University of Connecticut Reviews

  • 127 Reviews
  • Storrs (CT)
  • Annual Tuition: $42,102
96% of 127 students said this degree improved their career prospects
89% of 127 students said they would recommend this school to others
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GRAD MBA STUDENT
  • Reviewed: 6/11/2018
  • Degree: MBA
"This school is not recommended at all to any international student. Don't fall into the trap of even getting a GA. The school administration s**** and the professors are a waste. Most of the data they publish online is fraud and the reality is not even 1% close to the actual numbers. Students struggle to find internships and the school administration then comes to the classes to yell at your poor performance. At the career fairs hosted, the companies don't sponsor international students. Most of the bright students failed to get internships and full time offers and are still struggling."
Annie
  • Reviewed: 6/4/2018
  • Degree: Communications
"The University of Connecticut is an extremely impressive public university. It has worked hard to invest in programs and infrastructure to support cutting edge research in the sciences. It has also made a significant investment in it's campus, updating the bookstore, adding new buildings, and updating the recreational facilities. UConn provides a fun college atmosphere combined with rigorous academics. It was a fantastic experience for my time as an undergraduate."
Charity W.
  • Reviewed: 3/23/2018
  • Degree: Cultural Studies
"Choosing the University of Connecticut was a solid choice for me. It was affordable (I was an in-state student), the professors in my program (Africana Studies) were well-versed in their subject areas. normally responsive on email and most importantly invested in the academic enrichment of their students and helping them make effective connections so they could navigate into their chosen professions. I definitely would not be the international development professional that I am today without that program and the mentorship of my professors!"
Breanne Ferrara
  • Reviewed: 12/20/2017
  • Degree: Human Services
"The University of Connecticut provided me with a well-balanced college experience. The academics were competitive and rigorous, and a majority of my professors made courses extremely engaging. I felt challenged without being overwhelmed, and grew immensely as a person. I loved being around fellow students that valued their academics, I felt a lot of positive camaraderie. The school spirit was fantastic."
Juniper
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"It was very enlightening to have such knowledgeable professors and learn all that I have. The only frustration is the financial aspect."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Business
"The program is a great collaborative experience that emphasizes the main drivers of the business world and has attentive professors available for additional help. Also very involved in internship placement for their students."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Business
"I went to the Stamford campus and loved the small personal feel of the classes. Learned alot and loved the school!"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: MBA
"Have fun, study hard, and learn about careers"
JUDITH
  • Reviewed: 7/29/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"The best school in Human Services in my area. The staff is always there to help you to achieve your goal. English is my second language, so I have to go to the support center, and I always get the help I need. Diversity is one thing I appreciate in this program. You never feel exclude."
dith
  • Reviewed: 7/29/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"The experience I have is exceptional. The staff has the knowledge to prepare their students for the work line; especially in Human Service. You have the opportunity to get experience while you are in school. Diversity is one thing I appreciate the most."
Dave
  • Reviewed: 6/3/2017
  • Degree: Fine Arts
"I attended the West Hartford branch. The classroom sizes were small. We are questioned at the beginning of every lecture to begin a thought process. The professors were great, each of course had their own mannerisms. Upper level courses often had over arching principles for the semester. Life is what you make of it. I made a lot of my education at UCONN. My art lessons were based on the use of constructs. The teachings were mainly of the formalist school of art theory. "
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"UCONN offers several paths in social work and had great teachers. Teachers were accessible and thoughtful. I enjoyed my internships and felt there was a large variety to chose from."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Psychology
"I worked hard for my degree and they provided opportunities to train me for my future career"
J
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I think UConn is a great school for graduate studies, but you need to have specific goals and make sure you can tailor the program to fit your needs."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Education
"It was a great public university with lots to offer. A lot of opportunities to engage with different activities on campus while still being challenged academically."
Sush
  • Reviewed: 3/30/2017
  • Degree: Curriculum & Instruction
"This is an excellent University. The Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction has a deep focus in ensuring students serve and give back to their communities by not just giving them the skills as a teacher and educator in their field but also ensuring they understand the dynamic situations that cause common issues such as poor teacher or student retention. They carry a human rights philosophy in how they teach their students to teach and I am proud to be a part of this program and university."
Nicolle C
  • Reviewed: 3/29/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"The physiology and neurobiology program at the University of Connecticut is phenomenal. For anyone that is considering going to medical school, this is the biology track for you. Not only do the course requirements for this major fulfill all of the medical school prerequisites, but they also foster strong critical thinking and laboratory skills. Considered one of the most challenging majors on campus, the physiology and neurobiology program provides exceptional preparation for the rigors of medical school. The required WQ course will give you a solid research foundation to build upon. The faculty are extremely good lecturers and provide flexible office hours to help reinforce difficult concepts. There are plenty of opportunities to develop a senior research thesis as well."
Daniel Salem
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"It seems to be the paradox of the modern student that the more professional opportunities that become accessible, the harder it becomes to decide on a career that one personally identifies with. In my personal experience I found the ACES program that is in place at UConn to be exceptionally helpful when I arrived at the university as an undecided major. ACES is part of a special department outfitted with advisors and resources to help undecided students arrive at an academic goal and a plan of study. Early on, my advisor helped me choose courses that allowed me to work toward graduation requirements while also sampling various areas of study I found interesting. Even after staying in the ACES program until second semester sophomore year I found it easy to graduate on time with my decided major of Allied Health Sciences with a minor in Molecular and Cell Biology and also having fulfilled the requirements for a Dental School application. I was confident in my major because ACES helped me round my education with subjects that I otherwise would have not known about or not known whether I wanted to pursue as a career. This system works particularly well at UConn because the institution provides a high standard of education and career preparedness across a wide array of disciplines."
Sarah Liben
  • Reviewed: 3/18/2017
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"To really excel at the University of Connecticut and experience all that it has to offer, students have to take initiative with their studies and get involved in as many extra-curricular activities as possible. Classes are large and professors expect that student know how to learn at this point, so if they are experiencing difficulty with the material students need to find ways to make it conducive to their personal learning style. Professors and Teaching Assistants will not go out of their way to make sure students are learning the material, instead they expect that students will not only keep up with the material every week but to also seek them out during office hours if clarification is needed. Lectures are long and often dull, but it is important that students attend them regularly especially in science programs. Professors add in information that is not always present in the text, so I recommend that future students come to class early, find a seat at the front of the room and record the (with the professor's permission) to refer back to if needed."
Nicole Biatowas
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"UConn is a university that has something for everyone. It is a large university that some may believe you can easily get lost in the crowd at. However, if you pursue what is interesting to you, then there is no way you can get lost in the shuffle. At UConn, you learn to advocate for yourself because the professors do not baby you. You learn to be self sufficient while earning a great education."