Michigan State University Top Questions

Michigan State University offers something that other campuses don't. It's a feeling you get. Walking around campus the hustle of students going to class, the calming sounds of the famous red cedar river, the smell of fresh coffee brewing at Bigby. It's just a different enviornment. Being on-campus feels right. There is an energy that everyone has, its our own little community. We have spirit and pride, we're all so proud to be Spartans and you can see and feel that everywhere you are. MSU is magical.

There were two main reasons why I chose Michigan State Unniversity instead of others. The first reason is that Michigan State University has one of the best programs in the field of Education, which is what I am interested in, across country. And the second reason is that it is near home, and this way I can save a lot of money from having to live on campus.

Michigan State campus is huge. Main campus is two miles from east to west, and it is strictly campus. The physical size allows over forty thousand students to attend which means I meet someone new every single day, which I could not have gotten at a smaller school or any other school I considered.

It is very diverse and has great programs. It is very large and has lots of things for students to do and be involved in.

Michigan State University is unique in the way that has become very environmentaly focused or "green" as many refer to it. Thoughout campus, there are many recycling bins and signs promoting being an environmentally friendly student. Our cafeterias have many varieties of organic food which help not only our communities businesses and farming but also the environmental as a whole.

Someone who is eager to learn in a diverse and dynamic environment. Someone who is not intimidated by a large student body, who can learn and adapt quickly.

Michigan State University is the largest open air campus in the U.S. I was accepted to a joint undergraduate-medical school program that I will complete in seven years. There is a tremendous number of majors, minors and concentrations available as well as an extensive on-line summer school schedule for those who want to complete their degree on an accelerated time table. Counselors are very accessible and helpful and professors are flexible and work with you to achieve your goals. MSU is a large school with many small school(s) within a school opportunities.

Each time I visited the Michigan State University campus, and East Lansing in general, I noticed how friendly everybody is. I didn't get the same cutthroat vibe that I got from other schools. The students here seem so much less self-centered and much more like a big family than the other universities I considered.

One aspect of MSU that I was very drawn to is its size. As one of the largest campuses in the country, my school is able to offer many things that would not be available in smaller schools. Last year, I was able to see then Senator Obama speak on campus, attend several concerts from well-known artists (such as U2) and several other famous guest speakers, as well as attend Big Ten athletic events. Another thing that was very attratcive to me about this school was the enthusiasm of both current students and alumni that I spoke with.

It's huge--the largest public school in Michigan, with over 45,000 undergraduates--and yet students can very easily find their niche among the wide variety of student groups and organizations, as well camaraderie among those whom they study alongside in their specialized majors.