University of Miami Reviews

Academics at UM!

There are variety of majors that are popular at this school, especially marine science, music, business, and communications. My major is Communication Broadcast Journalism. I am a freshman so it was my first time taking classes last semester, and some requirement classes were big and boring. But now it's the second semester, I am taking classes that are smaller and more fun! A lot of classes are based on discussions, and very involving. Classes are tough, but if you study hard then you can get decent grades. If you are struggling academically, then you can always go to free tutoring, or writing center etc. Even though this is not a very small school, professors are nice and very helpful. Studying abroad is a big thing here, and they offer a lot of schools from all over the world. I would really recommend you to join us at the UM :D!

Blue light phones are a good...

Blue light phones are a good safety measure, but I never really feel threatened.

Public transportation is very...

Public transportation is very convenient. It's Miami---there's the metrorail, buses, cabs, etc.

Awesome! Bring two zip-up...

Awesome! Bring two zip-up sweatshirts for those days when the temperature is, like, 60 degrees, and then shorts, jeans, and lots of t-shirts and underwear.

Parties are great. Other nightlife...

Parties are great. Other nightlife is pretty much 21 and up. You need to have a fake ID if you want to go to a bar or club.

Beautiful. It's always sunny and...

Beautiful. It's always sunny and hot, the perfect vacation spot. Sometimes it's rainy in August, September and May.

I think it's worth it. Off-campus...

I think it's worth it. Off-campus housing is not more than 20 minutes away, maybe 30 with traffic.

Pretty strict, but if you cover it...

Pretty strict, but if you cover it well, you'll be OK.

Public transportation is...

Public transportation is expensive, but it's everywhere.

Coconut Grove and South Beach are...

Coconut Grove and South Beach are the best places to party near Miami.

The Greek life is not very...

The Greek life is not very important. They have parties, and that's about it. The parties are usually pretty terrible.

Freshmen cannot have a car, so I...

Freshmen cannot have a car, so I haven't had a chance to experience the campus parking situation yet.

The campus police are not very...

The campus police are not very strict. There are many spots where drug use is common knowledge but nothing is done.

The drug scene is not big. Most...

The drug scene is not big. Most common is smoking and drink, but it isn't noticeable most of the time.

There is a large variety at a...

There is a large variety at a reasonable price, but they are not all within walking distance. The Chicken Grill and TGI Fridays are good.

There's a lot of small theft. The...

There's a lot of small theft. The campus is located within a suburb, so it isn't that bad, and I feel safe walking at night. But, really, anyone can walk on campus.

I've never used it, but there's a...

I've never used it, but there's a bus and train system.

I think it's pretty easy. There...

I think it's pretty easy. There are tons of nearby apartments and houses.

The Greek scene tries to make...

The Greek scene tries to make themselves seem all elusive and all, but no one really cares. The NPHC is very secretive, and they exist on campus, but it's hard to find them. They start coming out around spring time because we have deferred recruitment.

It sucks. It's expensive and...

It sucks. It's expensive and non-existent. Freshmen can't have cars either.

I haven't gone to any of parties...

I haven't gone to any of parties on campus, but I definitely know they exist. There's lots of drinking going on. South Beach and Downtown are 21+ depending on where you are and who're you're with. Cab fare sucks.

It's not noticeable if you don't...

It's not noticeable if you don't get into it. But it's definitely there. Exam week brings out the Ritalin, amphetamines, and the like. Pot is really big here, too.

It's a decent experience. I feel...

It's a decent experience. I feel like I could be challenged a little more. I think it's preparing me well for the MCAT, but it still could use more improvement. If I could do it all over again, I probably would come here again even though my first choice was Johns Hopkins and I got in. Miami is my hometown, and my family is here, and the support helps. It's not the best university, even for me as a pre-med student, but if it keeps me at a competitive edge among all the other pre-meds nationwide, then I don't see a problem with going to UM.

Sunset Place, Coconut Grove, and...

Sunset Place, Coconut Grove, and Miracle Mile are loaded with places to eat. You can find whatever you want. I personally like the Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Changs. There are places you can go to that are walking distance on US 441, which is right near campus.

Miami is pretty much saturated,...

Miami is pretty much saturated, and the housing off campus is quite expensive. I think in the end it all comes out to around the same cost because if you live off campus, you have to go through the headache of finding decent transportation and whatnot.