The University of Maryland - College Park (StudentsReview) - The University of Maryland

“... You can get a good education for what you pay, a bargain compared to private schools, and if you like sports and frat parties, you'll be especia...Read full comment

“... Sporting events are the best, good faculty and easy to get involved with extracurriculars, of which there are endless things to choose from ...Read full comment

“... - PARKING: Parking is annoying and the transportation services will ticket you for every single thing ...Read full comment

“... If you're not into sports, there's always a couple plays, shows, etc ...Read full comment

“... i love how its easy to get out side and they have a large sports program ...Read full comment

“... It has great sports teams ...Read full comment

“... The sports can be another problem ...Read full comment

“... No major is an easy major here (and the one I thought was easy because all the football players were enrolled in it (Criminology) turns out to b...Read full comment

“... also, if u dont like football, dont come here either ...Read full comment

“... They shun you for not drinking or supporting the football gamesâ€”thatâ€™s all they do ...Read full comment

“... Also transportaion is impeciable, the Metro is great and the University runs one of the best shuttle services I have seen at a College ...Read full comment

“... One can feel isolated if they don't want to join the frats, or the bar scene, or go to sports events ...Read full comment

“... Living off campus is different than living on campus, but overall, after a big win in football or basketball, everyone seems to be in the same m...Read full comment

“... Sports here are great ...Read full comment

“... The only positive is the basketball team ...Read full comment

“... Many students enjoy going to sporting events on campus ...Read full comment

“... If you want a social life, good education, sports, girls, good food or no social life, a quiet place to study, internships, diversity, this schoo...Read full comment

“... and bus transportation is great--but parking costs way more than it should ...Read full comment

“... Pros - Tons of school spirit, ACC athletics, and a great workout facility make UMD a great place if you're into sports ...Read full comment

“... Students for the most part are not very excited to learn, they're more bent on partying, drinking, smoking pot & going crazy at football games...Read full comment

“... Of the new, amazing, facilities on campus are a brand-new student union, health center, magnificent health club, basketball arena (Comcast Center...Read full comment

“... sports ...Read full comment

“... Regardless of how "sporty" you are, the great recent successes at Maryland in NCAA basketball and football are an undeniable source of pride and...Read full comment

“... Going to a football game shows you whats wrong with our great country, a bunch of uncivilized, unwashed masses rooting for illiterate, juicing, ...Read full comment

“... Anyway UMD is boring if you dpnt share the common American interests of sports fraternities and repetitive bars ...Read full comment

“... Plus, people here are always willing to go out and play games, sports, or just plain hang out watching tv or playing video games ...Read full comment

“... There is some "school spirit," but most sporting events are just excuses for people to get embarrassingly drunk and miss the whole game (not true...Read full comment

“... Come to this school not because of scholarships, because you like sports, or because you want to party; instead, know that like most selective s...Read full comment

“... Sports are always a highlight ...Read full comment

“... UM athletics are awesome, except for the two most important, football and men's basketball, which are perennially disappointing ...Read full comment

“... The social life revolves around sports, beer, frats, and more beer ...Read full comment

“... There is a lot to do here whether it is sports, clubs, frat row and parties, or going into DC ...Read full comment

“... Pros: - Athletics: Games for all sports are a ton of fun and school spirit/pride is extremely high ...Read full comment

“... The university as a whole seems to care more about the appearances (of the campus and of the student body and its achievements) and sports (whic...Read full comment

“... Also, this school is known for its immaturity that is known nationwide, especially at the sports games and how people here love to relieve and re...Read full comment

“... What is important to a school like this is sports, beer, and getting publicity so they can make more money ...Read full comment

“... The athletic programs are great here though and it's fun to go to all of the games, football, basketball, lacrosse, etc ...Read full comment

“... Sports here are strong ...Read full comment

“... Academics are important as sports ...Read full comment

“... There is an incredible amount of clubs and sporting events ...Read full comment