the university of memphis has a surprisingly diverse faculty and student body for a southern school. there are loads of student help and services available here as well. it's best feature by far is frosh camp, a camp for incoming freshmen to learn about the u of m, make friends, and ask the questions those outside of the university may not have answers to.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
for anyone attending this university, my number one piece of advice would have to be don't be afraid to ask! there is literally a department of service for everything, spanning from academic help to being a first generation student to needing health advice. as a secondary tip, steer clear of the uc (university center) until it's time to socialize! the uc is the center of activity on campus and it is quite easy to get distracted from school work if you are anywhere inside of the building other than the technology hub, a computer lab on the second floor.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
i wish there was a way to choose 3.5 for academic rigor. the difficulty of your courses is what you make it. if you plan on being the bum in the back of the classroom that dozes off every ten minutes, is late to lecture, or doesn't do the assignments, then yeah, it will be tough. your professors are more than likely aware of your behavior, bad and good, and both have its payoffs. a positive attitude goes a long way also. when in the math department, an academic tutor is advised. many students complain about the instructors being foreign and difficult to understand. i had that issue both semesters my freshman year.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
overall, dorm life on this campus is actually pretty cool. there would be only one building people would complain about and that would be rt. i refrained from using the full name to keep from fanning the flames of bad reputation. if someone does end up attending u of m, just ask about rt and anyone will tell you just say no. with that being said, i actually lived in that dorm freshman year and had no problems with it, mostly because i lived on the honors floor and it remained pretty quiet. rt is the most social dorm of them all, recommended for freshmen, maybe sophomores. the remaining housing areas would be best for upperclassmen trying to get in a good nights studying or sleep. we have round the clock security and desk assistance, so its pretty helpful and they have quick responses to problems that may arise.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
the five star rating isn't necessarily for taste, but for choice and variety. we have many different restaurants on campus in multiple locations across campus. there is even a little shop in the library! if you are a vegetarian or vegan, they have meals for that, if you are a carnivore, there are several places to eat, and if you are a sweets fanatic, look out, because you'll end up gaining the freshman 15 in about a week and a half. as far as known food chains go, we have burger king, taco bell, chick-fil-a, subway, and dunkin doughnuts.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there is always a team to support and a game to go to, we have a recreation center complete with an exercise/weight room, two olympic sized pools, racquet ball courts, several basketball courts and more, the university center, also called the uc, has a food court, a restaurant with pools tables, and a movie theater, and we have an organization called the student activities council, or sac, that always hosts different events for almost every day of the week for students to participate in. best of all, there is usually free food involved.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
to be honest, we have a rather reasonable tuition here compared to most places that offer maybe half of what the university of memphis offers.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
we don't really have any traditions other than the fight song we sing at games, which may be an aspect of most universities. an odd location on campus would be mcwhether library, which is no longer a library, but is said to be haunted by the ghost of a girl who was murdered by a janitor in there. we also have a dorm, myders, that is said to be haunted by the daughter of the first president of the university of memphis. he had it built in the shape of an e, as her name was elizabeth.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
this university is great for individuals looking to major in education, sports management, engineering, and foreign language, as those departments are really strong and have a lot to offer. this university is also good for students who like a lot of extra help and available information for any and everything involving school and beyond.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
u of m has a wonderful selection of clubs and activities. multicultural, nerds/fandom, anime, naacp, you name it, we have it. and if somehow someone wants to join a specific type of club and it isn't offered here, they could easily create one so long as there are seven members and a code of conduct.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
greeks are heavily involved on campus and in the community. they help with move-ins, tutoring, events, and most anything else you can think of. they definitely keep down the stereotypes around here. my favorite is the yard shows they put on, where they step for everyone while representing their fraternity or sorority.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
very safe! despite the bad rep memphis gets as a city, the university of memphis is a safe environment. there are officers patrolling at all hours, various emergency towers constructed all across campus, we have dark hour escorts, and emergency tiger text, which is an alert sent to the cell phones of students to keep them updated on suspicious activity. i'm never afraid to leave my dorm at night.
the university of memphis has a surprisingly diverse faculty and student body for a southern school. there are loads of student help and services available here as well. it's best feature by far is frosh camp, a camp for incoming freshmen to learn about the u of m, make friends, and ask the questions those outside of the university may not have answers to.
for anyone attending this university, my number one piece of advice would have to be don't be afraid to ask! there is literally a department of service for everything, spanning from academic help to being a first generation student to needing health advice. as a secondary tip, steer clear of the uc (university center) until it's time to socialize! the uc is the center of activity on campus and it is quite easy to get distracted from school work if you are anywhere inside of the building other than the technology hub, a computer lab on the second floor.
i wish there was a way to choose 3.5 for academic rigor. the difficulty of your courses is what you make it. if you plan on being the bum in the back of the classroom that dozes off every ten minutes, is late to lecture, or doesn't do the assignments, then yeah, it will be tough. your professors are more than likely aware of your behavior, bad and good, and both have its payoffs. a positive attitude goes a long way also. when in the math department, an academic tutor is advised. many students complain about the instructors being foreign and difficult to understand. i had that issue both semesters my freshman year.
overall, dorm life on this campus is actually pretty cool. there would be only one building people would complain about and that would be rt. i refrained from using the full name to keep from fanning the flames of bad reputation. if someone does end up attending u of m, just ask about rt and anyone will tell you just say no. with that being said, i actually lived in that dorm freshman year and had no problems with it, mostly because i lived on the honors floor and it remained pretty quiet. rt is the most social dorm of them all, recommended for freshmen, maybe sophomores. the remaining housing areas would be best for upperclassmen trying to get in a good nights studying or sleep. we have round the clock security and desk assistance, so its pretty helpful and they have quick responses to problems that may arise.
the five star rating isn't necessarily for taste, but for choice and variety. we have many different restaurants on campus in multiple locations across campus. there is even a little shop in the library! if you are a vegetarian or vegan, they have meals for that, if you are a carnivore, there are several places to eat, and if you are a sweets fanatic, look out, because you'll end up gaining the freshman 15 in about a week and a half. as far as known food chains go, we have burger king, taco bell, chick-fil-a, subway, and dunkin doughnuts.
there is always a team to support and a game to go to, we have a recreation center complete with an exercise/weight room, two olympic sized pools, racquet ball courts, several basketball courts and more, the university center, also called the uc, has a food court, a restaurant with pools tables, and a movie theater, and we have an organization called the student activities council, or sac, that always hosts different events for almost every day of the week for students to participate in. best of all, there is usually free food involved.
to be honest, we have a rather reasonable tuition here compared to most places that offer maybe half of what the university of memphis offers.
we don't really have any traditions other than the fight song we sing at games, which may be an aspect of most universities. an odd location on campus would be mcwhether library, which is no longer a library, but is said to be haunted by the ghost of a girl who was murdered by a janitor in there. we also have a dorm, myders, that is said to be haunted by the daughter of the first president of the university of memphis. he had it built in the shape of an e, as her name was elizabeth.
this university is great for individuals looking to major in education, sports management, engineering, and foreign language, as those departments are really strong and have a lot to offer. this university is also good for students who like a lot of extra help and available information for any and everything involving school and beyond.
u of m has a wonderful selection of clubs and activities. multicultural, nerds/fandom, anime, naacp, you name it, we have it. and if somehow someone wants to join a specific type of club and it isn't offered here, they could easily create one so long as there are seven members and a code of conduct.
greeks are heavily involved on campus and in the community. they help with move-ins, tutoring, events, and most anything else you can think of. they definitely keep down the stereotypes around here. my favorite is the yard shows they put on, where they step for everyone while representing their fraternity or sorority.
very safe! despite the bad rep memphis gets as a city, the university of memphis is a safe environment. there are officers patrolling at all hours, various emergency towers constructed all across campus, we have dark hour escorts, and emergency tiger text, which is an alert sent to the cell phones of students to keep them updated on suspicious activity. i'm never afraid to leave my dorm at night.