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The University of Virginia is known for dedicated students and faculty. The professors at UVa show that they want the best for their students, and they are around at all hours to make sure that happens. It is known for academically challenging courses that will test student's knowledge every day, but at the end of the day, the school is known for being fun as well. On the weekends, the school turns into a place where everyone wants to be, and enjoys each other's company.

Although the University of Virginia is a top-tier university in the nation, University of Virginia is best known for being the only school in the nation that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rotunda, designed by Former President Thomas Jefferson and the UNESCO World Heritage Building, is located at the heart of the university. Other examples of World Heritage Sites include The Great Wall of China and the Palace of Versailles.

Streaking the lawn is always amusing, it is hilarious to watch people streak the lawn and watch other people interfere by stealing their clothes or whatnot. Also, singing the Good Ole Song is fun and provides a sense of unity and school pride. Also, dressing up and wearing a bow-tie to the UVA Football games is fun and provides a sense of school unity with others!

Lighting of the Lawn was...breathtaking. I didn't think the Rotunda could look any more beautiful, but it did. The best was sitting front row, watching my friends perform in their a cappella groups, and counting down to watch the entire Lawn light up. That will always be one of my favorite traditions at UVA. Another less awe-inspiring, but still impactive tradition is the Good Old Song. Watching the other team's faces as we stand up with our arms around each others' shoulders, swaying as we sing our victory song is priceless. Even if it's just a field goal, the school pride is incredible.

My favorite UVA traditions include the Lighting of the Lawn and the Fall Convocation for first year students at UVA. The Lighting of the Lawn is in December to celebrate the winter holidays. It brings together students, staff and the Charlottesville public. The Fall Convocation invites the entering class. The best part about this event is that there is a nickel placed under each student's chair. Personally, I have saved the nickel as good luck and a reminder that I am part of the UVA traditions that Thomas Jefferson had established. Also, during the convocation students face the Rotunda but upon graduation will face their back to the Rotunda as a symbol of all the knowledge they are taking away from the college.

Being founded by Thomas Jefferson

The University of Virginia is best known for its well rounded students. Not only do we study and "do school" but we also make sure to allocate any free time to giving back to the community. There happens to be a program here called the Maddison House in which students can sign up to volunteer in many different places in the Charlottesville community. For example you can help ESL student, adopt a grandparent, tutor at local schools, assist veterinarians, and so on and so forth!

I think it's best know for our school spirt. The people who go here genuinly love their school and the alumni are always eager to come back.

It is best known for being one of the best public schools in the country. It is also as great varsity sports!