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Storrs, Conn. is UConn, and there’s nothing much else to it. Storrs is a rural town with other similar towns surrounding it. In order to get to a grocery store, shopping center, or any other food besides pizza and wings, you need a car. However, this does create a close-knit student body. UConn is a place where students unite over sports, parties, and frankly, having nothing else to do. 

The campus is equipped with everything students need: food, movies, bars, and more. Luckily, school clubs and organizations keep students busy with activities and events. The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts has many shows and concerts throughout the year, and students receive discounted tickets. The party scene runs the weekends, as you’ll often see herds of students walking to off-campus parties at Carriage and Celeron. People are always outside when the weather’s warm, studying on the lawn or going for a run. Despite the middle-of-nowhere location, the student body’s Husky pride creates a fun college atmosphere on campus.

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nbj2089

'13

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

5.0

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Quiet Yet Exciting

The small rural area of Storrs Connecticut is a nice area to attend college. The University of Connecticut is a very busy campus located in the "Quiet Corner" of the state. UConn has many on campus activities as well as nationally renowned athletic teams. UConn is a great place.

Jan 11, 2012

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manurulz

'15

Environmental Studies

1.2

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Dreary

there are robotic business workers who take the train, people lower socioeconomic class all over the rest of the town. Pretty much no college atmosphere whatsoever.

Dec 18, 2011

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smonty81092

'14

Communication Disorders

3.8

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Storrs, CT

The area surrounding Storrs, CT is nonexistent. It is very difficult for students to make use of off-campus resources. However, students do not need to leave campus for any reason. Everything that is needed can be found on campus. Activities, groceries, classes, living and etc are all found on campus.

Dec 16, 2011

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Route 195 Route 195 brings students onto campus.

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Class gathers outside of Arjona Some professors choose to lecture outside on warm, spring days.

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North Campus

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North Campus North Campus houses over 1,300 students in dormitories. It also contains a dining hall and the largest courtyard on campus.

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