The University of Montana

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT, USA
Public
4 Year

Erin's Review

Review of The University of Montana

from Aurora, CO

Describe your college in three sentences.

the university of montana is a fantastic school. they have great programs and amazing staff. the location is a perfect environment for learning.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

the university is a great place to come learn, just make sure you attend class as often as you can, most professors don't post lecture notes online so the only way to get the information is to go to class.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

students here are very driven towards their academics and there are always people here willing to lend a helping hand if you're having trouble understanding a class.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

getting along with your roommate is imperative because a lot of time is spent in your room. don't be afraid to get to know your roommate before you get to school and ask questions. it'd be better to try to get a new roommate before school starts than to be scrambling to find a new one during first semester.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

the food zoo is the main dining hall, and they normally have good food. sometimes they try some new dishes that are a little weird, but for the majority, they provide good, healthy food. they have a vegetarian line as well as a global line. there are other places to eat on campus such as pizza hut, jus chillin, bakery, famous daves, doc's sandwich shop, and the cascade country store.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

for fun there are always sporting events on campus. the football games in the fall are hugely popular, and students get in for free. during the winter there are the basketball and volleyball games and during the spring there's lacrosse. there are also many clubs such as intervarsity, language clubs, and many more.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

the university's tuition plan, while still expensive, is much more affordable than other large universities. in-state tuition was about $13,000 a year, and out of state was about $27,000 a year. while still up there, the tuition is definitely worth the education.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

an unusual tradition on campus is every halloween night, the rock climbing club scales the clock tower and places a pumpkin on the very top. also, there is a 95 year old tradition of having a forester's ball at the end of january.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

the university has a very large glbt community. they are very supportive and offer their services to anyone who is having trouble or struggling. they do not feel threatened because of who they are, and so are able to live happily.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

there are so many different clubs and activities on campus. for every major, and even minors. the clubs led by students and many play a large part in the community.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

the greek life on campus is not very large, but the fraternities and sororities are very active in the community and donate a lot of time and money to various charities.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

i have never felt unsafe on campus. the campus is fairly small, but even so, if you are walking alone at night, you can call campus safety, and an office will either come walk with you, or come pick you up in their golf cart.