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UMASS Amherst
Contact: + 1 413 545 2710 (Int'l Office)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMASS)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA, United States
3.90 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
Description:
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a coeducational, nationally ranked research institution located in a beautiful, culturally rich New England town surrounded by hills, forests, lakes, and meadows, just a few hours from Boston and New York City.
87% of students recommend
30 reviews
30 reviews of University of Massachusetts, Amherst
HOUSING
by Dereko, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Well, on-campus is the best for new students because you meet people this way, and you do meet alot of people. But i would live off-campus if i went back because i would try something different. Plus all the friends i made there would have moved off-campus and i would live with them.
Personal comments:
The dorms in South-west have the reputation of being crazy and the wildest which it is, but it is also the more populated and the facilties are good and you meet a lot of cool people. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Mario, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Personal comments:
Frat type of atmosphere combined with hippye-alternative groove. Northampton is definetely the place to go out (progressive liberal atmosphere and activities) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Dereko, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The Sport Management course is recognised as one of the best in the country if not the best. The professors are all really good guys with many connections and interesting topics to talk about. Marketing at UMass is also pretty good except thatthe standard is much easier than that of Australia.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
They really do cram it in. The semesters are shorter than most universities and the workload especially for level 3 and 4 subjects is extremely heavily though the standard is not that high. If you do your work you should do well. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Dereko, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
Being from an english country their was not much lanuage difficulty at all. Most lanuage problems were in humour becuase of the different accents and words that exist between the US and Australia. Students and teachers do find some terminology humourous and at times certain american culture were vague to us but very quickly you will learn them. It was fun learning some american words and sharing a laugh with American friends over the way we speak. Remember if your an Australian don't say jumper or ring, they won't understand. You must say sweater and call. 'Heaps' is a word Americans love hearing Aussies say as well, just don't over use it. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Dereko, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family School scholarship Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food is very expensive compared to Australia. The cheapest still means paying the same as home but then the currency exchange you still pay far more in America. Add tax and tipping, which is huge at times, and it is far more expensive eating out. Telephone was far cheaper for me because any calls locally within Amherst and Hadley were free. It was like one big intercom system. Accomadation isn't as expensive as a big city but i don't pay rent at home so it was more expensive for me here. Nightlife ewas cheaper for me because house parties meant a small 'cup' charge and unlimited (at least until it ran out) beer for the rest of the night. However alcohol at nightclubs is more expensive plus you do have to tip most times you buy a drink. Travelling around was more expensive than home because in general the US is far more expensive than Australia. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Go to as many house parties as you can and avoid too many big nights out at the nightclubs. Try not to eat out as much and don't get addicted to ordering like i did. It can break the bank, but there are a lot of good choices and great food that can be ordered. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Dereko, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I wish i had known it was going to be so great because i would have saved more and stayed for an extra semester. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Great place because it is a complete college town. Great to party, great for meeting people, the school is good and the courses are interesting. Going to college was all and more than just great. The surrounds are excellent, i did well academically, i partied more than i ever have and i do party a great deal, and met some of the best friends in the world. FINAL COMMENTS
Get in contact with a student that is or has been at the school. The school is so large that administrators there find it difficult to help you greatly in depth. Live on-campus your first semester there so you can meet people. Save yourself some money and get the 14 meals per week plan because even though i would have gone over if i had this plan, you will order and eat out a lot. Last TIP, when ordering try a Calzone from DP Dough. I'm sure i won't be the last person to tell you that. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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