swankerme

I have been accepted to both UConn and the University of New Hampshire for this next spring and I need some insight/opinions on which to go to.

I know UConn has the better academics (I am majoring in natural resources/biology) but I think UNH is in a better location (better town, proximity to Boston/Portsmouth/Portland). I am also huge into outdoor activities and UNH seems to have more of these compared to Eastern Connecticut.

I am not huge into college sports, which UConn seems to be famous for. How much are academics worth? Am I correct in saying that UConn does not have much to offer other than good academics and sports?

ThePhilosopher

You are going to school primarily for academics. That is all I'll say about that: you should make up your own mind as this is YOUR college experience.

UConn as a LOT more to offer than just academics and sports. I would bring your attention to the Student Activities webpage: Student Activities | UConn . There are several clubs which would seem to fit your interests.

I will also say that if you are in-state for UConn, the value should be extremely attractive.

ThePhilosopher

*has a lot more...

swankerme

I am lucky enough to have all my tuition waived at either university, so the in-state/out-of-state is not an issue for me.

I know a big university like UConn is going to have alot of activities to do on campus, I've read Uconn has been rated "a college with more to do on campus than off". However, UNH has it's fair share of clubs and organizations on campus as well (like any big university).

I'm really just trying to get alumni's opinion of the general environment/campus, if they have been to both.

ThePhilosopher

In terms of a comparative look, I can't help you there. Sorry.

GoldShadow

Well, there's no "college town" at UConn, as it's in the middle of nowhere and there really isn't much to do off campus unless you have a car. I'm not sure if it's the same at UNH.

But there's always something to do on campus, and there's definitely always something to do if you have a car (or make friends with someone who does). Manchester, and a few other locations, are as little as 15-30 minutes away. Boston is also relatively close.

What I'm saying is, there's a lot to do, both school-related (organizations, student activities, sports, clubs, etc) and non-school-related (parties, movies, shopping, etc), though you're limited to hanging out on campus and going to parties if you don't have a car. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, but sometimes, a little variety is nice.