2014- Here's the deal, all private universities ar...

2014- Here's the deal, all private universities are expensive. The ones complaining should have chosen a public college. As for the people suggesting UM is a party school, isn't every school?! Btw, I'm the parent and I'm making sacrifices for my kid to go to UM. We had other choices but UM has a great Biomedical Engineering program that fit.

Location: great area, sure parts of every city has it's problems so be careful, travel with friends and stay out of trouble. Coral Gables is a great area. Go to USC, area pretty much sucks! I know I'm from LA. Those people that think they (parents) wasted their money, well I say perhaps you wasted your time on being fools and not actually studying. Should have chosen a community college then, way cheaper.

You get what you put into it. Find a summer job that might pertain to your major, hopefully they'll pay you. It takes work, no matter where you go to school. Times are bad, finding a real job is very difficult these days. If this is why you think you wasted your money, you're wrong. Higher education will win over not going to college every time. Be patient.

Parents: UM is a great school! The campus is amazing. If your kid is smart they give scholarships, although many privates do. Many public colleges are good too. Research your options. We chose private because the California UC system and State schools are impacted and a mess! Getting out in 4 years is a stretch. Private will cost us less. Visit the colleges. If you can't travel the schools hold seminars close to your area. Ask questions. Go out of your state, they offer incentives.
Good luck!

GO CANES!