Maryland Universities

[flaccopoe]

I'm applying to colleges and I've been thinking of going to one in Maryland. What colleges are there in Maryland and what are they like? Quaint, bustling, large, small, academic, party-oriented?!

[Moderator 2]

There is no Baltimore State--there is University of MD, UMBC, Frostburg, Salisbury, CCBC, Hopkins, Coppin, Morgan, Loyloa, Notre Dame, Stevenson, McDaniel it depends on what you want.

My son is at CCBC and is going to transfer to UMBC , CCBC is half the price since its a community college. Salisbury is a party school if you like the beach and Frostburg if you like to ski and party.

[Alexir]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1285902588' post='493088']
I'm applying to colleges and I've been thinking of going to one in Maryland. What colleges are there in Maryland and what are they like? Quaint, bustling, large, small, academic, party-oriented?! I'm particularly interested in Baltimore State.
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Towson University. Best party school in Maryland hands down. Football team sucks but its a very chill environment and it's 70% female. Lots of hot chicks lol

[PuRock]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1285903236' post='493097']
Towson University. Best party school in Maryland hands down. Football team sucks but its a very chill environment and it's 70% female. Lots of hot chicks lol
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Ditto. Make that two votes for the U of Towson.

They also have pretty good academic programs as well. Does the OP know of any area of study you'd be interested in?

[FerrariFan87]

I'm a UMBC alum, so I am biased... but it's a great school if you're mainly interested in getting an education. If you want to learn AND have a good time, go to Towson or University of Maryland, College Park.

[berad]

I'm going to College Park, so I may be the most biased of all haha..

It's definitely the most prestigious public school in the state, hardest to get into. Decent party scene and big enough that you don't have to see the same people twice, if you don't want to. It's located in the middle of the not-so-nice city of College Park but the campus is beautiful, anytime of year.

Plus, we have black squirrels. Can't go wrong with that.

[img]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_27yaP5sJAYg/Su81t1QYQ_I/AAAAAAAABwM/tCIS_QGTlmo/s400/black-squirrel-mississauga.jpg[/img]

But I love it here. Studying Environmental Science and Policy and doing pretty well. I would recommend it.

[PuRock]

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Plus, we have black squirrels. Can't go wrong with that.
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The lighter colored ones are better because you can spray paint them with school colors and watch them run amok. Way to many squirrels on campus. But when I think about it, if I were a squirrel, I'd live on campus too.

[JonM229]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1285903236' post='493097']
Towson University. Best party school in Maryland hands down. Football team sucks but its a very chill environment and it's 70% female. Lots of hot chicks lol
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Safety School

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1285904529' post='493115']
I'm a UMBC alum, so I am biased... but it's a great school if you're mainly interested in getting an education. If you want to learn AND have a good time, go to Towson or University of Maryland, College Park.
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While I was (briefly) attending College Park, we would refer to UMBC as U Made a Bad Choice

[Rav'n Maniac]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1285907242' post='493153']
I'm going to College Park, so I may be the most biased of all haha..

It's definitely the most prestigious public school in the state, hardest to get into. Decent party scene and big enough that you don't have to see the same people twice, if you don't want to. It's located in the middle of the not-so-nice city of College Park but the campus is beautiful, anytime of year.

Plus, we have black squirrels. Can't go wrong with that.

[img]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_27yaP5sJAYg/Su81t1QYQ_I/AAAAAAAABwM/tCIS_QGTlmo/s400/black-squirrel-mississauga.jpg[/img]

But I love it here. Studying Environmental Science and Policy and doing pretty well. I would recommend it.
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My son is attending Maryland as well. He received scholarships from both MD and Loyola. Chose the big school scene. Absolutely loves it there!

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1285903236' post='493097']
Towson University. Best party school in Maryland hands down. Football team sucks but its a very chill environment and it's [b]70% female[/b]. Lots of hot chicks lol
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Thanks for the referral: I'll definitely apply there!!

[1/28/01]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1285904529' post='493115']
I'm a UMBC alum, so I am biased... but it's a great school if you're mainly interested in getting an education. If you want to learn AND have a good time, go to Towson or University of Maryland, College Park.
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UMBC here as well

[berad]

[quote name='Rav'n Maniac' timestamp='1285973187' post='493722']
My son is attending Maryland as well. He received scholarships from both MD and Loyola. Chose the big school scene. Absolutely loves it there!
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Same here!

Loyola was actually really intriguing, nice campus, and relatively closer to Baltimore. Way expensive though, something around $50,000 a year!

Can't go wrong with College Park, though. D.C. is a great city, too.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1286080038' post='494464']
Same here!

Loyola was actually really intriguing, nice campus, and relatively closer to Baltimore. Way expensive though, something around $50,000 a year!

Can't go wrong with College Park, though. D.C. is a great city, too.
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Isn't Loyola a really preppy school?

[berad]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1286222212' post='498279']
Isn't Loyola a really preppy school?
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Prolly, if by "preppy" you mean "rich". If you can't afford the $50,000 a year, and don't get a scholarship, you are probably not going there [i](obviously)[/i]. Like I said, their tuition is a king's ransom.

Also, it's a Jesuit school, so keep that in mind.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1286222982' post='498296']
Prolly, if by "preppy" you mean "rich". If you can't afford the $50,000 a year, and don't get a scholarship, you are probably not going there [i](obviously)[/i]. Like I said, their tuition is a king's ransom.

Also, it's a Jesuit school, so keep that in mind.
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Heh, I'm going to a Catholic school now!

[Moderator 2]

I went to Notre Dame which backs up to Loyola and loved it and yes it [b]is[/b] expensive

[flaccopoe]

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I went to Notre Dame which backs up to Loyola and loved it and yes it [b]is[/b] expensive
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Is Notre Dame cracked up to be, or is it just over-rated?

[berad]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1286336653' post='499916']
Is Notre Dame cracked up to be, or is it just over-rated?
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I could be wrong but the College of Notre Dame in Maryland is girls-only..

Unless you're willing to make some drastic changes, I don't think it's the school for you hahaha

[JonM229]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1286336876' post='499921']
I could be wrong but the College of Notre Dame in Maryland is girls-only..

Unless you're willing to make some drastic changes, I don't think it's the school for you hahaha
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You've obviously never seen the show "Bosom Buddies" with a young Tom Hanks

[berad]

[quote name='JonM229' timestamp='1286389531' post='500391']
You've obviously never seen the show "Bosom Buddies" with a young Tom Hanks
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Hey, he could dress in drag if he wants to! No judging, here!

[Moderator 2]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1286336876' post='499921']
I could be wrong but the College of Notre Dame in Maryland is girls-only..

Unless you're willing to make some drastic changes, I don't think it's the school for you hahaha
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Well I am a girl lol

[berad]

[quote name='Moderator 2' timestamp='1286390488' post='500410']
Well I am a girl lol
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No, I was responding to flaccopoe, not you haha.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1286391218' post='500422']
No, I was responding to flaccopoe, not you haha.
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Notre Dame's all-girls? More the reason to go. I'll be the first male they ever accept!

[flaccopoe]

Which MD school has the best football team?

[JonM229]

University of Maryland - College Park


Fear the Turle

[mjb12]

I currently go to Towson, there are a lot of people from NY/NJ that go there. I see you are from NJ, so you won't be alone in that regard.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='JonM229' timestamp='1287028593' post='507005']
University of Maryland - College Park


Fear the Turle
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One of my worst nightmares involves a Turle.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='mjb12' timestamp='1287123596' post='507768']
I currently go to Towson, there are a lot of people from NY/NJ that go there. I see you are from NJ, so you won't be alone in that regard.
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Cool, that's good to hear!

[JonM229]

[quote name='mjb12' timestamp='1287123596' post='507768']
I currently go to Towson, there are a lot of people from NY/NJ that go there. I see you are from NJ, so you won't be alone in that regard.
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[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1287148926' post='507860']
Cool, that's good to hear!
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I didn't know Snooki went to Towson

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='JonM229' timestamp='1287150173' post='507877']
I didn't know Snooki went to Towson
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She does? I guess I won't be applying there anymore...