University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Top Questions

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The University of Minnesota is quite diverse in terms of the ethnic representation and offers a handful of unique student groups. The city itself is also quite artsy, so the entire atmosphere within the school is open-minded and accepting. The school may or may not be known for its impossibly cold weather which freezes your toes; I suppose that is just the state in general.

My school is best known for being a progressive university centered around research and academic success that provides a wide range of opportunities for its students. The sidewalks, lawns and mall are constantly buzzing with activity, especially on the more-urban minneapolis campus. Students are able to find their niche, whether it be arts or science, and explore new outlets of interest as they progress through their schooling. Lectures are large and sometimes students can start to feel like just another number, and it is often difficult to become close to a professor.

The U of M is known for its extensive research and great agrictulture and business programs. They are also known for its studies in medical fields and for being a big campus in the city instead of in a small college town.

University of Minnesota is best known for its research and tends to place alot of academic pressure on students to learn how to research, which is good!

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The BIG campus, major options and the degree programs.

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My school is best known for research and for medical education

My school is best known for the quality research-focused education it offers to its students. Students work alongside professors to aid them in discovering new ways of thinking and developing new products to aid the community. I think also that my school has a reputation for being focused on the student even though it is a very large school and it is very easy to get swallowed up by everything that goes on there. Faculty does a good job of keeping track of their students and making sure they check in every so often.