University of Miami

I graduated in 1988 from the School of Business and 1992 from the School of Law. The campus today is magnificent and UM has grown into one of the most well respected international universities in the world.
I am very proud to be a 3^rd Generation Cane and hope my children will attend UM in some capacity when they go to college or beyond.
Go Canes!

Great program. Their MBA program is the best in South Florida.

Very unfriendly environment. Not nurturing. No sense of community. On the other hand if you like spoiled rich kids with fancy cars than this is the place for you.
Also, it is run like a corporation. The deans of the various schools are like C.E.O’s. They don’t e-​mail you back. In general this place is not friendly. The students are privileged, driving expensive cars. There are no intelligent conversations happening on campus. In fact, the students seem to be quite uneducated. Worst of all, the campus is in the middle of the suburbs. It is not even in Miami, it is in Coral Gables. There is absolutely no sense of community. You have to get in a car and drive to do anything. And it is so hot that life will not be fun for you.
Don’t do it.

I was living in the villages when one of my roommates threatened to kill me. She stabbed through my bedroom door with a pair of scissors and told me she was going to lynch me. There were plenty of other racial slurs including n — – that she threw around. A police report was filed. It the I really didn’t take any action to protect me and she was let go with a slap on the wrist. I no longer felt safe there. Instead of letting me out of my lease due to the circumstances, they didn’t miss the opportunity to charge me for breaking the lease. It turns out this roommate had also roomed with another African American student and us problems with her. Yet the U continued to let her live on campus despite the blatant racism, violent tendencies, and abuse of cocaine. They’ll never get a dime from me in donations.

Attending the University of Miami was one of the biggest mistakes I have ever made in my life. First of all, the price of attendance is extremely high. I transferred from a state school where I had full financial aid, to the UM. The quality of education does not math the price point, classes at UM are filled with students who act like dead wait. When a professor asks for discussion, hardly anyone speaks; the students are in an adderall and Xanax induced haze.
UM has a tremendous adderall problem, I can’t even begin to count the times I walked around campus and found adderall pills littered on the ground. Or been in the library and heard «I think I took too much, I feel weird.»
Thirdly UM goes to tremendous lengths to victim blame or cover up any on campus domestic violence or rape. When I was there I was a victim of domestic violence, rather than provide counseling and solace, I was met with meetings with the incentive and overweight dean almost everyday. The man involved in this incident was let off completely while I faced shame from the school and disciplinary action.
Pick a different school. UM is great if you love to be overheated and love to be around people who do not care about your success or future.

No more beautiful campus in America.. Yes, that’s a double period
I’ve been to Harvard, uT, Canesville, fsu, RISD, MIT, New Mexico, Lsu, Boise st and many more but U of M has every right to be proud of its little campus in Coral Gables. The new student center overlooking Lake Osceola and its majestic fountain has become hub of activity and a great a place to chill and get a beer at the new Rat.
You just get a great feeling walking around so if you are ever around, take a stroll

This review is for their Gusman Concert Hall. Isn’t much of a draw but sound is good. Recently attended Miami Chamber Music Concert. Much older crowd.

It’s all about the []_​[]! I owe this beautiful university so much and have avoided writing a review about it for seven years because, well, the pressure!
But alas, here are 10 simple reasons why I forever and always will bleed orange and green:
1. We’ll start with the basics and perhaps the most important — It’s the sole reason I ever visited Miami in the first place, less alone decided to live here long after.
2. With strong programs spanning diverse departments, I learned everything from why the sky is blue in meteorology courses to how to calculate energy burn in exercise physiology (did I mention my majors were Broadcast Journalism and Spanish?).
3. Whether you like to scuba dive or animé, there’s a club for you and more than one way you can get actively involved on campus.
4. Studying is rarely fun but Richter Library makes it a little bit better and if it’s too crowded there, there are plenty of other spots to hide out and buckle down when finals roll around.
5. While the dining hall was never a highlight, the Rat, food court, weekly farmers market and occasional food trucks make sure you never go hungry.
6. From the flying fish and alligators in the lake to the funky ducks, ibises and rare parrots flying around campus, it’s nice to have some wildlife around you.
7. The loop around campus makes a great running track and for some more exercise, the Wellness Center rocks, there’s an outdoor pool for swimming (or tanning…) and a large intramural field for additional recreation.
8. It’s a private university (to the dismay of many) which means it’s smaller but we still have sports teams that compete among much larger schools.
9. Prez Shalala (sadly leaving soon) has a stellar reputation that brings in some world class guests ranging from President Clinton and Obama to the Dalai Lama and Anderson Cooper. She also used her expertise and brainpower to boost UM in the national college rankings.
10. UM draws in a diverse student body which means I made so many friends from different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. I am certain this would not have happened at every school I was looking to attend.
To say this list could be 100 points long would not be an overstatement. I could talk your ear off about my alma mater for hours. For now, I’ll leave it here.

I bleed orange and green, do []_[]?
I went to the University of Miami for my undergraduate degree and graduated as a Mechanical Engineer, and I can honestly say I do not regret it for one second. The classes were interesting and the professors were all wonderful, knowledgeable and very helpful.
The school was, and is, gorgeous. There is no shortage of scenic places to relax, study, or have a good time. The school has been pushing new constructions all over and the place is really getting a fresh look — from the new SAC and the new Rathskeller (I do miss the old one, but that is mainly nostalgia) to the countless small projects in between — everything is looking wonderful.
At the U, you can always find people to talk to, activities to do, free pizza and t-​shirts or a sports game to attend.
If you are a commuter, check out the Association of Commuter Students, it really made the college experience even better.

I went on a campus tour with a soon to be Freshman. The tour guide was great. He was loud, entertaining, full of passion, and answers. The campus is huge. We saw a good handful of the buildings. They range from upscale to in need of renovation. But overall the area is nice.

Lovely campus with plenty of photo ops! The trees are unique and the covered benches that rock back and forth are a fun way to beat the heat. Enjoyed seeing all the fountains, lizards, student lounge and the pool with diving boards. Campus is smoke free (love this) and very green. A nice one to take a stroll around especially because all the trees offer nice shade on the hot days.

it’s all about the u… Unless it’s about me… then, it’s all about me.

How do you review an entire university? Now folks — that is a daunting task!
So where have I been for the past three years, you ask? Why I’ve been MIA. Midterms in action. Just kidding! (not really)*
First off, the UM campus is beautiful. They are constantly building something new like the recently opened SAC. And how many other students get to stroll around a man-​made lake, with rumored alligator sightings, on their way to classes?
Prez Shalala — the bomb. You’ll even see her meandering around campus, at the wellness center, or posing for a pic with starstruck students.
You can always find happy students, good weather when other states are experiencing degrees in the negatives, and a flurry of activity.
So, I got that MIA feeling. No trouble in paradise here.
* Thoughts are my own, but you can thank this university for helping me develop my writing skills. Truly a great place.

World class university and the best in the greater Metropolitan Miami area.
Renowned for its instructors, educational programs and stand-​out facilities, this university cranks out excellent talent.
A nice plus is the beautiful landscaped grounds that rival the best in the world.

Courtesy abounds…
My daughter and I stopped to look over the University of Miami campus. We were looking at a map to try to decipher where the Student Center was (and the on campus Starbucks) when a friendly voice behind us offered help. One of the transportation people was going off duty but he had stopped and took the time to point us in the right direction.
We made it to the Student Center and the staff was attentive, cheerful and provided us with information on several of the items there. No pushy sales types. Just a true willingness to help.
It is a lovely campus, as well. There were several guided group tours obviously for an orientation of the incoming students. Lucky them.

Oh the []_​[]. What is there to be said? I love it here. The academics are great. The people are friendly. The location is beautiful. I love everything about it.
I’ve been here for a few years and hope to stay a few more! The only way to judge the U is to to visit.
They are constantly upgrading buildings and cleaning and gardening and hosting events and it’s just a great place to be! Just beware the traffic of US 1 and you’re set!

Greatest University on the Planet (especially the class of 1985).

Awesome University! Worth every damn penny!
I attended Hunter college in NYC and Broward College (community college) here in South Florida before transferring to the University of Miami.
I will admit, I was a bit skeptical as the University itself was quite intimidating, but the advisors are so bright that there is no question left unanswered (lessened the intimidation). Coming from a college and community college, I can really appreciate how bright the professors themselves are. Most (if not all) of my professors have their PHD and are very open minded. The schoolwork is challenging but do-​able.
If you need a resume critiqued, Toppel can help you perfect it as well as find you any internship that your little heart desires. There’s a study abroad office which will help you to see whether or not studying abroad is right for you (there are even programs where University of Miami professors travel with you abroad). There is literally a bar on campus (no I am not joking), a Starbucks, Jamba juice, etc. (although I’m sure that you aren’t paying top dollar to eat or drink).
The education in itself is extremely different than the past two college experiences that I have had. Even though Hunter college is an excellent school and one of the best in NYC (for the $ spent), I really can say that I have learned much more in one semester at the University of Miami than I ever did at Hunter college and Broward combined.
For those who complain about the money, what can I say? It’s like buying a shitty car that you know will break down in like a month rather than investing in a better car that will last a lifetime. This is such a great school that it would be impossible for the entire amount NOT to be covered (whereas at Hunter I could only get a loan for part of my tuition). Trust me, it will be (by loans, student aid, scholarships, etc.) they will always work with you to make sure that you can afford/​pay for school.
LOVE UM!

I have very good friends who went or have some connection to FS Who. I love you all, I really do. But IT IS All About the U!
I spent 5 years pursuing my undergraduate degree, watching some winning football (including one of the Wide Right games), like Amber L. got those lovely things called student loans, and met a bunch of great people who broadened my perspectives on other cultures and religions. Though I don’t agree with his politics, George H.W. Bush was my commencement speaker and am thankful for the opportunity to have met someone of that stature.
I could take away one star for parking that’s worse than Hialeah traffic, but waiting to take some one to her car and secure the parking spot allowed me to meet some I had good times with.
My recent check-​in was for a networking event on campus, and have to say the campus is much nicer and glamorous than when I was there but I wouldn’t it trade it for my years attended or the lover’s lane on the top floor of the library :)

So far, I have had a great experience at UM. I recently started my PhD studies here and love how into the school everyone is! I love seeing everyone in their canes gear all the time. The campus is clean and well manicured. It is smaller than my previous schools, but I think it adds to the charm.
They also have these buses the «Hurry canes», that will transport you around campus. I will admit, parking is a bit pricey for your yearly pass. However, every school I know of charges ridiculous fees to park. They also have ²⁴⁄₇ police that will escort you to your car if you have a late night of studying, for free of course.
The campus has a pool for student use, decent food court, post office, credit union, A BAR (I’ve never heard of a college campus having a bar on it before), and of course the standard academic buildings, library and bookstore.
I can honestly say I know why everyone that goes here is proud to be a Miami Hurricane, and I am too!