Why UMC?
Frequently Asked Questions

UMC SCTWS Intrasite Links

Home

Introduction

History

Members

Meeting Minutes

Scrapbook

Chapter Activities

Service Projects

Job Board

Members Jobs

Dates to Remember

Links Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 10 UMC Advantages:

  1. Hands-on learning

  2. Best transfer credit around

  3. "Wired" advanced technology

  4. Generous scholarships

  5. Small, friendly campus and town

  6. Niche programs

  7. Student clubs and organizations

  8. Industry experience

  9. Internships

  10. NCAA Division II

  • Why should I come to UMC? 

UMC is unique among universities in that the small class size and interactions with professors allow for distinct advantages in learning.  You are not just a number at UMC, on the contrary, you are an individual.

  • Why should I join Clubs and Organizations? 

By becoming active in clubs and organizations here at UMC your resume builds itself.  Each club on campus is required to do at least two service projects per semester.  These projects are done throughout the Crookston and surrounding communities.  This interaction with the community on a service level is also very rewarding and can afford you a different view your role or "niche" in the world today.

  • Why should I be part of The UMC Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society? 

The UMC Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society is a very unique club here at UMC.  We participate in many different service projects, and also have many other activities that we participate in.  These activities include: Black Bear Den trips (see the video)(46 Mb), Teaching in Fertile, MN at the Norman County Environmental Education Day, Duck Banding at Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, Cleaning Wood duck boxes at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, Netting Walleye Fingerlings at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, Building and Placing Blue bird houses throughout the Crookston area, Inviting various speakers to present at meeting, and much much more.  With all of this, why wouldn't you want to be a part of the UMC SCTWS?

  • Why should I take an active role in clubs and school events? 

Other and just being an excellent resume builder, being active in clubs and school events introduces you to many new people, many of which you will be working with for your four years here and also in the workplace after college.  AND IT'S FUN!

  • Why should I work hard and make my mark on UMC?

Everyone wants to be remembered for something, and everyone wants to make a difference.  UMC is the perfect place to begin or continue making your mark.  There are plenty of opportunities for you to do this!

 

Now that you know why you should attend The University of Minnesota, Crookston, Follow the link below to begin the journey into your future!

UMC OneStop Student Center - Registration materials

 

 

Natural Resources Degree Program at UMC   |  The Wildlife Society  

The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the page author. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by the University of Minnesota.

UMC Home Page

Date of last update: Saturday, April 05, 2003

Webpage by DanO