(UMD/UMaryland-College Park) I have only been at Maryland for a semester

How this student rated the school

Educational Quality	B+	Faculty Accessibility	B-
Useful Schoolwork	A	Excess Competition	A-
Academic Success	B	Creativity/ Innovation	D+
Individual Value	F	University Resource Use	B-
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty	B+	Friendliness	B
Campus Maintenance	B+	Social Life	F
Surrounding City	D	Extra Curriculars	B+
Safety	D+

Describes the student body as: Friendly, Closeminded Describes the faculty as: Friendly, Unhelpful

Female

Quite Bright

Lowest Rating Individual Value	F

Highest Rating Useful Schoolwork	A

She cares more about Social Life than the average student.

Date: Dec 26 2010
Major: Economics (This Major's Salary over time)
I have only been at Maryland for a semester as a transfer student, but wanted to leave a review. When transferring, I applied to some very competitive schools, and UMD was absolutely the last place I wanted to go to. Well, I ended up having to come here, and on top of that as a commuter. Because of this I have not been especially integrated into the community, but was greatly surprised that I actually have come to like UMD! The classes are challenging and at least two teachers I've had this semester were really excellent.

The campus is so big, that everybody is bound to find something/somebody they like. During my short time here, I have met many people with whom I would want to be great friends.

I heard great things about the Study Abroad program, and most of the exchanges are free! Almost every department has a ton of resources to take advantage of, but especially career center I think excels at that.

One complaint I have is the lack of diversity (though the university claims otherwise). I am not of US origin, and love meeting people from other countries. I haven't encountered this at Maryland, though. Almost everybody is from EastCoast US (lower states, which is not very interesting). However, living at the Language House next semester, I hope I meet more international people or at least people who are close-minded in their world-view.

Responses

Go fuck yourself. I'm sure people from the EastCoast US are a lot more interesting than the people who look like they are the turds of the Earth like where you come from.

Glad to hear you made it to the international house. Quick question, I'm at St mary's college of maryland now and will be transferring to Maryland next year. The language house seems like an interesting place to live at specially with my major (International Relations) do you know how I can apply there?

The majority of the exchanges are free, and I've heard amazing things about the study abroad programme! Nearly every department has a wealth of resources at their disposal, We Olive at SOCO but the career centre in particular, in my opinion, shines at that.

I find the achievements of the University of Maryland - College Park impressive. The institution's continued progress in research and innovation proves its commitment to academic excellence. The expanding campus and the wide range of academic programs provide students presidential primary with a valuable learning experience. Overall, an excellent university.

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