University of Maryland-College Park Top Questions

There is always something to do. We are surrounded by fun experiences with everything in a close distant, whether it be D.C., a beach, mountains, anything really. No where else has everything I want to do, see, and experience around it.

My school provides the highest quality of education in the state. They have the best facilities and staff to provide the student's with the best learning experience. Many review sessions and mentors are some few examples that proved that UMCP cares about their students. The staff are willing to help you with any of your concerns. The competition between students show how experienced they can perform as they move on to the workforce.

The number of opportunities available for me at College Park exceed the amounts of any of the other colleges I considered. It is a short distance away from DC, making finding internships and jobs in the nation's capital infinitely easier. Also, UMD has a top-notch German program, which gives me a great opportunity to study abroad at one of several satellite campuses in Germany.

It has a lot of Maryland pride and is extremely diverse

This school has an architecture program that allows me to apply right after undergraduate studies to a graduate program. Its architecture program is NAAB accredited so it qualifies for many graduate schools. This school is also close enough to my home so I have the opportunity to spend more time with my family while also experiencing life outside of my home at my apartment as well. This school also offers different opportunities for me to share with others my beliefs about life and feel respected about who I am and what I believe in.

My school is very close to Washington, D.C., which is excellent because the city is beautiful, with many free museums and parks, both of which provide me with nearly infinite entertainment. The proximity to D.C. is great for career opportunities, especially for science majors. NASA Goddard and many other government and private science organizations are located very close to campus, enhancing and enriching the learning experience I get in the classroom.

Maryland is an enormous school, with well over 30,000 students. At times, this can feel overwhelming, but mostly, it's a source of school pride and a way to make constant connections. At sports games, it's exhilarating to be surrounded by thousands of people dressed identically in red. Unlike some other big schools, Maryland still keeps a sense of community, uniting us through campus-wide events and specialized programs.

The location to both Baltimore and Washington D.C, as well as three major airports, beaches, and the mountains!!

It's centrally located between two big cities and the classes are difficult

I think that the most unique thing about my school are all the clubs and organizations that are on campus. The campus supports any activity that the students are interested in. My school has over 500 clubs and organizations, anything that you can imagine, there is a club for it.

The University of Maryland has an amazing diverse community that allows for many opportunities to meet new types of people. The location is also very beneficial when it comes to getting internships because of its close distance to Washington D.C.

It's more cost efficient, and has a really solid engineering program.

It was very big, but that meant that there were a LOT of courses to choose from and a huge, beautiful campus to explore.

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What is unique about this university is how close the university is to two major cities: Washington DC and Baltimore. For this reason, UMD is very career focused and prides itself in the number of students offered jobs upon graduation due to the high number of job offerings in the nearby areas.

The University of Maryland leaves their students with a lot of pride. I personally love that there is a lot of school spirit at UMD, it connects the students with the campus and each other and makes you feel proud to attend this University. Although it may not be located in the best town (college park), the surrounding areas have a ton of opportunities, D.C., Balitmore, Bethesda, Silver Spring, etc. There are also so many ways to get involved, no matter what your interested is. They have hundreds of clubs, the best athletic facilities, etc.

This school is extremely big. The population of the school can be sometimes overwhelming, especially to incoming freshman. It is very easy to get lost the first few weeks of school. But after you have adjusted to the growing amount of students and large campus, the campus will be a joy to see everyday. You are bound to see something new everyday.

Maryland is a large research university that feels like a much smaller school. It is also just a short metro ride away from Washington DC. What sets Maryland apart from other large universities is in how approachable the faculty are, and how willing the university is to provide help to any students who need it. Essentially Maryland has the feel of a small liberal arts college while having the facilities of a large research university. Maryland is dedicated to providing a unique learning experience to every student that extends far beyond the borders of a classroom.

The other schools I've considered did not offer a five year masters program for students enrolled in the College of Education. I am double majoring in Secondary Education and English. With this masters program it is possible for students to recieve a Masters degree from the college of education during thier fifth year attending the university. This is a huge advantage because I will work for a local school and be able to gain two degrees in five years.

Maryland is one of the most diverse schools that I considered. It has a wide variety of students from all over the world, and there are an immense amount of cultural groups on campus to encourage students to learn about other cultures. You are also able to get involved in any type of organization you are considering, as hundreds are available on campus. I think it encourages personal growth as well as academic learning.