University of Vermont Top Questions

The dorms can be very loud at times, full of crazy students.

I would consider everything about UVM to be lovely and nurturing of every individual's intellectual soul, but it does come at a cost. Although I love it here so much, I constantly worry about money.

I think the worst thing about UVM is the winters in Burlington. Being from southern Vermont, I thought I would be more accustomed and prepared than other students for the winter season, but winter in Burlington is a completely different experience. Due to the wind off the lake, the temperature with the wind chill would oftentimes be well below negetive and the winter season lasts for about 5 or 6 months.

How many out of state kids there are that come here and try to be what they think is "vermont"

I would have to say that the worst thing about the University of Vermont is the cost of the tuition out-of-state. UVM is the most expensive public state university, but I cannot picture myself spending my remaining three years in any other place.

Increasing students in an already over extended City and Campus.

The worst thing about the University of Vermont is the high tuition and cost of housing. Going to UVM is a fantastic, life-changing experience, however it is also too expensive for many people to afford. There are plenty of people who would be elligable for an education at UVM and would be a great addition to the campus, however they may not have the means of paying the high tuition rates. In addition, students are required to live on campus for the first two years, however the cost of on campus living is extremely high as well.

Not a lot of diversity. Narrows peoples vision of acceptance.

The worst things about the University of Vermont are the size and the students. UVM is a huge school, and because of this, individual students do not get the attention they need and deserve. The advising program is weak and the school seems to be more concerned with finding donors and making their graduate school look impressive than with whether their undergraduates actually succeed. One thing that I've learned here at UVM is that it can benefit one to listen to stereotypes. UVM really is a party school. And the majority of kids here do drink and smoke heavily.

The worst thing about UVM is that to solve the budget crisis that is occurring here, the administration has decided to admit more students and fire a couple dozen employees. Admitting more students means the dorms are more cramped and class sizes have become very large. Also, the standard for the typical student admitted to UVM is lowered. Instead of firing many associate professors who do not make that much money, the president of the university and some other high-paying officials could have taken pay cuts.

The cost, tuition continues to rise. It is, I am told, the most expensive public University in the Country. But I had that feeling that this was where I needed to be, and although I am immensely in debt, I really have enjoyed my experience at UVM.

The worst thing about the school would probably be the lack of very campus wide activities. Its a large school, over 10,000 students and it can sometimes be hard not to get lost in the crowd. We had a few events for things such as halloween but overall theres not something going on every weekend and you're really on your own to find things to do-- which can be both good and bad. A few more planned out events would be a nice addition to campus and student life.

The worst thing about my school is the wind chill in the winter, it can get pretty chilly but otherwise it's great!

The president is accepting more students than the school can hold.

The worst thing about UVM is the cost. Students here tend to come from upper middle class and are very wealthy. The tuition is increasing every year and it has become extremely difficult to find students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Furthermore, the financial aid office has been decreasing students financial aid. Overpopulation in the dormitories are also becoming a large and significant problem. Due to development of various buildings, UVM became millions of dollars in debt. As a result more freshmen are being admitted and students who should be living with only one other student are in forced triples.

there's no varsity football team

The long walk for side to side of campus

Lectures have lots of students in them making it hard to get to know the teacher well. It makes it hard to get one on one attention.

My school tends to be very hard on my wallet. Although I recieve great grants from the school and fill out my FASFA I still need personal loans. It is also a long winter if you don't ski or snowboard.

The lack of finacial aid and terrible housing.