The University of Virginia's College at Wise Reviews
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Caegan from Bristol, VA
01/24/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 4 people found this review useful. 1 of 7
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Visit and check out the campus!
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Julie from Wise, VA
03/01/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 7
Categories Comments Campus Safety there are phones around campus, the parking lots are lit, and there is at least one campus police officer doing rounds at all times.
Greek Life we are a strictly no hazing school. there are three sororities: phi sigma sigma, theta phi alpha, and alpha sigma tau. there are four fraternities: alpha sigma phi, kappa sigma, pi lambda phi, and pi kappa phi. they are all nationally recognized chapters. if there is a fraternity or sorority that you would like added to this list, all you have to do is ask! the greek judicial board on campus in collaboration with the greek life faculty will all be happy to assist in any way!!
Great for these types of students any!
Bang for the buck the mountain scenery of this school is amazing!! the summers are hot! the winters are full of snow! the falls and springs are full of changing colors and warmth with crisp cools! also, the southern twang that the locals have are pretty adorable. ;)
What to do for fun because of the quaintness of the town it's in, there isn't much to do besides some small shopping areas, a 12-screens movie theater, a 20-lane bowling alley, and a 21+ year old club. within an hour and a half drive, however, there are the tri-cities with 18+ clubs, malls, amazing food, and just about anything you could want!
Food and Dining the food in the cafeteria is mostly pretty good but is occasionally questionable (as is all school cafeteria food) but there are 3 separate restaurants on campus, a sub shop, a fast food place (hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, chicken strips etc.), and a cafe style shop (excellent pizzas, salads, blt, club sandwiches, coffee, etc). there is also an actual cafe in the library, with hot, iced, and frozen coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolates, teas, etc. and they also have paninis, blts, parfaits, muffins, snack cakes and that sort of thing!
Dorm Life i didn't live in a dorm so i do not have much to offer in this section. many of my friends, however, moved as little as 15 minutes away from home just to live in the dorms. everyone who lives in the dorms and campus housing absolutely love it!
Academic Rigor the science and english departments are top notch! that doesn't mean that the others are bad, by noooo means. the spanish section of the language department is excellent but the other languages lack a little but if you want to take it they will find a way for it to happen! the math and teaching departments are very hands-on and fun! the nursing department is one of the best in the area! if you don't see a major or minor that you like, you can literally make your own! (with guidance and approval anyways)
Tips for prospective students enjoy the moment! but not too much! you don't want to procrastinate too much or to fall behind in classes! schoolwork does come first!! get involved! there are so many things to do here! the sororities and fraternities involve people who will love you for you and don't want you to conform in any way! the sports here are fantastic, too! (to play and watch!) they have the professional teams for those who are seriously interested in being on the competitive teams but there are also intermurals for random students (and professors) to form teams and meet new people by competing in just about any sport you can imagine from football to soccer to water polo to ultimate frisbee!
In three sentences inclusiveness is very important to this college. there are opportunities, organizations, and clubs for literally any interest and if they don't already have one, anyone can start one. also, students are very important to the professors employed here; they will go out of their ways, beyond their calls of duty, to make sure a student is understanding, attending class, and enjoying themselves.
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Cody from Gate City, VA
05/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
3 of 7
Categories Comments What to do for fun Have good friends. Join a club.
Tips for prospective students watch where you park. The last thing you need on top of your other expenses is lots of parking tickets at $25 a pop! Be diligent in keeping up with your transcript and classes needed/taken for you degree.
In three sentences UVA Wise is a small, quiet campus in a small country town. Tuition is affordable compared to other liberal arts universities. Arts department has grown tremendously in the last 5 years. If you don't want the hassle of a large town, this is the place to be.
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Connie from Gate City, VA
06/04/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 7
Categories Comments What to do for fun The student activity fees which is included with tuition helps to cover the cost of outdoor recreation events such as skydiving, rock climbing, hiking, and whitewater rafting trips. The Convocation center has concerts and other programs thought the year.
Food and Dining There is a dining hall and two addition places on campus to get meals. The library also has a coffee shop.
Dorm Life I have no personal knowledge about dorm life as I was a computer student who drive 50 miles each way to school ( 100 miles round trip).
Academic Rigor Depending upon your field of study, you can expect to spend at least 1-3 hours studying or doing homework per day. The expectations to succeed are entirely up to you. this is no longer high school and most classes do not have multiple choice generic tests. You are expected to ask questions if you do not understand something and if you get behind or need help tutoring is offered.
Tips for prospective students It is best to have an idea of what your area of interest is before you start taking classes. Try to take your general education classes first to free up your schedule for your degree requirements. If you find a teacher in your field of study that you like their teaching style, try to take as many of their classes as you need.
In three sentences The college offers a variety of degree choices at a reasonable rate compared to other colleges. The class sizes allow for a more one-on-one relationship with your professors and the people are very friendly. The overall atmosphere of the campus is very welcoming and peaceful.
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Elizabeth from Bristol, VA
10/23/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
5 of 7
Categories Comments What to do for fun Southwest Virginia is a beautiful area for hiking and other outdoor activities. The area gets a lot of snow in the wintertime, making the whole campus sledding grounds. Otherwise, it's a small town.
Food and Dining The options for dining are limited, and over-priced. Healthy options are scarce. However, the biggest concern regarding food and dining on campus at UVA Wise is for students with special dietary needs. Technically accommodations can be made for these student, but this is not clearly stated.
Dorm Life The lack of wireless internet in the dorms is a major problem, as many classes involve a large amount of online work. Ethernet cords are incredibly inconvenient, especially considering most of the study areas do not have Ethernet ports. Many of the building are in desperate need of renovations in areas as well.
Academic Rigor This really needs to be judged on a class to class basis. I have taken classes here that were easier than anything I ever took in high school, but I have also taken classes that challenged me in ways that I had never before been challenged.
Tips for prospective students -If you aren't from this area, learn a little bit about it. There's more to it than you think. -
In three sentences UVA Wise is a small school located in the Appalachian mountains of Southwest Virginia. The area is beautiful, but some might find small town life dull. Because of it's size the professors are able to form relationships with their students and truly interested in their success.
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Dustin from Sevierville, TN
05/01/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 7
Categories Comments What to do for fun Go fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities around campus.
Tips for prospective students Get involved and never let yourself get bored.
In three sentences They have great teachers. There is always something to do on campus. There are plenty of places to do outdoor activities.
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Amatha from Pound, VA
05/02/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 7
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are many clubs, sports (intramurrals), and activities that the college plans for the students who wish to participate.
Food and Dining The food is really good. I do wish we had more variety, but with the town not being that big it is quite easy to go to one of the resturaunts/ fast food places.
Dorm Life I have not lived in a dorm myself and this year coming will be my first experience of living in the dorms. I do have friends who live on campus and they love it.
Academic Rigor The nursing program is highly sought after at The University of Virginia's College at Wise. It can be a little difficult to get into, but it is a great program.
Tips for prospective students Do not panick none of the professors are out to get you.
In three sentences It is a very good college to attend if you do not want the hussle and bussle of the city. It is located in a little and relatively quite town.
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