University of Maryland-College Park Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Mark

Top rated business school.

Sasha

My school is best known for the sporting events and the academics. It is considered a public ivy league school.

Andrew

I believe what the University of Maryland is best known for is the positive school pride that runs throughout the entire campus. Athletic events attract students purely because they love this unversity and love to see it succeed. However, not only does the school pride exist at athletic events but in all aspects of the university. For example, the vibrant student government and historic monuments that grace our campus provide all students with a feeling that they are proud to be terrapins.

Daniel

Aside from its beautiful and diverse campus, College Park provides its students with an unrelenting education that drives you to unleash hidden knowledge and talents that you did not know you possessed. The professors and educators at College Park not only challenge you to increase your own knowledge, but are always there to assist you throughout this process as well. They know it can be taught, so when you ask these educators will be willing to help in any way they can.

Khashayar

The University of Maryland is best known for the diverse population of students. Being exposed to different races and ethnicities allows for a better learning environment and more successful chance of making life-long friends.

Olivia

I think my school is best knon for how passionate everyone is about their education, but still find time to have fun. There is a very good balance between the academics at my school and being able to relax. I also think we are known for the pride the students have in being a terrapin, which I am most proud of. It is such a great feeling to be apart of a school that really unites over sports games, academic achievement, and just being a student there overall.

Julia

Our school is very well known for their sports. Alumni especially take strong pride in their sports teams. Students consistently attend the games and engage in active participation in supporting them. Students get especially at basketball games against our biggest rival, which is Duke. I think that sports are a very important part of a college community as they bring students together to have a common goal and common interest.

Kristin

We are best known for our engineering program, being bad sports at games (in fun) and being near DC.

Jeong

The brilliant professors, a community that cares about its students, and an environment where opportunities for success are everywhere.

Jenny

The University of Maryland is best known for its diversity in student population. With individuals from various backgrounds, it promotes cultural awareness among the student body. In addition, UMCP's Robert H. Smith School of Business is one of the top, well-respected, and competitive schools on campus. Also, the engineering program here is also very rigorous and popular as well.

Donovan

My school is best known for the Robert H school of Business, our sports teams, and our engineering prgram. We have a wide array of other great programs but these are the main focal points, in my opinion, of the university of maryland.

Nicole

Diversity, High Graduation Rate, Public Ivy league school.

Chatty

My university is well known as a research institute. Many professors conduct research and students can also help their professors with their research which boost their resume. My program are also partnered with the Food and Drug Administration in conducting research on food bacteria and every aspect of the food industry. UMCP strong partnerships with the government agencies not only help these organizations but also the community.

Kerianne

Sports (Go terps), the bussiness school, the engineering school.

Kiara

Maryland is best known for its research opportunities.

Jonathan

My school is known for its education, a public ivey. The engineering school is world renowned, the architecture school wins the solar decathalon everytime. Also, Maryland is known for having the craziest, most supportive, and inspirational sports fans of any school.

Christina

My school is best known for the Engineering and Business schools. It is also well known for being of an affordable cost for in-state students while providing quality education. The school is also known for being culturally diverse, close to Washington, D.C. and being one of the first choice schools for in-state students. This school is also known to have a large, diverse population and allow different experiences for students who attend it.

Vivien

the level of education you will get here. only the best and it is going to help you alot.

Michael

In my opinion our school is best known for three things: engineering, pre-med, and business. It is a research university therefore there are a plethora of opportunities for students pursuing medical careers or engineering careers to gain valuable experience. Overall, I would say the University of Maryland has a strong foundation for those looking to pursue a degree in the sciences.

Esther

My school is best known for the engineering program. The campus is also notorious for its unpleasant view of rows and rows of plazas of franchise stores. UMD is also a notorious party school, on the weekends you can expect the nearby bars to be packed and rowdy, with campus police everywhere. The administrative offices are not well-organized, so when you first get accepted you have to jump over many bureacratic hurdles yourself and get passed around by many administrative employees (not so fun or welcoming).