University of Rhode Island Top Questions

I would say the best part about my school is the wide variety of majors and minors that are available. There are also numerous resources available to the students that are very valuable and helpful.

I think the programs offered at URI are unique and the staff is very competent. My program of Kinesiology was very rigorous and difficult. There was always availability for extra help or a professor was always happy to help me if I needed it.

There's almost always something to do, from concerts to activities organized by fraternities/sororities to hanging out in a dorm. There's never any reason for a person to feel left out here, there's opportunity for everybody to make friends and go out and have fun.

The best thing about URI was you always had someone new in your classes. Always meeting new people and making new friends. I loved the size of the campus, it was big enough but not too big. I also loved living off campus but attending class on campus. It gave me the independence I wanted and needed and allowed me to work off campus as well.

The faculty - some of them are phenomenal. Some also suck, but many are really great people, educators, and researchers.

In my opinion, the best thing about my school is the diversity of the students. I have met people from all over the country, better yet people from all around the world. Meeting these people has opened my mind to the differences in culture that exists not only in our own country but around the entire world. I believe that the diversity of the school is its best quality and allows for a better college experience.

The best thing about URI is that all of the classes are within walking distance of each other. Everyone is friendly and approachable and you never have to worry about fitting in. Everyone is in the same boat and URI assures that they will do whatever possible to help the student make a successful transition from high school to college life.

The campus is one huge hill. Its actually a good exercise to walk up it but can get annoying at times.

THe best thing about my school is the quad. This patch of grass is recognized by everyone who has ever been at URI. Most days there is some sort of event happening. On really nice days anyone can layout and study in the sun instead of in the library.

The best thing I think about our school is the location. URI is in the woods, but next to an Amtrack station so you can take a quick trip to Boston or wherever. We have a great bike path that goes all the way to Wakefield, but travels through the swamps and woodlands. It's quiet on most nights, but the surrounding towns have a bit of a night life, and Providence is only 30 minutes away. The beaches are even closer.