<p>I was just wondering about the social life at UMinn. Of course, it's a big school and there are tons of kids around, so I'd say there's no big deal. But how did you make friends at the U?
I can imagine that a big school also has some anonymity to it...
I'm a transfer, so I probably won't be enjoying the Welcome week. Is transfer orientation a bit fun?
And lastly, how's the international atmosphere at the U? Being from a bilingual school in Europe my command of English is not that big of a problem (116/120 toefl ibt). I'd like to make American friends in college and I was wondering how open students at the U are towards this.</p>
<p>Can't wait to hear of all your experiences!</p>
<p>The U of M is a great gathering place. The cultural diversity there is notable and you’ll definitely be able to find people to talk to. There are obviously exceptions, but as a whole, the students are very approachable and friendly.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for your reaction!
Are you a student at UMinn? Or also applying for the fall 2011 term? </p>
<p>I’m interested in hearing stories of how others made friends in college. So how did you people go about it?
Did everything go naturally, or did you put in a little extra effort (through clubs etc.)?
Do people make friends in class?
Does social life take place more on or off campus? That’s what I’m really interested in!</p>
<p>I’m a transfer student for this coming fall and I was wondering the same thing. What college are you transferring to 4028821? I’m going to the College of Liberal arts. I’m anxious to get to orientation and start meeting people.</p>
<p>I’m joining the ROTC to help meet people as well as pay for college lol. But I hear the social aspect of the U is great. There are so many clubs to join and sports. I’m sure you’ll be able to meet people easily :)</p>
<p>Hey!
I signed up for CLA as well, but still need to get the decision (I sent my application on February 6th, don’t know why it takes so long…) Got accepted at a small LAS in NY already, but somehow a big school feels more free.
Where are you transfering from?</p>
<p>It’s Minnesota nice what do you expect Yes, it is a huge school AND crowded… but it feels small after you find your own group of people I’d say most people at the UofM are sooo friendly.There’s a lot of diversity although it’s been attracting a lot of asian students lately…lol. Since it’s so big you shouldn’t have a problem finding your niche. You should be able to meet people at your freshman orientation, dorms and by joining clubs. I know that the UofM has a large international student population…which I can see why since it’s reasonably affordable for OOS and int’l students. The Twin Cities (MPLS/St.Paul) is nice…there’s tons to do, a lot of culture you can find many internships b/c of it’s urban location…</p>
<p>Thanks!
But isn’t the big international student pop a bit of a problem for integration into American college life? I can image the internationals tend to spend time in their own groups rather than elsewhere, which I don’t think is great.
Are you in the UofM? If so, do you have any international/european friends?</p>
<p>I’m transferring from the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay. I’m a psychology major. However, I’m only transferring as a sophomore so I’m not really a traditional transfer student. </p>
<p>I have no idea why it takes them so long to process applications this late in the year. It took them 8 months to give me a response. I applied back in September and didn’t hear until mid-March. But I’m sure you’ll hear soon. I hope you get in!</p>
<p>By the way, where are you transferring from? I saw that you said you were going to a bi-ligual school in Europe. I lived over in Germany for a couple of years, so I know how you feel coming to America.</p>
<p>I’m transferring from a Dutch university (TU Delft to be exactly).
My high school (close to Utrecht, Netherlands) was bilingual, so that’s where I learned to speak English properly. Where did you live in Germany? And how come you went to Germany?
I got some exchange friends at UW-Madison, btw! </p>
<p>I’m coming over to the US next week to visit UMN-tc, on thursday to saturday. So if anyone on this forum is interested in giving me a tour, they’re very welcome!! (I’m also doing the umn campus tour on friday).</p>
<p>Welcome to the UMN community! There are some resources that you can use to get to know people as a transfer student, including the transfer student living and learning community in the residence halls. You can also meet people through classes, at the gym, clubs, and intramural sports.</p>
<p>I found that a lot of the social life at the University of Minnesota happens on campus or in the neighborhoods nearby (Dinkytown, Northeast, Uptown, etc.).</p>
Yes, it is a huge school AND crowded… but it feels small after you find your own group of people