University of Miami - Computers

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Movies like Terminator and The Matrix predict that computers will someday take over earth and enslave the human race. What better reason could there be for keeping one in your dorm room? Having a computer in college is more of a social luxury than an academic necessity. Computer labs can be found in the lobby of every UM residence hall, as well as the library, and they’re hardly ever full. It’s much more convenient, however, to lay in bed like a lazy walrus with a laptop and finish your homework that way. Those who can afford it should bring a computer to college. A laptop with a long cord is a plus, because then, if you have a fridge close by and a strong bladder, there will be no reason to ever get out of bed on the weekends.

Like most colleges, UM has a fast and fairly reliable network that gives you easy access to the Internet, and the campus-wide wireless network is a huge asset if you have a laptop. The system does go down occasionally, but it almost always comes back within a few minutes. For students looking to cut back on spending, rest assured that you can complete your assignments in the computer labs. They stay open late—some past midnight—and always have a staff member there to help with technical problems. But the majority of students who use the labs are only there to fulfill the requirements of archaic professors who still want assignments saved on floppy disks, a feature left off many modern computers.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Our computer labs are generally... Our computer labs are generally never full. They are very nice and conducive to studying. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The computer network has its ups... The computer network has its ups and downs. Most of the problems are caused by the school’s never-ending quest to halt file-sharing programs. The computer labs are open enough time during the week to get important work done, and there are enough of them so that they are not constantly crowded. If the dorm labs are full, however, the library also has a large bank of computers. But what kind of modern college student doesn’t come with a computer these days, anyway? 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Most people bring their own... Most people bring their own computers because it’s nice to have one in your room, but a lot of people print stuff out at the labs, because, unlike some other schools, it’s free here. Sometimes the computers kick you off of AIM or the whole Internet for a while, but it’s not hat often. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

I would recommend having your own... I would recommend having your own computer so that you do not have to depend on another source. Computer labs are generally full. The computer network is very good, but sometimes, unfortunately, the network is down. When that happens, it is back up within a few hours. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The network is okay, but you can’t... The network is okay, but you can’t use Kazaa and such anymore. 12345 Computers Report

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Did You Know?

The school library alone contains 128 computers with Internet access and free printing to every one in 10 printers.

Every residential college on campus has a computer lab in its lobby.

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