University of Nevada-Reno Top Questions

UNR has the spirit and vigor of a large school, but its individual colleges of study offer a private school feel. There is such diversity among the student population, and everyone has an interesting story to tell about their past or what they want to do with their future. We have programs here that aren't available at any other university, such as our Basque Studies major. Overall, this school gives me everything I need for a successful career and an enjoyable college experience.

The University of Nevada, Reno is unique in many aspects from the location of the campus to the dedication of the staff and employees that work there. However, one characteristic of the university that stands out above the rest is the fact that this university offers many unique ways to get involed in the community. The reason this is important to me is that too often in our modern world we have become disconnected from the people in our community; for a university to offer programs to counteract this is vital and not common in many parts of the country.

The quality of college life is raised greatly when attending the university, as the campus is made of of people from diverse regions and cultures. The campus is always putting on events to bring students together and enjoy themselves. Plus the students get a quality education for a comparably smaller cost than several neighboring universities in the region.

UNR has a fairly compact campus for being in a city of 250,000 people. I love that there are no major roads throughout the campus and every class is an easy walk. There is good camaraderie throughout the school and there is always something fun to do. Lots of off campus housing at afforadble prices makes it an easy bike ride to class. Even though the city is a bit of an urban sprawl there is almost no need for a car.

It had a really good speech pathology program plus I recieved the mellenium scholarship so it seemed cheaper than other schools.

Well it was either here or UNLV, and UNR has more of a college campus feel, with older buildings and large quad.

It has a great selection of classes.

The University of Nevada, Reno has is a prestigous university with a small, close-linked community college feel in the classroom and around campus. The professors at our University are diverse, well-educated, and especially concerned about the lives and goals of students. UNR has all the benefits of a big university with the feel of a small college. Furthermore, the campus is beatiful year-round, with many nearby attractions and outdoor activities. The cost of tuition at our university is more decent than other comparable universities.

It feels a little like home.

Progressive; Affordable compared to the quality of education offered; Equally athletically and academically oriented; Very diverse in regards to student population and teacher population; Accessible to many vital places as well as to many extra-cirricular activities.

The campus is very old, but additions and improvements are constantly being made.

It's the only school to offer a full masters degree in Biotechnology. The college of ag and environmental science is pretty well recognized as well.

It's quite and focused on academics.

The one thing that makes this school unique is its strong school spirt and the support it gets from the people in the area. You can wear school colors at any time and no one thinks its weird.

The location and atmosphere at UNR are unique. Reno is a unique town to live in and offers many recreational and educational activities. We have the Truckee River, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada Mountains for skiing and snowboarding during the winter, etc. Reno also has many academic and artistic venues. Artown is a popular attraction, there are also performing arts, art galleries, etc. The University of Nevada itself offers a diverse selection of programs, classes, and extra-curricular activities in an attempt to accomodate for all groups of students. We have everything from Basque Studies to Wolf Pack Radio.

Location

It is a very fun atmosphere. There is a serious campus life, and off campus you can relax and have fun.

UNR is situated in a really amazing place. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, soggy meadows, jagged cliffs, pulsing rivers, and open land that is ready to be explored. Because of this, UNR attracts many different types of people with a common interest of taking advantage of Reno and Tahoe's natural beauty. Most students at UNR spend their downtime at the mountain resorts or relaxing on the beach of Lake Tahoe, both of which are activities that most other students from other schools cannot partake in.

UNR is a relatively small campus with a small population. The classes are not too big and this is conducive to learning. I have been in huge lecture halls before and they are typically unruly, loud, and frustrating.

My university is unique mostly due to its proximity to various recreational resources. The college is less than an hour drive away from Lake Tahoe, where water sports, boating and swimming is available. Also, we are in close proximity to casinos, bars and clubs for the socially inclined students. It snows a lot in Reno, therefore snowboarding, skiing, and other winter sports are a common practice. Overall, it is the location that makes the college stand out from the rest. The price for tuition is pretty reasonable as well, making it appealing to those who cannot afford much for education.