University of Maryland-College Park Top Questions

The best thing about the University of Maryland is that the liberal arts education truly allows for a student to find their niche within the school. By requiring that the students be well-rounded and versed in areas of study outside of their particular focus, it makes for students with stronger skill sets to bring into the job market and real world. This diversity allows for strong foundations for future studies, but it also pushes students to be better and more experienced individuals who can weigh their options with little hesitation about the education on which their decisions are based.

The campus is extremely large, but do not get intimidated because that is the best part. Being apart of a large community allows you to have many opportunities for help as you complete your college degree. I am also apart of the Scholars program, which allows me to feel the benefits of a small college within a large community. The school spirit is indescribable, and the campus is absolutely beautiful. I love everything about the campus.

The school environment because everyone is so school-spirited and proud of what they are a part of.

The best thing about my school has got to be the size. With the immense diversity and plethora of personalities, it's hard to not find someone who shares similar interests. I have met people from all over the country and even some from other countries which has truly opened my eyes up to different beliefs and values. I feel like I have tried new things and let myself step out of my comfort zone more than I ever imagined I would. There's just so many interesting people out there to meet.

Fall 2010 will be my first semester attending University of Maryland and I am very excited! I think one of the best things this school has to offer is the diversity of the campus. It is so fun to walk around and speak to all the people, who come from different walks of life, and even different counties. This diversity expands into the class and even curriculum. I feel that the students and teachers together can create a positive learning environment and this experiance will encourage me to recognize different views and teaching styles.

My school is a very diverse community and a great way to achieve an exceptional education in many ways. At the University of Maryland, one can meet people from different backgrounds and learn a lot about different cultures and lifestyles. These experiences will stick with a person and be beneficial for the rest of their life. The education that this university provides is a great opportunity for anyone to pursue a career. There aren't many schools such as UMD that have such a fantastic balance of social life, athletics and other extracurricular activities, as well as education.

The best part about the University of Maryland is not so much that it is diverse, but the way diversity is embraced. So many cultures come from all over the country and the world to attend the University of Maryland, and from what I have seen everyone is treated with and enormous amount of respect. I feel comfortable here, especially as an out of state student, because of how welcoming the University of Maryland is and how comfortable it makes me feel.

The best thing about the University of Maryland is all the different people you have the opportunity of meeting. Everyone at this school is from a different background and the university is extremely diverse. I came from a high school where everyone was middle to upper class and caucasian. Coming to Maryland has been such a great experience for me to branch out and experience new things through all the diversity the university offers.

College Park is a huge school, so there is always something to do. Making friends is the least of your worries; after all, you have hundreds of clubs to choose from. Our location is great too: we are close to the D.C. area, and you can take advantage of that by taking the College Park metro stop. Whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student, the fact that College Park is an inexpensive school just puts the cherry on top of an already wickedly cool sundae.

The best thing about my school would be the faculty. I feel as though all of my teachers desired for me to learn the information, not to just be able to reguritiate the information on tests and quizzes. My teachers were very detailed and explanatory of their subjects and made themselves readily available to any student. I can honestly say that I learned something from each class I took this semester, even if the class was not related to my major.