College Overview: UMass - Amherst

UMass - Amherst: Josh
I chose UMASS at first because It was basically and affordable state school that had many options. I was worried about the whole "zoo" reputation and the large size. I'm not a huge party animal. But now I can tell you I LOVE IT!!!! If you find the right friends and live in a residential area that fits who you are. then you're good. You find you're own niche and forget about the fact that the school is rather large.

UMass - Amherst: I Want a refund
Social Scene: Lots of parties, you can find a dorm parties every night around campus, on weekends usually Fridays and and Saturdays you will find massive frat parties where people will drink to get completely drunk and pass out. If you are quiet, studious, and well..not a big partier DO NOT under ANY circumstance live in Southwest residential area. Just don't. I almost failed out due to lack of sleep and stress. I really wish I could get a refund for first semester, it was a living he...

UMass - Amherst: Wouldn't want to be anywhere else…
UMass is a very exciting place. The sports are fun to watch, lots of big names play shows locally, and the area is great. I would not go UMass if you wanted an intimate student body. Most of the people you see on campus any given day are complete strangers. There's something nice about that though. I have heard from students who go to smaller schools that they hate running into people they don't want to talk to all the time. I find you do see people you know frequently, but usually...