they have great research opportunities. however, they have large classes. there is also more of a focus on learning than sports or parties.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
expect large classes, and sometimes you can really tell that some teachers are there for their research and not for teaching.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
they have good, challenging science classes. the honors program is also good. they provide interesting topics, and help a student to grow.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
i don't live in on campus, but i hear it's not that lively. although there are people who are trying to change that, and if you have friends, you can always do something with them. umbc provides transit near them, although the schedule can be erratic, it is consistent for the semester and there is even a bus that goes to the nearby mall.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
it's like all campus food, anywhere you go. a small amount for a lot of money. they do try to be healthy and environmentally conservative. and they do have a chick-fil-a, though now everyone wants a chipoltle. a good bit of selection, but it's like anywhere you'll go.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
what you normally do for fun, what else?
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
i think so. it gives me the opportunity to learn, to do research in a lab, to meet professionals in my field (scientific research). it is one of the least expensive colleges in my state (aside from a community college- but i already went to one of those). a good choice if you ask me.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
they're pretty active and try to involve people.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
they have sororities and fraternities.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
i feel safe on campus. parking is a mess, though. (i don't have a car, so it's all good :)
they have great research opportunities. however, they have large classes. there is also more of a focus on learning than sports or parties.
expect large classes, and sometimes you can really tell that some teachers are there for their research and not for teaching.
they have good, challenging science classes. the honors program is also good. they provide interesting topics, and help a student to grow.
i don't live in on campus, but i hear it's not that lively. although there are people who are trying to change that, and if you have friends, you can always do something with them. umbc provides transit near them, although the schedule can be erratic, it is consistent for the semester and there is even a bus that goes to the nearby mall.
it's like all campus food, anywhere you go. a small amount for a lot of money. they do try to be healthy and environmentally conservative. and they do have a chick-fil-a, though now everyone wants a chipoltle. a good bit of selection, but it's like anywhere you'll go.
what you normally do for fun, what else?
i think so. it gives me the opportunity to learn, to do research in a lab, to meet professionals in my field (scientific research). it is one of the least expensive colleges in my state (aside from a community college- but i already went to one of those). a good choice if you ask me.
they're pretty active and try to involve people.
they have sororities and fraternities.
i feel safe on campus. parking is a mess, though. (i don't have a car, so it's all good :)