UND in Princeton Review

[WiSioux]

UND has made the Princeton Review... however, I'm thinking it's not exactly what the administration would have hoped.

Top 10 Schools Where Students Rarely Study

9. University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

UND students observe that "as with most public universities of this size, the classes are kind of hit or miss when it comes to the teaching skills of your professor. Some classes are excellent, others subpar. As far as class difficulty [is concerned], it is about as hit or miss as your professor." Large classes also provide students with a degree of "anonymity." While academics might be inconsistent, there is one unwavering aspect of North Dakota life: Undergrads know how to drink. All year round, students like to unwind with a beer or three. "A lot of people drink between two and four days out of the week," notes one respondent.

If you register you can read more information for free... for those of you that think that takes too much time, here's what it says:

What University of North Dakota Students Say....

Student Body

According to one senior, "most UND students come from small towns and haven't been exposed to much." The aviation program counters the trend by "drawing in students from all 50 states and multiple countries." One undergrad notes, "If you're from out of state, everyone says, 'You're aviation, right?'" Because "this is Scandinavian country, many students are White, blonde, and have blue eyes." Most are "serious in terms of school, conservative in terms of politics, and somewhat religious." The typical student, we're told, is also "bundled in a wool parka freezing his or her butt off walking to class, grimacing in pain just because it is so cold."

Academics

Outside of its home state, the University of North Dakota is best known for an aviation program that "is recognized as the best by most airlines and companies." Students note that "the aviation department is constantly changing and including advanced technology in the training. Most schools only teach you rules, while here at UND through the use of 360- and 260-degree sims [simulators], you get practical work experience. (The sims are designed to be exactly like what the FAA will use to train and evaluate you.)" But natives of the Peace Garden State (yes, that is North Dakota's official nickname) know that there's more to UND than flying and landing airplanes. There are also the "great programs in nursing, law, accounting, and forensic science," "the only meteorology program in the area," "a physical therapy program with a good reputation," and "an awesome honors program." In fact, "UND is just a great school to go to if you want lots of academic options." Students do, however, observe that "as with most public universities of this size, the classes are kind of hit or miss when it comes to the teaching skills of your professor. Some classes are excellent, others subpar. As far as class difficulty [is concerned], it is about as hit or miss as your professor." Large classes also provide students with a degree of "anonymity."

Campus Life

"If you can stand the winter months, the University of North Dakota is a nice campus that is full of friendly people and good times," but prospective students should be forewarned that during the winter, "This seems like the coldest campus in the country." During the long winter, "The college hockey team is the biggest attraction. The hockey arena is one even NHL teams wish they could have. Hockey is everything around here." Otherwise, "Most people resort to indoor activities either at the gym, movies, bars, or clubs. During warmer months, many students go outside to play Ultimate Frisbee, baseball, football, and sand volleyball." All year round, students like to unwind with a beer or three: "A lot of people drink between 2 and 4 days out of the week," observes one respondent. Another remarks, "Grand Forks, North Dakota, offers a small-town atmosphere, as well as the small-town need for creativity when trying to find entertainment. The relative lack of entertainment perpetuates the use of alcohol. The proportion of fraternities and sororities per student is extremely high." Plenty of students tell us that they don't drink and still manage to occupy their time with "movies, hanging out with friends, camping, and hunting."

[omahasioux1]

Good read.