University of Virginia

I Wouldn't Choose It Again, but Most People Would

I had a tough time when I first started at UVA because the social scene was mostly frat parties and drinking, neither of which I enjoyed. I'm not a prude or anything, but dancing to crappy music while smushed up against a room full of 40 drunk strangers is not my idea of a good night. It took some time for me to adjust and to find other ways to have fun. I don't think it's a very diverse student body and socioeconomic status is more important at UVA than it should be.

However, I got a fantastic education and I did end up finding my own social path after a rough start. Charlottesville is a good little college town - artsy and cultural, and with enough places to party if that's your thing. Food off-Grounds is fantastic if you're willing to spend a little money, and pretty good anyway if you're a bit cheap.

Awesome

UVA is an awesome school and I would definitely come back again if I could. Plenty of things to do, and students here have a work hard, play hard mentality.

Not That Great

The business curriculum at UVA isn't setup as it should be. You can't take real business classes until your junior year, and therefore miss out on the opportunity to do internships that require business knowledge. Plus, you are constantly fretting about grades because teachers seem to be more interested in keeping the percentage of A's low than seeing the students succeed.