University of Rhode Island
- Local Atmosphere

Kingston Life

The atmosphere around the University of Rhode Island is a little slow. There are multiple restaurants on top of campus but other than that pretty much nothing else. To go anywhere a car is needed especially to go to providence because the bus stops at 11. It is hard to do anything or get anywhere if you do not have a car on campus. overall a pretty boring time unless you definitely intend on being in a sorority or fraternity and just want to go to socials with your sisters/brothers.

Surroundings of URI

The town of Kingston doesn't have a lot to do. There is a movie theater and an Applebee's about 20 minutes away from campus. Providence is a 30 minute RIPTA ride from campus (bus station on campus), where there are clubs, restaurants, and the Providence Place Mall.

The Potential of URI

URI could be one of the most fun and enjoyable party schools on the east coast given the amount and general "laissiz faire" attitude of most students, however, the campus suffers from being located smack-dab in the middle of nowhere with the closest town, which has little fun to be had in it, ten minutes away. If you don't have access to a car, don't go to URI. The campus is built on a large hill so regardless if you're a commuting student or resident, you have to prepare for a mountain trek to get to class. That being said, the people and most of the professors are smart yet extremely intelligent. There is a lot to be learned at URI but the administration has to be open to learn from the students.