<p>What program(s) is Miami especially known and well-reputed for? I've heard of them as a good business school, but what about their liberal arts programs? </p>
<p>Also, does anyone know how good the Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs major is?</p>
<p>Business and education have strong programs. Miami generally has very strong liberal arts programs, but do you have any specific departments in mind? I'm not sure how much I can help you without more specific information. I can't think of a weak liberal arts department, although some are much smaller than others. Miami is also known for its study abroad programs, and now students are able to use merit-based scholarships for a larger number of programs. As an Honors student, you could use your summer tuition waiver toward a summer workshop abroad. The pre-med program is exceptionally strong, and I've heard the same about pre-law. For University Honors, last year, 100% of seniors who applied to law school were accepted, and I think it was over 90% for graduate school and about 80% for medical school. My roommate is majoring in DFA, and I think she said she's adding Black World Studies or Latin American Studies (maybe both?). I could forward any particular questions you have about DFA to her.</p>
<p>I'm mostly interested in Linguistics, but also considering International Studies and/or DFA. I'm worried though because the programs aren't as strong as what I've seen at other schools. I know Miami is well-reputed but I was curious about where their strength lay.</p>
<p>Are you interested in graduate school in the future? I agree that many of Miami's graduate programs are not especially strong, but I can't think of any undergraduate programs that would preclude a strong preparation for graduate/professional studies, and you will also have opportunities for independent studies and research. (Also remember that most reputations for being especially strong in particular subjects come from the graduate programs.) Unfortunately, none of your interests overlap with my areas of study, but I would recommend contacting department chairs for more information about their programs and any specific questions, and also looking at requirements for majors.</p>
<p>A friend of mine and fellow Miami alum was a linguistics major. I'll reach out to him and post any relevant feedback.</p>
<p>I spoke today to a fellow Miami alum who was a linguistics major. Note that he graduated over four years ago, but he doesn't think things have changed that much. He mentioned that Miami's linguistics program is small - probably no more than 10 new linguistics majors each year. However, he said that he received a rigorous education and lots of personal attention. Most linguistics majors double major - his other major was Spanish. He stated that all the linguistics majors with whom he graduated either found a good job or were accepted at one of their top choices for graduate school. </p>
<p>I hope this helps!</p>
<p>That does help, and thank you very much! That's encouraging.</p>