Both the town and the school are big enough to meet new people and find opportunities, but small enough so you don't feel lost in the crush. Classes are sized to give you a great connection with your professor and peers. On-campus groups come up with lots of fun and interesting activities to fill your time out of class!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get to know the faculty- you will definitely see them around, and if you're a hard worker in their classes, they'll remember you and will be more than willing to write letters of recommendation. It may be small- but don't think that means Minot can't surprise you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I am in both the Communication Disorders and the Psychology programs at Minot State. I had most of my prerequisites done before I came to school, so I am not sure about the rigor in those classes. I know that the Communication Disorders program is incredibly competitive (it is the largest program on campus, and many of the students in the program are hoping to get into the graduate school at Minot, which has a limited number of slots) so the classes keep everyone on their toes to make sure we are all ready for graduate school and for the profession.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I really enjoyed living in the freshman hall, and so I went to work with the housing office as Resident Assistant! I spent another year working in the freshman girls' hall, and will be spending next year in the upperclassmen girls' hall. It is community-style living and most residents have a roommate. In the upperclassmen co-ed halls, rooms are divided into suites (two rooms of two residents each, sharing a bathroom and entryway). There are five halls on campus total.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I don't have many complaints about the food, but there aren't always options for individuals who have different food needs (soy milk must be requested and there is only occasionally a good vegetarian option outside of the salad bar).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Campus student groups are very on their toes making sure there is plenty to do! We have several intramural sports teams: bowling, volleyball, flag football, soccer, etc; our student activities group arranges to show us movies that are between the theater and coming out on DVD; and we have fun activity nights like a Penny Carnival (in which we raised money for leukemia research), tie blankets, and Create-a-Critter (like Build-a-Bear). In town, we have a bowling alley, a movie theater, and a decent-sized mall.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The price cannot be denied for Minot State- especially if you are going into Communication Disorders and don't need a big city, Minot is an excellent place to be! I am going into my third year at Minot, and have been able to work my finances so far so that I have not had to take out a student loan, and have been able to pay for my schooling between summer jobs and a few scholarships. I feel that I am getting an incredible value for my money!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who like to get to know your professors, enjoy learning, and don't need much off-campus to satisfy their free-time.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is so much to do here if you just look, there are always posters of events or activities to do, and once you have a major decided upon, there is likely a club having to do with your major filled with like-minded folks!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We have one fraternity and (as of this spring) one sorority, so if you've been interested in the brother or sisterhood of Greek life, but were hesitant because of the intense picture that has been painted by movies and tv shows, know that that is not the case here. The fraternity fellows can be a little crazy, but they're nice guys. I am a member of the recently re-instated sorority and I am so excited to begin our first full year back on campus! We are looking to make a good name for ourselves at the school and in the town, and have already managed to raise over $500 for the Minot YWCA as a result of a spring fundraiser.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The security guys on campus are always driving around, especially at night. If you are walking alone, they will offer you a ride, and have a station at the library specifically for those who like to study late. As a resident assistant, I know many of them personally and they are a great group of people.
Both the town and the school are big enough to meet new people and find opportunities, but small enough so you don't feel lost in the crush. Classes are sized to give you a great connection with your professor and peers. On-campus groups come up with lots of fun and interesting activities to fill your time out of class!
Get to know the faculty- you will definitely see them around, and if you're a hard worker in their classes, they'll remember you and will be more than willing to write letters of recommendation. It may be small- but don't think that means Minot can't surprise you.
I am in both the Communication Disorders and the Psychology programs at Minot State. I had most of my prerequisites done before I came to school, so I am not sure about the rigor in those classes. I know that the Communication Disorders program is incredibly competitive (it is the largest program on campus, and many of the students in the program are hoping to get into the graduate school at Minot, which has a limited number of slots) so the classes keep everyone on their toes to make sure we are all ready for graduate school and for the profession.
I really enjoyed living in the freshman hall, and so I went to work with the housing office as Resident Assistant! I spent another year working in the freshman girls' hall, and will be spending next year in the upperclassmen girls' hall. It is community-style living and most residents have a roommate. In the upperclassmen co-ed halls, rooms are divided into suites (two rooms of two residents each, sharing a bathroom and entryway). There are five halls on campus total.
I don't have many complaints about the food, but there aren't always options for individuals who have different food needs (soy milk must be requested and there is only occasionally a good vegetarian option outside of the salad bar).
Campus student groups are very on their toes making sure there is plenty to do! We have several intramural sports teams: bowling, volleyball, flag football, soccer, etc; our student activities group arranges to show us movies that are between the theater and coming out on DVD; and we have fun activity nights like a Penny Carnival (in which we raised money for leukemia research), tie blankets, and Create-a-Critter (like Build-a-Bear). In town, we have a bowling alley, a movie theater, and a decent-sized mall.
The price cannot be denied for Minot State- especially if you are going into Communication Disorders and don't need a big city, Minot is an excellent place to be! I am going into my third year at Minot, and have been able to work my finances so far so that I have not had to take out a student loan, and have been able to pay for my schooling between summer jobs and a few scholarships. I feel that I am getting an incredible value for my money!
Students who like to get to know your professors, enjoy learning, and don't need much off-campus to satisfy their free-time.
There is so much to do here if you just look, there are always posters of events or activities to do, and once you have a major decided upon, there is likely a club having to do with your major filled with like-minded folks!
We have one fraternity and (as of this spring) one sorority, so if you've been interested in the brother or sisterhood of Greek life, but were hesitant because of the intense picture that has been painted by movies and tv shows, know that that is not the case here. The fraternity fellows can be a little crazy, but they're nice guys. I am a member of the recently re-instated sorority and I am so excited to begin our first full year back on campus! We are looking to make a good name for ourselves at the school and in the town, and have already managed to raise over $500 for the Minot YWCA as a result of a spring fundraiser.
The security guys on campus are always driving around, especially at night. If you are walking alone, they will offer you a ride, and have a station at the library specifically for those who like to study late. As a resident assistant, I know many of them personally and they are a great group of people.