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I deeply, deeply love the University of Alabama. I...

I deeply, deeply love the University of Alabama. I have been afforded some incredible academic and social opportunities that I wouldn't trade for the world. Several of my professors have become close mentors and friends. For a large school, I never could've imagined such a personal experience, but that's exactly what the Honors College and the Mathematics Department have given me. My preparation in mathematics has strongly connected me with the community of applied mathematics at large, and very suitably prepared me for my continued education in math. Also, as a non-Greek/ GDI, I can attest that I've had an incredible social experience, and I have no idea why so many non-Greeks complain about the social scene. Tuscaloosa is a vibrant city; get out and explore it!

Great football program, nice facilities, too burea...

Great football program, nice facilities, too bureaucratic. I learned more at two year colleges. The teachers are the backbone of the University and I would give them a five star rating, despite a few bad ones. The purpose of attending school is to get a quality education. But, my advisors in the business school forgot about that. And, that is the main reason for a lower rating. They tried to keep me there for an extra semester by falsely stating that I needed to take more electives. And, they were all quite rude as I recall and gave me a lecture instead of addressing the issues. I just wanted to complete my required courses and graduate on time. The math advisor I spoke with was also quite rude when I went to him for assistance. So, I have deducted two stars, one for the bureaucracy and one for bad advisors. It cost quite a bit to go there and they nickel and dime you to death with parking tickets, lab fees, supplies and many others. Living expenses are sky high too. I did some work there and they didn't want to pay me. When they make mistakes, and they do, the administration is too bureaucratic to fix the problem.

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Attended the University for both undergraduate and...

Attended the University for both undergraduate and law school. I joined a fraternity and had a spectacular time while receiving a great education. Years later, I sent my son there for his education. Oh, and the football. I was there for 2 national championships. My son also was there for 2 as well.

The campus is huge, beautiful, and full of history...

The campus is huge, beautiful, and full of history! The restaurants on and nearby campus are fabulous as well. They provide a top notch education with an amazing atmosphere. Class size varies depending on your course, but the professors are very helpful at least in all of my experiences. My huband, dad, 2 brothers, sister-in-law, and myself are all alumni. I highly recommend this University!

Took my son to his first Alabama football game. Wi...

Took my son to his first Alabama football game. Will suggest to anyone going to the game the charter bus they have coming from the University Mall is the only way to travel to Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game was awesome people were super friendly no matter what the fan base beautiful campus. Will be returning one day for another game.

RTR

Tuscaloosa, Alabama is my home. I was born and rai...

Tuscaloosa, Alabama is my home. I was born and raised in Tuscaloosa. Most if my family still lives there. When I was in High School, I played drums at Central High School and band members were allowed to sell cokes at all of Bama's home games. I was selling cokes in the early to mid 80's when Bear Bryant was still coaching. Proud to say I am a lifetime fan of Alabama and especially what Nick Saban has been able to accomplish over the last 11 years. Roll Tide...

My best decision was to come to UA! What an amazin...

My best decision was to come to UA! What an amazing institution of higher learning The Capstone is! So many more groundbreaking and amazing things to come. Unfortunately due to stereotypes and media bias many people don't realize what a special place this really is. Sure, it has it's social and ethical issues. What university doesn't? The University has achieved and progressed so much since the "Stand in the School House Door". Those accomplishments in themselves reveal the true character, drive, passion, and love the UA family has flowing through its Crimson blood.

One of the most horrible places to try to navigate...

One of the most horrible places to try to navigate through no one knew where anything was at and if you ask anyone where something was at no one knew anyting the most stuck-up snotty people I have ever met thank God I live in the country and not in some godforsaken City like that place

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Attended the LSU game this weekend.....great colle...

Attended the LSU game this weekend.....great college football atmosphere. Tailgating and game day activities were everywhere. Parking was difficult but the busses make it a bit easier to get to the stadium. Security was very tight and the Secret Service cleared everyone entering the stadium.

Wooo

Best University in the state and only growing. Go ...

Best University in the state and only growing. Go to Auburn, you'll be surrounded by a bunch of pretentious delusional hicks who live in a perpetual state of mind that they are morally superior than everyone else, yet the whole world laughs at them because they have the biggest little brother syndrome of any fan base. Go to the University of Alabama, you not only get to enjoy the beauty of the campus and the great social life, but get good quality education to help pursue your goals in life.

Been there for 1 semester and while I am consideri...

Been there for 1 semester and while I am considering transfer it's not a terrible school by any stretch. Teachers are about average (no matter where you go to school, there will be good ones and bad ones) and it's nice having everything very close (never have to walk more than 10 minutes to class). The dining halls are about average I guess.

I guess the main issue I have is the social life here. Fraternities are insanely expensive (low-end is about $2,000 per semester) and as a result you have them just filled with stuck-up people. For both of those reasons, I did not join one, and so it has been quite a challenge trying to find a good time somewhere. What's more, the large student body COULD be a good thing, except the only sense of community we have is the football games, and even that could be a lot better than it is. There's really not much diversity here, either, at least not compared to my home in downriver Michigan. I mean at UA there are basically only 3 races: white, black, Asian. Plus, the different races do very little interacting and mingling together. I'm not saying this to be like "f--k the south" either, this is just what I have experienced.

If you are looking for a school to really have a good time and meet a lot of interesting people, UA is probably NOT the place for you. If you don't really care about that and just want to get yourself an education, then I guess it's pretty good.

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