University of New Hampshire
Reviews

If You Simply Want Beer, You've Come to the Right Place

B is for Beer. Did you know UNH was ranked by the Princeton Review as number 2 in the country for beer? Because we were. Whether this is truly something to be proud of is something I wonder frequently. For freshman, the nightlife might seem overwhelming. There are 11 recognized fraternities on campus and 7 of them have houses very close to campus, most of which "throw down" at least once a weekend. I've heard from other girls that the frats are "creepy" so if you're a girl, that might be one thing to look at. People do drink in their rooms occasionally, which is stupid since UNH has a zero tolerance policy about underage drinking. There are frequently parties at the on-campus apartments and those can be pretty fun, so in that regard it pays to make friends with someone who lives there. There are also off-campus apartments that ring the campus that have parties too, though these sometimes get broken up by the police. If you're 21, the nightlife is merely decent. Durham has 4 bars (Libby's, The Knot, Ballard's, and Scorps) which can get pretty old after a while, though you still do have all the aforementioned options that the under 21 crew has too, but after 2 or 3 years of doing that yourself, you're sort of over it. All in all, the nightlife is okay, but probably better for the crazy freshmen who just want to drink anything, even if it is Keystone Light.

I Love Cold Weather!

I love cold weather and I love the snow, the only thing I don't like about it is walking on icy pathways.

Pretty Diverse

There are a lot of really cute guys and hot girls, but like in any big school there are also a lot of ugly people as well.

Amazing!

The UNH dining is great! We have plenty of dining halls, and cafés around campus. We even have little stores open until 4 am on Thur-Sat. We also have a lot of special food nights. Compared to what my friends at other colleges say about their food, I'm very lucky at UNH.

Best Decision. . .

UNH is the best decision I have ever made. Period.

Engineering and Business

Definitely one of the Best Engineering Schools and Facilities I have seen in the New England area. Brand new WSBE school coming soon

. . .Should Be Number 3. . .

There is never a boring night on the UNH campus. Whether your taste is for partying, or just hanging out with friends, they fill your needs. There are Fraternities that throw great parties and very little trouble comes from them. (STAY AWAY FROM UNRECOGNIZED FRATERNITIES). Then there are also places like Young Drive and Coe Drive that are a more House Party Atmosphere. If the party scene isn't your thing, the MUB After Hours always has the two MUB Lecture halls open showing the most recent movies. The Wildcat Den, (pool hall, video games, ping pong, etc) is also a great late night option.

Who Needs a Car?

There really is no point to have a car on campus. Everything is within walking distance around the University, and then there are also busses that have multiple stops that come around almost every 10 minutes for those that are more lazy. There is also the Amtrak Downeaster that runs through campus and goes to Portland, ME, and then down to Boston North Station making several stops along the way. The Wildcat Transit is also free for all students and takes you to and from Durham, Portsmouth, Newmarket, Newington, and Dover.

Get Fat

The Dining Hall food is not considered dining hall food. It is so good, they will keep you coming back for more. Whether it be stir-fry, omelettes, or the European stations, you can't just have one plate.

AWESOME

There is sooooo much to do in and around Durham. Multiple activities are put on by the MUB and if that's not your thing, the beach is 15 minutes away, Boston is an hour, and Portsmouth is 10 minutes down the road. You can find anything around here

Afraid of the Dark, NOT My Campus.

Like any other college campus, there have been crimes at the University of New Hampshire that have raised concern among students. In the past couple years UNH has reported more crimes than usual, which is without a doubt scary and the text alerts sent out by the campus police put students on edge, I continue to feel safe. The only time I feel nervous is when I walk back to my dorm late at night from working at the dining hall across campus, but the nerves do not come from hearing about recent crimes on campus but the fact that its dark and I'm alone.

Pizza Pizza Pizza

TONS of pizza places and they're all really good. JPs has awesome subs as does Wildcat. Pretty much all the basics for college food are covered as are the pricing. They know you're a student and you don't have a lot of extra cash. Late night deals are a plus on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Wireless in Popular Areas

The library has a lot of computers for students use including some that are tucked away and usually are not taken. The printers are really easy to use, always loaded with paper and print quickly. There is wireless in a lot of the "hot spots" on campus including some quad lawns which means you can write a paper on a beautiful day outside in the sunshine.

Strict for Saftey

UNH's rules have only showed it's students it is for the saftey of the campus! You see officers patrolling, but they do not pester every single student. There also are greek officers, sober duty, and students who do not participate in drinking/drugs, so there are always someone to call or have to look out for others. There also is Safe rides to prevent and try to fully eliminate drinking and driving!

Invite Everyone! Greeks and Other Students Together-UNH at It's Best!

Greek life at UNH exhibits togetherness through volenteering and having events together that we invite the whole campus to. Greek life is not a click at UNH, it's just a tight bond.

Tiny, Small, Cramped

This is probably the first complaint from anyone at UNH, the gym is built for a student population half its size. I would suggest going in the early morning to beat the rush.

Greeks Don't Control Campus

Greek life does not dominate the campus. If you are not in a frat or sorority you are not viewed differently. Frats and sororities do hold a lot of various events also.

Couldn't Be Happier Here

UNH is definately an awesome place to go to school. Those that say the whole school is dominated by frat boys have no idea what they're talking about, because along with the frat parties there are also tons of other massive parties in apartments and regular rented houses. Academics is challenging but not overly so, and the social life is definately awesome. Even though I'm definately not going to be a brother at any frat, I'm still friends with a bunch of the guys and the parties at their houses are actually really fun, and definately the best place to find girls. Overall UNH was definately the right decision.

Very White, Unless...

It seems like UNH is almost all white, although there obviously is some diversity. Most african-american students you see are athletes that are recruited to the football team or for other sports.

Leggings as Pants and Uggs

I pride myself on being one of the girls who doesn't wear leggings as pants with her North Face jacket, with the look completed using ugg boots. A lot of the girls seem superficial and ditzy. The guys on the whole are typical "bros" with polos and an obnoxious waddle/swagger. However, if you aren't one of them, there are plenty of other people around, being a big school. This is just the majority.

The Campus Is Beautiful!

Whether it's winter or spring, the campus is absolutely gorgeous. The buildings are beautiful from the outside and great care is taken for the general upkeep of appearances. The paths are fixed if they are broken, and after this year's big storm, the bridges were restored ASAP. My most favorite part about the campus is the lilacs that pop up and spread their lovely scent around campus. It is the best relaxer on a tough day!

Drinking Is Much More Popular Than Drugs

Although there are ways of accessing drugs, they aren't as much a part of the campus culture as drinking is. There is not that much peer pressure. Mostly, students that want to drink, go out and drink and those that don't want to don't have to.

Professors and Curriculum

The teachers here are really friendly and are all about the student. The Curriculum is very tough and strict and is highly recognized.

I am very pleased with my decision...

I am very pleased with my decision to attend this school. The campus is just so pretty, calm, and laid-back, and everything is at your disposal. UNH really gives students a chance to shape their own experiences. Classes, parties, friends, drugs, sororities—they are all there for you to mold into whatever you want. Nothing is forced in your face; it all just floats around your head like puzzle pieces, and it is your job to put that puzzle together.

I love it here, and I wouldn’t go...

I love it here, and I wouldn’t go somewhere else if I was offered a full scholarship. It’s awesome here.