Arizona State University

Beware parking on football days!
Beware Football Saturdays if you live on the north side of campus. Somehow, even if you have a parking permit, you will find out that your lot is full if you dare leave campus in the morning befor...

My top ten spots on campus
1. Gammage: I love Gammage Auditorium and have wonderful memories of great Broadway shows there. Half price student tickets the day of the show let me see things in great seats which I would never...

American Humanics is an amazing organization
I cannot speak highly enough of the American Humanics Student Association and the overall American Humanics program at Arizona State University. The opportunities for learning, networking and on-t...

Resident Assistant is a great job!
If you have any interest in residential life, the best job on campus is as a resident assistant. Covering your housing and receiving a meal plan allowance are huge assets for that position. The c...

Mostly great faculty and courses
I had very few complaints about my courses in my time at Arizona State University. I began in the honors program and the honors philosophy courses were some of the best, most thought-provoking exp...

State Press a good source of info
I like the State Press, the campus newspaper. When I would get up and head to my first class, I would always grab a State Press which I’d read throughout the day between classes and lunch, etc. I...

Gotta love Mill Avenue
Mill Avenue is the place to be for the younger undergrads and is walking distance from many of the dorms. After hitting 21, students often make the trek to Scottsdale for the nightlife there, but ...

Crazy Football Games
It’s fun to be one of the “crazy” fans at the football games. Arriving early for the game, enjoying some face paint and wearing gold along with the rest of the crazy fans is a great way to enjoy a...

ASU can be a small school if you get involved
Many people are negative about Arizona State University due to its size and the sheer number of students enrolled, but my experience was one of community at ASU in several areas. First, as a resid...

Living on campus can be wonderful!
I lived in on-campus housing from start to finish at ASU. My first year was in PV West, a great dorm with a smaller community, but what I truly loved was living in Manzanita as a Resident Assistan...