University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Top Questions

Going to private lutheran schooling all my life, it was a challenge adapting to the variety of religious people on campus. It is possible to find your nitch on campus but it takes work. There are many groups on campus dealing with religious aspects, racial divides and other aspects of differences among students. I joined the campus crusades and my halls youth group to find people that really believe the same things I do. Then, according to my religion, I was thinking what a perfect opportunity this was to spread what I believe and to spread what I have been tought for 15 years. Most of the students are from Wisconsin and Minnesota but I have met people from IL, OH, IW, MI, CA, AZ, IN, TX, Japan, Europe, China, Canada...etc. Most people politcally are democratic but some don't care which is frustrating. In short, because of the large variety of people at the U, there is always someone who is thinking the same things as you and it is up to you to find them and the U, through students groups, makes that finding easier and possible.

It is a very relaxed environment and people wear anything to class. Some people came to class in their P.J.s if it was in the morning but most people wear jeans and t-shirts. I don't think that there would ever be anyone that would feel out of place on campus it would just depend where you were. St. Paul tends to be more agriculture and some people may feel out of place there but in Minneapolis there are many unique people and styles to be seen.

Again, some kids suck, some are cool. It all depends on who you like. The groups that students put on are pretty awesome, there's a group for everything here.

Mostly white, large political scale. Diversity does exist, thought! TONS of student groups.

Our campus is pretty diverse and for the most part open-minded. Student groups are a great way to get involved based on your interest. Many students are politically involved.

I think students that don't make an effort to get involved with activities they like will have a hard time fittin in at UMN at first, but that can easily change throughout a semester through classes. Students are very diverse in their styles and looks. Most people seem to interact with all mixes of race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. However, people on the swim team wil hang out with people on the swim team, but that's the way it works anywhere. People tend to hang out with those they spend the most time with. Most students at UMN are predominately liberal. I've heard little discussion about jobs and earnings.

Lots of groups - they all seem nice. I feel like anyone that doesn't belong to a group or club of some sort could feel out of place. I also feel like most people feel out of place a lot of the time because it's such a big campus. Freshman and sorority girls dress up for class. So do business students. Most other people wear whatever they want - whatever is comfortable. Most students seem to be from the Midwest, primarily MN and WI. Some students are more politically aware than others: all ends of spectrum. Earnings are constantly talked about.

Students wear parkas and boots to class.

There are many different races, groups and cultures on this campus. The majority of the students at the U are still caucasian, though I feel that that will change in the next few years. Different types of students do interact but not very often. There are many groups on campus that have clubs which causes them to stick together and not branch out to meet other cultures. Students are very involved in politics and what is going on in our country.

I think every student feels a little out of place at the U. It is so diverse that one could never feel completely comfortable. I notice that most of the students are from upper-middle class families.

I think the U is probably the most diverse campus in the midwest. There are several different groups that call this campus home. In Dinkytown there are several different churches of all affiliations, as well as a large blend of racially diverse individuals. As part of the GLBT community I have found that the resources at the U are very impressive. There are several GLBT scholarships available as well as other support and social networks available. The weather plays a large part in what students wear to class. On colder days and most Mondays sweatpants are fairly typical but I have seen almost every brand name in on classroom. I have several friends that shop clearance racks and never think twice about heading to the back of the stores for the best deals. Minnesota isn't much a trend setting state so it would be foolish for all the students to think that spending a lot of money around here will make a lot of difference as far as social status.

Very diverse- great.

Everyone is super open-minded here. I have yet to face any discrimination of any kind. People mainly dress casually: jeans, t-shirts, sweats, etc.

Diversity is a huge and awesome part of this campus. I personally came from a small predominantly white town to here, and I love the fact that I have had the oppurtunity to meet so many people and learn about there cultures. There are many people that are from small towns, but also many that come from the cities, and there is also a large number of international students here at the U. Besides racial diversity there are many other diverse groups here at the U. A huge group that not only is represented by a student organization, but also has its own living learning communtiy in the dorms is GLBTA. Many people are completely comfortable with this. Most religions are also represented by student groups, there really is something for EVERYONE.