University of Massachusetts-Amherst Top Questions

it's a public school (that's cheaper) that offers a variety of stuff. it may not be the best, but it's pretty good for what you pay.

The social life, because there is always something to do and, because it's college, you get to choose what that is.

The best thing about UMASS is the opportunity to meet a diverse group of people.

Good selection of courses. Has the area that I want to study-neuroscience. Looking to complete a 5 year masters.

The academics. There are so many opportunities available if you look for them. Professors are very open to talking to and meeting with students. They are eager and excited about what they are doing.

Ryan describes his costume and loves the weekend scene at UMass. Plus a guest appearnce from Batman.

My friends are definitely the reason why I love my school so much. They were the first people that I met at UMass and I feel like we will be friends for the rest of our lives. I also like the fact that there are so many ways to get involved, whether it is through a job, club, or sport, there's something for everyone.

UMASS is a large school but it also feels like a community. There is a sense of comraderie between the students and support which I think is rare for such a large school. I know most of the people in my major and are involved with activities with them in and outside of school. The school also has been able to band together in the last few years as a unified group to tackle issues with the administration which was really great. It's a very liberal, accepting environment.

I think the best think about this school is the way the students are diversed, not necessarily in race but in everything else. Most students here are open-minded, they welcome new ideas and have multiple characteristics that enables them to interact with other students. They socialize with others at the dinning commons, library, sporting events, school sponsored activities such as barbecues, dances/formal parties, etc.

The amount of extracurricular activities that students engage in is very good because it shows that students are more well rounded both inside and outside of class and they help out the community through community services.