University of Miami Top Questions

i love it and there is so much to do

I love the University of Miami. It offers almost anything a student could want from a college. It is one of the most diverse college populations and this allows you to meet people from all over the world and come together with shared interest to complete your common goal: to gain more knowledge. The school does not have the largest campus, which is not necessarily a bad thing. It is located in the center of Coral Gables, one of the nicest places in Miami. You walk around campus and almost always run into someone you know. There are thousands of locations on campus to spend your time. If you are studying there is the Richter library or any of the beautiful work tables located all around the lake and throughout Miami's incredible campus. There is tons of school pride and that is apparent at almost every sporting event, from the football games in the Dolphins stadium to the basketball games in the Bank United Center. Also the school has provided me with more memories then I will ever be able to remember. From freshman orientation, to Homecoming, to my first football game, to Ultra Music Festival, this school has helped me encounter some of the most influential experiences of my life.

Lets just say that the only bad thing I can say about University of Miami is that sometimes it is so beautiful out, I don't want to go to class. It has everything the picky high school senior in me could have ever wanted. Located in Coral Gables, you are 20 minutes outside downtown Miami, 30 minutes outside South Beach and Miami Beach and 15 minutes from the beach. I love being so close to these places because there is always something to do and an way to get there, but at the same time I am far enough away that it doesn't distract from school itself. Also, being in Coral Gables you are close enough to every convenience store, supermarket, clothing store and eatery you could think of. Despite the scandals surrounding us, the sense of not only student pride, but alumni pride and community pride is massive. I cannot wear a UM shirt off campus without at least one person throwing up the []_[] and screaming go Miami. Once you are a cane, you join a club of pride, love and community. Being a private school, many might automatically deter because of the high sticker price, but many people I know are here on some type of scholarship and in my eyes, it's worth every penny. That money goes towards the brand new gym and wellness center, to getting people like Ludacris and Billy Joel to perform on campus, to getting free tickets for all sporting events, for tons of free food, t=shirts, pens, cups and towels, for moon bounces on finals weeks, and straight out of the theater movies in the cinema. University of Miami continues to wow me with everything it has to offer.

I personally love this school. It is an amazing size, great athletics, amazing climate, has greek life for those who care to belong, but does not make a huge deal about it, there is so much school spirit, the location is perfect, the nightlife is so diverse, and south beach is unlike any place any other school could offer. The most frequent complaint is how bad the traffic is in the area; it is hard to get places, especially around rush hour, and many students live off campus so this is definitely a prevalent complaint. Also, it can be an expensive place to live, off campus rent is pricey compared to other college towns, and nightlife, although fun, has its costs especially for men.

I love the University of Miami. One of the best experiences is the annual SportsFest where each floor of the various residential colleges compete against each other in various events, including: kickball, soccer, flag football, canoe races, obstacle course, darts, bocci ball, "couch potato" (connect 4 and other board games), basketball, tennis, tug-of-war, etc. It's a great way to bond with people in your dorm community and compete in a fun, friendly environment. There is a lot of pride in the school. During football season, students gather at the football stadium hours before the game begins to drink, socialize, and get pumped up for the game. Students often paint their faces and bodies green and orange and wear their best school gear. It's a very energized and exciting atmosphere. It's easy and cheap to get around the city of Miami on the Metro-Rail, an above ground subway, and the bus system, however, the public transportation is often crowded and dirty. The city of Coral Gables isn't much of a college town, so travel is often necessary for students to have fun and take care of errands. The classes are usually very small and the teachers are almost always willing to work individually with students upon request. Advisors and Deans are much harder to get in touch with, which is a big negative, but overall, it is an excellent school.

I would never want to go anywhere else. One of, if not the best choice of my life to attend this University. The weather is incredible, the party scene is incredible, the people are very good looking, most teachers are great, the campus is constantly improving, you have D-1 sports to cheer for, tailgating is a blast, you can say you are part of the []_[] family, you are in a legit city with all kinds of party locations and scenes, and I love the diversity.

The University of Miami is a school that does have a certain atmosphere. To do well at Miami you need to be able to manage your time and be organized. The city and school operates at a very high pace. There are plenty of opportunities to succeed but there is also a lot going on at the school in terms of extra curricular activities and school pride, the key is not to get distracted. It is my personal opinion that Miami is one of the most diverse places to go to school and the people and connections you make will last you a life time. I spend a lot of my time on the green where they offer free yoga, movies, a place to read, and other activities. My favorite thing about campus are the all the events that happen, there's never really a dull moment. I would certainly change the interaction between the administration and the students. Miami can be slow to respond to students requests and that gets old very quickly. Frequent student complaints on campus center around the speed of the shuttle service, administration, and housing. One of my favorite memories at campus are the football games and the spirit that's tangible on campus. It's the perfect size and if you chose to come here, your experience will be what you make of it.

A lot of people, myself included, agree that the best feature of The U is the weather. When a 60 degree night in January is considered "freezing", you know you're in a good place. I believe that the school is a perfect size at around 10,000 strong and the campus is flat and only has a circumference of a little over 3 miles, which makes it very manageable to walk around and get where you need to go in a timely fashion. Most people will envy you for coming to this school and will want to come and visit you on their spring break. The school is located in Coral Gables which is a wealthy suburb of downtown Miami, but it is definitely not a college town. The school is 15 minutes from Downtown Miami, 20 minutes from Miami Beach, and on long weekends it is only a 3.5 hour drive north to Orlando or a 3.5 hour drive south to Key West. There is a sense of school pride at The U, but it's not as intense as some Big 10 or SEC schools. Some kids here would rather party than go to the sporting events. Students at some other schools would wake up at 8:00am to start tailgating. This would not work on a consistent basis at the University of Miami. Most students would rather party the night before, sleep in, and just watch the game on TV if it starts too early.

I think one of the best parts about UM is that it's exactly the right size. Even if some kids may think they're too cool for school, there's enough down to earth good people to balance it out. You can have many different groups of friends who you do different activities with. There can be the crazy friends you like to go out with and then the friend from class who will study with you in the library. You can meet all of these people through all the different clubs and on campus activities, which happen on a daily basis. Just walking through the breezeway, you'll get handed at least three or four flyers, all with different ways to get involved and meet people. The freshman dorms also work really hard to get everybody acquainted, offering floor dinners and outings to plays. Football games at the beginning of the year also give freshmen a great introduction to being a Miami Hurricane!Since they're off campus, all the frats set up big tailgates with barbeques and music to get you psyched before the game. When I tell people I go to UM, they always tell me how jealous they are. The weather is great all year long and there's never a dull moment in such a happening city. No matter what you're into, be it community service or singing, you'll definitely find your niche somewhere.

In my opinion, it's all about the U. Everyone I know is always jealous of the experience I've had at U.M. Although I was accepted to many other universities with greater academic reputations, I wouldn't alter my college experience for anything; I've actually found that I've received the same, if not better, educational quality as students I know in top 15 schools. President Shalala takes academics seriously, and has recruited world-recognized scientists, researchers, and professors from the top institutions to advance our university. In fact, we hold the record for the fastest ranking acceleration- 51 to 37 in 3 short years. She is also concerned with providing her students and faculty with unique opportunities and therefore hosts many renowned individuals at our university- former President Clinton, the Dalai Lama, Ludacris, to name a few. We are a relatively small undergraduate campus, nestled in the luxurious area of Coral Gables in Miami, and we are frequently described as going to school at a country club because the campus is so pristine and manicured. On campus, we are fairly isolated from the hustle and bustle of Miami, but all of its advantages lie in our backyard. No where else could you receive such a world-class education and also party in the nation's #1 club with celebrities like Will Smith and Michael Jordan. The city of Miami is extremely supportive of us; they are loyal fans of the U and many organizations actually offer us students discounts. The school pride is similarly enthusiastic and faithful. As I said, it's all about the U.