but the outgoing/fun loving/party atmosphere is a large part of campus life. It's there if you want it but isn't a requirement to enjoy the school or fit in socially. Depending on what part of campus you live in, you determine how much or how often you drink or party. At one point we were ranked #12 in the country for parties, I'm not sure what it is now.

UMASS is known widely as a party school. However, given its reputation, the university isn't as wild as it's cracked up to be. There are parties, especially some wild ones, but nothing to the magnitude of say "Animal House". More than anything, UMASS has a lot of research initiatives and provide students with many opportunities in the field.

well rounded socially conscience students

This school is definitely best known for the parties. It is considered a huge party school. The nursing program and business school are high acknowledged as wel.

UMass-Amherst is unfortunately known as a party school, a byproduct of it's large size and the ease at which it is to find a party among twenty thousand students. The riots don't help, but this is Red Sox country. It should be known better as being a high quality, top tier public university where a student can meet diverse people and figure out what they want to do with themselves. There is no "typical UMass student." It's big enough that there's all kinds of people.

It's knickname is Zoomass. Enough said.

In a word, Umass Amherst is known as 'Zoomass.' To the dismay of administrators, it's known as quite the party-school. However, Umass is also known for it's very open community. We have many international students, various ethnic groups, religious orginizations, and professors from around the world. We have a very proactive LBGT alliance and our school also strives to be very eco-friendly. I believe it's also known for having private-school quality education and facilities for a great state-price.

The school I am transferring from, Austin Community College, is known for having eight campuses around town for easy access to those who want to continue thier education. The price per class is relatively cheap if one lives nearby one of the campuses. It is also known for the strict regulations for a teachers credentials, insuring the education one expects from any college.