College Profile: University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

I am currently studying BA Politics at the University of Sheffield. Next academic year I get to study a year abroad in the US! It's been my dream since a kid to live in the States due to the exposure to the American media. I was a big fan of the Simpsons when I was a kid so that has kind of shaped my idea of "America", bear this in mind... The universities I can study at are:

Case Western Reserve University
Drexel University, Philadelphia
George Institute of Technology
Montana State University-Bozeman
Oregon University System - All 7 campuses
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Maryland at College Park
University of Michigan - College of Engineering (Engineering only)
University of New Mexico at Albuquerque
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Oklahoma-Norman
University of Pittsburgh
University of Texas at Austin
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Madison (Engineering only)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

I want something that:
- has that Simpsons feel...
- is traditional America
- isn't too hot or too cold
- preferably snow
- near a major sports team

I'd like a university that meets the majority of this criteria.

Thanks!

The following are top tier unis in terms of reputation (considered among the very best in US)

UNC Chapel Hill, U Michigan, U Texas, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech

The others on the list are all excellent and well respected too - it's a very good list. I'll confine myself to talking about these five best ones though:

Virginia and especially Georgia tech are probably in the top five in the world in terms of absolutely amazing engineering and science programs - in the same league as MIT and Cal Tech really. You can expect really intense work ethics and lots of nerdery, especially at Georgia. VT is in quite a small town in the middle of some beautiful landscapes, while GT is in the centre of the huge urban mess that is Atlanta, where there's a lot more to do but less peace and student-centricism.

Chapel Hill, Michigan and Texas are all big old state universities that are considered some of the best of their kind - Michigan especially is a famously outstanding public school. All three are in fairly small college towns, especially UNC - Chapel Hill is a really lovely, quirky and happy place full of friendly and contented students, constantly getting involved in the awesome campus life. All three will give you great classic American college experiences. Texas is based in Austin, which is the only place in the whole state which isn't typically Texan - it's actually fairly liberal and progressive and there's lots of fun stuff to do there, including a great music scene.

None of these places will give you a "Simpsons" feel, mainly because you'll be living in huge universities with loads of students, rather than in a house with a small family. But they will all feel very American. VERY American - so don't worry about that. Especially the state schools.

Also it will be too hot AND too cold at all of these places. The only part of America that doesn't get extreme weather is the North West coast - so Oregon is the only place on your list that will get the weather you want. EVERYWHERE else will be boiling in the summer and freezing in the winter, so I advise you to just accept that and try and look forward to the challenge - it's part of the American experience after all! Having said that, UNC actually gets reasonably good weather and is very leafy/shady, which helps in summer.

You'll get snow pretty much everywhere as well, but more guaranteed the further north or east you go.

Regarding sports teams - what you'll find is that actually you'll get sucked into college sports rather than professional. Every university has their big teams and going out to support them them on game day is a huge deal for the students - I think you'll find it loads of fun as well! So you can't go too wrong there whatever you choose - although out of the five I mentioned, UNC is probably the most intense in its support for its teams (but only just).

There's more info on some of these unis and on US unis in general from a British perspective at http://www.uniintheusa.com

Good luck, have fun!
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I will most likely be attending The University of Oklahoma at Norman next year and I was wondering if they allowed freshman to stay in apartments. I know most colleges require freshmen to be in on campus housing, are there any campus apartments? Also I am currently concurrently enrolled in high school and a local accredited college. By the time i graduate high school I will have 12 hours. Am I still considered a freshman in college?

You will still be considered a freshman with only 12 semester hours. You will also probably be required to live in a dorm. Universities can make exceptions if you have family near campus or medical reasons, etc. Living in the dorm is a good thing though. I loved living in the dorm because it was a great way to meet people. There were always people nearby that I could study with or get study help from. The dorm also had lots of social activities in large areas downstairs. The food was great too. I saved a lot of money by eating at the dorms dining center. You will probably love the dorm once you get there!
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I am possibly deciding to go to OU next year and I just want to know

If you can not find that info on the school's web site call up the admissions's office and ask.

I want to get a teaching degree to teach high school science. I would like to go to a school like ECU, OU, or OSU. Can you get a teaching degree at these schools and what are some other good schools in OK to get a teaching degree.

Thanks!

Bacone College
Cameron University
Carl Albert State College
Connors State College
DeVry University-Oklahoma
East Central University
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Langston University
Metropolitan College
Murray State College
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Northeastern State University
Northern Oklahoma College
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oral Roberts University
Rogers State University
Saint Gregorys University
Seminole State College
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southern Nazarene University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
University of Phoenix-Oklahoma City Campus
University of Phoenix-Tulsa Campus
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
University of Tulsa
Western Oklahoma State College

I just wanted to know because i hear about how good the sports programs are, but i never hear about them in academics. Just wanted to know because i might enroll there in the fall.

Yes, it is good for academics. It is one of the best schools in Oklahoma (tied with Tulsa in my opinion), but within the region I would say that there are better schools for academics. However, there are many positive things to say about the University of Oklahoma. The campus is great. The architecture of many of their buildings is phenomenal. The town of Norman is fully behind the school. They have many National Merit Scholars. They are spending a bunch of money on renovations to make the campus even nicer. Their football stadium is impressive to say the least. I know many OU grads that are now doing very well within their respective fields, so I would say that the University of Oklahoma has many great opportunities for a student who is concerned with either academics, sports, or both. What are you thinking of majoring in?

I am looking into colleges and am really leaning towards Colorado School of Mines. I have visited the campus and love it it, but I know tours and brochures don't say everything. Is there anything wrong or negative about the school because as of now it appears to be perfect. I would love to have some insider info, thanks so much.

It's one of the five best geology schools in the USA. There's nothing wrong with it if geology is your thing. The only thing wrong with is is the blizzards and the altitude, but that's personal for me. I grew up in New Orleans, so even though snow is beautiful. Anything more than 2 or three inches is on the ground is something I prefer not to have to deal with. I'm also scared about getting lost in blizzard, going ito insulin shock because of the cold. and my body not being found until the snow drifts melt, but that's my problem and psychological hangup. I would love to Colorado State university in Boulder to get a Ph.D, in planetary geology. but I don't have the money to move right now, and I still have to deal with my fear of blizzards. Ice storms ic an manage. It's Three DAYS of constant snow that i can't deal with, yet. I was hospitalized in a nursing home in NE OK when central Oklahoma had blizzards in February 2010. I was VERY gald I was NOT in Norman, The next year I lucked out, because i was home in New Orleans when it snowed in a lot in central OK. , This is not the first and probably will not be the last tiim that I will luck out by being home in New Orleans and not home in Oklahoma when Oklahoma gets a blizzard. . and 9 and a half inces of snow on the gournd for three days. I wrote half of my master's thesis in long hand in those three days. Then I finally went outside and measured how much snow there was on the ground. At least the University of Oklahoma cancels classes sensibily. Not like Tulane not canceling classes until AFTER the eye of the hurricane goes over the uptown Tulane campus. That really DID happen, September, 1971.

Check out the degree requirements online before you make a decision. Talk to or email first contact people on the Colorado School of Mines too. Making first contact with prospective studens is part of their JOB. They are PAID to answer prospective students questions.
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I'm currently working on my undergraduate degree. I know that there are plenty of links available online. I am looking for suggestions based upon personal experience. I know that there are plenty of Librarians on Y!A, right? Where did you get your MLS or where do you plan to? I appreciate detailed descriptions, thank you.

I got mine at the University of Oklahoma (OU). I went to both the Norman and Tulsa campuses. The program is okay; it's not the most prestigious school, but it's not the worst. Some of the professors were very hard to deal with, and depending on who your advisor is, you may have a hard time getting any actual "advice" from them. I also felt like the program was too grounded in theory; the library science theory is essential to know, of course, but there was very little in the way of practical courses/experience.
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I am a freshman in college, getting my Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, but in three years I will need to have decided where to get my MLS degree.

Based on educational value where would you suggest I go?
Based on cost value where would you suggest I go.
Based on loving where you went where should I go?

I am considering Florida and UK {Only because I live in Kentucky}.
I want to be a public or college librarian.

Indian university

Library Science Degree

Appalachian State University North Carolina Boone

Arcadia University Pennsylvania Glenside

Ball State University Indiana Muncie

Catholic University Of America District Of Columbia Washington

Central Michigan University Michigan Mt Pleasant

Central Missouri State University Missouri Warrensburg

Chicago State University Illinois Chicago

Clarion University Of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Clarion

Clark Atlanta University Georgia Atlanta

Cuny Queens College New York Flushing

Dominican University Illinois River Forest

Drexel University Pennsylvania Philadelphia

East Carolina University North Carolina Greenville

East Central University Oklahoma Ada

Emporia State University Kansas Emporia

Florida State University Florida Tallahassee

Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana Bloomington

Indiana University-Purdue University-indianapolis Indiana Indianapolis

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico-San German Puerto Rico San German

Kent State University-Main Campus Ohio Kent

Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Kutztown

Lindenwood University Missouri St Charles

Long Island University-C W Post Campus New York Brookville

Louisiana State Univ & Ag & Mech & Hebert Laws Ctr Louisiana Baton Rouge

Murray State University Kentucky Murray

North Carolina Central University North Carolina Durham

Northeastern State University Oklahoma Tahlequah

Ohio Dominican University Ohio Columbus

Our Lady Of The Lake University-San Antonio Texas San Antonio

Pratt Institute-Main New York Brooklyn

Rowan University New Jersey Glassboro

Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Jersey New Brunswick

Sam Houston State University Texas Huntsville

San Jose State University California San Jose

Siena Heights University Michigan Adrian

Simmons College Massachusetts Boston

Southern Connecticut State University Connecticut New Haven

St John's University-New York New York Queens

Suny At Albany New York Albany

Suny At Buffalo New York Buffalo

Syracuse University New York Syracuse

Texas A & M University-Commerce Texas Commerce

Texas Woman's University Texas Denton

The University Of Alabama Alabama Tuscaloosa

The University Of Tennessee Tennessee Knoxville

The University Of Texas At Austin Texas Austin

Trevecca Nazarene University Tennessee Nashville

University Of Arizona Arizona Tucson

University Of California-Berkeley California Berkeley

University Of California-Los Angeles California Los Angeles

University Of Central Arkansas Arkansas Conway

University Of Colorado At Denver Colorado Denver

University Of Denver Colorado Denver

University Of Hawaii At Manoa Hawaii Honolulu

University Of Houston-Clear Lake Texas Houston

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Illinois Champaign

University Of Iowa Iowa Iowa City

University Of Kentucky Kentucky Lexington

University Of Maine At Augusta Maine Augusta

University Of Maryland-College Park Maryland College Park

University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Columbia

University Of Nebraska At Omaha Nebraska Omaha

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill North Carolina Chapel Hill

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro North Carolina Greensboro

University Of North Texas Texas Denton

University Of Northern Iowa Iowa Cedar Falls

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus Oklahoma Norman

University Of Pittsburgh-Main Campus Pennsylvania Pittsburgh

University Of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

University Of Rhode Island Rhode Island Kingston

University Of South Carolina-Columbia South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Florida Florida Tampa

University Of Southern Mississippi Mississippi Hattiesburg

University Of Washington-Seattle Campus Washington Seattle

University Of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wisconsin Milwaukee

Valdosta State University Georgia Valdosta

Wayne State University Michigan Detroit

Western Kentucky University Kentucky Bowling Green

Im am studying Chemistry, Botany and Environmental science. Can i take up Meteorology as postgraduation ? I have done physics and mathematics in School uptill 12th standard( so i hope that is good enough for this).
I want to know the name of the Univerities/colleges offering this Course..
Thx :)

Here's a list of most of the ones in the US and UK.

Florida State University Masters and doctorate
Program: Meteorology
Location: Tallahassee, FL

Georgia Institute Of Technology Masters and doctorate
Program: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Location: Atlanta, GA

University of Maryland College Park Masters only
Program: Geospatial Information Sciences
Location: College Park, MD

University of Maryland Masters and doctorate
Program: Meteorology
Location: College Park, MD

University of South Carolina Masters and doctorate
Program: Geography
Location: Columbia, SC

Columbia University Masters only
Program: Climate and Society
Location: New York, NY

University of Maryland Masters and doctorate
Program: Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences
Location: College Park, MD

Plymouth State University Masters only
Program: M.S. in Applied Meteorology
Location: Plymouth, NH

Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus Masters and doctorate
Program: Meteorology
Location: University Park, PA

Columbia University Doctorate only
Program: Atmospheric and Planetary Science
Location: New York, NY

Iowa State University Masters and doctorate
Program: Agricultural Meteorology
Location: Ames, IA

University of Northern Colorado Masters
Program: Earth Sciences
Location: Greeley, CO

Iowa State University Masters and doctorate
Program: Meteorology
Location: Ames, IA

Colorado State University Masters and doctorate
Program: Atmospheric Science
Location: Fort Collins, CO

University of Utah masters and doctorate
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

University of Hawaii
Program: Meteorology
Location: Honolulu, HI

University of Arizona Masters and Doctorate
Program: Atmospheric Sciences
Location: Tucson, AZ

University of Nebraska - Lincoln Masters and Doctorate
Program: Meteorology / Climatology
Location: Lincoln, NE

University of Oklahoma Masters and Doctorate
Program: Meteorology
Location: Norman, OK

University of Reading Masters
Program: Meteorology
Location: Reading,

University of Birmingham Masters and doctorate
Program: Climatology and Meteorology
Location: Brimingham,

University of Birmingham Masters and Doctorate
Program: Environmental Health
Location: Brimingham,

University of Edinburgh Masters and Doctorate
Program: Meteorology
Location: Edinburgh,

University of Reading Masters and Doctorate
Program: Meteorology
Location: Reading,

University of Leeds Masters
Program: Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere
Location: Leeds,

I want to know the names of the top ten colleges that offer minor and major degrees in astrophysics from around the world. This is really very important so please just type out there names and not post links with names of all colleges in general..

University of California- Berkeley
Michigan State University
Princeton University
University of Colorado- Boulder
University of New Mexico- Main Campus
University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Rice University
University of Oklahoma- Norman Campus
Columbia University in the City of New York
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