You will learn many things, in many ways no matter what type of person you are. This university excels especially in science and engineering, and being near Washington DC, large respected companies are very much present here in the form of internships and research opportunities. As with any university, there are easy classes and there are many hard classes, but if you take your work seriously, you will learn a lot about your own potential and gain an appreciation of the work you are doing. This university on an academic level competes with private Ivy League schools so you can be sure any employer in the future will respect where you have graduated from. Also, being in contact daily with people from all over the world, you will learn a lot about different cultures, lifestyles, and interests no matter where you go. Here you can learn just about anything you set your mind to through the hundreds of courses available or by simply joining clubs, activities and meeting people. This university boasts several, vast libraries with books on every topic imaginable, in many different languages. Not only will you gain knowledge beneficial to your career here, but you will gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you if you are so inclined.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
You will meet people from all over the world here from many different backgrounds so you are bound to meet some good friends. There are numerous activities and clubs to be involved in including sports, dance, gaming, and culture clubs to name a few. There are many very interesting people here, including students and professors, as well as activities to appeal to any niche. Campus events are frequent and diverse from the annual Maryland Day where virtually every club comes out to show what they have to offer to more personal events such as a quiet poetry reading or the breakdance battle in a secluded ballroom upstairs in the Stamp Student Union. With a campus of over 30,000 students, you can expect anything on this campus.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
First, the food for the most part is very expensive for what it is, and you will grow tired of it quickly. That aside, being at a school with the population of a large town, you will get excellent research opportunities and will work among some of the brightest minds from around the world. For many classes, your professors will be accomplished authors and researchers, but there are also informal study groups and discussions that supplement the lectures. However, also as a result of being a large school, receiving personal attention for your non-academic needs will have to make it through the bureaucracy of the school. The campus is large and many buildings have been renovated, but it is self contained. There is a 'main street' with an active nightlife, but the surrounding neighborhood is not so good, and crime and theft is unfortunately a problem in those areas. On a purely academic level however, this college is one of the top-ranked schools in America especially in science and engineering, so you will get that for the price of a public university.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
One of the most important steps is to bring an open mind. You will be exposed to many different cultures and people here, but if you are willing to understand them, everything that this large university and its students/faculty have to offer will be much more clear, let alone more enjoyable. Also keep in mind that you are studying at one of the top universities in America and that you are competing with some very bright people. Do not take this as a bad thing, but see it as motivation to be better. At this university, it is simply a waste of time to slack off because you should take advantage of studying at a school that has so many resources and great minds. Also, be sure to keep up with deadlines because for the most part you will only get notices in the form of email notifications, and you do not want to deal with any more paper work and phone calls through the administration then you have to. Also, bring a bike. This campus is huge.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
One of the great things about large universities is that anyone can feel at home here if they know where to look. No matter what you study or what you are interested in, there are probably dozens if not hundreds of others that are into it as much as you are. If you are quiet and mostly just into your studies, you will find more than enough resources in the campus libraries and through your professors. If you are socially activist or want to meet many people, as previously stated before, many clubs are available to satisfy all interests if you cannot find anyone similar in your dorm. If you are looking for a nice college town however, you may not find it here because there is really only one street off campus within walking distance with anything of interest to college students since most of the college is self-contained. Nevertheless, a trip to DC takes only a short trip by metro and so much is offered on campus anyway.
You will learn many things, in many ways no matter what type of person you are. This university excels especially in science and engineering, and being near Washington DC, large respected companies are very much present here in the form of internships and research opportunities. As with any university, there are easy classes and there are many hard classes, but if you take your work seriously, you will learn a lot about your own potential and gain an appreciation of the work you are doing. This university on an academic level competes with private Ivy League schools so you can be sure any employer in the future will respect where you have graduated from. Also, being in contact daily with people from all over the world, you will learn a lot about different cultures, lifestyles, and interests no matter where you go. Here you can learn just about anything you set your mind to through the hundreds of courses available or by simply joining clubs, activities and meeting people. This university boasts several, vast libraries with books on every topic imaginable, in many different languages. Not only will you gain knowledge beneficial to your career here, but you will gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you if you are so inclined.
You will meet people from all over the world here from many different backgrounds so you are bound to meet some good friends. There are numerous activities and clubs to be involved in including sports, dance, gaming, and culture clubs to name a few. There are many very interesting people here, including students and professors, as well as activities to appeal to any niche. Campus events are frequent and diverse from the annual Maryland Day where virtually every club comes out to show what they have to offer to more personal events such as a quiet poetry reading or the breakdance battle in a secluded ballroom upstairs in the Stamp Student Union. With a campus of over 30,000 students, you can expect anything on this campus.
First, the food for the most part is very expensive for what it is, and you will grow tired of it quickly. That aside, being at a school with the population of a large town, you will get excellent research opportunities and will work among some of the brightest minds from around the world. For many classes, your professors will be accomplished authors and researchers, but there are also informal study groups and discussions that supplement the lectures. However, also as a result of being a large school, receiving personal attention for your non-academic needs will have to make it through the bureaucracy of the school. The campus is large and many buildings have been renovated, but it is self contained. There is a 'main street' with an active nightlife, but the surrounding neighborhood is not so good, and crime and theft is unfortunately a problem in those areas. On a purely academic level however, this college is one of the top-ranked schools in America especially in science and engineering, so you will get that for the price of a public university.
One of the most important steps is to bring an open mind. You will be exposed to many different cultures and people here, but if you are willing to understand them, everything that this large university and its students/faculty have to offer will be much more clear, let alone more enjoyable. Also keep in mind that you are studying at one of the top universities in America and that you are competing with some very bright people. Do not take this as a bad thing, but see it as motivation to be better. At this university, it is simply a waste of time to slack off because you should take advantage of studying at a school that has so many resources and great minds. Also, be sure to keep up with deadlines because for the most part you will only get notices in the form of email notifications, and you do not want to deal with any more paper work and phone calls through the administration then you have to. Also, bring a bike. This campus is huge.
One of the great things about large universities is that anyone can feel at home here if they know where to look. No matter what you study or what you are interested in, there are probably dozens if not hundreds of others that are into it as much as you are. If you are quiet and mostly just into your studies, you will find more than enough resources in the campus libraries and through your professors. If you are socially activist or want to meet many people, as previously stated before, many clubs are available to satisfy all interests if you cannot find anyone similar in your dorm. If you are looking for a nice college town however, you may not find it here because there is really only one street off campus within walking distance with anything of interest to college students since most of the college is self-contained. Nevertheless, a trip to DC takes only a short trip by metro and so much is offered on campus anyway.