University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Top Questions

What do you consider the worst thing about University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire? Why?

Megan

I think the lack of diversity is the worst thing about our school.

Michelle

I currently attend UW-Parkside. It is considered a commuter school so there is not as many activities going on than other colleges. I would do more activities at my college, but there is not a very wide range of activities that I would like to get involved in. Also, since I dont live on campus, I havent met as many people than if I did live on campus. I am normall an outgoing person, but it would be easier to meet people if I lived on capus or there were more activities going on.

Paul

The worst thing about the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is financial aid. Scholarships are often aimed at very specific people. Whether it?s because of your hometown, your year in school or other factors, it seems scholarships exclude you. As a nontraditional student, I find it frustrating how many scholarships are not available to me because of my status. There are some for nontraditional students, but those are also exclusive because they are based on marital status, gender and other factors. The difficulty to be eligible for scholarships, let alone attain them, is the worst thing about this university.

Shanda

Lack of ethnic diversity

Emily

There's a big hill you have to hike up to get to the dorms and a bridge to cross to get to one of the buildings.

Tosha

The worst thing, is that almost all contact is done through email and some students don't have internet access at home.

Brianna

The only drawback for my attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is simply that it is quite a distance from my home town. I have a long trip to and from school during the holidays. However, I would not transfer to a closer school because I love the atmosphere.

Daniel

I feel like there is not much to do outside of school work. The city is not very large and I have had trouble finding things to do that do not involve drinking. I wish there were better places for students to get together where there is not alcohol involved. This is a big issue for me because I do not drink.

Alyssa

The worst thing about the school in my opinion is the walking across the outdoor campus during the long Wisconsin winter months.

Ben

It's a 4 hour drive from my parent's house.

Nathaniel

The only thing I really don't like about my school is that the material or discussions in some of the classes is a little unwelcoming to conservative Christians.

Kelly

The worst thing about my school is the availability of teachers and administration. They are rarely available when you need them and if they are, they often do not know the answers to your questions. The school provides lots of services for students but many students do not know about them. UWEC has many great resources available that I did not find out about until three years into my college career.

Sierra

I would consider the lack of ethnicity and culture the worst thing about my school. Living in "small town" Wisconsin, I am used to it. However, I would prefer a more diverse campus.

James

How white it is, and how cold it is.

Luke

The worst thing is the walk across the bridge in the winter, for it is very chilly.

James

The weather in the winter is pretty much unbearable. The amount of racial diversity here is disappointing.

Amy

The worst thing about UWEC is that it is always so cold. We have to walk across a bridge that is one of the coldest places on earth according to Jay Leno!!!

Tracey

Cold. Brr.

Raquel

The hill. Its not fun walking up and down it multiple times a day.

Chelsey

how far it is away from home