Even the school itself tries to make out of each individual a cultured, well-rounded being.  This past spring, MDC, along with other sponsors, hosted the annual Miami Film Festival, which, by the way, was AMAZING!  There were excellent films this year, and the best part of it all is that MDC students had the opportunity to go see any 4 films for FREE.  I definitely took advantage of the opportunity, and I loved it.  They also bring world-renowned artists, writers, journalists...really, professionals recognized globally in their subject area all the time!  Some professors will even give their students extra credit grades for going to these presentations.

I can't speak for every single class, or every single student, for that matter, but in the past year that I have been there, I have felt comfortable around my peers.  They are curious and they are eager to learn.  They're goal-oriented.  Absolutely the best bunch of people I've studied with.

Services can be a little bit bad, but I think it depends on who you go to for help.  Some people are very helpful, some are not.  But compared to other state schools (ahem) FIU, the services department at MDC is far better.  I went to FIU 2 semesters ago, and it was a hassle to deal with them.  MDC's services are far better.  I consider that it's easier to talk to a live person at MDC than at FIU.  In FIU, they'll tell you to use the Pantherchat.  What useless b/s.

I won't lie about campus life...this is strictly a commuter school.  There aren't that many things to do.  There are some clubs, sports, and activities that students can participate in, but not that many.  The campus (the Kendall campus, that is) is very quiet.  There isn't too much excitement.  Ever.  But that's okay...the school recompensates itself quite nicely.

Parking is so-so.  In the morning, it's extremely easy to park (when I say morning, I mean from 6:30-8:00), especially if you park inside the garage.  After 8:00-ish AM, parking gets really ugly.  It stays that way until well in the afternoon.