College Overview: UMN Twin Cities

UMN Twin Cities: "Golden" Gophers
If youre considering the U, be ready to be super independent. I chose the U because I wanted a school w/ a really good academic rep, a big city, and a really fun social scene. It most definatley has all three. If youre already hesatent about leaving home for school, avoid the U.

UMN Twin Cities: Memoir from Minnesota
The school is getting a lot more competitive year after year, so you are really going to have to step up on your academics if you felt you were a shoo in before. A student that should not attend this school, is someone who is afraid of being independent. Since there are so many students at this school, you have to be able to fend for yourself and take the initiative to seek out help when you need it. Also, I think you have to be outgoing to get along here because once again, it is so big...

UMN Twin Cities: I like the U of M
This is a huge school with tons of people, and I wanted to be a little fish in a big pond. You are right in minneapolis and there is always something very cool going on. If you don't enjoy meeting lots of new people and if you dislike fun, I would suggest a smaller school because you are thrown into situations where you can make tons of friends and no matter who you are there is always something fun to do here.