<p>Okay, I know everyone on here talks about the top 10 schools, but is there a chance someone out there is familiar with this school? Reason I ask is because I am looking for schools in the Midwest to possibly add to my list. Thanks for reading</p>
<p>From Princeton Review:</p>
<p>Academics:
A big research university with a small school feel, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides “the best of both worlds…the benefits and amenities of a large school, but the community atmosphere of a smaller school.” At UNL, “If you have questions about anything, it is so easy to find the answer.” With “lots of amenities” and “ample opportunities for research and growth, both academically and socially in a college-town environment, second to none,” UNL students enjoy “the strong sense of community” of this large state school, and say “it’s amazingly personal for such a large amount of students.” The community-like feel extends to how students regard those who run the school. Students say the administration is “very accessible and always friendly,” and the members of the faculty “care enough to know more than your name.” Students are also very positive when it comes to their professors. “Most of my professors are genuinely interested in the well-being of their students and want to aid in learning.” In addition, when classes prove quite challenging, there are “plenty of available resources” at students’ disposal. Students come to UNL for “the range of academic strengths” and to pursue a variety of majors including strong business and engineering programs. “Academically, the honors program is a real challenge-and it has the added benefit of small class sizes.” It also “provides above-average classroom experience and education.” At UNL, according to the students, “if you want to make an excellent educational experience for yourself, the opportunities here make it possible.” </p>
<p>Student Body:
At UNL, “students here like to socialize and better their communities,” and most “students are friendly, willing to meet new friends and…help out even a perfect stranger.” Though according to students, UNL’s student body is comprised of “typical Midwestern people” and “a lot of white students that are relatively religious,” “there are a lot of international students,” and “differences are pretty well tolerated, even though, we aren’t the most ethnically diverse student body.” Students also mention a division between those “that are Greek and those that aren’t.” Also, “groups of students seem to be localized in dorms-the honors students in Neihardt, the international and music students at Selleck, the athletes at Harper-Schramm-Smith, the partiers at Abel, etc.” The majority of students "try their best while still being able to have fun on the weekends</p>
<p>Campus Life:
Life in Lincoln is “all about the Husker spirit,” because “nearly the entire student body…rallies around Husker football,” and “being a Husker really is a big deal for most people at UNL.” In addition to strong student of support of athletics, UNL boasts several fun intramural sports opportunities year-round, and students are eagerly awaiting the updates to the health and fitness centers, “luckily, plans are being made.” “The amount and variety of organizations and activities that UNL has is outrageous,” and such offerings go so far as to include ballroom dancing. And “the fact that each student is given the opportunity to create their own [organization] if they wish leaves no room for complaint.” When asked for an area of improvement, students mentioned that UNL “can work on being conscious about the environment a bit more,” because being located “in such an agriculturally-based state, there is very little awareness of environmental issues,” but, students have already noted that they are “seeing more and more recycling bins around campus.” UNL is a dry campus, and “off-campus house parties are popular” and “for those of age, there’s a large bar-scene a few blocks from campus.” The school’s location in Nebraska’s capital city is “convenient for almost anything you want to do.” “Just a short walk away from city campus,” students also venture into Lincoln since “the downtown scene has a lot to offer: theaters, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, etc.”</p>
<p>Thank you Pierre! Greatly appreciated with that</p>
<p>Any personal input from those from the Midwest perhaps?</p>
<p>Not too familiar with Nebraska although football is INSANELY HUGE there. I would also check out Iowa and Kansas which are very similar and both slighlty higher ranked and have really nice campuses in great college towns. Sports are huge at all three. </p>
<p>I’m applying to Iowa and KU, as well as Minnesota and UW Madison. Definitely check out the U of MN as well - if you can get in, OOS tution is the cheapest amongst all the top 25 publics - 14K a year. Located right outside downtown Minneapolis. Huge Big Ten sports and a brand new on campus football stadium. Light rail leads right to campus from MSP airport so access is easy from the coasts.</p>
<p>Wisconsin is the best academically, but also the hardest to get into and the most expensive.</p>
<p>^^^
I’m definitely applying to Iowa (I think it’s an awesome school; my friend is currently attending their Writer’s Workshop program) and Wisconsin (My first choice). I would apply to Minnesota but I do not think I could get into the business school as an out of state transfer though…</p>
<p>Keep the comments coming!!</p>
<p>I live in Nebraska.
Football is pretty popular here, but I dont have any means of comparison either.</p>
<p>We have a good journalism school, but I don’t know much else. It’s just an average state school in like every way. It’s my safety.</p>
<p>Thanks, how’s the weather this time of year in Lincoln? </p>
<p>Anymore info would be awesome!</p>
<p>Did you ever see Tommy Lee Goes to College? It was all filmed at the University of Nebraska. Absolutely hilarious</p>
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<p>^^^
Never seen it but definitely have heard of it, didn’t know it was filmed there, will check it out now!!</p>
<p>The weather this time of the year is mild. It was really cold last weekend, but that is abnormal. The winters are cold and you get really sick of that after like the 2nd week. So in conclusion, winters suck, otherwise average</p>
<p>^^^
does it snow much or is it just really cold at times?</p>
<p>I knew a university administrator at a prominent national liberal arts college whom once held a similar position at UNL. She and her spouse both had degrees from UNL. I also once met a writer for a major newspaper in the New York City area whom also was a UNL grad. All spoke effusively about the quality of education at UNL. And do you remember the ‘Postcard from Nebraska’ series of features on the CBS Sunday Morning TV show a few years ago. The narrator who waxed poetic about plains history and culture was Roger Welch, a professor at UNL. It was a great feature and I never liked to miss it; and I’m not even from Nebraska!!! From nowhere near Nebraska!!!</p>
<p>I’ve been looking at UN-Lincoln for another friend. </p>
<p>How cold is it? Does it snow a lot? In the winter do the students go around campus in hats, gloves, scarves, and heavy coats? </p>
<p>The website indicates that it’s a really nice school, but my friend is a “warm weather” kind of person and isn’t used to midwest winters.</p>
<p>My son is applying there - we are from Southern Cal. Local friends who are alumni absolutely rave about it and sent 3 of their 4 kids there. They actually fly in to Lincoln for the home football games. It sounds like a great school with lots of spirit. the weather does concern my son, though - coming from Southern Cal it would be a huge change. He also applied to Kansas. The way things are going, California schools are off the list!</p>