<p>I visited UMD and I can say that the surroundings definitely aren’t “urban”. Much closer to suburban, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t restaurants around and stuff. I’m not sure, but I think the town revolves more around the university than the university just being one attraction in a multitude, as it is in a city. </p>
<p>If you want to know about the campus itself, it’s quite large with spread-out buildings, unlike UNC. There were many students outside enjoying themselves when I visited, but that might be because it was a Saturday. </p>