University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Brandi

I can pursue any field I want and have the resources to succeed in every way possible.

Jocelyn

The best thing about the University of Minnesota is the great diversity of students. That diversity allows so many creative minds to flourish and so many personal bonds to be made. Anyone can find someone else with similar interests, and the classrooms encourage that with discussions and group projects. With so many different groups, causes, sporting and social events that the University coordinates, it's impossible not to feel included in this great culture of students.

Benjamin

The best thing about the University of Minnesota is all the differentways you can get involed on campus. There are sports teams, student groups, and you can always reatean intramural sports team. There are also many opportunities to get involved with the undergraduate research program. On top of that they have a very extensive study abroad program to help students that want to go around the globe to study, and alloing them to actuall do it.

Debra

I most enjoyed the diversity of age and race groups on campus. I thrive on cultural diversity and took several Communication courses around Hispanic and Afro-American history.

Christopher

There are numerous majors and a variety of classes offered in order to obtain a complete liberal arts education. In addition, being a Big Ten NCAA Division I school, there are many sports and cultural venues to attend on campus and in the city which help alleviate the stress of being a student at a large university. It also has a diverse ethnic and cultural student body and faculty which contribute to the student's overall learning experience. It was and is my only choice of the college to attend.

Celina

The U of M seems to have many professors that truly want you to do well and understand what they are teaching you. When you get past the basic classes, it seems like the professors take a genuine interest in you since you are taking classes more geared toward your future career.

Karla

There are many opportunities to get involved including over 600 different clubs. There are also many research opportunities.

Jakgrid

I consider the best thing about my school is the ability for students, staff and professors to speak freely about any subject that concerns them. Our university grants its students and staff the sacred right for every indiviauls to speak freely without discrimination, complaints or censorship. I believe the University of Minnesota creates an enviroment where students can express themselves freely not only through words but through fashion, music, arts and education. Our campus engulfs the idealism of the modern rennaisance.

Amy

The best thing about the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities is the fact that I know I'm going to a University that I can be proud of, and once I graduate, I will be successful because of my education.

Jennifer

The University of Minnesota has given me a great opportunity to meet a lot of new people. As a freshman I live in the dorms, which has helped me meet many of my close new friends. There are also many groups that have been offered to me and one I decided to join was the Premier Dance Team. Being able to be part of something at such a large University makes me feel important and that I belong here.

Michelle

It has the classes I need for Pre-Veterinary Medicine that will give me hands on / animal science classes where as other schools don't have animal science departments.

Jordan

I consider the campus to be one of the best things about my school. It is in the heart of Minneapolis, a city that has everything to offer students. Also, the campus is very large but not very spread out. Everything is very close together and the buildings are gorgeous.

Lauran

I think the best part about my school is the diversity and opportunity. There are so many groups, clubs, and associations that you can join, and you can join multiple ones at that . I have made a lot of different friends through the University of Minnesota, and have come to emerse myself in different cultures. I hope that this next year will bring me new groups to join in which to broaden my experiences as a college student and as a individual.

Hannah

The school spirit is great! Epecially during football season at the new TCF Bank Stadium. This university is a great place to meet lots of people in various classes and communities, and the academic opportunities allow each student to be pretty flexible in what classes are of interest.

Manuel

The U has a a very well developed engineering program with plenty of opportunity for research.

Haben

Well it is not far from home and it has many major i can choose from and it is best for me. because i want to became a pharmacist and i don't like to go to different school other than here at the U of M.

Larissa

Diversity, the u of m is great because it is so deiverse. There is so much going on all the time with so many different kinds of people. It is awesome to learn about people from different countires and different areas. I love going to class and learning about different nations and people. I also love how everyone is so excepting of others. It is great.

Pang

The variety of races/cultures and variety of majors/degree programs.

Jessica

I love that there's always something to do. On weekends when some people go out to a party, others may be studying, and others who want to socialize in a dry environment can go to Gophers After Dark - many FREE events, performances and movies that students can attend every weekend.

Jessica

The best thing about my school is the sense of community. On campus, students can feel connected, safe, and supported. We have a wide array of academic and extra cirricular actvities to fulfill everyones interest.