what is the University of Minnesota like?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But PP, is everyone from MN or WI? thanks.

It is like UNC in that most of the kids (not all) are from in state, in this case MN or states with reciprocity. It isn’t a school relying on rich OOS kids to keep the lights on. There are a ton of kidS from Chicagoland. There are very few from our area. We love that our kid is getting some exposure to the Midwest, where people are nice and life is easier as a result.

MSP is a sizable metro area with a music scene and some good theatres. Take a trip. You might be surprised how much you like it. And even if you don’t like the school, you can have a fun few days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But PP, is everyone from MN or WI? thanks.

It is like UNC in that most of the kids (not all) are from in state, in this case MN or states with reciprocity. It isn’t a school relying on rich OOS kids to keep the lights on. There are a ton of kidS from Chicagoland. There are very few from our area. We love that our kid is getting some exposure to the Midwest, where people are nice and life is easier as a result.

MSP is a sizable metro area with a music scene and some good theatres. Take a trip. You might be surprised how much you like it. And even if you don’t like the school, you can have a fun few days.

According to the Dept of Ed data in fall 2016, among freshmen:
5,880 total undergraduates
3,783 From MN
765 from WI
375 from IL

[Anonymous]

US news has Minnesota ranked at 70, that seems high to me: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities-3969/overall-rankings

DD#1 is a junior at University of Wisconsin; I feel like they were much closer ranked a few years ago when she was applying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's cold. The campus isn't as nice, or scenic.

What??? I’m an alum and strongly disagree. I love the campus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:US news has Minnesota ranked at 70, that seems high to me: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities-3969/overall-rankings

DD#1 is a junior at University of Wisconsin; I feel like they were much closer ranked a few years ago when she was applying.

I’m surprised that UW hasn’t dropped after all those years of governor Walker. I know that budgets have been tight and programs cut, since I have friends on faculty there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The U is great, and Minneapolis is awesome, but it is more of a commuter campus, though that is getting better.

I don’t agree with this. There are commuters, but that is not the predominate undergrad experience.

[Anonymous]

My kid from NOVA goes there and is happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good hockey school. Who can name Caps players from UMN?Engineering is pretty good too.

Only Boyd.

Niskanen went to UM-Duluth, a better hockey team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cold. White.

Is there something wrong with white people? Most colleges have them, you know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:US news has Minnesota ranked at 70, that seems high to me: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities-3969/overall-rankings

DD#1 is a junior at University of Wisconsin; I feel like they were much closer ranked a few years ago when she was applying.

I’m surprised that UW hasn’t dropped after all those years of governor Walker. I know that budgets have been tight and programs cut, since I have friends on faculty there.

No, they just moved up. And Minnesota was never ranked anywhere near Wisconsin. Most of the kids in Minnesota would rather go to Wisconsin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's cold. The campus isn't as nice, or scenic.

Harvard is cold too. Your point?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good hockey school. Who can name Caps players from UMN?Engineering is pretty good too.

Caps with ties to Minnesota (the state and/or it's universities):
TJ Oshie
Travis Boyd
Nic Dowd
Nick Jensen
Shane Gersich

recent former caps:
Matt Niskanen
Matt Hendricks
Taylor Chorney
Aaron Ness
Nate Schmidt
Jack Hillen

Assistant coaches Blaine Forsythe and Ried Cashman both have ties to the state of Minnesota.

I'm sure there's more I'm blanking on.

As a graduate of Minnesota-Duluth, I have to say it: GO BULLDOGS! I'm sorry, that's back-to-back reigning national champion University of Minnesota-Duluth

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:US news has Minnesota ranked at 70, that seems high to me: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities-3969/overall-rankings

DD#1 is a junior at University of Wisconsin; I feel like they were much closer ranked a few years ago when she was applying.

I’m surprised that UW hasn’t dropped after all those years of governor Walker. I know that budgets have been tight and programs cut, since I have friends on faculty there.

No, they just moved up. And Minnesota was never ranked anywhere near Wisconsin. Most of the kids in Minnesota would rather go to Wisconsin.

PP here, I should correct myself. I meant that seemed like a low rank (high number) for Minnesota. I would expect UMN to be in the 50s. DD visited both Minnesota and Wisconsin, the campus vibe and town of Madison were way better.

Maybe Wisconsin has weathered the Walker storm, DD hasnt felt any ill effects (locked out of classes, etc) and they are building a bunch on campus. She doesnt mind the cold but it took some getting used to in that she had to buy the right clothes/layers. She says she likes having dramatically different seasons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cold. White.

Is there something wrong with white people? Most colleges have them, you know.

PP did not indicate any kind of judgement with the word white - although apparently that's how you read it. Why.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The U is great, and Minneapolis is awesome, but it is more of a commuter campus, though that is getting better.

I don’t agree with this. There are commuters, but that is not the predominate undergrad experience.

+1. I attended years ago, and knew only a handful of commuters. (Granted I lived on campus, but that’s my point, so did everyone I knew). I’m sure things have changed, but I loved my time there.