miami university is a beautiful campus full of amazing professors with tons of opportunities. although it may not seem like a good fit for someone who doesn't fit into the miami stereotype, everyone can find their place. there are countless ways to get involved and countless paths to follow.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
first and foremost - try out tons of things. get involved in activities, go to mega fair, go take classes at the rec, join clubs, go to hall events, look into studying abroad. there are endless opportunities to have an amazing college experience at miami, you just have to get involved on campus and find what you love.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
as a mechanical engineering major, most of my classes are more difficult than other students at miami. most of my classes are quite challenging but professors are always willing to help.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
as a resident assistant, i know firsthand how many amazing opportunities the office of residence life provides to first and second year students. while living on campus, you will have a ton of opportunities to interact with others in your dorm. we offer multiple activities for residents every single week so there's always a fun way to enjoy your weekdays and weekends.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
miami has a lot of options for dining halls, there are a few buffets, a few "grab and go" locations, and even an on-campus grocery store. my only complaint is that there aren't enough healthy options other than the salad bars.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there are always fun activities on campus like dorm cookouts, on-campus carnivals, late night movies at the student center, hockey games, ice-skating at goggin, and my personal favorite - festivals uptown that are centered around hispanic or asian food and culture.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
con: miami is one of the most expensive public schools you'll come across, especially for out of state students
pro: miami gives out a ton of merit-based scholarships. in fact, many people at miami (including myself) are on full academic scholarship. the whole reason i chose this school was because it was the cheapest place for me to go out of all the schools to which i applied.
con: even with scholarships, miami has a lot of annoying fees including student center fees, course fees, dining fees, and expensive housing.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
traditions: kissing someone under upham arch at midnight, never walk on the seal, rubbing the turtle heads
locations: western campus is absolutely gorgeous. it used to be a separate college and is now home to a few dorms, a very old church, an art museum, and some very beautiful scenery. it feels completely separate from the rest of campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
i believe that anyone can feel at home at miami!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are so many clubs and activities; truly something for everyone! whether its an intramural sport, academic club, volunteering organization, social change group, or literally anything else you're interested in - miami has it.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
greek life is huge at miami. if you're interested in, there are lots of chapters to choose from for men and women and in fact, many sororities and fraternities were founded at miami.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
miami and the surrounding areas of oxford are constantly patrolled by miami university campus police, oxford police, and butler county police. campus police is always a call away and will come within a couple minutes for any reason. there are also emergency call stations all over campus in residential and academic areas.
miami university is a beautiful campus full of amazing professors with tons of opportunities. although it may not seem like a good fit for someone who doesn't fit into the miami stereotype, everyone can find their place. there are countless ways to get involved and countless paths to follow.
first and foremost - try out tons of things. get involved in activities, go to mega fair, go take classes at the rec, join clubs, go to hall events, look into studying abroad. there are endless opportunities to have an amazing college experience at miami, you just have to get involved on campus and find what you love.
as a mechanical engineering major, most of my classes are more difficult than other students at miami. most of my classes are quite challenging but professors are always willing to help.
as a resident assistant, i know firsthand how many amazing opportunities the office of residence life provides to first and second year students. while living on campus, you will have a ton of opportunities to interact with others in your dorm. we offer multiple activities for residents every single week so there's always a fun way to enjoy your weekdays and weekends.
miami has a lot of options for dining halls, there are a few buffets, a few "grab and go" locations, and even an on-campus grocery store. my only complaint is that there aren't enough healthy options other than the salad bars.
there are always fun activities on campus like dorm cookouts, on-campus carnivals, late night movies at the student center, hockey games, ice-skating at goggin, and my personal favorite - festivals uptown that are centered around hispanic or asian food and culture.
con: miami is one of the most expensive public schools you'll come across, especially for out of state students pro: miami gives out a ton of merit-based scholarships. in fact, many people at miami (including myself) are on full academic scholarship. the whole reason i chose this school was because it was the cheapest place for me to go out of all the schools to which i applied. con: even with scholarships, miami has a lot of annoying fees including student center fees, course fees, dining fees, and expensive housing.
traditions: kissing someone under upham arch at midnight, never walk on the seal, rubbing the turtle heads locations: western campus is absolutely gorgeous. it used to be a separate college and is now home to a few dorms, a very old church, an art museum, and some very beautiful scenery. it feels completely separate from the rest of campus.
i believe that anyone can feel at home at miami!
there are so many clubs and activities; truly something for everyone! whether its an intramural sport, academic club, volunteering organization, social change group, or literally anything else you're interested in - miami has it.
greek life is huge at miami. if you're interested in, there are lots of chapters to choose from for men and women and in fact, many sororities and fraternities were founded at miami.
miami and the surrounding areas of oxford are constantly patrolled by miami university campus police, oxford police, and butler county police. campus police is always a call away and will come within a couple minutes for any reason. there are also emergency call stations all over campus in residential and academic areas.