The University of Montana Top Questions

The diversity is amazing to be around. Everyone is very accpeting of who YOU are, and is willing to accept many different aspects of your life. There are many different options for activities both on the campus and in the community.

The best thing about the University of Montana has to be the professors. In high school, I was plagued by teachers uninterested in what they were teaching, but, in college, the professors really care, and they do everything they can to make the class interesting, exciting, and rememberable.

Walking down the sidewalk seeing faces of different color. That is called diversity. The University of Montana has one of the most beautiful campuses, not because of the luscious pine trees or the towering rocky mountains, but because of the people. The people make the University of Montana so mesmerizing and breathtaking. I see a six foot two football star conversing with a five foot one foreign student about the new pizzeria down the street. I see a man with long blonde hair and baggy pants high fiving a petite school girl. The people are the beauty.

The availability of opportunities on campus that allow students to network, learn, and experience new things. Many high profile companies come including Disney, KPMG, and more come and network with the students to possibly hire them after graduation. There is an honors college that offers small knowledge based classes available to all students to learn in a one-on-one environment. Campus also offers many opportunities to go abroad and study new things. I was able to go to Ireland and work in a television production company and work on-set a new series being produced.

I think the best thing about my school is the atmosphere. Everyone is so welcoming and inviting and always willing to help. The football games are always packed and everyone in the town is cheering on our school. I love that all our departments have real professionals teaching and that the school in so involved in the community.

The University of Montana at Missoula is a wonderful choice for students who are looking for a diverse and open minded learning environment. Because the campus is relatively small, compared to larger cities with bigger universities, the student/professor ratio is one which allows every student access to their professor at almost any time for advice and assistance with their choices in class, or even in their college career. UM prides itself on its diversity statement that all people from all walks of life are treated as equals; this is not just a statement but a daily practice.

I think the best thing about the University of Montana is it's location. Campus is located in a smaller city (Missoula) where there are plenty of restaraunts, a mall, downtown filled with little shops, and plenty to keep a person busy without ever having to go far. For the more adventurous, there are mountains for hiking and participating in snowsports, a river that flows right through the city perfect for fishing or floating. Nearly any imagineable activity is right at your fingertips!

The best thing about my school is that the professors are helpful to the students and are willing to make appointments outside of their office hours. I consider this the best thing about my school because it is important to be able to get help from the professors if you have any questions about the homework that is assigned.

I like the small town nature of the school. Also, the business school is very good. The faculty and staff make sure that students have the information they need to gain and keep a career.

The University of Montana has many attractive qualities, such as a beautiful campus, a great fitness and recreation center and ambitious students. However, its study abroad program is excellent. There are countless expeditions to truly amazing places and opportunties to study abroad in almost any location around the globe.