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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Computer Engineering  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright My time at the University of Miami has been amazing. I have grown a lot as a person, like most people who go to college. I have some advice for incoming freshman though. 1. Live On Campus For At Least a Year I would encourage freshman to live on campus (in Hecht) freshman year. Even though the rooms aren't that nice, it is a great place to live and there is a great community feel. People always have their doors open and you will make friends that you keep all four years. Even if your parents live close you should still live on campus for at least one year. You miss out on so much of the college experience if you don't. 2. Get Involved Get to know people in your major and get involved in groups that interest you. I waited until my 3rd year to get involved in student organizations and I wish that I had done that much earlier. 3. If You're Thinking About Engineering, Do It For anyone thinking about being an Engineer at the University of Miami, I would encourage you to do it. There is an amazing sense of community between students and faculty and you will really feel like you fit in. The college is small and student / staff ratio is very high. Obviously students care about grades, but they aren't crazy. If you struggle, fellow students will typically help regardless of if the grades are "curved". It is true that Engineering is hard, and it should be hard, but students and professors are always willing to help. Plus, when you graduate you will make a lot of money... trust me. 4. Do What You Love I know, I know, I just said you should be an Engineer. But only if you want to be an Engineer. Don't major in what your parents wanted you to major in or what you think will pay well. If the field you choose happens to pay well, then you got lucky. But don't do it only for that reason. You wont be motivated to learn material and you want enjoy your life as much. I realize that most people aren't sure what they want to do when they come to college. So use your time to figure out what you want to do. Don't be afraid to take classes you aren't familiar with and don't be afraid to change your major multiple times. 5. Don't Worry About Grades Too Much Sure, they are important, but learning about what kind of person you are is more important. You should concentrate on school work, but make sure you save time go to the Grove or to a house party. The reality is that nobody will care about your high school grades once you get into college. In the same way, most people want care about your college grades after you get to where you are going. They may help you get your first job or get you into grad school, but after that they wont matter. If you can do your job well, you will do well, regardless of your grades. An employer would much rather see you preforming well than know that you had a 3.8 gpa in college. 6. Go To Football Games You can't miss football games at the University of Miami. There is nothing like them. 7. Do Internships Don't go home and sit around over the summer. Don't go home and be a lifeguard or take the old job you had in high school. Chances are that going back to your hometown won't be nearly as exciting as you thought. Take a chance on going to new places and working in a new job. Even though you don't have a degree, you still have some experience, and if you look hard enough you will find internships. They let you see if your career choice was right for you, and they give you invaluable experience. Plus, when it comes time to graduate, you will get a higher starting salary and have an easier time finding a job because you have previous work experience that is relevant. 8. College Rankings Aren't Very Important They do matter, and I don't necessarily think that college rankings are bad. But you should remember that you are in control of what your college experience will be like. It really is about how motivated you are as a person. Most (but not all) accredited programs will provide you will a good education, but it is up to you to make it great. 9. Remember Your Parents Call home. Seriously. If your parents are paying for college you should definitely do this. Even if they aren't, they spent 18 years of their life raising you. That is a long time... Typically, the older you get the more you appreciate your parents. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Innovation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 06 2008 4th Year Male -- Class 2008    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=45042&uid=305'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Computer Engineering  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright My time at the University of Miami has been amazing. I have grown a lot as a person, like most people who go to college. I have some advice for incoming freshman though. 1. Live On Campus For At Least a Year I would encourage freshman to live on campus (in Hecht) freshman year. Even though the rooms aren't that nice, it is a great place to live and there is a great community feel. People always have their doors open and you will make friends that you keep all four years. Even if your parents live close you should still live on campus for at least one year. You miss out on so much of the college experience if you don't. 2. Get Involved Get to know people in your major and get involved in groups that interest you. I waited until my 3rd year to get involved in student organizations and I wish that I had done that much earlier. 3. If You're Thinking About Engineering, Do It For anyone thinking about being an Engineer at the University of Miami, I would encourage you to do it. There is an amazing sense of community between students and faculty and you will really feel like you fit in. The college is small and student / staff ratio is very high. Obviously students care about grades, but they aren't crazy. If you struggle, fellow students will typically help regardless of if the grades are "curved". It is true that Engineering is hard, and it should be hard, but students and professors are always willing to help. Plus, when you graduate you will make a lot of money... trust me. 4. Do What You Love I know, I know, I just said you should be an Engineer. But only if you want to be an Engineer. Don't major in what your parents wanted you to major in or what you think will pay well. If the field you choose happens to pay well, then you got lucky. But don't do it only for that reason. You wont be motivated to learn material and you want enjoy your life as much. I realize that most people aren't sure what they want to do when they come to college. So use your time to figure out what you want to do. Don't be afraid to take classes you aren't familiar with and don't be afraid to change your major multiple times. 5. Don't Worry About Grades Too Much Sure, they are important, but learning about what kind of person you are is more important. You should concentrate on school work, but make sure you save time go to the Grove or to a house party. The reality is that nobody will care about your high school grades once you get into college. In the same way, most people want care about your college grades after you get to where you are going. They may help you get your first job or get you into grad school, but after that they wont matter. If you can do your job well, you will do well, regardless of your grades. An employer would much rather see you preforming well than know that you had a 3.8 gpa in college. 6. Do Internships Don't go home and sit around over the summer. Don't go home and be a lifeguard or take the old job you had in high school. Chances are that going back to your hometown won't be nearly as exciting as you thought. Take a chance on going to new places and working in a new job. Even though you don't have a degree, you still have some experience, and if you look hard enough you will find internships. They let you see if your career choice was right for you, and they give you invaluable experience. Plus, when it comes time to graduate, you will get a higher starting salary and have an easier time finding a job because you have previous work experience that is relevant. 7. College Rankings Aren't Very Important They do matter, and I don't necessarily think that college rankings are bad. But you should remember that you are in control of what your college experience will be like. It really is about how motivated you are as a person. Most (but not all) accredited programs will provide you will a good education, but it is up to you to make it great. 8. Remember Your Parents Call home. Seriously. If your parents are paying for college you should definitely do this. Even if they aren't, they spent 18 years of their life raising you. That is a long time... Typically, the older you get the more you appreciate your parents. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Innovation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 05 2008 4th Year Male -- Class 2008    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=45001&uid=305'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Computer Engineering  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright My time at the University of Miami has been amazing. I have grown a lot as a person, like most people who go to college. I have some advice for incoming freshman though. 1. Live On Campus For At Least a Year I would encourage freshman to live on campus (in Hecht) freshman year. Even though the rooms aren't that nice, it is a great place to live and there is a great community feel. People always have their doors open and you will make friends that you keep all four years. Even if your parents live close you should still live on campus for at least one year. You miss out on so much of the college experience if you don't. 2. Get Involved Get to know people in your major and get involved in groups that interest you. I waited until my 3rd year to get involved in student organizations and I wish that I had done that much earlier. 3. If You're Thinking About Engineering, Do It For anyone thinking about being an Engineer at the University of Miami, I would encourage you to do it. There is an amazing sense of community between students and faculty and you will really feel like you fit in. The college is small and student / staff ratio is very high. Obviously students care about grades, but they aren't crazy. If you struggle, fellow students will typically help regardless of if the grades are "curved". It is true that Engineering is hard, and it should be hard, but students and professors are always willing to help. Plus, when you graduate you will make a lot of money... trust me. 4. Do What You Love I know, I know, I just said you should be an Engineer. But only if you want to be an Engineer. Don't major in what your parents wanted you to major in or what you think will pay well. If the field you choose happens to pay well, then you got lucky. But don't do it only for that reason. You wont be motivated to learn material and you want enjoy your life as much. I realize that most people aren't sure what they want to do when they come to college. So use your time to figure out what you want to do. Don't be afraid to take classes you aren't familiar with and don't be afraid to change your major multiple times. 5. Don't Worry About Grades Too Much Sure, they are important, but learning about what kind of person you are is more important. You should concentrate on school work, but make sure you save time go to the Grove or to a house party. The reality is that nobody will care about your high school grades once you get into college. In the same way, most people want care about your college grades after you get to where you are going. They may help you get your first job or get you into grad school, but after that they wont matter. If you can do your job well, you will do well, regardless of your grades. An employer would much rather see you preforming well than know that you had a 3.8 gpa in college. 6. Do Internships Don't go home and sit around over the summer. Don't go home and be a lifeguard or take the old job you had in high school. Chances are that going back to your hometown won't be nearly as exciting as you thought. Take a chance on going to new places and working in a new job. Even though you don't have a degree, you still have some experience, and if you look hard enough you will find internships. They let you see if your career choice was right for you, and they give you invaluable experience. Plus, when it comes time to graduate, you will get a higher starting salary and have an easier time finding a job because you have previous work experience that is relevant. 7. College Rankings Aren't Very Important They do matter, and I don't necessarily think that college rankings are bad. But you should remember that you are in control of what your college experience will be like. It really is about how motivated you are as a person. Most (but not all) accredited programs will provide you will a good education, but it is up to you to make it great. 8. Remember Your Parents Call home. Seriously. If your parents are paying for college you should definitely do this. Even if they aren't, they spent 18 years of their life raising you. That is a long time... Typically, the older you get the more you appreciate your parents. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Innovation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 05 2008 4th Year Male -- Class 2008    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=45000&uid=305'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Read this all the way through, I truly believe it can help you make up your mind to go or not to go. I Came from Midwest. I was very bright and well-liked. Descent looks. Professionally this school did wonders for me. Psychologically it chewed me up and spit me out. The coursework was relatively was easy. More importantly, as a business student, you will make more connections here than possibly any other place in the country. The rich of the rich send their kids here to "have a good time" and learn somehting for four years. Understand what you're getting yourself into: the career, social life, and entertainment opportunities are endless and vast, but this is a place where naivity will make you look like an ass and people aren't as friendly as other places. Looks are very important, so is money. Status is also important and noticed. People that don't have either can still do well here, but understand that those factors are in play. If you have thick skin this is a place where your wildest dreams can come true. If you do not, then don't come here. Odds are you will be very troubled for four years. I don't regret my decision by any means, but given the opportunity to go through I would have probably chosen a school on the west coast. Campus Aesthetics: A+, Innovation: C+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 21 2008 3rd Year Female -- Class 2007    Forward  Blog it! 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