University of Vermont Top Questions

Like any other school, there is alot of craziness. For those that don't know, they'll soon find out

UVM's push towards being "highly competitive" rather than just "competitive" is changing the campus atmosphere away from that hippie stereotype, towards a more mainstream image. Frankly, I don't like it. I like the freewheeling changeling child society of crazy hippie kids much better than the trust-fund kids from Connecticut and Jersey. They're self-important, entitled, politically apathetic, and obnoxious. But that's just me.

Very white, often bothersomely so. But it is Vermont.

UVM rocks! We just need a bigger Business School with PR and Advertising!

UVM likes to brag about silly things that aren't all that great, like the Davis Center, and our 'diversity', it's all just bologna.

If you are a quiet person that takes school seriously, this may not be the place for you. I am here, and that is me. I take my studies seriously and some days it is hard to stay motivated when you feel all alone.

Not everyone smokes pot. Not everyone drinks. While there is peer pressure, if you find that you are hanging out with people that you arn't comfterable with their weekend activities there are plenty of other people to become friends with.

Many people say that location is everything, and UVM is the heart of Burlington. Uvm brings a variety of availabilities for students, such as free transportation downtown, to University mall, and even to the airport. We also have a type of debit system that links to our student ID's called "catscratch" that is taken in a variety of stores and restaurants downtown. UVM is the perfect environment, but if it is not for you, good luck in your search.

UVM is a great school with a lot of pride. There may be almost 10,000 undergrads, however if you're social you can get to know a surprising amount of people on campus.

All in all I enjoyed my freshman year here. I'm not sure how long I am going to stay at Uvm though. It is not all what you would imagine a college experience to be. It doesnt have any of the sterotypical tailgates and big frats parties.