"The school just has a certain vibrancy, life and an energy about it... as someone moving here from a small town to attend school, I found it really enlivening."

"Many people feel that this is a science/engineering focused university, however I feel that other programs are taught just as well."

"Edmonton winters are long and cold, the university looks dirty and barren in the winter (it's beautiful during the summer)."

"The U of A offers so many opportunities for individuals; everything you could imagine they have a club for, everyone belongs."

"Because it's so big, I find it a bit difficult to meet new people and actually stay in touch with the ones you do meet."

"We have a very helpful online tool for choosing courses called BearScat which is much easier to use than enrolling in courses at other universities."

"The arts faculty is a contributing addition to the university atmosphere and deserves more recognition."

"Lister Hall is one of the most amazing residences in the country!"

"We have a very vibrant and diverse community of male and female fraternities on our campus that contribute a lot to the university."

"There are lots of inner passages so you do not have to walk in the freezing cold all the time."

"The Career and Placement Services is very good at offering help to students regarding career choices and supplementary skills workshops, as well as providing an extensive job posting list."