University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Top Questions

What's unique about the U is that is is very big- lots of people! It's smack-dab in the middle of a city (well Minneapolis campus). It's very ethniclly diverse. It's not as big of a party school as others (St. Cloud).

My school is a very large institution integrated into a large city. It offers many different majors, a ton of different student clubs, and lots of resources. In addition, city busses go through campus and the adjoining neighborhoods allowing access to all the city has to offer, from museums and theaters to restaurants and clubs.

I loved the big, diverse. population that is immersed in a busy metropolitian city, yet when you get to the middle of campus, it still feels like our own small little community So a student can get the best of both worlds. Also there are so many 'free' things to do on the week-ends that I need very little 'extra' cash.

The University of Minnesota is unique because of teachers, students and the surrounding Minneapolis Community. We support each other. We are liberal and passionate people that endure negative 30 windshields with smiles as we attend the Walker Art Museum or a Mixed Blood Theater production. The University of Minnesota is made up of Artists from the heart, but more importantly, our hearts are open to new ideas.

I chose the University of Minnesota for many reasons. It is a little closer to home, which is something that I wanted. Also , the cost is a lot better than other schools I considered. Overall, the campus life of the U of M just looked very inviting, and I knew it was something that I wanted to experience.

What's unique about my school is the many student organizations, the many variety of classes one can choose from and the diversity within the campus itself. There's no other place where you can meet another student who's from the other side of the world and learn about another culture that's different from your own.

The University of Minnesota has a broad range of majors. If you are unsure of what you want to do in your future or have an unusual career choice in mind the U of M will probably have a major for you!

One unique thing about the U of M is that every Friday and Saturday night, there is something called Gophers After Dark, which offers free entertainment such as movies, crafts, free food, games, and concerts. Another unique thing about the U of M is that they have an underground tunnel system that you can use that connects the buildings so that you don't have to walk outside if it's too cold. There's also the opportunity to participate in studies and make some quick cash. I received $10 for doing a study that only took me 10 minutes!

The thing that makes the University of Minnesota unique is the size of the campus. The university has one of the largest student populations in the nation and it shows in the various races and peoples that you can see and interact with on a daily basis. This provides wonderful opportunities to learn about different cultures, and experience new things. The size of the campus also means that you have a wide range of options in your choice of classes and extra-curricular activities. This allows you to try a variety of things and see what appeals to you.

The professors in the course are unique and teach well compared to the college I went to as a high school student. Also, the departments of mathematics, statistics, and physics are each acadamically well-known, and are ranked very high each year. The Institute of Technology College at the University of Minnesota is also very supportive of academic progress to graduation and helps with finding employment after graduation.