University of Minnesota (reviews)

The campuses of the University of Minnesota are spread across the Twin Cities providing a unique experience. Faculty and staff are world-renowned and the student amenities are top tier. If you can handle the cold winters, this is a great university.

The university of Minnesota is filled with resources of all kinds. There is an abundance of unique majors and classes to choose from, there are numerous resources for numerous mental health issues, there are physical and digital libraries with more knowledge than any one person could know, and there is seemingly a school club for any niche interest. However, it is not perfect. I was extremely excited to finally attend my first therapy session as I had heard the U had free therapy with valid insurance. However, trying to schedule an appointment was impossible as there were no appointments available for 3 months. My largest gripe with the U, besides it’s outrageous tuition in general, is how it tries to syphon every last cent it can from you. There are non refundable fees that will automatically be added onto your account if you do not signify every semester that you do not want the service. If you do not show your insurance to the U within the first month or two lf every semester, you will be billed $1,795. There are also small things like when I was billed $15 for a new lunchbox without being told during the transaction that I would be billed. Lastly, THERE IS NO AIR CONDITIONING IN MY DORM HALL. The average temperature of my dorm when I first moved in was higher than the wall of debt I am amassing every semester I attend here.

I genuinely appreciate the university’s vast campus and love how big it is, with so many people of different interests. The diverse cohort and numerous programs that make it an amazing environment. There are a lot of research opportunities which are fantastic. Minnesota’s cold winters are pretty challenging. Despite this, the dynamic and resource-rich institution is an excellent choice, and I highly recommend it for its inclusive atmosphere and robust educational offerings.

Your experience at the University of Minnesota has been fantastic, largely due to the exceptional professors who genuinely care about your well-being and academic performance. The dorms are also impressive, offering more space.