College Overview: University of Miami

University of Miami: GREAT SCHOOL
You'll have the time of your life. This school really lives by the motto, "Work hard, play hard."

University of Miami: University of Miami in a nutshell
Considering that the first time I came to Florida was move-in day for UM, I definately took a chance flying all the way across the country from Nevada, however I could not be more in love with it. But, the biggest advice I could give a student is to definately visit, and see the school before making such a big decision. Miami is definately crazy and very cultural and extremely diverse. A lot in Miami is also based on image, and it's a lot to handle at first. Yet, there is always something to do ...

University of Miami: The Real U
You have to be willing to accept other cultures. If you are close-minded and upper-class white snobs, you will absolutely find your place here. BUT, if you feel uncomfortable around people who aren't going to this school simply because they want to skip class and go to the beach, UM isn't for you either. I chose this school based on the rigorous academics. I am a transfer student, so when I was deciding where to start over, I looked at academics FIRST. Where I was last year was challenging, but ...

University of Miami: The U
I would tell a high school student considering my school to bring sunblock. That wasn't a joke, but honestly, the University of Miami has a lot of opportunity to blow off class and spend your life tanning, but most kids here are on academic scholarship and would prefer not to lose it. Most students here learn to time-manage quickly, balancing the temptation to bask in the Florida sun with the obligations that come with being in an ever-improving academic environment.

University of Miami: Great School for the Right Type of Person
The university of miami can be a great place to spend your college years if you are the right person. People here are very trendy, wealthy, athletic, and do not worry too much about their academics. This school truly gives you the opportunity to pursue whatever you want.

University of Miami: The Good Along with the Bad
The kind of student who fits in at the University of Miami is an extroverted person who either: likes parties/clubs, or likes to hang out in small cliques. Introverts need not apply and be forewarned: literature book clubs and the like are in short supply here. Are you a mediocre English major student who sits in his/her room and reads Shakesphere? Go to a small liberal arts college in the boonies, not here. This school is pretty non-political but leans on the conservative side. A combi...

University of Miami: It's great to be a Miami Hurricane
There is no better school to attend than UM. The only adjusting needed is being able to have entirely too much fun. But, we also study really hard here. It's a perfect balance of work and play.

University of Miami: Amazing
The University of Miami is an amazing school that perfectly combines high academia with partying! Keep in mind that you can't get too caught up in the action, otherwise you won't be sticking around for all four years. If you can take full advantage of the University, and the fact that you are living in Miami, you are sure to be very successful. Both the school and the city, combined, can offer you a multitude of internships, jobs and many other opportunities!

University of Miami: I’m one of those losers who actually go to class!!
I came to University of Miami because the weather is hot and the chicks are hot. And they offered me the most money. An academic scholarship based on SAT scores.

University of Miami: Positive outlook
When I first got to the University of Miami I was blown away. I’ve never seen a campus that looked this nice. It was more like a resort than it was a campus. When I’m here at the University of Miami I actually feel like I’m on vacation. The weather is pretty good here; it’s normally 80-90 degrees, sunny, light breeze, good for going to the pool all the time. At the beginning of last semester we had a few hurricanes come through, so instead of snow days what I’m used to, we had hurricane days off...

University of Miami: Beauty of Coral Gables
The University of Miami has a tremendous music school. I am a music student here. I study instrumental performance. And I like how you get a conservatory setting with a university feel to it.

University of Miami: Beauty of Coral Gables
The University of Miami has a tremendous music school. I am a music student here. I study instrumental performance. And I like how you get a conservatory setting with a university feel to it.

University of Miami: Beauty of Coral Gables
The University of Miami has a tremendous music school. I am a music student here. I study instrumental performance. And I like how you get a conservatory setting with a university feel to it.

University of Miami: Fendi, Mercedes, the beach.... oh, and the school!!
I was very happily surprised when I came here because it looks just like a resort. Everyone pretty much looks like they are going to the beach so it felt pretty resorty.Coral Gables is an amazing area, very upscale, really safe, there’s a lot to do, a lot of restaurants and it’s pretty easy to get around. The weather is typically going to stay gorgeous and 75 and sunny. It pretty much doesn’t rain except for in the fall. You could probably go to the beach every day if you wanted to. I have not b...

University of Miami: Don't Worry (too much) about Hurricanes
I’ve been through one major hurricane, that was Hurricane Andrew in 1992 or 93. There was not much damage to my house, but I know that a lot of areas of Miami were hit hard. We had several near misses last year and a lot of students ended up locked up in the dorm for a few days. We had a few near misses last year. Everyone was just kind of stuck and there was a lot of rain and wind.