Extracurricular Activities at The University of Maryland

Breakdown of “Extracurricular Activities” at UMD/UMaryland-College Park

By Gender

Males	B
Females	B

By Major

Accounting	B-
Aerospace Engineering	B+
Agriculture/Horticulture	D+
Animal Studies	B
Anthropology	C-
Architecture	C+
Architecture & Urban Planning Department	D
Biology	B-
Business - Management and Administration	A-
Chemical Engineering	B-
Chemistry	B
Civil Engineering	A
Communications	A-
Computer Engineering	B+
Computer Science	B
Criminal	B+
Cultures/Civilization	A-
Economics	C+
Education	A+
Electrical Engineering	B+
Engineering Department	A+
English	B
Finance	B
History/Histories (art history/etc.)	C+
Journalism	B
Kinesiology	B+
Language - French/Spanish/etc.	F
Math	A+
Mechanical Engineering	B+
Natural Resources	B+
Neuroscience/Cognitive Science	A+
Nutrition	C-
Other	B-
Philosophy	B
Physics	C
Political Science	B
PreLaw and Legal	C+
PreMed and Medical	A-
Psychology	A-
Public Health	A-
Social Work	B-
Sociology	A
Undecided	B-

Against similar schools

Extracurricular Activities compared with similar schools in class.

University of Maryland - College Park
B
Average of All Schools
B-
Average of schools in class
B+
Harvard University
B
Cornell University
A-
University of Delaware
B+
New York University
B-
Princeton University
B
Yale University
A-
University of Connecticut
B+
F
A+

Extracurricular Activities

“... I was very happy with my experience, I had gone in expecting I wouldn't like a larg university, but there was tons to do, I had a lot of activiti...Read full comment

“... Most of the time RAs will have activities to introduce you to your hallmates, and you'll end up being extremely good friends very quickly, so the...Read full comment

“... sports ...Read full comment

“... Academics are important as sports ...Read full comment

“... If you want a social life, good education, sports, girls, good food or no social life, a quiet place to study, internships, diversity, this schoo...Read full comment

“... You have many resources available to you, and there are many activities you can get involved with ...Read full comment

“... However, don't expect opportuities to drop on your lap; you actually have to be independent enough to look around and find activities that you e...Read full comment

“... Anyway UMD is boring if you dpnt share the common American interests of sports fraternities and repetitive bars ...Read full comment

“... What is important to a school like this is sports, beer, and getting publicity so they can make more money ...Read full comment

“... Come to this school not because of scholarships, because you like sports, or because you want to party; instead, know that like most selective s...Read full comment

“... Pros: - Athletics: Games for all sports are a ton of fun and school spirit/pride is extremely high ...Read full comment

“... Lots of activities--I put together two or three newsletters regularly for different (tech and non-tech) organizations ...Read full comment

“... I'd say the weakest parts of this university are the availability of money, and the errant sports glitch (read: basketball), other than that I h...Read full comment

“... If you're not into sports, there's always a couple plays, shows, etc ...Read full comment

“... You can get a good education for what you pay, a bargain compared to private schools, and if you like sports and frat parties, you'll be especia...Read full comment

“... Also, this school is known for its immaturity that is known nationwide, especially at the sports games and how people here love to relieve and re...Read full comment

“... Other than that, extracurricular activities (and many school-run events) are either ill-attended or disorganized ...Read full comment

“... The large campus provides many activities, but is somewhat impersonal and could overwhelm the timid ...Read full comment

“... Surrounding city lacks in appearance, safety, and night-life activities (4 bars, hookah bar and thats about it) ...Read full comment

“... The only positives possibly are the sportsteams ...Read full comment

“... Pros - Tons of school spirit, ACC athletics, and a great workout facility make UMD a great place if you're into sports ...Read full comment

“... Sports here are great ...Read full comment

“... The sports can be another problem ...Read full comment

“... The social life revolves around sports, beer, frats, and more beer ...Read full comment

“... i love how its easy to get out side and they have a large sports program ...Read full comment

“... Sports here are strong ...Read full comment

“... Sporting events are the best, good faculty and easy to get involved with extracurriculars, of which there are endless things to choose from ...Read full comment

“... The university as a whole seems to care more about the appearances (of the campus and of the student body and its achievements) and sports (whic...Read full comment

“... There is a lot to do here whether it is sports, clubs, frat row and parties, or going into DC ...Read full comment

“... It has great sports teams ...Read full comment

“... One can feel isolated if they don't want to join the frats, or the bar scene, or go to sports events ...Read full comment