Engineering Department Merit Scholarship

benandjerrys
Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:33:10 +0000

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I really like umd engineering. Most everyone I have met has been really nice, helpful and smart. Even the “slacker” types are hardworking. I did get accepted to other more prestigious engineering schools, but Maryland is actually ranked pretty high for engineering. Most days I do not regret at all coming to Maryland. Some times I think about what might have happened if i went elsewhere, but I really am getting the same education here. Maryland has a lot of special programs that the other schools wouldn’t have had. Many class sizes are a bit large, but most professors are glad to help you out when ever you need it. They’re usually pretty friendly. Honestly, where ever you go, USE office hours. They’re very useful. If you don’t know what’s going on, even in the homework, most times, the professor will walk you through to the answer.

Anyhow… Maryland is by no means cut-throat competitive. I have heard horror stories at other schools where people steal each others’ notes before exams to make them fail. For the most part everyone will share answers and collaborate. It’s not an every man for himself environment. It can’t be, because then every man would fail.

I am in both Gemstone and Quest. I like both programs for different reasons. They do both have a great community attached to them and are great opportunities.