Maggie
I really like it. It's has that suburban feel but still is located in a city so it's convenient. People seem really excited when they hear that I go to UML and they're not afraid to ask me questions based on my experience. I spend most of time on South campus and hate going to North. Mainly because English majors are based on South while Mathematics and Science majors are placed on North, so there is a bit of a separation of interests there. I wouldn't really consider it a college town, it's more of a busy city. The biggest recent controversy on campus probably has to do with all the new buildings that are being created on campus. I lot of people seem to really enjoy it, but they would have rather had a parking garage done first. I think there's a lot of school pride because it's a great school and it has great programs. Something that I'll always remember is the sheer amount of zombie players on campus! It's crazy watching them play during the game. People get really into it. The most frequent student complaint that I hear about is parking, particularly in winter. I haven't had that problem yet, simply because my classes start really early in the morning. We'll see by next semester.
Samuel
I have visited many schools both before and during my time at Umass Lowell and I can safely say that I am extremely glad I came here. While I have been to some schools I liked better, there have been none that are as affordable, I might not get the absolute best but I do get a fantastic college experience with out having to take out loans. One great thing about this school is that if something is bad, it won't be long until it is fixed. The current biggest complaint is that the dining halls are not good enough. The administration is highly dedicated to providing the best they can for the students and since hearing these complaints have decided to completely renovate the dining hall.
James
At first, I felt like a stranger on my campus and a bit alienated from my peers. I had lived in the same house my whole life, and moving away to college was a bit jarring. But as I deepened my involvement with the university, I began to feel like UMass Lowell was my home. The university has taken great strides in recent years: new buildings are springing up and old buildings in the city of Lowell are being acquired, renovated, and retooled for student use. Not only is it doing a tremendous job of educating the students who attend it, it’s proving integral to the revitalization of a blighted urban area – and what’s happening at the university is just as exciting. The chance to learn with renowned faculty, the opportunity to become a student leader on campus, and the benefits of earning a degree in particular from this world-class institution makes me feel like attending UML was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It is a place I will always treasure and remember, and my opinion of it couldn’t be higher.