"I was able to meet people and get to know them and become friends. Knowing so many people on my floor really helped me adjust to a large university." ~Community Service LC Student

"I would definitely recommend living in this LC to other students because it is a great way not only to meet people, but bond with these people too." ~Community Service LC Student

"Being in a LC facilitates your ability to get involved on campus, meet new people, help the community & raise awareness on issues important to you!" ~Rebecca Spatz, history major, Community Service House

"The Fine Arts LC is full of people who love the arts & share a passion for them. A lot of us have interests in more than one area. Living together gives us a chance to share experiences and trade entertaining stories." ~Samantha Goldman, theatre studies major

"Since many of the people in the LC were in the same classes, I was able to study with them and get help from the people on my floor." ~Community Service LC Student

"I would recommend living in this learning community. It's nice to be around other creative people. I am surrounded by people with similar drive & interest. It keeps me motivated, & it keeps my grades higher." ~Fine Arts LC Student

"I suggest anyone who has a specific major or interest join a LC because it really does help you network. I was fearful I wouldn't meet as many people, but I was completely wrong. There are so many chances to meet people on campus." ~Sarah Grabauskas, Nursing LC

"Living in a learning community helped me become academically successful." ~(Pre-)Pharmacy LC Student

"I liked living on the same floor with people that share common interests. It made it a lot easier to make friends." ~Social Justice LC Student, Fall 2008

"I was able to meet people and get to know them and become friends. Knowing so many people on my floor really helped me adjust to a large university." ~Community Service Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"It was a great experience to make friends for a lifetime and enrich your studies with people taking the same classes." ~WiMSE Student

"Joining WiMSE was the best choice I ever made. I'm a really shy person, especially when it comes to meeting new people. In the LC, I made so many great friends that I wouldn't give up for the world." ~WiMSE Student

"I loved having so many people in all of my classes. It made studying fun & productive at the same time. I made so many close friends who will help me out throughout my college experience." ~WiMSE Student

"I loved our class. It helped me make a smoother transition to college." ~Harrison Stuppler, Fine Arts LC

"I liked having FYE together [a first year experience course], because it was a fun class where we were able to learn & have fun together." ~Community Service LC Student

"Global House is a really vibrant and close knit group, and I am happy to say that in just two weeks I have made friends with so many people from different countries." ~Anu Lakshmanan, Global House

"Great people and great mentors surrounded me! This community is a great way to get involved in the university." ~Stephen Pelletier, Leadership LC

"As a High School senior, I chose to live in the Leadership LC to strengthen my leadership skills & to have guidance & a bond to smoothly transition to my first year at college. I know the knowledge, friendships & maturity that formed will benefit me throughout my life." ~Leadership LC Student

"Being a LC RA has been one of the most enriching experiences at UConn. Learning, working & serving alongside residents reminds me how lucky I am to live with friends who share my passion. Together we are able to make a powerful impact." ~Alexandra Kuehnle, Community Service House

"I would definitely recommend living in this LC to other students because it is a great way not only to meet people, but bond with these people too." ~Community Service Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"I would recommend this LC to someone else because I believe that it has allowed me to have a positive college experience." ~Community Service Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"It is a great way to learn to adjust to the college experience together with other people who share some common interests." ~Leadership, Learning & Life at UConn Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"Since many of the people in the LC were in the same classes, I was able to study with them and get help from the people on my floor." ~Community Service Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"I would recommend living in the learning community. It's nice to be around other creative people. I am surrounded by people with similar drive and interest. It keeps me motivated, and it keeps my grades higher." ~Fine Arts Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"I suggest anyone who has a specific major or interest join a LC because it really does help you network. I was fearful I wouldn't meet as many people, but I was completely wrong. There are so many chances to meet people on campus." ~Sarah Grabauskas, Nursing Learning Community, Fall 2008

"Living in a learning community helped me become academically successful." ~(Pre-)Pharmacy Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"I liked living on the same floor with people that share common interests. It made it a lot easier to make friends." ~Social Justice Learning Community Student, Fall 2008

"What I enjoyed the most were the people, activities and academic opportunities provided by the amazing staff. Also, the freedom we had when it came to shaping the actual activities. It made us feel that our input was appreciated." ~International Student, Global House

"[Global House] has been one of the best experiences of my life, finding so much in common with people that one would assume to be very different from me ... I absolutely loved this year and I wish it wasn't already over!" ~Domestic Student, Global House

"My LC experience has greatly improved my college experience, which was already good, but it really brought the experience to a new, more complete level." ~Trevor Biggs, EcoHouse

"EcoHouse has helped me make a lot of new friends, become involved more with campus, and above all, to become a more environmentally-minded person - it's contagious!" ~Paul Parzyszek, EcoHouse

"I was a transfer student, and I did not feel as if I had any sense of direction or purpose on the UConn campus until I became involved in EcoHouse. It has helped me be a better student, form amazing friendships and to have a good time!" ~Katie Kabot, EcoHouse

"I love the closeness of a Learning Community. We are almost a family, and it is an amazing experience to be with people that all spend time together & have similar interests. I have made the greatest friends in Global House." ~Kristina Lance, psychology major

"Business Connections has created a great academic and social environment for me to succeed in all aspects of college." ~William Yeterian

"The best thing about my LC seminar class is that we learn the importance of public health issues. This seminar opens the eyes of many, including myself." ~Melany DeJesus, structural biology/biophysics major, Public Health House

"The Fine Arts LC is full of people who love the arts & share a passion for them. A lot of us have interests in more than one area. Living together gives us a chance to share experiences and trade entertaining stories." ~Samantha Goldman, theatre studies major

"Global House gives you the tools to create a globally conscious college experience with friends that will last for a lifetime - all over the world!" ~ Global House student