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Uva is tremendous. It is the perfect college experience--a mix of challenging academics, ACC sports, phenomenal people, and a great party scene. I wouldn't change a thing.`

The best thing about UVA is the tradition. Many aspects of UVA life is full of tradition that has been set in the many years it has been an institution. It has a large student body and a huge campus. Overall, UVA is well respected and most people react positively to my studying here, unless they are my brothers, who went to Virginia Tech. The school has a great atmosphere which includes "The Corner," the night spot for most upperclassmen. All of the students here are very proud of their school and many chose to go here over Ivy League schools. The only complaint I have had since I have gone here is that the on campus food is terrible, but the amazing restaurants around the town make up for this.

The best thing about UVA is the well rounded students. The school is the perfect size: combination of big and small- it has a small school feel. I spend most of my time in my fraternity house, at classes, in the gym, and at bars. When I tell people I go to UVA, they usually tend to think I may be too good for them or something along that lines. There is a lot of school pride, however probably less than most state schools. UVA is the perfect combination of a work hard/play hard atmosphere.

I think UVA, and Charlottesville, really has a lot to offer. Not only are there a wide variety of individuals with whom you can befriend...but the campus is stunning, the class selection is generally good, the Corner and the Downtown Mall have great food, shops, bars, etc., and Charlottesville in general has so many things to do--whether you want to hike, tube, layout, play sports, swim, whatever. I'm sure each and every student that graduates from UVA feels like they have not taken full advantage of UVA or Charlottesville--and that's a good thing!

As someone who transferred into UVA from another public 4 year college for my second year the difference is night and day. For my freshman year I went to a smaller school and didn't even apply to UVA. Now I regret not applying here my senior year. Charlottesville is definately a college town and one that supports the university and vise versa. The people around Charlottesville show immense support of UVA, from the town flocking to our football games and supporting our philanthropy efforts. When you go out into the community almost every car seems to have a UVA decal of some sort. In return UVA gives back to the community through students working with children, the elderly, the sick and mush more. Philanthropy is a big and important thing here. I came from a school that had no school spirit whatsoever to UVA which has such a dedicated student body. Football and basketball games are big things with people decked out in the school colors or sundresses for football games. UVA is might be a big school with about 13,500 undergrads when you first see it. But once you get used to the campus, it doesn't feel big at all. Yes, there are some people that you will never see in you 4 years here, but there are people that you will see constantly too. Another thing that impressed me about UVA and still does is how personable and well mannered everyone is. Just the simple act of holding the door open for someone or saying please and thank you is a constant here on campus. Most people are very personable and kind and will talk to you even if you don't know them. Overall UVA is just a great place to be!!!

Best thing about UVA- balance. We have a great academic school with a fun social scene. Charlottesville is a great town and the athletic teams here are fun to follow. UVA is a college town. Most of the businesses and restaurants in Charlottesville are centered around the school and there is a lot to do. There are malls, movie theaters, bars, etc. We have a sizeable amount of school pride because we have good sports teams (ACC), but we certainly aren't known as a 'football/b-ball school' because most students don't care too much.

UVA is in Charlottesville VA which is great. I thought I'd miss the city coming from one of the bigget urban areas in the world, but UVA's location is perfect. Grounds itself is tranquil and relaively quiet, but downtown Charlottesville is a hub of activity with the buzz and momentum of any urban area. All students that I've met are happy and proud to be Wahoos, especially when football season comes around - that's something I love about UVA, there are die hard Wahoos, but also people who are much more mellow about the whole thing so no matter how you feel about school spirit, there is always someone who will share your opinon. I never thought I'd streak the Lawn (a proud and time-honored UVA tradition), but here I am at the end of my first year and I can say that I've done it. That, in a sense, is what UVA does, not get you naked and running, rather it gets you out of your shell.

Trying to compare UVA to other schools misses the point. UVA is not like other schools. We're different - better, many would say - but it's hard to explain unless you are a part of it. I don't know if it's the beauty of the school, the tradition, the history, the experience of student self-governance, or just the common experience, but you share something with other UVA students and alumni that you don't share with anyone else, and I daresay that other students don't share with their own student and alumni bodies. I've talked about it with other students, alumni, and administrators, and they all agree that this intangible that no one can describe but everyone feels.

The best thing about uva are the people everyone is so helpful. there is tons of school pride. I am honored to tell people i go to Uva it is such an honor to go here.

So many hot girls, so little time.

UVA is pretty excellent. The social scene is wild enough, academically it is tough, and financially it is reasonable. It is just the right size, and students who go here are proud of it.

UVA is a good size campus. There's a slight southern feel, but you can certainly avoid it if you try (aka avoid the Greek system). We've got a lot of school pride. It's not all related to big sports, but people in Virginia and in the South know UVA and respect it, so we are happy to call ourselves Wahoos. Charlottesville is more or less a college town, but isn't so small as to be boring. You can always find things to do off grounds and people frequently do (head to the downtown mall, or restaurants down 29) The administration does a pretty good job balancing their role with the role of student self-governance. People say race is a big issue, but mainly I think thats whistle-blowers who will not be happy until UVA transplants itself into suburban New York. I think most students are pretty racially tolerant, and anyone who isn't is an idiot and should be ignored. Overall, UVA is a great place to go to school. We know how to study and be successful, but we also know how to have kick ass parties and get wasted.

I love the size of the school, and the entire atmosphere about it. It's nice to have a good athletics program (defiantly not great) because you can enjoy going to games and never have a problem getting a ticket. I'm glad we are not a school that holds its football team above everything else. I definitely like the town too, lots of stuff to do like concerts and a good night life.

It's fun but you have to watch out for douchebags. There's a lot of traditions that are fun to take part in whether no matter what you're into (Like Foxfield, Beach Week...etc.) Classes are much more difficult than you've had in high school but you'll actually graduate knowing what to do in your job.

Fuck the police.

This is the perfect University for someone who wants a great education but also loves to party.

id make out of state tuition cheaper. school is good size. people seem impressed. at the bar. college town. huh? b of a robbery. yes. the poped collars are weird. pledging. herpies. the best part are the people.

I love that UVA has so many traditions and random quirky things about it. Like our secret societies...really, who does that? they're so mysterious, but insanely cool. and things like streaking the lawn, or telling a secret on the whispering bench, or steam tunneling. theres so many opportunities for adventures. theres also A LOT that is ALWAYS going on. ppl are really active here and organize sooooooo much ishhhh to do. there's a lot of school pride, and its always fun to go to a football or basketball game. you dont even have to like the sport to have fun and go wahoo crazy. c-ville is a pretty fly town...there's the downtown mall, the corner, and just lots of places to eat and hang out.

Going to Virginia is the best decision i've ever made. You might go into the college experience with some assumptions or expectations, but it's an experience that you actively figure out each day. Virginia is a perfect size to have diverse areas of study and plenty of people to meet without being so huge you feel missed. Charlottesville is a great place to live and the immediate university area always gives you something to do. UVa is a great place to find your niche.

U.Va is a magical place where dreams come true. Pedro protects the students, and everyone gets along. When I tell people I go to U.Va, they get down on one knee and propose to me--man or woman.