University of Maryland-College Park Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Alexis

The sciences.

Shani

Its great research opportunities for students and the extra curricular activites offered.

Sabina

It is best known for its athletics, mainly football and basketball, and research facilities on campus.

Jared

I believe my school is best known for being a research university, but not only that, in my own opinion I feel University of Maryland, College Park is also known for being a big school with a small school atmosphere. Most people who attend my school would agree, University of Maryland is very competitive and highly sports oriented.

Charlene

The foot ball team, As soon as I mention that I attend the University of Maryland they reply, College Park:? The terps football team?

Ayesha

It is best known for its football, basketball and different colleges you can major in. The most known college, I believe, would be the Robert H. Smith school of business, which is ranked in the top 20. We are also known for being a top public research university, ranked in the top 20 as well. We have several other sports teams, such as soccer and lacrosse, that win national championships as well.

Alexandra

Nationally, I think that the University of Maryland is very well-known for winning the 2003 NCAA Basketball Championships. We are also known as a big "rah rah party school" with huge tail-gates and overzealous fans.

Brittni

I think that the University of Maryland is known for being a school that has a good academic program but is also very fun. I think we are known for our extreme school spirit, especially at sporting events. In fact, our Comcast Center has been known to have the best fans in the nation. Also, I think our school is known for all the fun parties that happen during the weekend. The students at Maryland are very social and do like to party, however, it doesnt consume us. We work hard during the week to have fun on the weekend.

eugene

My school is a research oriented school with focus on student work.

Briana

Sporting events and parties