What's UNL like?

Karissa.l.m616
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:37:00 +0000

Hey! I’m a senior in high school from WA state and I’m considering UNL. I have family about an hour away from Lincoln, and I’ve gone to visit them about once a year. I’m a National Merit Finalist so I can get full-tuition to UNL, and it’s one of the best options of the full-tuition schools.

From what I’ve seen I think I’d like the school a lot, but I haven’t visited it yet. I was wondering if anyone could help me with a few questions…

I know the Huskers are a big deal, but I’ve read a lot of posts from people saying “all there is to do is drink and talk about football”. Is this accurate? I haven’t spent much time in Lincoln but it seems like there’s got to be more to do than party.

Also how are the dorms? Harper, Schramm, and Smith seem good. Compared to other places the size of the dorms looks good. I love the cable and the loftable beds. Are they actually as good as they seem or is that just the college making them sound better than they are?

Oh and since I’m national merit I might do honors and live in Neihardt, but I don’t want to be pegged as a total nerd. I’m a smart kid but I’m not one of those kids that eats sleeps and breathes academics.

Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!!