Candace
This school is really inviting; they do al lthey can to make sure that every student is welcome and thrives. They have a promise to students to help them graduate in four years and all the professors are deticated to being their best to help the students learn. They have a unique Native American Studies program, one of the best forestry programs in the country and their Journalism school graduated have recieve 8 pulitzer prizes. They also have an amazing honors college and community involvement.
Jessica
The University has a great education program, most schools only offer a k-5 program so it makes it hard to transfer from state to state with that education. The University of Montana has a k-8 program, which alows you to have more opportunities to transfer to a diffrent state to teach.
Jane
UM at Missoula was my choice primarily because of its attention to what local Missoulians want from their community and how UM incorporates it into our environment on campus. Missoula is a city which prides itself on its sustainability and environmental concerns. I liked how the campus at UM was designed with this in mind through the many options given to students for alternative methods of transportation, special attention to bicycle paths and easy access to recycling everywhere on campus. Also, I find it refreshing that community members who are not students have access to programs of interest on campus.
Sadie
Lots of stuff to do outdoors
Hye
I always lived in the city. And I finished my freshman year in Chicago. So it is very new experience for me to live in Montana. Maybe compare to city schools, it could be boring but it is actually very attractive. Honestly, I hated it first, but I get to like it more and more. I love the campus, I love the crazy football game here, I love being healthy. I love the big sky here. It seems like U of M has more chance to face the earth than other schools.
Rob
Very friendly student group, many people go out of their way to be your friends. I liked the campus and the amount of open area it had. It feels more like a community of academics rather then an industrialized campus where the only focus is classwork.
Alex
It is very close to home for me and offers a wide range of majors and activities.
Christina
It has many chances for me to get involved with research. Also it was in my hometown and offered the major that i was looking for.
Tessa
One thing that I found unique about my school is that you can get help with literally anything. Professors, Administrators, and fellow students are always willing to help.
Shawna
The media arts major program is amazing and one of the top in the country in my opinion. The professors are great and, although the school (like most) doesn't communicate between departments it is a great school to attend.
Tyler
Here at the University of Montana, there is a place for everyone. Everyone is so nice, and accepting other cultures. There is something for everyone here, from the majestic outdoor activities I love, to the award winning professors I attend during the week. There is no place like Missoula, Montana.
Alyse
The University of Montana is a very friendly school and gives many activities for the students to get involved in such as hiking, skiing, sports, and many options for intermural activities. The school also has an open environment, and the school also has a unique structure called the oval for the students to do work outside when the weather permits.
Carolyn
The primary feature that finalized my decision to come to the University of Montana Missoula was the reasonable price of in-state-tuition. However, why the University of Montana rather than one of the other state schools? I knew prior to starting college that I wanted to pursue a degree in poltical science and ultimately law school. Missoula has an excellent political science department and law school. Also, the school has roughly 14,000 students. I wanted to attend a large school, but experience college life in a college town. The University of Montana Missoula is just that.
Sharee
It's in a beautiful valley surrounded by forest and is very eco friendly. It is a beautiful campus! Other than that, everyone is very friendly here and the teachers are great. The campus isn't huge and it's very easy to get to each class. It also has a great football program that makes every fall fun.
Ashley
The combination of the size of the city, the size of the campus, the amount of students, and the accessibility of the outdoors were all factors that were taken into consideration. The city of Missoula is middle-sized offering plenty of cultural venues while still have a feeling of being remote with access to hiking trails and ski slopes within 15 mintues away, allowing me to be able to study, go to a concert, and go hiking all at my own convience without having to travel far.
Alicia
I feel that the most unique thing about our school is our students. We have such a diversity of races,beliefs, and values and they don't clash. Every student is so open to others that respect doesn't even need to be taught. There are so many students that are very involved in our campus and it helps to have not only strong alumni but students that are willing to try to make this campus all that it can be. I feel so comfortable coming to class and knowing I am going to have a great experience everyday.
Kayleigh
The University of Montana is located in Missoula, Montana, which is a medium-sized city, surrounded by lots of outdoor activity opportunities. The campus itself is gorgeous and architecturally pleasing, with a few modern pieces of art by local artists featured around the campus. This good mix of urban and rural, as well as modern and old-fashioned makes the University of Montana stand out from the rest.
Beth
The University of Montana offered a program in which I can start my degree in engineering and easily transfer my credits to a specific university where I will be able to complete my degree. This has allowed me to keep my young kids in a school which I consider a great school.
Kellie
Besides being one of two major universities in the state of Montana, the University of Montana is a close-knit community that incorporates a worldly perspective to a relatively small town. Students have many opportunities to travel abroad as well as stay in town to advance in their chosen field. Also, students can do this on a decent budget- the university's tuition is affordable.
Lisa
There are a lot of outdoor activities to do in the surrounding area.