Gene
UMass is a great place and it's becoming more prestigious each year. The key is to get involved with extracurriculars such as music, sports, clubs and organizations, etc. If you do that, then it's pretty hard not to have a great time at the Zoo.
Andy
Freshman year will be your best. Try to do as much stuff as you can :)
Meet a lot of people - it's always better to explore with others.
Dan
Tons and tons of bureaucracy hear. The administration system is ludicrously complex and departments rarely communicate with each other.
Jamie
This mite sound like i hate the school, but i had a good time here. The social life is good. I made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun. Academically i think the schoo is a joke. Im glad my diploma says Umass Amherst, but i could have learned just as much at a smaller cheaper school. I wouldn't trade in the social aspect, but the school has grown too big. Teachers have too much to do and can't handle everything and deal with students individually
Matt
I can't believe I went to a different school my freshman and half of sophomore year. So glad I transfered.
Isabel
wut else can be said i dont know if you dont come here you are seriously missing out like i love it here. and i am so happy to be here. it's a great school wit great oppurtunities why even think pass it up...AND YOU WILL I REPEAT YOU WILL DO THINGS YOU SAID YOU WOULDNT DO!!!but never regret what once made you smile... i havent and i wont and try everything join everything until you find your nitch your place in UMASS...DECLARE YOURSELF
Dana
I have enjoyed my time here because of the people I've met. I've been very lucky!
Nicole
UMass Amherst can seem very large and overbearing at first, but you get really used to it. It starts to seem normal and you know everything. Everyone finds their group of friends, their favorite places to live and feel at home in their major. You can always find something to do on campus.
Hunter
Umass sports are great! If you are an incoming freshman and don't have anything to do on weekends, go to hockey games! They are great fun. Also, football games and basketball games have a huge fan base. You can even join the "Maroon Platoon" which is basically a formation of spirited fans who travel with their team of choice to games and cheer them on.
Nicole
Ugh ugh ugh. First semester sucks. Hard. But after spring break, everyone comes outside and its like, the coldness that was over the campus (both literally and figuratively) melts away and its just so beautiful and nice and fun.