For my 800th review I chose my alma mater, UNLV. It's been a while since I've graduated from this University. However, I've had many interns from the school work for me and have hired many graduates over the years. I also attend a lot of events at the school and remain very close with Alumni. Here's my breakdown of the school:
PROS
- It's very cheap. Even though tuition is going up, it's still less than many other State schools.
- Much of the campus has new buildings. When I go on campus now, it feels like a strange place and I get lost all of the time because its 3x larger than it was when I attended.
- Great professors. I can only speak about the College of Hotel Administration and the Business School.....the professors were awesome. I learned so much from them. Learning is a 2 way street, it's up to you to get as much out of it as you can. It's not on the professors to make the class how you like it, you have to adjust to their teaching style and learn as much as possible. To this day I remain in contact with many former professors.
- Nice campus. By Vegas standards there's a lot of greenery around campus, which is a refreshing change of scenery.
- Library. One of the best libraries in town is located on the UNLV campus.
- Basketball team. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels have always been the favorite team in the city. We've had some good years recently. Hopefully we'll continue to build upon it and improve as time goes on.
CONS
- Minuscule Endowment Fund. One of the main reasons UNLV is having a difficult time surviving in this economy is not only because of state cutbacks but also because the endowment is very tiny. The school needs more support from the private sector.
- Visitor parking. Student parking has improved dramatically since the time I was a student.....however, visitor parking is a nightmare. I dread parking every time I go on campus.
Overall, I have fond memories of UNLV. My experience here has helped me with my career and I've established many lifelong friendships over the years. I would be proud to send my Son to this school.
Return Factor - 100%