Miami University-Oxford Top Questions

What kind of person should not attend this school?

Myles

If you are looking to take the high road and just drink your way through college, you are coming to the wrong place. Sure Miami is known to party hard, but they study a lot harder. No matter where you go to on campus you will see students everywhere studying. It's all about hard work and dedication, then you can celebrate afterward.

Molly

Someone who only wants to party

Noah

People who do the bare minimum to get by.

Maura

Someone who is unable to search for people they can be friends with shouldn't attend. Because the school is fairly large, you need to be able to take the initiative and meet new people because it is unlikely that your best friend will be your randomly assigned roommate. Also, for out of state students it is important to realize that many students are from Ohio and know other people attending from their school. This means that you may be the only one who doesn't know anyone. Overall, it is a great school for anyone who tries.

Joshua

Miami is very East-coast minded. That being said, it is a fairly preppy school for the most part, although we have a very diverse student population. Also, Oxford is close by cities, but is immediately surrounded by fields and farms, so if you are more into the big cities, then Miami is not right for you. Plus, Miami is big, but not THAT big. It has about 16,000 students here at a time, so if you want something bigger, then you shouldn't go here. Miami, and Oxford in general, has a very small-town feel to it.

Ashley

If you don't know who you are and what your values are, this isn't the school for you. If you're easily swayed by other's actions, then steer clear! Miami is a very "stereotypical" college campus, and if you're looking for an out-of-the-box experience, then Miami isn't for you.

Hannah

An individual aspiring to find a competitve and rigorous fine arts community would not want to attend this school. From my knowledge, the art scene is meager and this school unfortunately does not have a strong art program. One can customize their own degree for certain fields like photography and ceramics but there is no major for said areas.

Fred

You should not attend this school if you want a school that is very diverse. People aren't condemning at Miami University or harsh to any race, it just isn't diverse. This may soon change but for now it is primarily a white upperclass school. Also if you have a problem with the general "prep" look, this place is NOT for you.

Stephanie

If you are looking for a big city life.

Lauren

An individual who is very closed minded or likes to keep to themselves would not enjoy their time at Miami. As a liberal institution, there is much emphasis on group work and personal interaction.

Samantha

Most people would do very well at this school. The few people that would not are people who would not to well at most colleges. These would be people who are not willing to work hard, put in many hours a week in studying, work with others, and be open to new people and their cultures or ways of living. If you are not accpeting over other people and their life choices that may be different from yours I would say that you would not do well here either.

Katie

Someone who does not take school or their work seriously. Miami is a very academically focused school.

Emily

A person who cannot afford Miami's high cost of living and tuition should not attend. Also, someone who loathes wealthy stereotypes should not attend.

Carl

A person who isn't serious about their education and is only looking for a place to party.

Peter

Liberal

Amanda

Academically minded students who value a diverse coursework and well-trained professors

Danny

People looking to break out or find themselves.

Kali

a person who is very inroverted

Kathryn

The type of person that shouldn't attend this school is someone who is looking for an urban college experience. Oxford, OH is a typical college town. Anyone who is not academically motivated and willing to meet people should not attend Miami University.

Ashley

Someone who likes diversity and hates greek life shouldn't attend this school

Megan

Someone looking for a strong school in the arts. Someone who likes to be near a city and have a lot of off campus options and non-drinking things to do on the weekends.

Ellyn

There are many different types of people who would make great students at Miami. People who care about their impact on the community, others, and the environment. People who are interested in being challenged academically. People who want to build relationships with students, faculty, and administration. People who want to share their ideas, join groups, and show pride in their school. I feel that there is reallyno way to completely describe a specific kind of person that should attend Miami, but anyone who shares these ideals and values would make a great student at Miami!

Stephanie

Anyone is "welcome" here, but I could imagine that it might be difficult here for students of color, students who belong to the GLBTQ community, or just a student with an alternative Lifestyle. That being said, I dont think that life would be imposible for those students... they would just have to try much harder to feel "at home" here.

Adam

Someone who dislikes the Greek community, or wants to attend a school with a large campus. They should enjoy sporting events, school spirit and social events of the party kind.