University of Arizona Top Questions

There are a lot of people not here for school, just to party.

The worst thing about the University is the heat. When it is hot in other parts of the country, it is extremely hot in Tucson. The people in Arizona will tell you it is a dry heat. True, but so is my oven and I would not want to live in my oven in 120 degree temperature.

I consider the parking and cost to attend the school the worst. It is always difficult to find a parking spot and the parking permits cost too much money. The cost of tuition and books and other related items can really put a financial damper on my situation.

So many stairs! Each and everyone of my classes are contained within a fortress of stairs. One of my buildings did not even have an accessable elevator which is an emense inconvenience for one of my fellow classmates since she is subjected to be in a wheelchair. I have noticed, thankfully, that most of the buildings do have ramps and elevators. The inconvenience is minimal, but when you're in a hurry the stairs seem never ending.

There is too many contrstion on campus which makes it a lot harder to get to class and other destination on campus or to near by businesses.

The worst thing at the University of Arizona is the fact that it is sometimes hard to get in to see an advisor. They are often busy and I have had more than one advisor get angry with me and not be helpful at all. The advising in general isn't great.

Sororities and Fraternities give the school a "stuck up" vibe at times.

The city that the university is located in. Tucson has a well-sized crime problem and there are areas in the southern and eastern parts which need to be avoided if you plan to live off-campus. I grew up in fairly rural or secluded areas so the transition to a more urban area was difficult. I've interacted with former students struggling in minimum wages jobs and locals who seem to be unhappy and stagnant. There are decent, hard-working people in Tucson but the thought of becoming a permanent Tucson resident is a depressing idea.

For some individuals, social life at The University of Arizona can become too much of a priority and begin to effect a students education. The unlimited amount of opportunities to get involved can lead to a new student putting too much on their plate. Grades may begin to slip and the student may become worn out. Though this can be avoided with good time management.

I think the worst thing about my school is that all students have to take general education courses which are not always very interesting and that is where the poor quality professors tend to be found. I would rather focus on my courses for my major and minors. I am going to have to take summer class in order to graduate on time because I do not have room to take the general classes in addition to my core classes.