University of Vermont Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Gabriela

UVM is widely known for its spectacular surroundings. Between the mountains and lakes, beauty is not lacking at the University of Vermont. UVM's education is also ranked very highly. Their school of medicine is among the higest ranked schools in the country.

Weber

The University of Vermont is perhaps best known for its student activism and scenic location. Burlington, Vermont is a beautiful city nestled in the Green Mountains. It is home to a great deal of culture and vibrant energy. The students of UVM take the civil responsibilities seriously but seem to always have fun while doing it. It is not uncommon to witness multiple demonstrations in any given week at UVM. There are many passions, including the environment, workers rights, and international affairs, that are often discussed at public forums. Overall, UVM is a fun, energetic, and scenic community.

Steve

The University of Veront is known as one of the most up-and-coming neuroscience schools in the country. They are currently focusing on their Transdiciplinary Research Initiative program, and have dedicated a specific spire to Neuroscience, Behavior, and Health. The undergraduate Neuroscience major is only in its fourth year, but is already gaining credibility. It was because of this undergraduate program that I moved to Vermont from Oregon last summer. There is also the fact that the two individuals who wrote Alfred Adler's book about his theory of Psychodynamic Therapy were once on staff at UVM.

Luisa

The University of Vermont is best known for its beautiful surrounding nature. Everywhere you turn on campus the mountains follow you. It is especially beautiful walking back to your room during sunset and looking at the sky over the mountains. During the nice weather you can go down to the waterfront and eat at a restaurant overlooking Lake Champlain. The proximity to the mountains allows students to go enjoy the winter nature and go skiing or snowboarding. When it's nicer out, students often enjoy the mountains by hiking or climbing. The nature possibilities are endless at UVM.

Katie

Liberal views, green environmentalists, hippies, agriculture and environamental fields, and the outdoors.

Kristen

UVM is located in Burlington, which is a beautiful small city known for it's delicious food and shopping. UVM has an increasingly positive academic reputation.

Erin

hippies, environmental science & engineering majors, great skiing, cold winters

Ian

The Medical School, and the Environmental School.

Kerry

UVM is best known for its activism amongst its students. Refered to many as a liberal school, many students will fight for social, enviornmental, and political change on both the local and national levels; many times proving that few people can have a large impact on society. Locally, many students educate others of the need to recycle. There are also advocates for the LGBTQA at UVM who fight for rights at the national level. Activism in this school has given vermont students a sense of pride in diversity.

Samantha

It's eco-friendly lifestyle.