<p>Hey everybody,</p>
<p>I'm a transfer student to UMASS AMHERST FOR THE FALL OF 2007!!!</p>
<p>In any event, is anyone going to the July 16-17 orientation session? If so, we should get in touch and I'll see you there.</p>
<p>Also, I didn't see any threads in this category for UMass Amherst so I'm starting this one, let's talk about **** concerning the school. WOo!</p>
<p>(Btw, a bit about me: my name is tom, i love playing guitar, snowboarding, and other fun stuff.)</p>
<p>Have a great day everyone! Hope to here from you soon, and send me a PM with your contact info or post something in this thread if you want to get in touch.</p>
<p>Also, where should I live? Anyone have any input? --- I'm going to be majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Psychology but I'm also going to be in Commonwealth College. Considerations are closeness of the building to class, closeness to the gym and a good dining hall, and size of rooms, and other normal things people want in a good dorm like nice bathrooms and ****. So any suggestions?</p>
<p>I'm excited about going to Umass (if you couldn't tell...lol) WOOO!</p>
<p>(I hated the school I was at.)</p>
<p>Anyone out there who's tranfering this fall? Or maybe you all are just shy? Message me or post if you want to get in touch.</p>
<p>Well, I'm transferring OUT of UMass-Amherst. If you have any questions though, let me know.</p>
<p>In terms of where you should live... here are the general stereotypes, which are pretty accurate, for each area.</p>
<p>Southwest - If you want to party, live here. Most densely populated and has an urban feel with the highrises. This is where UMass gets its Zoomass reputation. They are moving more and more freshman into this area as they want to keep them together more. Also has the best DC (Dining Commons) on campus. Only place with "Z-Rooms" which are the nicest dorms on campus. </p>
<p>Central - closest area to campus/classes. You can usually smell the marijuana upon entering...
Northeastern - Self-Segregated Asian population. About 70% asian I'd say.
Orchard Hill - Lots of "artistic" people here, heavy drugs. Walking up the hill sucks. Lots of Film and Liberal arts kids.
Sylvan - Live here if you are a recluse and you don't want to have any friends or fun at UMass. It is "suite" style rooms, so no floor bathrooms. Very far from campus..</p>