Best parts about Bama?

bamagirl18
Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:57:42 +0000

I’m a current student! There are so many great things about Tuscaloosa and the university. It’s pretty hard to just list them. But one thing that sticks out for me is how accommodating and friendly everyone is. I feel like everyone goes out of their way to help you if you ask. Southern hospitality is by far one of my favorite things about the area. Yes there are some people who aren’t nice and won’t help you out. But in general I feel like it’s a small community helping each other. A couple examples…

The dining halls were originally very stubborn but once I found the right people to talk to they helped me with providing food I could eat despite my food allergies. They were very accommodating once I talked to the managers.

The network of parents and students who try to help out their classmates when they are struggling. I often see students are stranded at the airport due to a delayed flight or their ride cancelled. Parents and students try their very best to help them out by providing rides or lodging.

The faculty are also very nice and helpful. Many of the faculty I’ve spoken with try to encourage their students and help them out. I remember one professor even gave a student a ride home because their car wouldn’t start.

I know not everyone fits this but I feel like in general southern hospitality is a thing. It’s amazing how even at such a large state university we have such a small community feel.