+flyingboat Honestly got the UMN acceptance letter before any other school and at that point was pretty sure I wouldn't be going here. Then I got accepted into all of the other schools I applied to and looked a little deeper, liked it more and more, and came here.
As an recent alumni of the U of M I would say the biggest thing to remember is to enjoy the experience! There will probably never again be a time in your life that you will have such close access to the majority of your friends. Make the most of it! The next biggest piece of advice I have is to get rejected, repeatedly. Having the balls to do something you know (think) you will fail at is one of the biggest skills I took away from college. Primarily in social situations. Take the risk everytime
Thanks for the advice! I'm going to be a freshman in the fall (CS major) and I typically have a tough time meeting new people, but I'm prepared to challenge myself and go outside of my comfort zone. Anyone who's reading this, feel free to contact me!
@@lilytrx7276 Hey there, I forgot about this comment lol. It went pretty well, I made friends with 3 guys I'm moving into an apartment with next week actually!
@@lilytrx7276 If you have an option between watching your lectures on Zoom and going in person, make sure you go in person since you can meet people that way and it's better for your mental health. I made the mistake of not going to lectures in person for a while in the winter and I eventually got pretty behind on watching lectures. It was pretty stressful for me to catch up after that and I didn't do as well as I had hoped that semester.
+Paige Abigail I'm actually sitting in a really nice one right now. It's the 17th Ave one. It's the third year for it, but I've only heard good things about it. If you want to be right in the middle of campus, the dorm to pick is Comstock, but it's also the oldest dorm on campus. My personal favorite for food is Middlebrook, but it's kinda isolated from everything. Not as isolated as Bailey Hall, though, which is where I lived, but I really liked it, honestly. It's on the St. Paul campus which meant having to take a bus to campus, but it was really quiet and let me get away from things.
+Michelle Chou Did not know that was an option for freshman. Maybe it's changed, but that was always on-campus apartments as long as I've known it. I had a friend who lived there and liked it. It's right in the middle of campus (next to Comstock, which I referred to in my reply to Paige's comment.
+Mateo Fischer Yeah, the information on Yudof Hall says that incoming first-year students are allowed to live there. Except I'm not sure how I'm supposed to know which hall to choose yet because I don't really know what classes I'm going to take..
What about checking out parties that usually happened around campus every weekend nights? or joining a fraternity house cause that way you could also make lots of friends.
+Kylethecreater88 I'll paraphrase the first one, but I think the second one depends on if you're the kind of person that wants to join a frat/can afford to do so. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing; it is a great thing for many students when they join a frat, but it doesn't apply universally.
Sorry since you've already decided, but if you came here, it is definitely a good one. It is well connected I guess is the advantage over say Ohio, which is in Columbus and you can't just go downtown to work for a professional team while in school.
None required, but look at what the program you're applying for typically accepts. No sure-fire way to know for certain, but there should be sites that can get you in the ballpark.
So I'm thinking about applying to the UoM Twin Cities and living on the floor designated specifically to Spanish learners, but I would really need to get a single dorm (I do Stop motion animation, which between lighting, voice overs, and all the equipment they would hate it). Do you know how hard getting a single dorm would be?
First part: Are you talking about Casa Sol or some other Living Learning Community? Not important, just curious. Second part: I didn't try because I thought it'd be pretty much impossible. I think you're best bet is looking up dorms with single rooms and applying. You'd be randomly assigned either way. But yeah, there's a ton of students, so it is pretty tough.
For the first part I think I answered it for Koala Mama better than I can restate. Second part: Yes, but it's a high traffic area on the levels on/below the mall area. You'd want to go up one level or to a library for some more quiet.
I would say make friends that are you and not. Make sure you're not just making friends from your country and not just have friends from the USA. Having a mix for different situations will work in your favor.
I got into UMINN as a safety school, but the more I am hearing about it the more I am liking it.
+flyingboat Honestly got the UMN acceptance letter before any other school and at that point was pretty sure I wouldn't be going here. Then I got accepted into all of the other schools I applied to and looked a little deeper, liked it more and more, and came here.
flyingboat yeah me too did you end up going?
Same I’m surprised I like it more than any prestigious schools I applied to
I have a great tip,listen to your favorite music and take a few breaths to help relax you
As an recent alumni of the U of M I would say the biggest thing to remember is to enjoy the experience! There will probably never again be a time in your life that you will have such close access to the majority of your friends. Make the most of it!
The next biggest piece of advice I have is to get rejected, repeatedly. Having the balls to do something you know (think) you will fail at is one of the biggest skills I took away from college. Primarily in social situations. Take the risk everytime
Wow this so creative and real!!!! I love it...I'll be joining for fall 2022
Thanks for the advice! I'm going to be a freshman in the fall (CS major) and I typically have a tough time meeting new people, but I'm prepared to challenge myself and go outside of my comfort zone. Anyone who's reading this, feel free to contact me!
how did it go
@@lilytrx7276 Hey there, I forgot about this comment lol. It went pretty well, I made friends with 3 guys I'm moving into an apartment with next week actually!
@@jacorp7476 nice, any advice, academics or in general
@@lilytrx7276 If you have an option between watching your lectures on Zoom and going in person, make sure you go in person since you can meet people that way and it's better for your mental health. I made the mistake of not going to lectures in person for a while in the winter and I eventually got pretty behind on watching lectures. It was pretty stressful for me to catch up after that and I didn't do as well as I had hoped that semester.
Thanks😊
Wow man, thanks for the tips!
Nice. Those are great. I just added them.
This is great man!! Thanks for sharing you're story!!
He probably graduated by now.
I'm a high school junior and am seriously considering applying to Minnesota. One question, is the business program any good?
Very good. Like rankings change, but when I applied in 2011 it was I believe top-15 in the country.
This is so helpful! I recently got accepted there, and am super excited! What dorms do you recommend the most?
+Paige Abigail I got accepted too! I'm probably applying for the Mark G. Yudof Hall. How about you?
+Paige Abigail I'm actually sitting in a really nice one right now. It's the 17th Ave one. It's the third year for it, but I've only heard good things about it. If you want to be right in the middle of campus, the dorm to pick is Comstock, but it's also the oldest dorm on campus. My personal favorite for food is Middlebrook, but it's kinda isolated from everything. Not as isolated as Bailey Hall, though, which is where I lived, but I really liked it, honestly. It's on the St. Paul campus which meant having to take a bus to campus, but it was really quiet and let me get away from things.
+Mateo Fischer Are the buses expensive?
+Michelle Chou Did not know that was an option for freshman. Maybe it's changed, but that was always on-campus apartments as long as I've known it. I had a friend who lived there and liked it. It's right in the middle of campus (next to Comstock, which I referred to in my reply to Paige's comment.
+Mateo Fischer Yeah, the information on Yudof Hall says that incoming first-year students are allowed to live there. Except I'm not sure how I'm supposed to know which hall to choose yet because I don't really know what classes I'm going to take..
What about checking out parties that usually happened around campus every weekend nights? or joining a fraternity house cause that way you could also make lots of friends.
+Kylethecreater88 I'll paraphrase the first one, but I think the second one depends on if you're the kind of person that wants to join a frat/can afford to do so. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing; it is a great thing for many
students when they join a frat, but it doesn't apply universally.
Do you think the sports management program at umn is good, well rounded program? I'm deciding between Ohio university and umn.
Sorry since you've already decided, but if you came here, it is definitely a good one. It is well connected I guess is the advantage over say Ohio, which is in Columbus and you can't just go downtown to work for a professional team while in school.
If you don't mind me asking, what'd you get on your ACT?
It was a while ago so I don't remember. Sorry.
What did you get?
What gpa is required?
None required, but look at what the program you're applying for typically accepts. No sure-fire way to know for certain, but there should be sites that can get you in the ballpark.
So I'm thinking about applying to the UoM Twin Cities and living on the floor designated specifically to Spanish learners, but I would really need to get a single dorm (I do Stop motion animation, which between lighting, voice overs, and all the equipment they would hate it). Do you know how hard getting a single dorm would be?
First part: Are you talking about Casa Sol or some other Living Learning Community? Not important, just curious. Second part: I didn't try because I thought it'd be pretty much impossible. I think you're best bet is looking up dorms with single rooms and applying. You'd be randomly assigned either way. But yeah, there's a ton of students, so it is pretty tough.
What's your major?
+Pixinerd Sport Management.
2 question. What GPA is aquired andcan you study at the student center?
For the first part I think I answered it for Koala Mama better than I can restate. Second part: Yes, but it's a high traffic area on the levels on/below the mall area. You'd want to go up one level or to a library for some more quiet.
Any advices for freshman Asian?
I would say make friends that are you and not. Make sure you're not just making friends from your country and not just have friends from the USA. Having a mix for different situations will work in your favor.
Wendy Lee Just be yourself
WHERE IS THIS SONG FROM?!?!
Garageband. It's a Final Cut Pro X song.
what gpa did you guys get in highschool to get into this school
I was around a 3.5, I believe. That's for sure not the only thing looked at, though.
Mateo Fischer what else do they look at, I want to major in chemistry, I don't know what particularly yet
Dude which campus you in? lets chill.
+dipro001 You mean like East Bank? I guess that's my official answer.
You should make a video of tips of how to pick up Freshmen girls. LOL
I'd put good money on that video existing. Not really a Minnesota-specific twist I could put on it.