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Originally Posted by piscesbabi09
thanx...what school do you go to and how do you like the atmosphere?
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First I started at the University of Vermont. I thought I wanted to go pre-med, but when I found out how hard those science classes are (and seriously guys, it's not me being dumb, UVM has an oustanding science field), I wanted to be a nurse. Their nursing program is practically impossible to get into, so I finally transferred to UMASS Amherst.
UMASS Amherst has many negative reputations attached to it. It has earned some, but not others. When I first toured there, it was because all juniors in MA high schools look at UMASS and many consider it a safety school. I never thought I'd want to go there. It was too big and just 'not me'. I started having problems with UVM and when I couldn't get into nursing up there and I was paying $32k a year to go to UVM, I decided to transfer to UMASS. I have since fallen in love with the place. All the residential areas are different, if you like urban city life, southwest is for you, if you like a quaint New England feel, right in the center of campus, Northeast is for you, etc etc.
There are a million clubs, if you don't want to drink or party-guess what? There's so much going on, you don't have to.
UMASS is a big diverse mashup and ranked in the top 50 schools in the world. It does have its problems but I'd never go anywhere else.
You have to be happy at college. That's the number one rule. I wasn't happy at UVM. As soon as I arrived that first night at UMASS and checked into my dorm room, I instantly felt at home. My floormates came out to meet me and helped me carry my belongings upstairs. That never happened at UVM.
You'll find the right place for you.