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University of Miami (UM)

University of Miami, P.O. Box 248005, Coral Gables, FL 33124, U.S.A., United States
4.19 / 5 based on 96 reviews.
Description:
The University of Miami is known as a major research university set in a tropical garden. Established in 1925, UM is famous for its outstanding faculty, research, diverse student body and history of athletics excellence. The University is composed of 14 schools and colleges located on four campuses. With a number of innovative programs, the University meets the academic challenges of a diverse student population representing all 50 states and more than 100 nations.


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88% of students recommend
96 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
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Student life
4.6/5
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Academic
4.3/5
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Languages
4.7/5
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3.0/5
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4.6/5
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ivartjorvi, Iceland

96 reviews of University of Miami

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HOUSING    
by taniajero, HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Living on campus was too expensive
Personal comments:
Accomodation was very well organized. I got to live in the appartment area of the university which is quite better than living in the dormitories. In the dormitories you don't have enough space and no chicken and living room
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STUDENT LIFE    
by papero, Università degli Studi di l'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Education, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
There are cool places to go especially in South Beach as The Level which is a club where they play cool music (techno, house, hip-hop and so forth)....good clubs are also The Iguana Cantina and The Chili Pepper in Coconut Grove .... you can also find good cafe bar both in South Beach and in Coconut Grove....particularly interesting is the 5 de Mayo festival which is a cuban festival which takes every year on May 5th.....
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ACADEMIC    
by Ivar, Haskoli Islands, Reykjavik, Iceland
Political Science, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Choose your courses carefully, so you can have your credits transferred to your home university.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Coming from a country with a cold climate and moving to a country with a tropical climate can affect your academic life. It's so attempting to spent all your time at the beach:)

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by Jose, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
Computer Science/IT, Independent
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
It is not to hard to communicate to other students/proffesors... but if your home language is spanish, you shouldn't talk a lot with latin people because they are a lot at this University and you will end up talking only in spanish and not improving your english.
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EXPENSES    
by mariannaph, Cyprus College, Nicosia, Cyprus
Marketing and Sales Management, CYPRUS AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
AT HOME ACCOMODATION AND FOOD ARE LESS EXPENSIVE. I ALSO HAD FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM MY PARENTS. IN GENERAL LIFE IS ;ESS EXPENSIVE IN CYPRUS. I DIDN'T USE THE TELEPHONE MUCH.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
AVOID BYING NEW BOOKS!!!THEY COST A FORTUNE. MAKE A LIST BEFORE GOING GROCERY SHOPPING. YOU TEND TO BUY MORE IF YOU DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED. CALL COLLECT WHEN YOU CALL HOME. THE RATES ARE VERY HIGH.
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OVERALL    
by mariannaph, Cyprus College, Nicosia, Cyprus
Marketing and Sales Management, CYPRUS AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
THAT PEOPLE IN FLORIDA ARE VERY EASY GOING.I MIGHT HAVE COME ACROSS AS UPTIGHT.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I RECOMMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AS A GREAT ACADEMIC INSTITUTION. IT ALSO HAS A GREAT FOOTBALL TEAM AND A WONDERFUL CAMPUS. SKY IS THE LIMIT



FINAL COMMENTS

ALWAYS HAVE ID WITH YOU.GET A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND ASK FOR HELP.PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.AVOIS EATING TOO MUCH JUNK FOOD AND AT LATE HOURS. IF YOU SMOKE BE PREPARED TO FACE RESTRICTIONS. IF YOU ENJOY EXERCISING THIS UNIVERSITY HAS GREAT FACILITIES.
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