<p>I go to the U of R. I came here this year as a transfer student. It is very rough academically; plan on spending a lot of hours in the library. A lot of the science classes, such as organic chemistry and neurobiology, are simply three tests and a final or a fourth non-cumulative test (in the case of neurobiology), so you really have to work hard to make sure you do well on them all. A lot of the core sciences classes (organic, physics, general biology) are also set up with things called “workshops”. Workshops are one-two hour study groups that give you an opportunity to meet with fellow students in your class and work on problem sets together that give you a better understanding of the material. Though all of the classes end up being time consuming because of labs and workshops, I can’t even begin to convey to anyone how much I’ve really learned here. The social life is easy and everyone is nice. Transferring here was the best decision I think I could have ever made for myself. The open curriculum has allowed me to dual major, even though I have only just decided on a second major, and thus will complete it in the next two years as well as finishing my first major. The open curriculum really helped a lot with this. </p>
<p>Almost all the teachers I’ve come across have a genuine care about their students. I am also a pre-medical student, and I work at the University’s Medical Center, which is also a great opportunity. And when they say there are a lot of research opportunities, they really mean it…if you can’t find research, you may not be looking in the right places; opportunities are literally everywhere.</p>
<p>You’re also guaranteed housing for the first two years, and I think about 83% of upperclassmen also live on campus. I don’t know if you’ve been here, but it’s an absolutely gorgeous school. Also, the tunnels are lifesavers; though they do not connect everywhere, they do provide protection from the cold even for 75-90% of your walk to class (some buildings are completely connected; let’s say you live in Sue B, you only have to walk into the library and taken the tunnels from there wherever you’re going.)</p>
<p>What is your intended major? Just general biology, a specialized field, or something entirely different? Good luck with everything; if you have any more questions about here, I’m sure I can try and answer them.</p>