Danielle
The best thing about this school is that anyone can attend. There are all sorts of people that come here so if anyone is worried about not meeting the right people, you can just forget about that. It's big enough that if you don't find the right friends right away, you dont give up. I have met all types of people, from races to different interests and they've all been very kind. You can be in a hallway of dorm that isn't yours and the residents will stay say "Hi!" I love this school for that.
Adrienne
The best thing about UMass-Amherst is the variety of classes available.
Curtis
The best thing about UMASS is that they give you exactly what you are looking for. If you want to take big lecture classes, you certainly can. If you want smaller and more personal classes, there are plenty for you as well. If you are looking for a career later in life, UMASS has all the tools you need to be a qualified and competitive member of the economic world. Also, as UMASS is commonly assumed to be, if you want to go to college to party or even to just find yourself, UMASS has the scene youre looking for.
Vincent
There is so many kids that no matter what type of person you are you can find a group of friends that fit your personality. You are not restricted to the typical jock label that you can get in high school because people hang out with other people like them and the other groups usually do not interact. So there are no hard fealings.
tho
everyone is very friendly. it's a very social environment, yet at the same time most people are very focused on their school work. most people know you can't have a good time if you fail out!
Malcolm
The overwhelming sense of community. UMass does a great job creating a harmonious atmosphere among it's studentes. We feel both safe and motivated which are good factors for learning and having fun doing so.
Christine
The opportunities. There is every type of person, group, event, or anything that you are looking for. There's somewhere for everyone to fit in and find what they are looking for. The academic and social opportunities are endless. UMass also has allowed me to grow into the person I want to be both intellectually and socially. I have made friends and connections to last a lifetime, I am receiving an excellent education, and have found other ways to learn (including participating in a reasearch project). There is so much to take advantage of!
Chris
The fact thatit does have so much to offer. UMass has a reputation as a party school, but there is so much to it than that. It's a much better academically than people give it credit for, it's business and engineering schools are among the top in the nation. Also with this many people it is easy to find like minded people and get involved with organizations and events that you are truly interested in.