<p>Finally a criteria that seals the deal. D now knows she made the right choice because the Stones are coming to campus. </p>
<p>Silly parents. We could have saved thousands on visits to those other 8 campuses.</p>
<p>Ok, now it’s up to her to score tickets. I’ve done my part! Got to laugh. :)</p>
<p>I just went through Missoula and walked the campus–very nice and I love the town. A big influx of state money is helping the school too.</p>
<p>Yes, I went to the campus visit with D and we both fell in love with Missoula. I was just reading today that due in part to growing attendance, including a big influx of out-of-state students, there are waiting lists for campus housing this year, which hasn’t happened in many years.</p>
<p>Also in the same article in the online Missoula paper they mentioned plans for a U Montana campus in China! This campus will not involve state money, but will be financed privately. Interesting venture for a state university!</p>
<p>The president of Ireland visited this past spring as part of an unveiling of UM’s Irish Studies program. It’s an intriguing place. I wish I could go too! :)</p>
<p>baseballmom - A good friend of mine and family friend goes to U of Montana and he really likes it.</p>