University of Maryland-College Park Top Questions

It's close to my house

The best thing about my school is the seemingly infiinite opportunities that an education at UMD provides its students. In only my first semester, I have expanded my professional skills through activities and internships to a level that I did not think was possible in such a short time. The teachers here and the university as a whole truly want you to succeed. Along with the tools students are provided with to enhance their learning and careers, the campus's proximity to D.C. and Baltimore have opened up a realm of opportunities for UMD students.

Though initiailly I found the size of my school frustrating it's actually an aspect of the school I've come to love for so many reasons. With such a large student body there is much diversity. Students come from both different cultural backgrounds as well as different religious backgrounds. Along with this students at UMD also have a wide variety of academic interests because the school offers so many majors. As a student there I've felt like I've had the opportunity to meet a variety of people who have intoroduced me copious new aspects of life.

The reason I committed to the University of Maryland is because of the set up of the campus. The campus feels like its own little city that isn't completely cut off from the world, but provides an escape during the school year. This allows for me to focus on my schoolwork because while I am on campus I feel like school is my main focus, and that is what I am really there for. Additionally, the campus provides so many different quiet places to study, so I can study in a different place everyday.

Everything

The best thing about the University of Maryland is that there is a place for everyone. Regardless of where you were before coming to college, you are guaranteed to find a group in which you can fit in because there is such a wide variety of groups to participate in. Additionally, the academics are rigorous but not so much so that you feel bombarded. There is a healthy balance that anyone can find.

The people (students, faculty, and staff). Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

There is always something to do.

I enjoy all of the opportunities UMD provides its students with. I am in four very different clubs, 2 club sports teams, and I have an on campus job. Through all of these opportunities, I am able to meet new people and make I believe life lasting connections withe people. I enjoy being able to leverage the fact that UMD is a very large college to be able to have a very well rounded experience and be in all sorts of activities from hosting high school students to help doing the accounting for student organizations.

This University helped build strong patterns of positive behavior. The education intertwined strands of innovative models of thinking, which has strengthened my performance, built a strong deep confidence in my skills, and allowed me to live my purpose in a meaningful way and succeed after college.