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The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public research university located in the beautiful, culturally rich New England town of Amherst. Undergraduates choose from almost 90 areas of academic study, and with its size, diversity, and the richness of its academic and extracurricular offerings, UMass Amherst provides almost unlimited possibilities for personal growth and professional development. As a distinctive feature of UMass Amherst, undergraduates become directly involved in research, and get hands-on experience in numerous areas through internships or field experience. UMass Amherst also offers a wide range of service learning and volunteer opportunities. Academically talented students may participate in the Commonwealth Honors College that offers both the advantages of a small honors college and the wide-ranging opportunities of a nationally recognized research university.

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