University of Washington-Seattle Campus Top Questions

I think the worst and best thing about my school would just be that it is a big institution, where it's often hard for similar people to get to know each other. There are lots of great programs and small niches that people can find for themselves, but you really have to put yourself out there sometimes. This also means that you won't know everyone in your class, and it can be difficult to meet people when you're only in classes with them for a short quarter.

What I consider the worst thing about my school is having to use time to commute to and from school.

Lack of a sense of community.

The large class sizes, (300+) can be nice sometimes, but most of the time leave questions for the professor to be asked via email. Very limited teacher-student contact.

The worst thing about this school for most anyone is its large size. It is easy to get lost not only on campus, but lost among people as well. Although the school is very large and there are many people to meet, it is still rather hard to get in the swing of things and make new friends here simply because the lifestyle is so different and takes awhile to adjust.

Campus is very big. :P

The worst thing about attending the University of Washington would be the weather and the affect it has on student activities. There are plenty of in-door events, but with cold, wet weather students don't always attend. This can make it difficult to build relationships with other students, especially if you are new to the area and don't have established friends. I have found that most people stick to their already made friendships and spend a lot of time visiting each other at apartments rather than at events on campus.

The unnecesarily hard intro classes.

No diversity.

Some classes are restricted to those who are in that major only.

That it is over overcrowded and very competitive. Being average is not an option.

the cost.

professors hard to connect to

It is too big.

The faculty is too liberal and the people who protest or demonstrate on campus are obnoxious.

student : staff ratio

The worst thing about the University of Washington is that with the large, competitive student body, many classes are auditorium based. Sometimes the volume of students makes one on one time with a professor hard to get. However, there are many great T.A.'s and study sessions available for these large classes.

UW is way too big. If you're looking to make life-long friends and get involved in a community setting, this might not be the best place for you. It does, however, offer some of the best academics the world-over. You have to decide whether it's worth it to you or not.

The time and distance between couses/housing.

It's hard to meet people if you come from an out of state high school or not a member of the greek life. Also, there needs to be better advising for students on planning thier courses and assessing their skills.