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University of Massachusetts - Amherst

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Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Massachusetts

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A leading center for public higher education in the Northeast, the University of Massachusetts Amherst has gained a reputation for excellence in a growing number of fields, for its wide and varied academic offerings, and for its expanding historic roles in education, research, and public service. The flagship campus of the Commonwealth’s University system, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a major research university enrolling 24,000 students, from all 50 United States and over 100 countries. Its 10 schools and colleges offer 88 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral programs. Sponsored research activities total more than $100 million a year. Located on 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. As a member of the Five College consortium, the university shares a mutually rewarding relationship with students from Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges.

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Computer Science at UMass Amherst

Submitted by Brent (not verified) on August 7, 2009 - 11:19am.

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We belong to a small science community between the giants (you always have to listen to "those people at MIT"). However, some of the very best faculty teach here at UMass Amherst. This has been the very best experience of my life. I am in computer science and I have to acknowledge that UMass has a great science department, which somehow manages to look older than almost everything at UMass.

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UMass Amherst

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on March 30, 2009 - 2:17pm.

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I feel like I'm one of the few people who will admit that UMass Amherst was my 'dream' school, rather than a 'safety' school while applying to colleges at the end of high school. It's true though; UMass was my dream school. When I got in, I was beyond pumped.

UMass is exactly what you choose to make it. It's so huge, there's no way you do not find your niche, whatever it may be. As a university, and a member of the 5 College Program, I do not think you will find a better investment for a college education. Considering it is a state university, it still competes with the private institutions for a quality education.

I graduated 5 years ago, and definitely would recommend UMass to anyone looking to live away from home and not spend $50,000/year for their education.

UMass' student organizations, undeclared major dept, learning center, library, social life, nearby town, and a bajillion other things are among the reasons I love the school. UMass is the right choice!

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Another UMass Review

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on April 2, 2009 - 11:20am.

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Overall rating Poor5 Excellent
Value Poor5 Excellent
Course Quality Poor5 Excellent
Instruction Poor5 Excellent
Course Selection Few5 Many
Materials Poor5 Excellent
Support Poor4 Excellent
Student body Poor5 Excellent

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I love UMass Amherst...

I got a terrific education that got me great jobs. The memories of campus, friends, social activities, beautiful Western Mass, etc. are priceless. Umass, like any school, is what you make of it. If you party a lot and get poor grades, you could get stuck with a mediocre job. If you get decent grades and work at it, you can do very well. There are a lot of UMass grads that have done very well, like Jack Welch at GE, for example. It is so big, there is something for everyone.

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I got my undergraduate degree from UMASS Amherst. by ca_greg