https://www.reddit.com/r/auburn/comments/1ibmqpf/is_auburn_really_that_spectacular/
created by PoesfromJozi on 27/01/2025 at 22:55 UTC*
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I'm looking at transferring to Auburn. Is it really that great? I was looking at reviews online, Rate my professor and everyone seems to love it. Not a single negative review except for maybe one or two. I wasn't going to make a post but no one responded to my comment lol. I'm from the north east but want warmer weather since I'm originally from South Africa.
Comment by Chuzzletrump at 27/01/2025 at 23:03 UTC*
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Voted multiple times (i think) as the happiest campus in the country. I graduated in ‘23, and I have been on a LOT of other campuses traveling for sports, work, friends, etc. and i can say pretty soundly that Auburn is absolutely amazing from a pure campus and vibes standpoint.
Academically, Auburn is up there as well in many aspects. The vet school is one of the best in the country, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are both very respectable; pretty much every program they offer will look good on a resume.
If you ask me, the only thing that should ever keep you from Auburn is the price-tag. Out of state is EXPENSIVE, in state still isnt cheap, and unless you are rich, you should aim for aid/scholarships
All that said: Auburn is one of the most lovely places ive ever been. “Auburn Family” is a term youll hear thrown around a LOT that may sound like a corporate statement to make Auburn sound better than it is, but it’s actually quite accurate. The school spirit is infectious, and youd be a fool if you walk away from Aubie the Tiger without a smile
Comment by Southern-Base6667 at 27/01/2025 at 23:18 UTC
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It’s wonderful. But it’s getting packed! And expensive. I was born and grew up in Opelika/auburn. It’s grown so much and continues.
Comment by Cdot3 at 27/01/2025 at 23:55 UTC
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Feels like home every time I go back
Comment by Electrical-Sail-1039 at 28/01/2025 at 00:29 UTC
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My family is from NY and my daughter and son both go to Auburn. Son loves it and daughter took some adjusting, but she likes it now. Out of state can be quite expensive. Great engineering programs and also graphic design. Between my three children we looked at about 15 schools across America. I personally liked Auburn the best because I liked the people.
Comment by breagerey at 27/01/2025 at 23:20 UTC
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Depends on what you want / are used to.
It's a small southern town and that has its positives and negatives.
If you're looking for the benefits of living in a big city you'll be disappointed.
If you're looking for the benefits of living in a small(ish) town you'll be happy.
Weather wise - it's hot and bearable humid for a good chunk of the year. Hot and miserable humid for a small bit.
Not as humid as Florida but most likely a lot more humid than where ever you're from in S Africa.
The town is filled with azeleas, tulip trees, wisteria, etc and when things are in bloom it's gorgeous.
Comment by worldexplorer99 at 27/01/2025 at 23:01 UTC
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Yes, it is!!! I lived all over the country growing up and cherish my time at Auburn. A little conservative for some, but the area is safe and lovely campus.
Comment by idkausernamerntbh at 28/01/2025 at 01:28 UTC
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It is what you make of it
Comment by OGLifeguardOne at 28/01/2025 at 00:44 UTC
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The loveliest little village on the Plains.
War Damn!
Comment by Rich437 at 28/01/2025 at 02:24 UTC
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Just graduated civil engineering in December
I’ve been a big auburn fan all my life and they have a great engineering program so it was a no doubt decision for me to go there
However, my experience at auburn wasn’t all that great. I had a hand-full of good professors, but most were flat out awful. The advisor was not helpful at all. It’s extremely expensive and for out of state would be even more insane. Lots of fees and it’s gotten extremely crowded as they keep letting more and more people in every year.
Lot of people have the time of their lives there, but I was underwhelmed. Of course all the sporting events are super fun though
Comment by Prestigious_Pizza396 at 28/01/2025 at 04:44 UTC
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I graduated from AU 35 years ago and never left. It's not the same small town I came to love but it's still pretty great. The area is generally conservative but I am liberal and have found a great group of friends who share my beliefs. It possible you should visit before deciding.
Comment by ConclusionMany2451 at 27/01/2025 at 23:17 UTC
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I think it depends on what you're looking for in a college, honestly. I'm currently enrolled at Auburn but transferring universities and doing an online semester at Auburn instead of continuing in person. A lot of things about the school didn't fit me or what I want out of a university.
However I do know people who thrive there and people who intend to go who I believe would. Every college is kind of just varied in the experience every individual student will have.
I do think the education they provide though is very very good! Nothing is wrong with the faculty. I just had a different experience, and I will say, some majors are really going to cost you there. I'm kind of curious where you're currently enrolled since you're transferring so it can be compared
Comment by Sufficient-Yellow637 at 28/01/2025 at 01:21 UTC
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Hope you have already or plan to visit before making any committment. A lot of people love it, some don't. No college is one size fits all.
Comment by Stormy31568 at 28/01/2025 at 03:51 UTC
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I would do all 4 years again
Comment by Lakelover25 at 28/01/2025 at 01:14 UTC
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Absolutely yes!
Comment by j-bird696969 at 29/01/2025 at 01:58 UTC*
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A slightly different perspective: I did undergrad at UGA and graduated in 2018 then spent a year living in Auburn with my wife btw 2022-2023. Auburn seems like an awesome place to go to school. There is not much aside from Auburn U in Auburn but that is part of the unique charm to be sure. Great area to own a pet in. Lots of natural beauty. I have many friends that attended and no one really has anything bad to say and everyone left with a burning loyalty to Auburn.
That said we were def not the ideal people to live in Auburn: we have no connection aside from also going to an SEC school, she worked in Opelieka, I worked remote. We didn’t have the greatest experience. In our experience Auburn revolved totally around Auburn academics, both at the university level and primary education for families. The area is totally oriented around this and has a very tight university and family/ church community. Just not a great fit for us being young liberal professionals with no connections and not in the family growing phase yet.
Compared to UGA, Auburn is much smaller which some people will see as a plus other a minus. While UGA is a very cliquey school in a sense I definitely get the vibe that the culture is much more heterogeneous in Auburn than Athens. As I mentioned my wife and I are liberals and often ran into cultural differences. This will exist in any SEC school but Athens/ ATL where we are from is much bluer than Auburn and while there is a liberal scene in Auburn we didn’t find much of a home in it.
These are just some half baked thoughts from our year there wanted to share. Def hope this does not come across as Auburn bashing but simply trying to share another perspective.
Edits: just rearranged some words
Comment by TheAzzyBoi at 29/01/2025 at 12:42 UTC
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I'm a Dec 2024 grad and I wouldn't trade my time at AU for anything. It really taught me a lot about myself and the world. There were some points where I was unhappy, sure, but I look back on 80% or more fondly. Also Auburn looks good on a resumé, got me a job a month after graduation , weirdly enough tho my boss hired me despite being a die hard Alabama fan lol
Comment by ArtistVirtual3297 at 28/01/2025 at 10:51 UTC
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Auburn *was* great. It’s not the same place anymore. They are cramming an apartment, house, and mall in every crack and crevice they can find and completely ruining what made it beautiful imo. Every time I go back it’s like a knife to the chest
Comment by firedre777 at 28/01/2025 at 14:03 UTC
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Yes speaking as an alumni great place.
Comment by Barkyy1 at 28/01/2025 at 16:33 UTC
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Moved in 2019 for school. Graduated and have never left. I love it every single day
Comment by sinsrundeep at 28/01/2025 at 17:27 UTC
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I got my Ed.D at Auburn in the 80ies. One of the best times in my life. Every school has issues, politics and problems but I would do it again. I have no opinion about the current state of the university.
Comment by WalkingEnigma at 28/01/2025 at 18:29 UTC
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Yes, yes it is.
Comment by discsarentpogs at 28/01/2025 at 13:29 UTC
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If you are white and have money it's fine. Otherwise, experience varies. It's also near nothing but not far from almost everything. You're 90 minutes from Atlanta. You can get to the beach in a few hours. People tend to be polite and friendly.
Comment by Usual-Yam2686 at 28/01/2025 at 16:09 UTC
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To be honest if you���re from the north and don’t specifically want the SEC/ southern experience you would probably be happier somewhere else. I have a lot of southern family so I kinda knew what to expect but in Auburn it’s a wealthy southern religious culture which I find very suffocating. Nothing is wrong with the school itself and I actually have loved most of my professors it’s just the location and the people. There’s nowhere to go and the only consistent fun there is are bars unless you can make your own fun doing other things. And the people are for the most part just copy and paste of the same rich southern kids, not very much diversity at all, you’d be lucky to see someone with dyed hair or fashion or anything out of the ordinary. If you really want to be somewhere warm I’d go Florida or somewhere warm out west.
Comment by war16473 at 28/01/2025 at 19:09 UTC
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I liked it and wish I could go back and worry less and enjoy it again. Working in finance I will say they need to do a better job with careers and helping people get in touch with employers and such, it was laughable at the career fair. Aside from that though the campus seems great and is good for engineering. I think it is getting pricier , they continue to build nicer and nicer apartments and raise cost
Comment by DaFatGuy123 at 29/01/2025 at 21:03 UTC
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I personally transferred out because I thought it wasn’t academically rigorous enough for my major (CS). But, I can say that I definitely enjoyed my time there. Almost everyone I met there were very friendly, and it’s not like the academics are bad, just not T20 level lol. There are a lot of resources for you to succeed at Auburn.