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The University of Houston isa great school, but it depends on how well a person takes advantage of what the campus offers. I personally focused on academics and one student organization, but I spent most of time focusing on my studies and didn't spend much time with friends. I didn't really find majority of the classes I took to benefit my future career in cybersecurity. I learned the most while working internships rather than the classes. Although classes were important for learning how to work... Read More with others in group settings.

I only attended the University of Houston for two years because I got my Associate's Degree at a community college before transferring. I took online classes during my time there and for the most part, I had professors who were good at their job. I even had one professor (who was really good at his job) inspire me to take up a minor in supply chain management due to his teaching skills, great communication, and presentation skills. Unfortunately, as with any college, there were some classes that... Read More I had to take that really damaged my GPA due to running into professors, who quite frankly, should not be employed. During my two years with UH, there were around 2-3 really hard finance classes I struggled to get through because I was forced to take these classes with professors who had received numerous complaints from students. There was even a professor who had bad reviews stemming from the mid-2000s, which told me that in some cases this school valued tenure over the wellbeing of their students. When signing up for this particular class, I even had my counselor warn me about taking it, which further proves my point if the staff knows about these issues. Overall, I still believe that UH is a good school to the point I would recommend it to others, but be prepared to deal with frustrating professors that the school knows they shouldn't be in a position to be teaching when people's money and their academic careers are on the line. Also, specifically for some of the online classes, there are some that you will be forced to take that feel like they're a waste of your tuition, which is another gripe I had with the school. My overall rating for the school ranges between a 3-4/5.

I transferred to University of Houston in 2014 from Texas A&M University and wish I started off at University of Houston. Aside from our president being a total boss, I really valued the sense of community, opportunities and student life. Anytime I was on campus, it was truly exciting with organizations connecting with you and a variety of activities you can participate in. At the time, most of the students I meant were all social and nice. My major included classes that connected us to businesses... Read More for future opportunities.

My experience at the university of Houston was generally positive. The lecturers were knowledgeable and supportive, and they encouraged participation which made learning engaging. I liked the variety of courses offered and the opportunity to develop both academic and personal skills. The campus environment was friendly and diverse, which helped me build confidence and meet new people. However, some facilities and administrative processes could be improved for better efficiency. Overall, the college... Read More provided a solid foundation for my future goals.

The University of Houston's tuition value is difficult to beat, especially for students prioritizing a high return on investment. For the price I was paying, the quality of the education and professional opportunities were well worth it. All the professors I took often brought in real-world experience into the classroom. The networking events are top-tier. While the commuter-heavy nature of the school can make the social scene feel a bit siloed at times, the constant campus improvements make it an... Read More exciting and safe place to be. It is a gritty, hardworking institution that rewards students who are willing to put in the effort to seek out its many hidden gems.

I started attending the University of Houston as an Accounting Major in the Baur School of Business. Because Houston is one of the country's main business hubs, there is a lot of funding and attention given. The building was new, the teachers were very involved, companies had established relationships with the school and attended many events, and opportunities for internships, jobs, office visits, etc. were endless. Even the guidance counselors were very knowledgeable, proactive, and helpful.

There... Read More is a clear division in priorities. Other buildings at UofH were older, some even dingy. I remember the psychology building having low ceilings, flickering, dim lights, and an overall rundown appearance.

When I switched to the Communications school to major in Public Relations two years later, I felt like I was shoved into a kiddie pool. The classes were offensively simple, I saw basically no promotion of student organizations, events, or job opportunities. I essentially took the exact same class three times from the same teacher, all with different titles and descriptions. They were supposed to be advertising classes, but the teacher almost exclusively used cheesy commercials from the early 2000s and vintage printed ads. I was shocked, but at the time I was somewhat glad to atleast have something easy in my plate. After graduating, I felt kind of ripped off.

Other than that, it's a primarily commuter campus, but parking was limited, expensive, and the parking pass process was confusing every semester, and most of the lots had massive puddles everywhere.
The financial aid office also wasn't helpful.

I think a majority of my positive opinions about UofH are directly related to the business school.

My experience at school was mostly positive. The classes were challenging but manageable and I believe I learned skills that were actually useful beyond just passing exams. Some professors were more engaging than others, but the ones that really cared about students were willing to help outside of class. The workload could sometimes be stressful especially near finals, but it helped prepare me for the future. While there were definitely some areas that could be improved, I feel the education I received... Read More was worth it and helped me move forward academically and professionally.

Do not attend this school. Typically, black and white statements are not helpful. However, there are little to no redeeming qualities about this school. This school does not care about the students. There are some professors who care about the students, and it is astounding the difference between how these professors treat the students and the overall attitude of this school. After the first week of school, walking to classes seems off. No one actually seems to care about each other. Everyone attending... Read More this school is just there for their degree and to attend the occasional football game. This school is known for its research. However, being able to be a part of the research is nearly impossible. As an undergraduate, I can confidently say that this school is not suited to take care of its students. The people put in place to assist students do not care about you. Do not fall for the counterfeit image.