University of New Mexico-Main Campus Top Questions

I have not been going to the University of New Mexico for very long and have not had the time to discover any deep rooted problems with the school. Of my experience thus far I would have to say that communication between the different departments and branches is probably the worst issue. Since I am attending the Farmington branch they known most of my information; but, the main campus handles both my financial aid and admission. Because of poor communication between these different groups I ran into several problems when trying to register for classes.

Parking. There isn't enough close parking and transportation takes a while at times. The cost of parking permits isn't helplful due to lack of parking areas either.

Every school has its problems, and at UNM a major problem is parking. The area that the school is located on has become so developed that there is little to no room for expanded parking lots. Many times this makes it difficult to find a spot, and when one does find a spot one has to take a shuttle. There is just not enough room to expand.

Parking permits cost a lot since parking space is limited.

Very difficult to get a straigth forward answer, there are always hidden fees, tasks, requirements. If you do not do something about it yourself, it will never get done. Finding the right advisor is hard as well.

It is difficult to get consistent answers from advisors about academic and financial issues, and almost everyone I know had some kind of bad experience due to faulty advice. In some departments, it is even difficult to schedule meetings with advisors in the first place. Because UNM is a big school, there is no one really looking out for students as individuals. Therefore, students must learn to take control of their own education, be aggressive about making sure they understand their own degree requirements, and always ask two people before making major decisions.

The worst thing about UNM is that, sometimes, there is more focus on athletics than academics.

The thing I consider the worst thing about school besises the parking and transportation, would have to be advisors in the University-College level. Myself, my advisors are in the education buliding so I dont have to deal with the long lines and lack of advisors, but in the previous years I've had to deal with all that and it is very pleasant trying to figure out a school schedule with the advisement that you are being given.

In some of my upper level classes there is only one or two sections offered. Which can sometimes conflict with work schedules.

It sucks that a lot of people are ignorant to what is going on with administration. Our newspaper tends to over exaggerate situation and then they get out of proportion and then there has to be damage control done, when if people actually knew what was going on in the first place, there would not have been any sorty of mis-communication. I have seen several students who are very disrespectful to both the administrators and President of the University, which I find unacceptable. They are working for the students!

The sports teams

The worst thing about the school is that it is old and it could really use some updated facilities.

finaceial aid dept. the new vice president

The rules regarding scholarships. Because of the strict credit-hour and consecutive-semester requirements, I have found it impossible to take a semester off to gain work experience or even take a reasonable courseload that would allow me to be active in extracurricular, volunteer, and social activities, because taking time off or less that 15 credit hours would mean I would forfeit my scholarship. For me, this has led to many health problems and emotional problems because I am unable to take only 4 classes for a semester or so to give myself a chance to recharge.

The creative arts programs. They could use some help.

councling is not the best

The worst thing about my school was the teachers.

Liberalism! Many teachers express their views, which is fine, but then they tear up others veiws. Some teachers even grade off on assignments because they don't agree with the students veiw points.

The huge amount of fraternity and sorority alcoholic snobs walking around.

I think the worst thing about UNM are a few of our outdatted facilities. Although the University has already undergone many campus renovations in many of the areas needed, there are a few places such as Mitchell Hall, a classroom building, that are in desperate need of repair. There are a few student dormitories that are also in desperate need of repair. Mitchell Hall and these certain dorms are often the subject of many articles in the Daily Lobo, our campus newspaper. Might I add, the articles are always about how run down those select buildings are!