University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Erick

Location. UWM is situated in one of the best areas of Milwaukee; need something to eat? Go to Oakland Gyros or to any of the other various places near for a bite to eat. Looking for entertainment? The Miramar Theater is just a few blocks away, and the Pabst just one bus away. Looking to spend the day admiring history and art? Take a stroll to the lakefront to visit the Art Museum, or take a bus downtown and visit the Milwaukee Public Museum. If you enjoy an urban ambiance, you will certainly enjoy the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Jasmine

The best thing about UW-Milwaukee is the diversity. Being a minority, I felt that it was important for me to find a college that I would feel comfortable in. At UW-Milwaukee, you feel accepted and there are so many resources to help you along the way. It's exciting and an eye opener seeing different people from different states, even countries! I feel that I can relate to a lot of people on several different levels; rather it be culture, food, music, fashion and style, make up- anything really!

Zachary

My favorite thing about UWM is its location. It is located near Lake Michigan in Wisconsin's biggest city. There is alot of things to do on campus and in the city because Milwaukee is not only a college town.

diamond

I would say the diversity is the best thing about the campus learning and meeting new people and growing to love new cultures and traditions.

William

The amout of activites and clubs to get involved in

Brad

It is a large university but located in a compact space for the most part. The school has been expanding in recent years which means housing and classrooms have moved off the main campus.

Jeanette

The best thing about UWM is the campus. The campus is beautiful, and is in a great location.

Haley

I think the best thing about this school is the research opporunities. They are not advertised for that well but if you seek them out yourself there are quite a few opporutnities available, and research with a professor is a great way to get good recommendation letters!

Justin

I would definitely have to say the best thing about my school is the friendly atmosphere. Often times, people are so subject to staying within the box, not being themselves. But at my school, there's no way to do that. You have all types of colors, races, and backgrounds. In life you have to adjust. You have to play the hand you're dealt, and because of my diversity I can now go beyond the barriers that society has unfortunately tried to place before me. That's the best thing about my school.

Cassie

The best thing about the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are the numerous opportunities found on campus for academics and organizations. These opportunities help students at UWM discover who they are and what they are interested in. Joining clubs or taking classes that are related closely to your interests helps students link to others with similar interests. The various opportunities found on campus also help students to reach out to the community and broaden their outlook on life.

Kelly

The best thing about UW-Milwaukee is probably the diversity. The campus is very accepting of LGBTQ, disadvantaged, and minority students. The art and music aspects of the city help to shape a very interesting student population as well.

Joshua

The thing that I consider best about the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the amount of options a student has when it comes to classes, scheduling and field of study.

Christopher

The best thing about this school is the availability of Strawberry-Banana Naked(tm) brand juice smoothies.

Kayleen

I consider the Library to be the best thing about the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I can always come and get help here when I need it. I work here and I really like the other students that I work with and I enjoy meeting the other library patrons and learning about their classes.

Kimberly

I think the best thing about my school is the overall general atmosphere. Walking around campus you really get the feeling that you belong, from students to staff I know that I can talk to anybody just to socialize or to get help and learn tips about how do to well in school. Also I feel like a lot of learning really goes on, my school is preparing me for my future and giving me the confidence that I feel will help me a lot in the future, and that?s what?s so great about my school.

Paige

What I consider the best thing in my school is how many choices it has for everybody. For the obvious reasons of why it is the best thing at my school and many other schools, is that when you don't like a major you got yourself in, you can always change and try something different. University of Milwaukee is a big college with many careers, and activities to choose from. It's around where I live which makes it even more conveinant. They are organized and all of the professors are nice.

Anton

The best thing about University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is that there is a very wide variety of classes and majors one is able to take. In the time of arrival to this school, I was unsure of which major to pick, but through it's wide array of choices, I discovered interests in africology and philosophy that I would have never been able to discover without taking the classes. There is absolutely a class for everyone here from any kind of major or department.

James

The best thing about UWM is the size and diversity of the school. The university has so many majors and programs that are offered, offering something for every student. Also the quality of the Library and other school facilities make the school a desirable place to be.

Gaochia

What I consider the best thing about my school is the location of my school. It is located right in the heart of the city so your options are never limited. There are many events to attend throughout the year, and many nearby resturaunts to eat at. The lake is also very close by, so whenever I need some time to relax after school instead of going home, I go down to the lake. Another things is that my school is located in a city where the weather never fails you. So from snow to sun, we have it all.

Mai

The best thing that I would consider about UW-Milwaukee is that during your freshman year, UWM would provide you a mentor to tour you around the university and provide answers to all your questions. These mentors are students that are going to the same field as you are and because you are both going to the same field, the mentor would give you an overview of what to take and what to expect. They will be there during the semester for guidance and assistance. UWM provide freshman these mentors so they would feel more comfortable with the unfamiliar territory.

Stephanie

I think the best thing about my school is the level of care the professors and and administration show. The really do care about your future and are willing to work at your pace because they want to see you succeed.

Tina

I love that it's a big school. I've been to small schools all my life until recently. Small schools give people the opportunity to get picked on or beat up. Even when I started off at my smaller Lutheran unversity I was still getting made fun of for how I look and for being mixed. At uwm the diversity of students is endless. No one will mess with you about how you dress, your ethinic background, ect. It's the perfect setting for those who wish to focus on their studies and not be bothered by petty things.

Tami

The best part about going to school at the University of Milwakuee is the opportunity for off-campus housing. The University is currently building more dorms, which are good for freshmen students, but the majority of students decide to live off campus after the first year. There are tons of apartments and duplexes within a mile of campus. Although it's more convenient to live just a block off campus, the monthly rent is going to be significantly higher than living a little further away and commuting.

Holly

I consider the best thing about my school to be the diversity of the staff and students. Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of professors and peers from different cultures, countries, and economic, social, and/or religious backgrounds. This has allowed me to develop a better worldview and understand my own situation better. A diverse school also prepares students to face the real world. Ultimately, it has made me a more well rounded person, and has inspired me to pursue a career with an international component.

Katherine

The best thing about my school is the diversity because it allows people to be open and express themselves for the wonderful individual that they are.

Ann

The theatre teachers are nice and helpful and encouraging.

Brittany

The school of business is the best thing about my school. We have so many alumni that come back to help current students continue their education and provide so many career opportunities.

Abby

The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very fun and academic-focused school. The professors and teacher's assistants at this university are very good at staying connected with all of their students whether or not the class size is big. They manage to make themselves available for individual sessions with students in order to help that student succeed in the class. Also, the social life on campus is very active. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

Steven

The best thing would be the scientific research that we do, but in most other majors very little research is done.

Julia

UWM was easy to get into and fairly cheap compared to other schools, which was important to me because I wasn?t motivated to focus on academics in high school. Now I am focused and about to graduate; I think UWM gave me a good undergraduate foundation for my professional and academic career.

Emily

I think the best thing about UWM is the great variety of opportunties for a student to get involved outside of the classroom. UWM offers clubs and student organizations for every student's interests. There are religious organizations, organizations within your specific major, cultural groups, sports, and so many ways to get involved in the surrounding community through volunteer work. I love having the chance to be involved on campus and also to be an active member of the community in which I attend school.

Melany

UWMilwaukee is a school that is willing to help students succeed no matter their race, sex, and economic status. It is a friendly neighborhood school that is open to everyone. The best thing about my school is that they accept you for who you are and do not try to change that. They simply prepare you in the area you are interested in, career wise, so that once you hit the real world you are ready for it. UWMilwaukee is the best choice for those who want to be in a diverse, friendly, focused, and fun school.

Travus

Our facilities are really great. There are so many resources at our disposal as students at UW-Milwaukee, I sometimes think a lot of people look past that. We have free bus passes during the school year, free transportation until 4 in the morning for students who have been drinkining, which I think is very important because it discourages drunk driving. They really take care of us down here at UW-Milwaukee, and I'm glad I'm attending this school

Chelsea

Diverse, expert professionals in the field to teach.

Lynette

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Edward

There is a diverse student body at my school.

Nicole

UWM is very culturally diverse so it's easy to fit in. Socially, it's very easy to get by at this school. I hardly ever see anyone on campus who looks like they are miserable or without friends to turn to. Everyone is willing to help and make your life a little easier.

Chasity

The best thing about UWM is the academic department. If one pays attention they can learn alot. The majority of the teachers are great. There are a few that could probably use some more learning about how to teach college students.

Mohamed

The best think that consider the best about my school is to learn a courses and thats a criminal justic.

Jessica

People are very accepting and the professors are excited about what they teach.

Kali

The best thing about my school in my eyes is most of the professors' attitudes. They are wonderful people that want to see success in their students. I have always found that they put their students first and there is nothing that they wouldn?t do to enhance the students' learning experience. It is a great feeling to know that people care that much about your achievements other than yourself.

Rebecca

The best thing about school is the help fom others in your class, most students are willing to help their peers.

Kayla

My international relations courses and the openness and friendliness of my professors and the advising staff in my degree program. I also think that the adminstrators work very hard to make sure new students feel like they belong in the UW-Milwaukee community and that they have plenty of resources at new student's (as well as returning students) disposal so they can adjust mentally, academically, and socially.

Kimberly

The professors and academic opportunities that are available, although not many people take advantage of them.

Kristin

The best thing about my school is togetherness. People here accept you for who you are. People are very helpful and want you to succeed.

Kelly

The best thing about this school is the location. It is a big city with more activities.

Cortney

I liked that it was in a mid sized city and that they have an excellent and growing Women's Studies program.

Jessica

I was automatically in the upper part of my class success wise since most students dont give a shit

Andrea

Internships are the best thing (in my opinion) about this school. UW-Milwaukee is more involved in helping you find an internship than other universities, and they give more of a selection of companies to choose from in this process. They also advertise/offer opportunities to study abroad, and they offer to give financial aid for it, if you qualify for the funding.

Drew

I like that it's close to a residential area. Close to houses, close to the lake, and theirs always something to do in area like that.