Marc Chale

Review of UCONN

I graduated from MSE, a smaller program within the...

I graduated from MSE, a smaller program within the School of Engineering in 2014. Very good experience with SOE. World renowned professors. Always somebody in the SOE office able to assist me with scheduling or career guidance. First semester engineering students were given "block schedules." Students were enrolled into a block of required classes that did not conflict with each other. I participated in club sports, several social action clubs, a religious organization, ROTC, and completed 1 paid engineering internship. Clubs and sports received solid funding from the university. The company that hired me for the internship mentioned it was the reputation of UConn that got me the job.

I can't forget to mention the world class campus in a rural New England setting. I chose to live on campus all 4 years. Housing selection is based on credits. Freshmen usually live in traditional dorms located near a dining hall. Sophomores and above usually live in suites or on campus apartments. There are individually managed dining halls around campus each with its own distinction: locally grown/organic, international, home style, ect. Students who choose to live in apartments or in off campus housing are not required to have a meal plan. My biggest issue with campus was the parking struggle.There are a lot of campus upgrades going on including the presidents "beautification program."

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