University of Minnesota-Duluth Top Questions

That Criminology wasn't the right major for me.

I wish that I had known the busing system in Duluth is confusing because I may have brought up a car. It would have made it much easier to get around town, and it would also be beneficial to you when you want to go home. You are guaranteed to always have transportation to wherever you want to go, and you do not need to find rides with others. Also, if you need to get just a few things at a store, it is not worth wasting an entire afternoon of riding the bus just to get those few things.

Take advantage of what the school has to offer! There are so many activities, clubs, sports, events, and organizations to be a part of; definitely something for everyone. Really try your best from the beginning. Keep in mind that your classes will only get harder as the years go on and once your GPA drops, it is hard to get it back up. Keep your focus on school but don't become overwhelmed by it, be sure to have some fun too!

Before I came to this school I wish I would have known what I wanted to study. At first I felt like I did not have a purpose of attending school without knowing exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I realize now however, that part of college is exploring your interests by taking a variety of different classes and I have begun to narrow down what path I want to take in my life.

I wish I had known more about the campus life. I wish there were more things to do on the weekends and during the week just to be able to relax and get away from homework for a little while.

I wish I would have known that it would have been so big because the class sizes are very large and I wish the professors at least knew me by my name and not by my face. Also, sometimes you do not always get into the classes you want when it comes your time to register and that can make you graduate late or make you take summer classes. Also, people are into drinking a lot here which is not my thing and so it can be tough finding friends that are not into that kind of thing.

I wish I would have prepared myself more mentally to put up with all the changes, people and drama. It hit me like a tn of bricks, and made the beginning of my schooling kind of gruesome.

I wish I would have known it's hard to aquire needed classes when you are a sophomore and junior because the best ones are givin to freshman. I wish I would have bought a parking permit because parking in the pay lot is hit or miss.

I wish that I had known that the weather here was going to be awful three fourths of the year. I also wish that I had gone to the university of minnesota, twin citoies instead.

I wish I had known how little non-alcohol based activities there were to do in Duluth, and I wish I had realized how there's not much to do in the city.

How much the school charges in useless fees. There's a lot of random fees they don't tell you about when you're applying and they really add up.

I wish I'd known that it snowed from early October to April.

I wish I would have known that this was sucha quality school, I originally wanted to do to the U of M in the twin cities, and thought less of this school because it was a sister school, but the quality of education is excellent, if I would have known that it would have been my first choice.

The courses are harder than most other schools.

I wish I had known that Duluth itself is a fairly isolated community.

How hard registering for classes would be and the lack of financial aid that is awarded.

That you should get involved!

Not really a whole lot, it was a great experince, I guess I would say is just be friendly and optimistic and you will have a great time. Don't be afraid to get involved in different programs because there are soo many to choose from anyone can find something they enjoy doing, from sports to knitting to the white castle fan club, there is something for everyone if you just look.