University of Massachusetts-Amherst Top Questions

It's definately a party school, but all schools have a party scene. It's not out of control--you can still party and do really well academically. I've never had a problem with violence at UMass. There were definately multiple instances of violence when I went to UMass. You just need to be smart and be safe. Don't do something stupid.

No, UMass can be a lot of fun but there are many other things to do than go to parties.

While a few incidents would lead people to believe that these are accurate (Red Sox World Series riot in 2004, UMass football mini-riot in 2006, and "The UMass Lacrosse Eight" in 2008), UMass is an extremely safe place. The rule is the same as it is at just about any other school. If you don't look for trouble, trouble won't find you. If you seek out bad situations, bad things can happen.

The truth of the matter is that UMass has to offer much more than just the stereotypical "college experience." Going there I had no idea how great the computer science department actually is. It's a big school, and you can find anything there, be it parties on every day of the week or academics or various arts. The students are also pretty diverse. Most are very friendly, so it's easy to make friends, especially in the dorms. Of course, there are the fluzies and the bros, but they're not the only ones there :)

Pretty much. Although there are some odd ball student types scattered about.

For some people, I guess. UMass loves to party. But we're smart, too, I mean, we go to class and do our work. You wouldn't make it four years if you didn't.

Yes, basically if you are from NY everyone up here hates you...have many back up ids Yes Yes

I think UMass had a little bit o everything - super studious students, slackers, party-ers, "druggies", students just going to college because they feel they have to, people who are looking for what they want to do with life, athlets, etc. UMass is a big party school, but it is much more than that. I think UMass is an awesome school.

Not entirely true. There's plenty to do around here to have fun, not just partying.

Not always but sometimes students come here and support them.