It's a beautiful and inspiring campus. Brilliant professors. Friendly students and great College Associations. University of Puerto Rico is ranked as the best institution on higher education in the island. This campus has a lot of majors and much more of what you wish you have in campus. From art, science, agriculture, humanities to engineering, this island campus have it all.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I recommend everyone to visit the online website and get engaged with everything about academics and admissions. The online website is www.urprm.edu. There is all the information you need to contact the administration. You can search both undergraduate and graduate catalogs to explore the majors offered sou you can have a complete idea of what you can expect. Don't stay with doubts. On campus there is a lot of people that would be pleased to help you and make your freshmen experience so unique.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Honestly, here you'll receive a great education. Everything that you will learn here, will help you further professionally and personally. Our grading system is based on a 4.0 scale. You can expect generally 3 or 4 exams per semester, research and creative assignments that will lead you to develop critical thinking and analyzed application of the course material. Also, professors like to engaged their students in hands-on experience and activities to take their students to a greater level of knowledge and comprehension.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
While, college dorms are mostly for athletes and definitely for transfer, internship, and international students; there is plenty of apartments for rent extremely near to college, most of them affordable, walking distance and in good conditions, in a good and collegiette environment for living.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The institution counts with a private cafeteria, which includes traditional/typical food, a wellness menu for diabetic people, an international menu, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads, fruits, potatoes. Plus a coffee and bakery, including sweets, wraps, smoothies, hot chocolate and coffee specialties.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Since we are surrounded by water you can go to the beach everyday if you want to. The campus has a Students Center with La Cueva de Tarzan which includes a coffee shop and a bohemian environment day and night. The college has a Museum that treasures artworks from professors, donations and constant exhibitions. The institution counts with 3 pools available for recreational purposes through scheduled hours. The campus also has a gym, a racetrack, coliseum for sport activities. Near college we have malls and restaurants and the beautiful town of Mayaguez, full of history 5 minutes away from campus. There is a lot to do for fun, including museums, hotels, water parks in nearer towns, ice skating, bowling, gardens and much more!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Our mascot is the fierce bulldog. Tarzan as we called it, accompanies us in parades, graduations, sports competitions and much more.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We have a great Chorium and Band and Orchestra. The best of its kinds in Puerto Rico.
On 2015, our campus chorium won 2nd place in the Festival CantaRode in Holland. What a pride!
P.S. I'll recommend you a great spot on campus: Placita el Arbol de la Vida, at the side of the Jose De Diego Building. "The tree if life" is a captivating fountain-sculpture that emanates peace and inspiration to everyone that sit down or pass around.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
In The University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez Campus there is a place for everyone!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Great College Associations; you can take a look here
http://www.uprm.edu/asoes/
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Here is a great guide about our institution including details of Greek Life, which of course we have.
http://www.hercampus.com/hcs-complete-college-guide/university-puerto-rico-mayag-ez
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
We have College Guards available anytime we need them on campus and as we are told since kinds; Always be careful, don't be alone too late in the night and always keep an eye on your things.
It's a beautiful and inspiring campus. Brilliant professors. Friendly students and great College Associations. University of Puerto Rico is ranked as the best institution on higher education in the island. This campus has a lot of majors and much more of what you wish you have in campus. From art, science, agriculture, humanities to engineering, this island campus have it all.
I recommend everyone to visit the online website and get engaged with everything about academics and admissions. The online website is www.urprm.edu. There is all the information you need to contact the administration. You can search both undergraduate and graduate catalogs to explore the majors offered sou you can have a complete idea of what you can expect. Don't stay with doubts. On campus there is a lot of people that would be pleased to help you and make your freshmen experience so unique.
Honestly, here you'll receive a great education. Everything that you will learn here, will help you further professionally and personally. Our grading system is based on a 4.0 scale. You can expect generally 3 or 4 exams per semester, research and creative assignments that will lead you to develop critical thinking and analyzed application of the course material. Also, professors like to engaged their students in hands-on experience and activities to take their students to a greater level of knowledge and comprehension.
While, college dorms are mostly for athletes and definitely for transfer, internship, and international students; there is plenty of apartments for rent extremely near to college, most of them affordable, walking distance and in good conditions, in a good and collegiette environment for living.
The institution counts with a private cafeteria, which includes traditional/typical food, a wellness menu for diabetic people, an international menu, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads, fruits, potatoes. Plus a coffee and bakery, including sweets, wraps, smoothies, hot chocolate and coffee specialties.
Since we are surrounded by water you can go to the beach everyday if you want to. The campus has a Students Center with La Cueva de Tarzan which includes a coffee shop and a bohemian environment day and night. The college has a Museum that treasures artworks from professors, donations and constant exhibitions. The institution counts with 3 pools available for recreational purposes through scheduled hours. The campus also has a gym, a racetrack, coliseum for sport activities. Near college we have malls and restaurants and the beautiful town of Mayaguez, full of history 5 minutes away from campus. There is a lot to do for fun, including museums, hotels, water parks in nearer towns, ice skating, bowling, gardens and much more!
Our mascot is the fierce bulldog. Tarzan as we called it, accompanies us in parades, graduations, sports competitions and much more.
We have a great Chorium and Band and Orchestra. The best of its kinds in Puerto Rico. On 2015, our campus chorium won 2nd place in the Festival CantaRode in Holland. What a pride! P.S. I'll recommend you a great spot on campus: Placita el Arbol de la Vida, at the side of the Jose De Diego Building. "The tree if life" is a captivating fountain-sculpture that emanates peace and inspiration to everyone that sit down or pass around.
In The University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez Campus there is a place for everyone!
Great College Associations; you can take a look here http://www.uprm.edu/asoes/
Here is a great guide about our institution including details of Greek Life, which of course we have. http://www.hercampus.com/hcs-complete-college-guide/university-puerto-rico-mayag-ez
We have College Guards available anytime we need them on campus and as we are told since kinds; Always be careful, don't be alone too late in the night and always keep an eye on your things.