University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa

Pros: Beautiful campus and not so horrifying tuition costs.
Cons: The Greek system has gotten quite a bit of bad press in recent years.

The University of Alabama is my alma mater. Fall 1988 was my first semester and I finally graduated in 1994! I had my share of ups and downs, but overall I believe my experience was a good one. Any life experience worth its salt has got some good ...

Pros: you'll have a great time if you fit in
Cons: if you are different, you may be in trouble

I have delayed writing this review as I am a 1991 graduate of the University and I devoutly hoped that some things had changed since I graduated. However, reading the following Salon.com article “Raging Against “The Machine” written in March of 1999...

Pros: Big university; lots of opportunities
Cons: Students tend to be homogeneous - rich and white, that is

Looking back on my senior year of high school, I'm glad that I chose to attend the University of Alabama. I was accepted to about 12 universities, including Loyola, Marquette and Ole Miss, but UA just seemed like the best fit. And it was - I had fun and...

Pros: it's a place to stay, convenient to walk to class
Cons: small rooms, loud, sexist housing policies

When I was in the process of choosing a college I went on many college visits and saw and stayed in many dorms. Some were large and almost luxurious – I stayed in one with a fireplace and wood paneling. This was not the case at the University of...

Pros: full kitchens, close to Riverside pool, semi-private baths
Cons: small, cramped, expensive

If you have to live on campus (which I don’t recommend) Rose Towers is one of the better choices. I lived here for 4 years – from 1985-1988 and 1990-1991 and was Vice President of the Hall Council in 1986.

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Pros: wide range of services available, convenient hours, most services free, caring involved staff members
Cons: I didn't find out about it until I was a senior

The Center for Teaching and Learning is one of the finest (and least utilized) student services at the University of Alabama. I worked there for a year (1990-1991) both as a student tutor and in the learning lab.

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Pros: some good academic programs, nice campus, active social life very possible, some innovative academic programs
Cons: some large survey classes, overall emphasis on social activities/sports over academics

The University of Alabama is in many ways a school that remains peacefully snoozing in the 1950's, seemingly unaware that five full decades have passed. Visiting hours are strictly enforced in female dorms and gleefully ignored (for the most part) in...

Pros: lots of opportunities
Cons: too many opportunities

Student Organizations at the University of Alabama are numerous and easy yo get involved in. It makes the college experience so much better if you are involved in organizations that help the university. Here are some of the organizations on campus that...

Pros: social atmosphere for freshman
Cons: community baths and cramped space

Tutwiler Hall at first glance looks like a hotel. This huge fourteen story building has long been home to almost 1000 girls each year for lots of years and is sure to have interesting stories within its walls. I live there now, and it's not the best...

Pros: Great atmosphere, team, fan support
Cons: Not for the casual or timid fan

Note: This article is not entirely about the football program at Alabama per se, but also my feelings, memories, and experiences from watching Alabama football over the years.

Of my many and varied interests, I must say that watching Alabama...

Pros: Wonderful faculty, many things to do, friendly people
Cons: attendance policy

Deciding where to go to college is one of the hardest decisions you can make. During my highschool years I had always dreamed of going to a big college: to meet a lot of people and to continue my education that would lead to a happy future. I had a few...

Pros: easy to get involved
Cons: dorm life could be better

When I came to visit the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa last year I had no idea how much I would come to love it. I knew that walking around the campus that i had this feeling of belonging. I have never regretted coming here. I am currently a...

Pros: many things to do, great bars
Cons: keeps you away from school work

Want a party school? Well then go to Alabama. There are so many things to keep you having fun in the good old town of Tuscaloosa.

What is there to do outside of school in "T" town? Well first of all I have to say that you will...

Pros: creative caf workers, wide variety of foods
Cons: caf not always open when you need it, sometimes you need pepto-bismol, foods may all taste similar after a few months...

The atrocities found in a school cafeteria is a most common and even universal complaint amongst students of any institution. However, my dining experiences while at the University of Alabama were very good overall.
In the first semester, I had the...

Pros: some place to stay
Cons: too small, stinks

How exciting is it to finally be off at colllege for the first time? I was thrilled to be away from home and on my own in a way. My freshman year at Alabama I had to stay in the girls dorm of Tutwiler. At first glance, from the outside, was not too...