University of Maryland-College Park Top Questions

The University of Maryland has an amazing diverse community that allows for many opportunities to meet new types of people. The location is also very beneficial when it comes to getting internships because of its close distance to Washington D.C.

It's more cost efficient, and has a really solid engineering program.

It was very big, but that meant that there were a LOT of courses to choose from and a huge, beautiful campus to explore.

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What is unique about this university is how close the university is to two major cities: Washington DC and Baltimore. For this reason, UMD is very career focused and prides itself in the number of students offered jobs upon graduation due to the high number of job offerings in the nearby areas.

The University of Maryland leaves their students with a lot of pride. I personally love that there is a lot of school spirit at UMD, it connects the students with the campus and each other and makes you feel proud to attend this University. Although it may not be located in the best town (college park), the surrounding areas have a ton of opportunities, D.C., Balitmore, Bethesda, Silver Spring, etc. There are also so many ways to get involved, no matter what your interested is. They have hundreds of clubs, the best athletic facilities, etc.

This school is extremely big. The population of the school can be sometimes overwhelming, especially to incoming freshman. It is very easy to get lost the first few weeks of school. But after you have adjusted to the growing amount of students and large campus, the campus will be a joy to see everyday. You are bound to see something new everyday.

Maryland is a large research university that feels like a much smaller school. It is also just a short metro ride away from Washington DC. What sets Maryland apart from other large universities is in how approachable the faculty are, and how willing the university is to provide help to any students who need it. Essentially Maryland has the feel of a small liberal arts college while having the facilities of a large research university. Maryland is dedicated to providing a unique learning experience to every student that extends far beyond the borders of a classroom.

The other schools I've considered did not offer a five year masters program for students enrolled in the College of Education. I am double majoring in Secondary Education and English. With this masters program it is possible for students to recieve a Masters degree from the college of education during thier fifth year attending the university. This is a huge advantage because I will work for a local school and be able to gain two degrees in five years.

Maryland is one of the most diverse schools that I considered. It has a wide variety of students from all over the world, and there are an immense amount of cultural groups on campus to encourage students to learn about other cultures. You are also able to get involved in any type of organization you are considering, as hundreds are available on campus. I think it encourages personal growth as well as academic learning.