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I loved my student experience at Miami, there were tons of extracurriculars and ways to get involved on campus. I did have a problem with the academic situation, as it was very unbalanced. Programs like business had massive budgets and hundreds of staff to support students, while other programs had classrooms scattered over campus in random spare rooms. The professors I had were wonderful, but they were few. Often the curriculum would change between years, so students who took the same course in... Read More different semesters would not get the same information.

I really enjoyed attending Miami. First off it is a really beautiful campus especially in the summer and the spring which is what drew me to it. But what I really loved about it is I don't think I had one bad professor there all of them seemed to genuinely love teaching and were always free for office hours even when I had relatively inane questions. They were also always very accommodating when you had to miss class for being sick or family event and I think that is reflective of the overall vibe... Read More of Miami. There is really great student life activities as well and I think that for it being a midsize school has great selection of clubs, club sports and the student center is great. However there are some negatives. First of all some of the Greek life can be notably abrasive and racist when I was there a sorority actually got kicked off campus for their behavior. Also the school as a whole pushes a lot of its funding into the business school and thus the Humanities and some of the STEM get left with not a lot of money and you can tell from the buildings that those classes are housed in. My biggest gripe from my time there in my personal experience was that they pulled a program (The Honors trip program) where if you completed a certain amount of extra requirements over the years you got to go on a free summer or winter trip however the year I was supposed to go even though all of my requirements were completed that cumulatively took me over a hundred extra hours not for credit, they decided to stop funding those trips and didn't even grandfather us in.

As a first generation college student Miami University was one of the best decisions I have made when it came to choosing a college. It has affordability, diversity, and community. Having the opportunity to take classes at one of their regional campuses made it possible for me to be able to afford going to the main campus for my degree. I was able to save ample amount of money. The campus itself is beautiful especially in the fall. The classes are medium sized which I appreciated as it gave me the... Read More opportunity to engage with my professor. The community Miami creates is very engaging and welcoming.

I think the brand name of Miami holds a lot of weight in the state of Ohio and particularly in Cincinnati where I live. People generally assume competence just from the mere fact that I tell them I went there. That is huge in the corporate world. People opinion's of you raises and relatively you have to do more to knock yourself down a peg from there. Miami was fun and provided great academics. Oxford is very much a college town but has a great atmosphere. The campus is beautiful and with a strong... Read More alumni base things stay updated and high-quality.

Miami provided great class sizes and some professors who care, a beautiful campus, and wonderful opportunities to socialize. They allowed me to graduate with almost 0 student debt.

On the other side of the coin, they keep professors with horrible reviews purely from tenure, and there is no way to get out of taking classes from them. I’ve seen others use skills they learned in a class with another professor, while I was forced to take a professor with below a 2 star rating on rate my professor. They... Read More ask me for donations despite the fact I’ve used their resources and have gone above and beyond to find a job, but can’t find anything. They ask me for donations while I am struggling financially and they just approved a multi-million dollar sports complex that was heavily voted against by students and alumni. I was promised a cohort that would have me take the best professors and challenge me academically, but all I got from that was a coding professor who spent class periods showing us videos of himself doing things completely contrary to the concept we were supposed to be learning about.

While there are good and bad things about this institution, I do not see myself donating money down the line because of the lack of resources to land a job if you’re not a finance or Econ major.

Miami University has always been, and always will be, the pinnacle of the American University experience. The campus is nothing short of breathtaking; the academics are truly top notch; the athletics are...good enough; I would choose Miami again and again and again. Every class I took in four years was taught by a qualified professional who seemed to truly enjoy teaching. I got my first teaching job one day before graduation and I know it was because they saw Miami University on my resume. Love and... Read More Honor!

Miami University of Ohio has an incredible breadth and depth of faculty, especially within the esteemed Farmer School of Business. The combination of academic knowledge and real-world expertise lends more than just a classroom education to students. The placement and support programs for graduates are exceptional. The surrounding environment of beautiful Oxford Ohio creates a quintessential college experience in a relatively safe surrounding. The extracurriculars, especially greek life, prepare students... Read More for life beyond the classroom. Miami truly is the "Public Ivy."

Miami University of Oxford, Ohio is the perfect institution to receive a private school education for a public institution price. The location in Oxford is perfect for anyone looking to go to college in the heart of a college town over an urban campus. Walking to class on such a historic campus, students walk on streets that still have cobble stone and take classes in buildings from 1809. The faculty and administration are equally knowledgeable, supportive, and empowering, especially in the psychology... Read More department where I received my Bachelors. I also felt challenged by my teachers and my classmates in a healthy learning atmosphere where engaging discourse and dialogue was encouraged so we could teach each other about the material but also learn about one another as people. Miami University of Ohio is also very intentional about ensuring their students get career opportunities and have large career fairs every year for current and past students. They encourage all students, event first year students, to attend the fairs to practice interview etiquette, communicating ones skills, and advocating for ones self. My roommates and I would always attend the fairs together and support each other then discuss what we will do different for the next one to land an internship or job if we hadnt yet. After graduation, Ive been able to experience Miamis strong alumni relations. I am currently on the board of the Nashville Miami alumni chapter and Ive gotten to see the long lasting bond Miami builds to connect their students past graduation.

Miami University is a great school and they are really passionate about being there to help their students with their goals. However, one thing I will mention is how different the minority experience is compared to non-minority person experience. Being a Black student at Miami, it was hard at first getting used to attending a prominently white institution. I was usually always the only person of color in my class and that made me feel very uncomfortable at times. I felt as though it took me longer... Read More to make friends within my department because I didnt really fit in with the others in my classes. However, there was an office of diversity affairs and many organizations on campus for people of color. That would make me feel more at ease because I was able to find people that I could click with right away without going through the feeling like an outsider stage first. Another thing that I really appreciated at Miami was the fact that the minority teachers within my department really took the time to know me as well. The professors would always make sure that I was navigating Miami well and that my mental health was intact. I really loved that about Miami. Miami University is really good at focusing on the mental health of its students. In the Education, Health and Society department, we have many resources for students who need a break and/or dont feel like their selves. My favorite thing that Miami offers is a mindfulness room which is really good in my opinion. It is almost as if its a mediation room offered on campus. Miami is a great university and a good way to make lasting connections with individuals.

I absolutely loved my time at Miami. For starters, it is one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. The red brick and green space make it picture perfect year round. My degree programs were each rigorous. Management and Leadership is a quality program. I gained a lot of knowledge and skills in management, but I also gained invaluable experiences. For example, in one of my classes, I worked with a real world client to solve a real world challenge in their company. The experience allowed me... Read More to network and gain experience. I am still in touch with my "client" today, and she has given me advice on resumes and career changes. My degree program for Latin American Studies was a great addition to my minor in Spanish. If you're minoring in Spanish, it's super easy to add and obtain the Latin American Studies degree--it only requires a couple more classes!

I could not have selected a better undergraduate institution than Miami University. The campus is gorgeous and has a close-knit feel to it. The educational opportunities that were afforded to me were invaluable. One of the factors that sets Miami apart is the opportunity to participate in research as an undergraduate. I was able to serve as a research assistant in a psychology lab beginning in my freshman year and continued throughout my time at Miami. There were also numerous internships that were... Read More available to me and I was able to gain practical career experience. The professors that I was taught by in both my Psychology major and my Family Studies major were exceptional and they are truly passionate about teaching and seeing students succeed. Due to Miami not being a large university you are able to build genuine relationships with your professors. Miami has a perfect balance of academics and social activities. Outside of academics, the social life at Miami is great as well. what makes Miami great is that while the clubs/nightlife are there and are great, it is not the only social aspect of the campus. There are a multitude of clubs and organizations to choose from as well as sporting events to attend. The dorms are nice and there is a variety of delicious food options available as well.

I was extremely disappointed with Miami and will be transferring next year. There are some people who seem to like it, especially those on the sports teams. However, if a small, conservative town doesn't sound exciting to you, I would highly recommend considering another college. Miami is absolutely a party school, and for most weekends consist of only frat parties and then going to Brick or another local bar. There's just simply nothing else to do. There are a couple restaurants uptown, and a small... Read More place you can paint ceramic pieces. It gets old really fast. In addition, Miami has a culture that I can't sync with. It's very much like high school - everyone tries so hard to fit into a stereotype that there doesn't seem to be much individuality or diversity (although that may just be my own experience). Speaking of diversity, there is hardly any. There are many Chinese students, and I've made friends with some, but for the most part the Chinese students tend to group together and stay from interacting with any domestic students. I will say the business school is great, and its gained a reputation for a reason. I learned more this semester in business core than I ever could have expected. So, if you're looking for a great business education, Farmer will do that for you. Overall, though, Miami is not for everyone and I wouldn't recommend it to most.