University of Massachusetts Amherst student life

Q. What are the sports activities organized in the University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The University of Massachusetts is a member of Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The university is also a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Athletics Sponsors Men’s Soccer, softball, Lacrosse, Swimming, Cross Country, Ice Hockey and they also Sponsor Women’s Inter-collegiate softball, Basketball, Cross Country, Rowing, Swimming, Tennis etc.

Q. What are the famous places to visit around the University of Massachusetts?

• Fenway Park
• The House of the Seven Gables
• Cape Cod National Seashore
• Mohawk Trail
• Freedom Trail
• Harvard University]
• Race Point Beach
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge
• Good Harbor Beach

Q. What are the food options available near the University of Massachusetts?

• Gibbet Hill Grill
• The Farmhouse
• Mario’s Italian Restaurant
• Brewer’s Fork
• Little Doney
• The Haven
• Warren Tavern
• Union Oyster House
• Conrad’s Restaurant
• Craigie On Main
• Seasons 52

Q. What are the accommodation options available in the University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The University of Massachusetts offers one of the largest on-campus housing systems in The United States. It has 52 residence halls and four apartment buildings which are grouped into seven separate areas that are Central, Northeast, Southwest, Sylvan, Orchard Hill, North Apartments and Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community. 

Q. How is the student media of University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The official newspaper of the University of Massachusetts is The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. It is a non-profit student run organization which does not receive funding from the university or from students. The newspaper operates on advertising revenue. The university’s student-run television station is known as UVC-TV 19. The FM of the university is WMUA 91.1 FM. 

Q. What are the student organizations of University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The Student Government Association is the undergraduate student governmental body which provides funding for many student organizations and agencies. It also makes recommendations on matters of campus policy. It advocates on behalf of students to the administration. The budget of the student government association is collected from the students as student activities fee.