University of North Dakota Top Questions

The community is definetly against the college here and have the impression that we are just a bunch of trouble causing party makers. One of the greatest points on this mater is the noisy party ordinance. It is the most vaguely worded ordinance that is open to interpertation. Also, the punishment is way to harsh for the crime. This community is definetly against the college. Some of the best things are about UND are the multitude of things to do around campus. Whether you like to party or just hang out the is always something going on. People have the impression that there is nothing to do around campus but drink and this is totally false. There are many things to do, you just have to look around and read the bulletens.

I think this school size is just right. I think there is a lot of school pride for the hockey team, I also think that might change if the Sioux logo is changed. I believe the Sioux logo is an extremely prestigous logo an I believe it is portrayed as that and not as a degrading name to the Native Americans. I also belive that if the Sioux can say that the Fighting Sioux is degrading, I can say that the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame is degrading me since I am of Irish decend.

My school is just right, not too big or small. I spend most of my off campus, dorm life sucks. The administration is taking over wayyyy too much, and spending our money foolishly. The smoking ban sucks, even for nonsmokers. It's taking away our rights! what's next?!

The best thing about UND, is certain members of the staff. They are outstanding teachers as well as great mentors. I think UND is a perfect size, its small enough so you can make connections with other students and staff, but still have the feel of not knowing every single person on the street. I spend most of my time on campus either in class or at the libray. The most recent controversy that I'm aware of would be Gammi Phi's Date Party.

I love the campus, but the town itself is a tad boring for me.

The best thing about UND is that it's a large school but it still has the feel of being a tight knit community. There are some 12,000 students here but I run into people I know everywhere I go. I think the size is just right in that regard, it makes me thankful that I didn't end up at a very small school. When I tell people I go to UND, they ask if I party alot because the school has that stigma about it. But when I tell them about my classes and activities they realize there is much more to it than that. I spend most of my time on campus in my various classrooms, on breaks or after class is done for the day, I go to one of the several coffee shops to study. I think UND is definitely positively impacted by being a college town, you get the sense that the city of Grand Forks really cares about the school and the businesses and community refelcts that. The biggest controversy on campus is the drama over the Fighting Sioux name and logo. But, I find that this has only increased school pride.

UND is a big school compared to my previous school. I used to be able to walk down sidewalks and know everybody. Kids at UND tend to keep to themselves, so that is not the case here. Everytime I tell people I go to UND they ask me why. I tell them "aviation" and "I ran out of money" - honestly, it's way too cold here for me. I'm used to sunshine and beaches!

My favorite thing about UND First off, I am not a big party person, but here at UND, parties are very different than what I've seen other places. I It is such a great way to meet friends and to make new people. The parties exemplify how good the students here are about balancing education and social time. Most of my friends do very well in school, and at the same time are able to go out with friends and have a good time. Further, it is such a great feeling to walk into a house filled with people who all welcome you, and it is definitly not about alcohol or the partying itself, but the feeling of relaxing along with your best friends, at the same time as you are able to make new ones.

The size is just right, you have big lectures but also have smaller discussion based classes. Grand Forks is definitely a college town, and everyone young and old in the town loves UND, so it is really great to see UND everywhere you go projected in good light. There is tons of school pride, especially for athletics, namely hockey. The largest controversy on campus now is centered around diversity. We are battling the NCAA for our mascot, the Fighting Sioux. The next couple years will really show the community the effects of discrimination, whether intended or not, and I feel that the community will be strengthed by the controversy.

the school is average in size a good learning place the teachers are friendly our hockey team keeps the school spirit pretty high there are a lot of extra clubs and such to get involved in