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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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I participated in on-the-spot admission. This option was only extended
to students who particpated in the post secondary education option
which a... READ MORE
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Current Student
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I was recommended to apply to the University of Minnesota on behalf of
my then high school drafting teacher as he told me that the school was
grea... READ MORE
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Alumni
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I applied and was admitted to the Carlson School of Management as an
undergraduate business student in 1996. This is the most difficult
school to... READ MORE
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Current Student
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As a returning, non-traditional student I wasn't quite sure to expect
from the U of M. Having spent four years at a smaller state university
in W... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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The choice of classes is limited once you get into your major. You
will usually have to take almost every class offered under each major
to get y... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The classes are fairly good, however, there has been no experience with
computers yet as would be expected with an architectural program, since
th... READ MORE
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Alumni
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I had no difficulty finding the classes or professors that I wanted.
Grading was typical and varied from professor to professor. During my
tenur... READ MORE
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Current Student
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I myself have chosen to pursue a rather unique, individualized program
of study. I have designed a major that incorporates three separate yet
rel... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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There is an automated, online career/job searching program for Carlson students that is an immense resource with many opportunities. You can apply on... READ MORE
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Current Student
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I haven't had much prospects for careers yet through the university but I have not gotten into upper division classes either. Once I get into the upp... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Excellent career services center. The Twin Cities metro area has so many large employers headquartered there such as: 3M, General Mills, Northwest Ai... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Quite honestly, my current career has nothing to do with my educational and vocational endeavors. Currently I work for a large Brokerage firm, and sp... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Minneapolis is a very safe area. There are many places to live, in
both campus housing and off campus housing. The city is a fun place
with much... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The housing on the university is fairly good. The quality of
cleanliness can be mostly improved though. The people are generally
really nice aro... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Quality of life is good. The winters can be very cold and snowy, but
most buildings are connected by underground tunnels. Once you make it
insid... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The U of M is a beautiful campus, straddling the Upper Mississippi
River in Minneapolis. With a commitment to both the education itself
as well a... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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The Greek system at Minnesota is more of an addition to the social
scene rather than the requirement at some schools. There are many bars
and res... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Social life is great around here, there are new restaurants all the
time and there are many cafes and more. There are bars and other
meetings pla... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Social life is good with a decent bar scene on campus: Dinkytown,
Stadium Village, and Seven Corners. Also, many students go into
downtown Minnea... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Given the large size of the U of M, one can find a veritable
smorgasbord of activities, clubs, and off-campus locales to keep one
occupied for hou... READ MORE
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