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I feel that Morgan State is a wonderful university. My time at Morgan has allowed me to broaden my horizons on the way I live my life. If it was not for this institution, i would not have networked with the right people, nor would I have figured out a plan for me to live my way but in a successful manner. In my opinion, there are many good things about the school. It is really easy to make friends who can help you pass the times when you aren't in class. I also enjoy the marching band here. They play a lot of good music and are definitely an exciting thing to see. The school is actually a decent size. Whenever I'm on campus i usually can be found in the Murphy Fine Arts building. I stay in there because my major is music. The location of Morgan State is not in too bad of a spot for a "college town" . It is kind of in the center of anything fun to do. Getting anywhere from the university is just a matter of taking a 10-15 minute ride. The administration here is definitely one of a kind. The faculty is easy to get along with so its easy to take care of any situation that comes during your time at Morgan. One experience that I will never forget is my first day of school at Morgan State University. I met a lot of different individuals who shared some of the same goals as me and would help me find the building tools to get started on trying to find a career. One complaint that used to be a big thing was the parking system. Thanks to the new university President, Dr. David Wilson, this problem has been fixed.

When I first arrived at Morgan State University I was disappointed in the lack of resources and the poor state of some of the learning facilities. As I matriculated I learned that college and the experiences and knowledge you gain from it are completely up to you. It is what you make of it. Attending a Historically Black College gave me a since of pride and a little more knowledge about my race and ethnicity. I am glad i chose to attend Morgan State University.

Morgan State University is one of the top schools in the nation for producing African American Architecture and Engineering students. As an architecture major my main job is designing. All of my classes are my favorite because Architecture and Urban Design is my passion. Any opportunity I get to do those is a blessing. Morgan State offers my concentration with skilled professors in each subdivision of Architecture. No matter what class I am taking, it is not hard to find someone on staff that specializes in that subject. The teachers are overly educated and have no problem helping a student when asked to do so. Classes in Architecture often run over because there are so many people in the program that are passionate about it. History and Theory classes turn into detailed discussions of everyone's experiences and tastes, and studios turn into a mock architectural firm meeting. Every student is willing to help the next and professor are no exception. I love Morgan State University and the School of Architecture and Planning.

My overall opinion of Morgan State is that it is an exceptional University in more ways than one. The campus is not so big that you are a needle in a haystack, but it is also not so small that you run into the same person everyday. I can keep in touch with a small circle of friends and still manage to see a new person every week. The class sizes are perfect also. Being an architecture major, most of my classes are studio styles and some universities pack studios tight. Morgan State is not like that, we have intimate class settings where the professors and students all know each other. That alone, sold me on the school. Most of my time is spent in the studio on design projects, but I still make time to attend Student Organization events in the University Student Center. The most common complaint from the students is housing but Morgan is located in such a perfect position that there are plenty of reasonable apartment complexes within a safe distance of the school. Most housing companies cater to the students by keeping the cost of rent low and some even accept financial aid as a form of payment. Morgan State University was not my first choice of schools, but I definitely do not regret attending. It is an amazing institution that I am proud to be a part of.

The best thing about Morgan State University is that help is available at every corner and absolutely no student is left alone to struggle through their College experience. I spend most of my time in the Engineering Building on campus in an effort to stay ahead, especially with assignments. Morgan State University is one of the best Universities in Maryland and I am proud to be a student of this institution. I appreciate the effort and emphasis that is placed on students realizing their potential, performing a more vital role in society and having overall pride in themselves, and therefore, Morgan provides not just educational enrichment to students, but enrichment related to every facet of their being.

I love my HBCU!!! There are minute things that I would change such as the food, extended library hours, etc. But overall, I am quite please with my choice to attend Morgan State University. School pride is a major factor at MSU and its shown on a daily and consistent basis. MSU isn't too big or too small so you'll definitely get the "college experience" but you won't feel like you're being smoothered. The administration's door is always open and if they can't solve a problem, they will take you to the person who can. MSU is literally a family because of how close everyone is. When I tell people I attend MSU they have all kinds of "ooohhh" and "ahhhhhs."

My position on Morgan State University is that it is in a state of limbo. Morgan still relies on their past to try and secure their future. Morgan should focus on getting their administration and suportive positions in order. Their financial aid department is in dire need of some revamping. Morgan is a large school, but the class sizes are relatively small in comparison, I do get some flack about going to this school because I am white and a minority at the college. I spend all of my time while on campus in class. I do not have the luxury to stay at school any longer than neccesary. Morgan is next to a "college town", Towson, which has a variety of stores, restaurants and entertainment. I think the administration is personable. If I need to talk to the Dean of my major she is right in the same building as my classes. She even talks to me in the hall, knows my name and my situation. She is a great asset to Morgan. Controversy on campus is always with crime in and around campus, with robberies, mugging and drugs. School pride can be seen all around, everyday. People who attend campus proudly wear Morgan gear on a daily basis. I cannot come up with anything unusual about Morgan. I will always remember winning grand prize for my entry in my freshmen year, majors final project. Financial aid is always a topic of complaint. I almost didn't attend Morgan due to their lack of ability in the financial aid department to file my paperwork in a timely manor.

Overall, Morgan State University is a very fine institution.The best thing about this school is the many different opportunites that are basically thrown at students in all the different fields of study.Morgan has no shame in awarding excellence and uplifting the students who perform very well in their academics.There are too many scholarships to choose from. The campus size is large enough for each different department to have their own space, also it is small enough that students will not run out of breath going from class to class. When I tell people that I attend Morgan State I ususally get negative feedback because people are unfamiliar with the Baltimore area and decide that Historically Black Universities and Colleges(HBCU's) are not as great as other schools. I also thought so at first but quickly changed my mind as i got to know more about the school. The only thing I would change about Morgan State is the lack of school pride. I would love to see more people attend the football and basketball games and wear the school's color more often. A moment that I will never forget is when Barack Obama was the presidency in 2008, the whole school and surrounding community connected and celebrated that very historic moment in time. Although students complain about teachers and classes, I believe that professors only challenge students to reach their ultimate potential. Morgan State is constantly improving to better connect with their students and promote excellence and i believe that the school is a fine stepping stool for individuals to face the real world and would not change my experience for anything.

Morgan is a good school overall because it motivates students to work harder by rewarding not only students who are excelling (3.5-4.0) academically but also those who are doing good doing (3.0). Morgan is the ONLY university that I know of which gives students Book Grants. You do not have to be in the Honors Program to receive the book grants, ANYONE can receive it as long as his/her GPA is a 3.0 or above. I Have been receiving not only the book grants but also tuition assistance from the honors program and I'm not even in it. The campus buildings are not too far,the longest it will take for one to get to the furthest building is 10 minutes. So, it is very convenient. Our New Student Center is beautiful and we have a PNC Bank in it and ATMs located throughout the campus. Our ALL-GLASS New Library was voted #10 in the nation!!!! Morgan also has an ESCORT service which is my favorite. I live in an off-campus housing so when it is dark and I need to get to the Library, I just call them and a Morgan Police Picks me up and takes me there and if I'm on campus and need to go back to my room, vice versa! AWESOME Security. I can go on and on about Morgan but I will leave you with this, Morgan State Choir is the BEST in the State in classical music and in the past year we have been to Columbia, Russia and China. And we sang at the inauguration of President Barrack Obama. Great Engineering program and fraternities, sororities, athletics etc. You will definitely find an organization of interest!

What most people love about Morgan State is the focus on the black experience. Its classification as a historically black college transcends the curricular aspects, permeating the daily activities of students and staff, and making for a well-rouded, community feel on campus. The fact that Morgan State is an HBCU by no means relegates its population to origins of a singular race. The university attracts students from all over the world, including countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Australia, China, and numerous islands of the West Indies. The university is situated in a residential area. Local malls and shopping centers are a short distance away and are accessible by bus. The student population is between 7,000 - 8,000 of which most are commuter students. Most students rent rooms in shared houses around campus, or rent apartments in one of the apartment complexes around. There is quite a lot of school pride. The annual homecoming events are always very well attended and feature returning alumni in big numbers. While there have been complaints in the past about the school's administration, the new president, David Wilson, has already done much to correct that, implementing new policies, and even beautifying the campus.

The best thing about Morgan is the diversity of people that you will meet. I would change the school so that everyone has more school spirit and is more willing to get involved.However as is, Morgan is still a great institution. It is surrounded by other colleges and universities and Baltimore is a very lively city!

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Though so many the best thing about Morgan State University would have to be the relationships our professors allow students to build with them. Morgan's professors look at the students not as another number but as a student who is eager to progress in higher learning and the will work with you in order to get you where you need to be. I would only change one thing about Morgan and that would be its regress with co ed housing, our university is slightly behind in this area. In my opinion Morgan's Campus is just right in size. Any place you would need to go on campus is easily accesible, you could walk to any class or take our campus shuttle system that comes every 15-20 minutes. People react differently when i tell them i attend Morgan State University, but all reactions are positive. I spend most of my time at Morgan in the dorm building Blount Towers, I work here as a Resident Assistant. I also live in this building, it holds 750 women, has a research lab, as well as a computer lab. This building is directlt across from the dining hall, and very close to main campus, this makes it very easy to attend to everything i need here at Morgan. My opinion on our administartion is that our administartive team led by Dr. Wilson, is an amazing effficient and effective team. The amount of school pride on or campus is overwhelming, our university bleeds orange and blue. We are one big bear nation. There is nothing unusual about Morgan other than its an open campus. One experience I'll always remember at Morgan would have to be our "I love Morgan Day". Which is where our university acknowledges how much we love every part of our university. Majority of the complaints that students have based around the campus being open and safety inregards to that.

Its definitely not a college town.

One thing I would change about my school would be the school's faculty that work in the financial aid office, registration office and Bursar office. The people who work in these offices are rude and they act as if they do not want to help you. When I tell people I go to my school they usually ask why I chose to go to such a mediocre university. There is not a lot of school pride. Something very unusual about the school is that even though its a HBCU, there is no unity amongst the students. The most frequent student complaints is about the staff in the financial aid office, bursar office, and registration office.

Morgan State University is a community characterized by the word diversity. If you are looking for a college that defies the word racism to a large extent, then Morgan is the place to be! As a Morgan student, you can expect the essential one on one contact with your teachers that is missing from the so called 'big schools'. The population is absolutely perfect and every student is proud to be a Morgan Bear.

I can say that I sincerely love Morgan. The best thing that I like about the school is the personal relationships that you can be developed with professors. This is mainly due to the small class sizes. I love that I can go to the professors office and get individualized help. Although it is an HBCU, you still encounter diversity. You meet people from all types of backgrounds, cities, cultures, and countries. Morgan has recently gone under new leadership (new president). Under this new leadership the school in my opinion is rapidly improving and growing. There have been many changes already with an on-campus bank and landscaping improvements. The president is visible on campus and is very receptive to complaints and criticisms during town hall meetings. One thing that I would change is the customer service that is displayed in some offices such as financial aid. I would also like to have more on campus food options. These sentiments have been brought up at town hall meetings and are being worked on.

The best thing about Morgan State is the various opportunites and experiences you will receive at Morgan. Morgan is a gateway to success! The faculty and staff at Morgan are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to see their students succeed. One thing i would change about Morgan is the open campus. I feel if the campus was more closed and private the students and staff would feel safer. I feel the size of Morgan is good. Many other universities have 20-30,000 students. Morgan has approx 7,000 which I feel is a good number. When I tell people i go to Morgan a lot of people's first words are "WOW". They recognize Morgan for its great worth. Most of time is spent in my room or the library, i try to catch up on studying and sleeping as much as i can. Morgan has a great amount of school pride!! at every game the cheerleaders,mascots and student body are there to cheer on our bears!!

The best thing about my Morgan State University is that it is very interactive and there are a lot of activities and organizations you can participate. You just have to stay active and be social. The one thing I would change is the classes that are offered each semester because it can hold students back from getting credits and seniors to graduate. When I tell people what school I go to they usually have bad reactions like "eewwww" and "sorry to hear that," or that we are a "party school." There may be a lot of parties thrown at Morgan, but you have the choice of going to parties or staying in and studying. Morgan is a better school than a lot of people give credit for. We are one of the top engineering school in America and we have a great communication program offered. There are a lot of other good majors offered too. I spend most of my time in the communications building because that is my major and I am an anchor for WMSUTV, the television station at the school. The school administration is great. They may mess up here and there when it comes to financial aid but they always will work with you until they get it right. The biggest controversy on campus was a robbery on campus. It is best that you always walk with a group of people at night because you never know what will happen. The school pride is growing and getting better each semester. This fall semester's pep rally was a full house and the basketball games are packed with faculty, staff and students as well. The most frequent student complaints have been about the construction going on on campus. This is a problem for students because not only do we have to listen to the noises all day, but we also have to take detours and different routes to classes that we usually do not have to do. Although it is annoying at times, the campus is turning out to look very nice.

My overall opinion of my school is that it is a great school if you know how to apply yourself and have the right motives. The best thing about Morgan State University is the students really make you feel safe and welcomed from day one starting with the Access Orientation Program. The students really make this school. Whenever there are controversial issues on campus you can rely on them to come together which really gives it a close knit community type of feel. The faculty in the dining areas help with that too and will ease the pain of missing homecooked meals. Another thing I find unique about Morgan State University is the location. Baltimore City has a shuttle bus service that is called the Collegetown shuttles that carries students, for free with a proper ID, to several colleges and other main locations in Baltimore. For an example Walmart, the mall, Chipotle, and popular shopping center. This really gives Baltimore a college town vibe along with the diverse discounts you get from local stores for being a college student. Morgan like other universities and colleges does have its problems. Going through the financial aid process and dealing with the people over in the financial aid offices can be a hassle and start to feel like a class in itself. Also, when it comes to some weekends, campus can start to look like a ghost town somewhat because a lot of the student body are from nearby areas. Another thing that is not so good for me, being that I am a sports fan is that some of the games whether it is basketball or football can start to lack pride and attendance. That has begun to change in the last couple of years though so it hopefully will not be a problem that Morgan maintains in the years to come. I like my school. I love the diverse things I have been able to experience here. Morgan State University has really helped me to mature and open my eyes towards a promising career.