<p>I have two Ds at Miami now. My son, a current HS junior, had always been an OSU man, but now after spending time with his sisters, lists Miami as his first choice. (I want him to spend an overnight at OSU as well, just to make sure). H, Ds and I love Miami. The girls are involved in things we never dreamed they would try. D1, third year, claims if you meet a new person and talk to them long enough you will find a connection to someone that you both know. She likes that. More than one faculty member has come up to us at restaurants or concerts to tell us how much they enjoy having D in class. Faculty members attend Ds performances that are not connected to the subject they are teaching. </p>
<p>One of the things I liked immediately about Miami was that I never felt intimidated about asking a question. Everyone seems so helpful and genuinely happy to be there. I even had an opportunity to meet and talk with President Hodge and his wife. They were bright, but unassuming “neighborly” people. It almost made me want to invite them out for a bite to eat.</p>
<p>I can understand not wanting to go too far away. We’re in-state and it is 5 hours. For a state U Miami has a high number of students from OOS. Miami will be recruiting more from OOS as Ohio demographics show less numbers of students coming up in the future. Ds both have multiple friends from OOS. I am actually surprised by the home states of many of their friends. </p>
<p>Last weekend, for Mom’s weekend, I sat at dinner listening to 4 female students talking, all with different majors and years at MU, and I was just amazed at how bright and confident they all were. It was a great joy to witness it. </p>
<p>From what I had been told, Delaware is similar in many ways to Miami. Good Luck with your decision.</p>