University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Top Questions

A person who really doesn't like large campuses or schools and wants small classes. Also a person who doesn't like to be academically challenged wouldn't like this school.

Someone who wants to be in a small town should not go to the U of M.

A dependent person who needs opportunities to be handed in a basket. One must find their own path at this university.

I would not recommend this school to people who are not serious in receiving a degree. Thousands of students have applied to this school to work on their career goals and only a small amount gets accepted each year. Having someone who only attends to party and participate in frivolous activities is not what our school needs and not what the individual needs either. Learning is the priority and even though classes are fun, students should still take their studies seriously.

This school is so open to new ideas that it is hard to see any student turning away from it. If anything, some students may be daunted by the mere size of the student body and campus. That is what turns many of them away initially, but from dorm-life and freshman orientation to seeing the same friendly faces in their specialized major classes, a lot of friends are to be made that will be great for networking post-graduation.

Anyone who does not want to commit themselves to their education and does not want to be challenged should not attend my school.

Someone who doesn't like crowds should not come here. Most classes are quite large and it is easy to be just another face in the crowd. Including graduate students, there are over 50000 students on the Twin Cities campus.

The University is a huge place. Someone who doesn't like to walk long distances, or recognize friends in the large crowds of students should not attend the Twin Cities campus. It's a great school with excellent professors and friendly people, it's just easy to get lost in the thousands of students here. People who would feel isolated, easily lost, or don't like to have fun should not consider attending.

People who don't like diversity, being in an inner-city location, a very large campus, large lecture halls, a gopher for a school mascot, and can't stand cold Minnesota winters should not attend the University of Minnnesota - Twin Cities.

A person that likes lots of one on one attention from their professors. Also, someone that has trouble in large groups of people probably wouldn't like the school.

People who are not serious about their education should not attend the University of Minnesota. As a student, I prefer to learn alongside people who are devoted to learning and who are willing to contribute to the classroom experience. People who plan to sleep through class, or to not put any effort into their coursework should not attend. The University of Minnesota is a quality institution and has something to offer people interested in nearly every subject. The only thing it lacks is an easy way out of hard work.

There are two people that should not attend my school. The first is someone who gets cold very easily, or who hates the cold. Frankly, Minnesota is gets so cold, I am surprised polar bears are not native inhabitants. The second is someone looking for a very conservative place to attend school. The university is one of the more politically liberal in the U.S., which is partially because it is a state school. Even though it is very tolerant, it may still be a shock to some.

Students who lack the ability or desire to retain concepts and information should not attend this school. This is because the teaching design at the school ensures constant revisitation of nearly all the concepts learned. Students who found it simple in high school to 'cram' and memorize things quickly for a test will find it difficult to find success at this school because so much of the curriculum is reimplemented time and time again.

A person lacking in self motivation should not attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The coursework requires a lot of independence and self-accountability to complete and succeed. Class attendance is not monitored too strictly in most classes and therefore a person who lacks a desire to go to class would not be held accountable nor do well here.

If you are shy, not willing to get out of the dorm, hate the city, dislike crowds, cannot stand noise, and prefer a small campus, this school is not for you. Also, if you do not like the cold, you should not attend this school or go to Minnesota at all.

A person should not attend this particular school if they are looking for more attention from the instructors. However, this school does have some great resources and could possibly counter the number of other students that require attention from the instructors. This school would not be a good choice for a person who is looking for a small school that is more private - if they are they should continue their search. Overall, it is a good school if a person is looking for a challenge if they have not been before.

Very conservative people

Students who are not motivated and determined should not attend this school because of the high expectations.

People who don't want to lean

People who do not like large schools and metropolises.