what do you think of MUP at UIUC?

[GhosTinker]

Got admission to 15Fall, still torn between choices.

 

UIUC MUP seems really reputable from planetizen rankings, but there are some negative student reviews on the internet that worry me, regarding:

 

a) faculty helpfulness (the reviews are mostly by undergrad in other majors, but I can't find much from DURP grads) 

b )location inconvenient for internships (I thought it was conveniently between Chicago and St. Louis?) and department not actively organizing career events

c) their education is too theory-based and not quite well-suited to employers' demands

 

How much is true?

 

I personally really want to do as much internship as possible or immerse in one or two research project to produce solid results. If I choose this field 60% chance I'll want to go on to phd.

 

I'd also like to ask for some light on the fact they are ranked #3 for several years. What are their advantages?

 

Sorry if I seem like complete idiot about the school I applied to.. but before I make my final decision I'd like to remedy that...

Edited March 23, 2015 by GhosTinker

[blaine241]

You might be able to find better reviews over at Cyburbia. I don't see the planning applicants section being very strong here (I tried to start a "Canadian Applicants" thread---haha one post)