At the University of Maryland – College Park, you will receive a first class education. At the university you have renowned professors, who put tremendous effort into teaching their students. For a large university, you feel like you are learning in a smaller institution. As a freshman, all my classes were taught by professors. My professors were always available for me to ask questions and discuss the information that I had learned in class. My TA’s were also great in helping me understand the course material and reinforce the lessons I had learned. I had a whole new perspective of my major and what my career choices were. There are also many different learning facilities that can help assist students in their classes. There is the Writing Center where students can have graduate students read over their essay and edit it for them. There are also various math tutoring halls where students can go and study for tests and enhance their math skills. Maryland also has a CORE curriculum so that students can take different classes outside of their major and get a well-rounded education. Maryland is definitely the school for students who are serious about getting a worthwhile education.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love Maryland! I truly believe that it is a fantastic school. The fact that Maryland is such a big school might turn off some people. But I believe since Maryland is a bigger school it has more opportunities for people to just be themselves and find their own niche. For example, if you are a sports fanatic there are over 37 sports to watch and even participate in, in intramurals. There are also two dining halls on the north and south side of campus, which are styled as food courts with great varieties of food. We even have a vegetarian station called “Sprouts”. We have restaurants and campus shop where all you need is your id card to pay. There hundreds of different clubs to join and be a part of ranging from community service clubs to fan clubs. If you are someone who is very social there are many different sororities and fraternities to join ranging from Christian to multicultural. There is something for everyone at Maryland. Maryland’s campus is also gorgeous it has large grass fields and tall trees to sit and read under. There is also always something going on at Maryland whether it’s a party at Stamp Student Union or a football or basketball game where you can find everyone on campus cheering on the Terps. I have never seen more school spirit on a college campus in my life. You will definitely never be bored here. On top of that everything is wireless so you can access the internet at anytime, anywhere. If you don’t have a computer no problem there are 24 hour WAM computer labs all over campus. Last but not least, if you feel that you need to stay in shape you can go to not just one but two gyms. At Maryland, I have made life-long friends just by being involved. I always meet someone new every day. I feel that I’ve found my home away from home.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As an out of state student, my tuition is a little bit more expensive than an in-state student, but it’s an education well spent. There are tons of scholarships to apply for to help finance your education at Maryland; many great scholarships are listed right here on this site. On top of that Maryland offers a substantial amount of financial aid to need-based applicants. And if that still isn’t enough you can also take out a payment plan with Financial called the Terp Payment Plan in which you can make low monthly payments to the university. Maryland’s a great school so don’t let the price intimidate you there are many different options for financing you education here.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are a High School Senior looking for a great school Maryland is a great school to apply to. You can stay overnight to get a good feel for the campus. And if you are already interested in applying make sure that you are very thorough with you application. Make sure that you have your resume and recommendation letters ready so that you can complete the application in a timely process. Also keep on top of your deadlines and maybe send in your application a couple weeks before the deadline so you will get your decision sooner. If you are an incoming Terp, take full advantage of what the university has to offer. The university has many options for students to get well acquainted with their new home. There is the Edge Program where in-coming minority students can take a look at the campus and meet other in-coming students. There is also the Bridge Program where incoming students can take summer classes to get a feel of what taking classes in the fall will be like. Last but not least, make sure that you stay on top of your work and don’t get too sidetracked. Make a schedule and stick to it. Once you can learn to balance your work and play you will start getting the A’s.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This university is great for all types of students. If you’re an independent worker you can find large spaces to study and not be bothered in the library. If you’re someone who likes to work with other you can find a study room so that you can talk and discuss everything you want. There is so much that this university offers that anyone can find their niche. The great thing about Maryland is that you can be who you are and still be accepted. And it doesn’t matter what major you are because we have great professors in every major whether it’s Engineering or Government and Politics. Maryland is a great place for open-minded students looking for an education that can help prepare them for the real world.
At the University of Maryland – College Park, you will receive a first class education. At the university you have renowned professors, who put tremendous effort into teaching their students. For a large university, you feel like you are learning in a smaller institution. As a freshman, all my classes were taught by professors. My professors were always available for me to ask questions and discuss the information that I had learned in class. My TA’s were also great in helping me understand the course material and reinforce the lessons I had learned. I had a whole new perspective of my major and what my career choices were. There are also many different learning facilities that can help assist students in their classes. There is the Writing Center where students can have graduate students read over their essay and edit it for them. There are also various math tutoring halls where students can go and study for tests and enhance their math skills. Maryland also has a CORE curriculum so that students can take different classes outside of their major and get a well-rounded education. Maryland is definitely the school for students who are serious about getting a worthwhile education.
I love Maryland! I truly believe that it is a fantastic school. The fact that Maryland is such a big school might turn off some people. But I believe since Maryland is a bigger school it has more opportunities for people to just be themselves and find their own niche. For example, if you are a sports fanatic there are over 37 sports to watch and even participate in, in intramurals. There are also two dining halls on the north and south side of campus, which are styled as food courts with great varieties of food. We even have a vegetarian station called “Sprouts”. We have restaurants and campus shop where all you need is your id card to pay. There hundreds of different clubs to join and be a part of ranging from community service clubs to fan clubs. If you are someone who is very social there are many different sororities and fraternities to join ranging from Christian to multicultural. There is something for everyone at Maryland. Maryland’s campus is also gorgeous it has large grass fields and tall trees to sit and read under. There is also always something going on at Maryland whether it’s a party at Stamp Student Union or a football or basketball game where you can find everyone on campus cheering on the Terps. I have never seen more school spirit on a college campus in my life. You will definitely never be bored here. On top of that everything is wireless so you can access the internet at anytime, anywhere. If you don’t have a computer no problem there are 24 hour WAM computer labs all over campus. Last but not least, if you feel that you need to stay in shape you can go to not just one but two gyms. At Maryland, I have made life-long friends just by being involved. I always meet someone new every day. I feel that I’ve found my home away from home.
As an out of state student, my tuition is a little bit more expensive than an in-state student, but it’s an education well spent. There are tons of scholarships to apply for to help finance your education at Maryland; many great scholarships are listed right here on this site. On top of that Maryland offers a substantial amount of financial aid to need-based applicants. And if that still isn’t enough you can also take out a payment plan with Financial called the Terp Payment Plan in which you can make low monthly payments to the university. Maryland’s a great school so don’t let the price intimidate you there are many different options for financing you education here.
If you are a High School Senior looking for a great school Maryland is a great school to apply to. You can stay overnight to get a good feel for the campus. And if you are already interested in applying make sure that you are very thorough with you application. Make sure that you have your resume and recommendation letters ready so that you can complete the application in a timely process. Also keep on top of your deadlines and maybe send in your application a couple weeks before the deadline so you will get your decision sooner. If you are an incoming Terp, take full advantage of what the university has to offer. The university has many options for students to get well acquainted with their new home. There is the Edge Program where in-coming minority students can take a look at the campus and meet other in-coming students. There is also the Bridge Program where incoming students can take summer classes to get a feel of what taking classes in the fall will be like. Last but not least, make sure that you stay on top of your work and don’t get too sidetracked. Make a schedule and stick to it. Once you can learn to balance your work and play you will start getting the A’s.
This university is great for all types of students. If you’re an independent worker you can find large spaces to study and not be bothered in the library. If you’re someone who likes to work with other you can find a study room so that you can talk and discuss everything you want. There is so much that this university offers that anyone can find their niche. The great thing about Maryland is that you can be who you are and still be accepted. And it doesn’t matter what major you are because we have great professors in every major whether it’s Engineering or Government and Politics. Maryland is a great place for open-minded students looking for an education that can help prepare them for the real world.