University of Alabama
Reviews

Southern Belles

The girls will blow your mind, especially the sorority girls. When the hot months roll around, short shorts and sundresses make walking around campus a pleasure. I guess the guys are cool? I don't have an opinion on 'em really. The guys and girls are pretty preppy, and we all dress up for football games in suits and dresses. I personally don't think it's the kind of school where you can go to class in your pajamas and expect a social life.

As Long as You Don't Procrastinate, You're Fine

Just have your own laptop, the dorm wifi isn't bad.

My Thoughts on UA

The University of Alabama was the best 4 years of my life. It was thrilling and exciting to be a student here and I felt I was made apart of a family. The tradition and pride in this community are comparable to none. It was easy to make friends and be consumed by the pride in this school. I loved my teachers, loved greek life, and will really miss the beauty of this campus.

Parking Problems

The parking on the University of Alabama's campus is great, however its very limited. Not only do you pay around $250 dollars for a parking permit, but you aren't guaranteed a spot. There are way more students than parking spots, even with the amount of students who live on/near campus and walk. Its overcrowded and inconvenient. WE NEED MORE PARKING

Accounting Rocks!

I love my Accounting major. I have had some super accounting professors who have helped guide me through my changing majors to Accounting. I have been able to secure an internship this summer that I am super excited about. My professors have been a great help to me through my courses and I look forward to grad school in Accounting beginning Fall 2012.

Dorm Life

I would suggest living on campus your freshman year because everyone needs the experience. The best dorms are Riverside, Lakeside, and Ridgecrest. They are currently working on North Bluff which is assumed to surpass all other dorms. Those dorms are the best because they are suite style living where you have your own room, share a bathroom with one other person, you have a kitchen, and a living room. But of course these are the most expensive options. Tutwiler is the all girls dorm, 2 to a room, with community bathrooms right along the edge of sorority row. Tut is convenient for sorority girls because it is near all of the houses, however with elevator traffic you have to give time to get anywhere with 14 floors of a bazillion girls. Its old and beaten down and you either love it or hate it... from what I've heard its 80% hate, 20% love. It does have there own little mini mart for snacks and the math lab is connected to the building. Parking in Tutwiler isn't so bad because they have their own separate parking pass color. Burke East and West are older dorms and you have to share a room with another person but there is common room connected to another room shared by two other people for the 4 person layout. Burke also has community bathrooms. Tutwiler and Burke aren't so bad if you like your roommate, its crammed but if you get along there should be no problem. The nicest part about Burke is that it is right along the edge of the quad and probably the closest to any class rooms, and it has its own dining hall and mini buffalo phials downstairs. Paty is an all boys dorm which i don't know much about but I've been in it once, its a very old building which is two boys to a room with community bathrooms, however each of the bedrooms has a sink and mirror in it. The Paty Packaging center is located at the bottom which is convenient if you're expecting a lot of packages, but they don't take USPS so thats always frustrating. Mallet is across the street from Paty and is considered the "nerd dorm" or "GDI central" to most on campus, unless you're apart of Mallet of course. There are specific requirements to live in Mallet but there are benefits such as picking you're own RA... i think. Summerville is next to Mallet, which is an old building that i know nothing about. There is also the Blout initiative housing for those over achievers... i hear its nice but again know nothing about it. Paty, Mallet, Summerville and the Ridgecrest's are about a 2-5 minute walk from the Ferg. Riverside and North Bluff are way back there, there used to be Rose Towers but those of your coming in as the 2016 class are lucky they torn that place down. hopefully you'll have better parking. Lakeside Dining hall is right in the middle of Paty, Summerville, Mallet, Lakeside, Riverside, and Ridgecrest. So all of those dorms eat out of there. With Riverside, and North Bluff you need to set aside at least 15 minutes to get anywhere because its back along the river. I lived in Riverside, i didn't have a car so parking wasn't an issue but was to those who did have a car. I LOVED having my own room and the dining hall is close, overall a good choice... totally worth the money.

Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is a typical college town. Lots to do and many places to eat. It seems like there are activities for everyone!

ROLL TIDE!

14th National Championship this year. Need I say more?

Safety

Campus has never seem unsafe to me. All dorms doesn't allow random people to come in unless they have an ACT card. And there are blue emergency call poles where you can quickly call for help if something was wrong. Not to mention there's campus security everywhere.

UA Life

The city of Tuscaloosa is a very busy city and have a lot of things to do. There is this place right down from campus called The Strip where a lot of food place to choose from, a grocery store, and many stores that sell UA paraphernalia.

Differences

Most students look like the typical young adult. However, if you dig a little deeper you will find that not everyone fits into a typical social or cultural mold.

Just Be Discreet.

the UAPD is more concerned with keeping everyone safe than trying to make as many arrests as possible. But be warned that the UAPD sends anyone who has been arrested to the Tuscaloosa jail. Don't do anything stupid in public. Also, don't park anywhere outside your parking zone before 6 PM or on weekends. You will get a ticket within 15 minutes.

Safe and Comfortable Atmosphere

I have always felt safe and secure on UA campus. Love my dorm and have stayed in the same room every year.

Drugs on Campus

As you will find on campus, Alcohol isn't exactly hard to come across. The University has a pretty good lock-down on the system while still understanding that students in college are going to drink if they so choose to. We are all in college and are on the road to being indepent adults; some of us have already reached the independent destination. I have never felt pressured to do something I wasn't comfortable with at the University. The University understands that students in college drink, this is why they have alcohol awareness classes about how to be safe when drinking if you so choose to do so.

Bryant Denny Stadium

One of the best college stadiums in the country, Bryant Denny is the place to be on a Saturday. The tailgating around campus is insanity, yet the community is gracious. Everyone is well accepted as a Tide fan, and a friendly "Roll Tide" will get you far.

Escape the Cold

Coming from the north, southern weather is the greatest. Over the winter, it gets obviously colder, but nowhere near unbearable. Autumn and Spring weather are absolutely beautiful when it's sunny, and the Quad is the place to hang out on a nice day. If it rains too hard, classes are cancelled, and there is rarely snow.

Know Your Southern Boys

The boys around campus come from all over the country, mostly from the south. Many are involved in Greek Life, but you don't have to be to have a good time. Everyone seems to dress up pretty nicely, especially for the football games. Most everyone is pretty approachable and if you have northern accent you'll be a big hit!

Dorms

The new dorms at the University of Alabama are very nice! They have four and two bedroom suites available with a living area and kitchenette. In my four bedroom dorm suite, there are two bathrooms so not all four people are sharing one. There's also laundry rooms on every floor and there's a laundry service as well. The best part is that anyone can stay in these dorms; not just upperclassmen!

I'm Greek!

I am a sophomore in an Old Row sorority here on campus. Greek life is amazing and has provided me with countless opportunities to meet new people and to get involved in so many ways. Most non-Greeks don't really care about Greek/non-Greek, but there are a few organizations on campus that just totally hate us. Sororities are a bit on the expensive side, however, every house has a kitchen staff and we get three good meals a day included in that. You always have a place to go 24/7 to study, hang out with friends, or just go to get away for a while. Sororities and Fraternities have members that live in the houses, but there are no Greek dorms or anything. Definitely get involved with it!

Knowing Where to Go

Tuscaloosa is most definitely a college town. Yet, it has its local attractions and culture that differentiate it from only being a "party" town. We have Moundville right down the road if you would like to check out the old Indian heritage, as well as the historical aspects of the town and its affiliations with the University throughout its history. Also being near to many outdoor activites such as hiking, climbing, canoeing, camping, and of course Lake Tuscaloosa for an amazing summer break. It's a nice atmosphere if you know how to enjoy it.

Girls, Girls, Girls

I think that we have some of the best looking girls in the country at The University of Alabama. We do have the largest sorority system and Greek Life on campus constitutes roughly 1/4 of the student population. The girls dress very well and look amazing in their formal dresses on game day!

Housing

off campus housing can be expensive depending on how close you are to campus. if thats where you are looking to live start looking by the middle of october the LATEST!!! they go fast. i have a two bedroom house on paul bryant and i have to pay 695 a month. but other than that its great! i suggest living as close as possible because parking is rediculous, they ticket you for everything

Southern hospitality lives

Tuscaloosa is a college town on a massive scale with school pride that stretches across the state unlike anything I'd seen around my New England home.

Beyond the overall friendliness and excitement from students, faculty, alumni and citizens, the compassion shown by all after the devastating April tornado is overwhelming.

Wherever you're from, it's easy to find your home in Tuscaloosa.

Variety of classes and strong professors

Every class I've been involved in has been both interesting and challenging, (but not unfair.)

If you work hard and communicate with your professors you'll have no problem in any class. There's a good variety of honors classes and fine arts/humanities courses outside what's expected.

Housing Is Average.

It is required to live on campus your first year at Alabama. I live in a rather old dorm. Considering how old it is, it does seem to be adequate enough to live in. It definitely has some wear to it but nothing that is unbearable.