University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI, USA
Private
4 Year

Amber's Review

Review of University of Detroit Mercy

from Sterling Heights, MI

Describe your college in three sentences.

UDM has a beautiful campus and a very helpful staff. Professors work with students and do everything in their power to make sure each student succeeds. UDM is small, but there is a place for everyone to fit in here.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Prospective students should apply for outside scholarships because, even though the university is very generous, it is expensive. Also, make sure to plan a tour around campus in the spring to see the true beauty of the campus.

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

The courses at UDM are challenging, but very relevant to the major of each student. The professors are also more then willing to help students with the work assigned. So while the classes are tough, there are many places to receive help.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The dorms are not the prettiest of all the ones I have seen, but they have the necessities: a desk and a bed. There is also plenty of space to bring in other items such as a fridge, microwave, game console, and TV. The dorms are what you make of them. They provide you an opportunity to meet new people and make great friends.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

There are a couple options on campus for food. We recently opened a Subway, which many students enjoy. We also have two dining areas. One dining place is buffet style with a salad bar and other options. The other dining area is a made-when-ordered style place. Here there are also many options for a variety of food choices. We also opened a new gas station style store with snacks on the first floor of Shiple.

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

There is a couple places to go for fun. The basement of the freshman dorm has a big screen TV and pool tables. There is also the fitness center being built for students to work out. The basement of the Student Union has ping-pong tables, TVs, and pool tables for students to enjoy. On weekends, the fraternity brothers host parties open to all students. The students also have the option of joining one of the fraternities or sororities on campus.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The various fraternities and sororities on campus periodically paint the rock. It usually looks very pretty and is always nicely done!

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

Public safety can always be found around campus. They can be seen driving around and are positioned at the entrance gates.