I've lived in Rolla most of my life and I don't think its fair saying Rolla is in the middle of nowhere because there are plenty of towns nearby and there a lot of outdoor attractions too.
such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. there's plenty to do, if you know where to look.
Heh, it kind of is in the middle of nowhere. However, I loved going to school there. That "culinary school" at 6:09 is where I lived for 3 years. Good times.
@spodieodie1 HAHAHAHAHAHA! technical school. What, were you not accepted. MS&T is one of the top engineering universities in the country....the entire country.
@Chr0maticAttack On the contrary, I graduated almost five years ago, and thank you for reiterating my point by calling it an "engineering university." I hardly see how that's much different from calling it a technical school, that is, a place where people come to get educated in a trade, comp sci in my case. Well-rounded education? Hardly.
@spodieodie1 I still don't get your negativity. It is a fact that 40% of the current students are studying engineering...that's not a majority. While engineering is the focus, there are plenty of students involved in other majors or pre-degrees. What is well-rounded anyway? Liberal arts education that is full of bias from whatever side? I'm studying Aerospace Engineering...the campus is very close knit with good people that actually want to learn. What is so bad about Rolla?
@Chr0maticAttack: MST's lack of diversity is its biggest problem, with a large plurality of students studying similar subjects, and with most of those students being pretty similar ethnically and socioeconomically. It's fine if you just want to get your degree and get out, which is what I did, but I feel like Rolla did more to stunt my growth than it did to encourage it. Stronger liberal arts classes would help, though most engineering majors consider such classes a waste of time, IMHO.
I am an alumnus of UMR,1970. I have a Miner letter jacket for Football. I loved that place. UMR saved my life. Wonderful memories. Thanks for uploadng this.
I've lived in Rolla most of my life and I don't think its fair saying Rolla is in the middle of nowhere because there are plenty of towns nearby and there a lot of outdoor attractions too.
such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. there's plenty to do, if you know where to look.
suprsofa 3 years ago
Heh, it kind of is in the middle of nowhere. However, I loved going to school there. That "culinary school" at 6:09 is where I lived for 3 years. Good times.
jraggimus 3 years ago
spodieodie1 if you lived in rolla you would know that UMR is NOT in the middle of nowhere douche where do you live the ghetto of L.A.?
heha123heha456 4 years ago
Worthless hellhole of a university. Might as well call it a four-year technical school. Not to mention the fact that you're in the middle of nowhere.
spodieodie1 4 years ago
fo sho! probably the worst place i've lived in my entire life. really if it wasn't for my friends i dont know what i'd do.
chrislake13 3 years ago
@spodieodie1 HAHAHAHAHAHA! technical school. What, were you not accepted. MS&T is one of the top engineering universities in the country....the entire country.
Chr0maticAttack 1 year ago
@Chr0maticAttack On the contrary, I graduated almost five years ago, and thank you for reiterating my point by calling it an "engineering university." I hardly see how that's much different from calling it a technical school, that is, a place where people come to get educated in a trade, comp sci in my case. Well-rounded education? Hardly.
spodieodie1 1 year ago
@spodieodie1 I still don't get your negativity. It is a fact that 40% of the current students are studying engineering...that's not a majority. While engineering is the focus, there are plenty of students involved in other majors or pre-degrees. What is well-rounded anyway? Liberal arts education that is full of bias from whatever side? I'm studying Aerospace Engineering...the campus is very close knit with good people that actually want to learn. What is so bad about Rolla?
Chr0maticAttack 1 year ago
@Chr0maticAttack: MST's lack of diversity is its biggest problem, with a large plurality of students studying similar subjects, and with most of those students being pretty similar ethnically and socioeconomically. It's fine if you just want to get your degree and get out, which is what I did, but I feel like Rolla did more to stunt my growth than it did to encourage it. Stronger liberal arts classes would help, though most engineering majors consider such classes a waste of time, IMHO.
spodieodie1 1 year ago
@spodieodie1 Well, from there I just differ in opinion of how the campus would affect us, perhaps it'll have worked well for me.
Chr0maticAttack 1 year ago
i am alumnus of urm too. i be happy to see more umr videos uploaded here.Thanks
method007 5 years ago
I am an alumnus of UMR,1970. I have a Miner letter jacket for Football. I loved that place. UMR saved my life. Wonderful memories. Thanks for uploadng this.
myrl7 5 years ago