Miami is an amazing place to go to school, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my years here. The campus is stunning, the academics are great, and the people are fun. I have never met so many people who study so hard during the week and have so much fun on the weekend.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My best advice is to come with as open a mind as you can. Miami gets the image of being preppy and, despite that being pretty true, you can find people you like anywhere. You know those stupid ice breakers and "fun RA-sponsored dorm activities?" Go to them. They're goofy and lame but you meet a whole lotta people. I am entering my senior year and most of my best friends are those I met my first week of college.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This largely depends on your major, so I'm going to speak from a business perspective. The classes can be difficult, but the professors are one of a kind. Miami is ranked as the top school in the country for undergraduate teaching and it shows. They say "teaching is for those who couldn't make it in the industry," but that simply doesn't apply at Miami. Just about every professor I have had either works or has worked in their respective industry. I mean, the CEO of Cincinnati-based, Fortune 500-company Cintas drives to Miami -- his alma mater -- after work to teach classes at night. That's pretty cool.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Miami requires you to live in a dorm for your first two years as opposed to just one, but that does not have to be a bad thing. You'll meet people from just about everywhere.
Every dorm is nice, and the new ones are just amazing. Any dorm that is older either has been or is in the process of being renovated.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are a ton of options on campus. Western Commons, located on Western Campus, is one of the top-35 dining halls in the country. Compared to most other schools, we eat like royalty.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Miami likes to work hard and play harder. That does not mean, however, that the bars are the only places to go. There is a program called "Late Night Miami" that puts on a ton of events for students. These range anywhere from movies and stand-up shows to hosting exotic petting zoos and comedians.
Both Miami and the local bars are good at attracting big-name bands, comedians, and speakers Since I've been here, we've had All-American Rejects, B.o.B, Timeflies, Aziz Ansari, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar show up in Oxford.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As with any school, it's what you make of it. There are so many cool people around -- all it takes it stepping out of your room and talking to them. The academics are great and the campus is beautiful. The Miami slogan of "To think that in such a place, I led such a life" rings true to just about every senior too depressed to leave Oxford.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Miami is known for having a very attractive student body, and therefore has an unusually high percentage of students who find their future spouse while at school. The tradition goes that kissing your loved one under the Upham Arch at midnight fates you to be married.
Also: Don't step on the seal! You'll fail your next exam.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Miami is a great place for people very dedicated to their studies, and it doesn't hurt to be outgoing. People are so driven here, and in turn you feel called to push yourself to do your best.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Broomball and video games to quidditch and weight lifting. Want to start a club? Miami will help fund it.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I believe the average student body is 15 percent Greek. Miami's is 40. You'll know so many people in fraternities and sororities it's crazy, but deciding not to join definitely won't kill your social life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Miami is in a small town and is therefore pretty safe, but it has had its share of issues in recent years. Drinking seems to be the main culprit. Other than that, it's not like the campus is any less safe than others.
Miami is an amazing place to go to school, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my years here. The campus is stunning, the academics are great, and the people are fun. I have never met so many people who study so hard during the week and have so much fun on the weekend.
My best advice is to come with as open a mind as you can. Miami gets the image of being preppy and, despite that being pretty true, you can find people you like anywhere. You know those stupid ice breakers and "fun RA-sponsored dorm activities?" Go to them. They're goofy and lame but you meet a whole lotta people. I am entering my senior year and most of my best friends are those I met my first week of college.
This largely depends on your major, so I'm going to speak from a business perspective. The classes can be difficult, but the professors are one of a kind. Miami is ranked as the top school in the country for undergraduate teaching and it shows. They say "teaching is for those who couldn't make it in the industry," but that simply doesn't apply at Miami. Just about every professor I have had either works or has worked in their respective industry. I mean, the CEO of Cincinnati-based, Fortune 500-company Cintas drives to Miami -- his alma mater -- after work to teach classes at night. That's pretty cool.
Miami requires you to live in a dorm for your first two years as opposed to just one, but that does not have to be a bad thing. You'll meet people from just about everywhere. Every dorm is nice, and the new ones are just amazing. Any dorm that is older either has been or is in the process of being renovated.
There are a ton of options on campus. Western Commons, located on Western Campus, is one of the top-35 dining halls in the country. Compared to most other schools, we eat like royalty.
Miami likes to work hard and play harder. That does not mean, however, that the bars are the only places to go. There is a program called "Late Night Miami" that puts on a ton of events for students. These range anywhere from movies and stand-up shows to hosting exotic petting zoos and comedians. Both Miami and the local bars are good at attracting big-name bands, comedians, and speakers Since I've been here, we've had All-American Rejects, B.o.B, Timeflies, Aziz Ansari, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar show up in Oxford.
As with any school, it's what you make of it. There are so many cool people around -- all it takes it stepping out of your room and talking to them. The academics are great and the campus is beautiful. The Miami slogan of "To think that in such a place, I led such a life" rings true to just about every senior too depressed to leave Oxford.
Miami is known for having a very attractive student body, and therefore has an unusually high percentage of students who find their future spouse while at school. The tradition goes that kissing your loved one under the Upham Arch at midnight fates you to be married. Also: Don't step on the seal! You'll fail your next exam.
Miami is a great place for people very dedicated to their studies, and it doesn't hurt to be outgoing. People are so driven here, and in turn you feel called to push yourself to do your best.
Broomball and video games to quidditch and weight lifting. Want to start a club? Miami will help fund it.
I believe the average student body is 15 percent Greek. Miami's is 40. You'll know so many people in fraternities and sororities it's crazy, but deciding not to join definitely won't kill your social life.
Miami is in a small town and is therefore pretty safe, but it has had its share of issues in recent years. Drinking seems to be the main culprit. Other than that, it's not like the campus is any less safe than others.