University of Connecticut Reviews

"I'm really glad that I decided to attend UCONN for law school. Unlike other law schools, there was a great sense of community. Although there was some competition within the student population, most people were very friendly and helpful. The only con for the school is the career services department, which is currently being improved by the new dean. I'm excited to see the new changes he'll bring."

"Definitely required a lot from students, but at the end you learned a lot. You learn the value of hard work and perseverance. The Qualifying exams are tough and tedious The General exam was most enlightening. The faculty is very supportive and motivating. The classes taught are intriguing and pique interest in the subject."

"University of Connecticut is a very highly respected school in the northeast. It has a great mix of social life and academic rigor. The Business program has a great career center and alumni network for students to take advantage. Many of the alumni are executives in fortune 100 companies. William S. Simon graduated from UConn in 1988 with his MBA and was named the CEO of Walmart in 2010. The school also has a very diverse student body. This allows students to study along side kids from all over the world and gain a global prospective. However, the location of UConn might be considered remote by some. It is located in a rural community about 30 min from Hartford. I personally believe that the location is excellent because one can visit all the major east coast metropolitan areas such as Boston, New York, Providence and Philadelphia, in less than 4 hours. This allows for students to expand their job market. UConn is also a great place for sport enthusiasts. There basketball program, men's and women's, is recognized as one of the best in the country and has won multiple national titles. The community embraces the school and appreciates all the positives that the school brings with it. UConn is a great place any student looking to expand their horizon, make great friends and excel academically."

"I really like the school counseling at UConn. I feel that the professors really care about making you the best counselor that you can be. The workload is certainly doable and program is great."

"Excellent faculty and academics. Cons are parking and location."

"Public Health at UConn is really a quality program. Teachers are more than happy to help out in and our of the classroom and you can feel their great expertise in their topics each and every class. The Department administration is incredibly helpful and will help you find career opportunities on the drop of a dime, as what happened with me this summer. I walked in one afternoon feeling slightly lost in the direction I was taking and walked out with a summer-long internship in a field that interests me and with the opportunity to earn class credit for it. The only cons I can think of are the lack of housing complexes affordable for a graduate student. Farmington is a beautiful, albeit wealthy, town and it makes it difficult to find affordable living within the area. Fortunately, easy access from the highway and public transportation has made it feasible to commute from another town."

"Based on speaking with people who attend other universities, my own experience, and what I have read this program is excellent. The professors are up to date with modern technology utilizing the latest in the classroom. The course content is from resources used in the best universities in the nation, so UCONN is just as rigorously competitive. The case studies are challenging and you can integrate new ideas into your employment."

"The Applied Genomics degree is part of a Professional Masters of Science program. I consider it to be a step above most other programs because of its concentration on setting the student up to work in the professional world. Along with the educational science classes, you also get managerial, ethical, and communication classes."

"Pros: Great network of teacher and industry connections, real laboratory experience, plenty of faculty and staff that care about your success"

"The University of Connecticut has professors that are very available, in person and via technology, the graduate programs are extremely relevant to the career path"

"I felt that the program held good weight with prospective employers, but I felt a little unprepared by the program."

"The University of Connecticut School of Law is a wonderful place to study. The professors are experts in their respective fields and make themselves available to students outside of the classroom. While the location (West End of Hartford, CT) isn't all that great, the campus is within a short drive to downtown Hartford or West Hartford, both of which are great places. Uconn Law is one of only three law schools in CT, so employers are eager to interview Uconn Law students and graduates. It is not an overly saturated market, as is a problem at many other law schools around the country."

"The faculty and staff of the University of Connecticut Nutritional Sciences program are excellent. They are the best in their fields and their grad students are always well prepared for their futures."

"Rural area, varying level of support and communication with faculty. Exceptionally high work load."

"pros: excellent faculty, affordable tuition (in-state) cons: middle of nowhere, parking is expensive and you can never find a space!"

"I am an Acting Graduate and the acting faculty are fantastic. They work us really hard and we have all grown immensely. The location of the university leaves much to be desired however. It is a small program that is very individualized to your needs which is fantastic for acting growth."

"I believe my graduate program is giving me real world experience in my field and well as a solid theoretical framework."

"University of Connecticut is a great school. I am actually attending their puppetry program, so I am not necessarily on campus, we are located on the depot campus. It is the only school to offer an MFA in puppetry, so for that, I am thankful."

"I'm in the School Counseling Master's program at UConn and am highly impressed with what UConn has to offer. I feel that the professor's are very dedicated to providing up to date knowledge of the field and giving their students an extra advantage above other graduates of school counseling at other schools. Many social opportunities are available to help the group of students in the program feel like a group of people who will support you. The professor's are always available to talk about how I like the program and how things are going. The program is CACREP certified, and offers a chance to become an LPC."

"Great Flexibility- Needs some fresh younger professors - Great utilization of technology - Lacking in diversity- Overall a really good program"