University of Missouri-Columbia Top Questions

The lack of minorities that represent a variety for students who are black, like me. Columbia, MO is not the friendliest town towards black students, which makes it even more stressful that there aren't more black students attending this school.

i think the worst thing about this school is that is focuses a lot on greek life. if you are not in a greek house then you may not have as good of an experience.

The weather fluctuates rapidly. It will often be forty degrees in the morning and 70 at night. Cold winters.

Personally, I think it is too big but I am from a small town and like my rural life, so it is just a bit too much.

The school doesn't have a very strong reputation outside the state, except in certain professions (journalism). People don't give this great place enough credit, I think.

Not everyone seems to be there to learn and the one's who are not tend to drag others around them down. Certain people should be watched more closely and if they do not show proper academic or social responsibilities there should be consequences.

I believe the worst aspect of the University of Missouri is their career center. When I first visited the center, I was hoping to sit down and talk with a professonal who has been in the work force and has real-life experience in obtaining a job. Instead, I was only able to talk to a fellow student who referred me to career books and pamphlets. When I was considering this school, I was told they have an excellent career center, but it turns out that it was not very useful at all.

I can't really think of anything that I would consider "worst" about my school.

The cost.

n/a

I feel that the school could improve on its type and number of social events that are not centered around the Greek life.

I feel that as a freshman at this school, there is an undue amount of pressure put on the students to join the Greek system. I have found, however, that after freshman year the social scene at the school opens itself in other directions. For example, the extensive East Campus neighborhood houses hundreds of students , both those in and out of the Greek system. If you didn't want to join a fraternity or sorority, this school would be best if you came having friends in higher grades that also are not a part of the Greek system.

There is a lot going on, so time management is difficult. School gets expensive also

Sometimes, even though I like the large university, I feel lost and sometimes don't really feel like there is anyone who can relate to whatever is I might be going through.

The only bad thing about my school is there are alot of greek life on campus. I'm not into that sort of thing and it is hard to meet people if you not greek, because it seems like everyone is.

The only bad thing I can say is bad is that the school is growing so rapidly that there is always construction going on to accomodate for the growth.

I think the worst part about my school is the limited financial aid available to out of state students. It is so much more costly to attend school out of state and they do not help anywhere near as much as they should, especially for students that need definite help monetarily.

The worst thing about my school is that when is snows, sometimes the snow and ice are on the sidewalks for a while.

I could do with a more liberal school but over all it is pretty relaxed here and everyone is fairly open to other ideas and lifestyles and views

The worst thing for me would be the cost because I am in debt right now and school is not cheap.