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What do you consider the worst thing about Northern Arizona University? Why?

Shai

I would the the hardest thing about my school is the campus. It is very spread out. There are the beautiful old buildings and the new modern buildings. Its a very small campus compared to alot of colleges but still takes a good chunk out of Flagstaff. I still love the campus either way. Once you learn how to navagate through the campus you will be fine. And alot of kids are more than willing to help out if you are lost or need some direction. But for the most part that is the only flaw I find at NAU.

Taylor

The lack of diversity is the worst thing. We do have diveristy, but I just wish there was more so that incoming freshmen will feel like they belong. This will give them the confidence to succeed because someone who is like them are doing well in school.

Kelsea

There is little student involvement, school spirit, and college atmosphere. They tell you a lot of the things you would like to hear at orientation and on the tours. But, little to none of the things they speak good about the school is true.

Bethany

The worst thing about school is the bus drives. It gets overwhelming sometimes.

Emily

I think the worst thing is that the nearest decent grocery store is a few miles north, across a train track, and a few more miles east.

Manihi

Flagstaff is a small town, so it is wonderful for about four years then it starts to feel really small. I personally couldn't stay in this town after I graduate, although I know many people who've been here for years and still love it!

Laura

NAU is a great little university. For the most part, I had good professors who were passionate about the field of education.

Darlene

An aspect at NAU that I would consider the worst thing there would have to be at shuttle system. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE taking the shuttles to classes because most of them are on the northern part while Iive on the southern part of campus. But the shuttles crowd FAST and easily and leave many people out in the cold and when it's snowing that can be annoying as well as sad when a shuttle has no more room and has to pass you once, twice, or even three times before you can get on.

Katie

The worst thing about my school is actually how laid back it is. The atmosphere does not encourage students to try hard or even go to class.

Brandi

The city and the school are remarkably inaccessible to someone in a wheelchair. I would never recommend for someone disabled to come here either if they have to travel without a car. Walking with a stroller forced me into the road because the sides were rocky and there is no safe place to do it. The sidewalks that are in place are jagged and mishapen so strollers/wheelchairs get stuck and can't run straight. Most places have stairs without elevators and many of the bathrooms are too small for wheelchairs/strollers.