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There is so much to do at MSU that the options are endless. I have spent weekend nights watching a movie with friends, going to parties, and studying. It all depends on what you like to do because there are facilities for everything. It's a great campus for running or biking, any excercise you can think of you can do here.

I was born with "green blood" my parents say. It's just that kind of school. Once you become a Spartan, you are a Spartan for life. There's just something about Michigan State that stays with you forever. I've had people I barely know say, "You must be a Spartan...I can tell." MSU has such a comraderie and spirit that cannot be rivaled. The campus is absolutely picturesque and the history just adds to its splendor. My favorite thing about Michigan State, though, is the fact that it is a college campus surrounded by a town. The sprawling campus is just that...a campus. No businesses or other buildings that are not part of the college are on campus.

I'm going to go ahead and just address the questions here one at a time: The best thing about MSU is that it offers degree programs in every subject you can think of. I came to school without any idea of what I wanted to do, and at Michigan State you dont have to be afraid of them not having a program for a subject that you think might be interested in. If I could change one thing about MSU I would change its reputation (I am trying, and not just through this forum) because the experience I have at MSU has helped land me in presitgious internships around the country and given me every opportunity to succeed. Just because MSU accepts students with sub par test scores and GPAs does not mean that there are not incredibly smart people there, along with world class faculty. MSU is a huge school, and it seems like you never see the same person twice at first except in the residence halls. However, as you get more advanced in your major, you begin to make connections with people who are always in the same group of classes as you. Personally, I hate crowded places, like big cities, but MSU has a sort of sprawling beautiful landscape that makes it feel almost rural and less like you are surrounded by 45000 students. East Lansing is a college town. The population approximately doubles when school is in session (with a permanant population around 40,000, which is close to the enrollment at MSU). There is a lot of stuff to do around there because the town is built around the institution. Sometimes you have to look for stuff to do, but usually you will find people playing every sport around campus, and fliers for most any activity you can imagine as long as you are willing to get out of your room and participate! I don't have any close ties to MSU's administration, but in my case I have never had anything to complain about. The most recent controversy at MSU was Cedarfest. Apperently Cedarfest used to be an annual event where people got excessively loud, drunk, and obnoxious. Last year there was a reincarnation of Cedarfest which got national media attention because of students getting tear gassed and tearing down street signs. I wasn't there, but I know a lot of people who were. There were sufficient warnings tat it was going on, and the police handled it well from what I hear, but I found it insulting that our school was being stereotyped because of this "riot", but a lot of people who I talked to thought it was really cool. I guess it is just a matter of perspective. Personally, I wish it hadn't taken place. People wear green and white every day. The student sections at sporting events is loud and faithful. As with anything, there are people who like to be on the other side have little pride or spirit. That being said, the vast majority of spartans are proud to go to MSU and wear their colors. Go Green! Go White! I have attended two other institutions on my way to MSU, and none have been the same. In that respect, I think all schools are unique because they all feel just a little different. As a physics major, the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) makes MSU stand out above most other universities. I think that most students discover what sort of things are unusual and important on their own personal level. One experience I will always remember is a football game. Near the end of last season, we beat Penn State in the waning minutes at Spartan Stadium to give ourselves a chance at a bowl bid last year. It was the first year that I had been attending Spartan football games, and it was a blast. The whole student section was cheering, and it didn't matter if you were a senior or a freshman, a math or communications major, or anything. Everyone was just a Spartan. People like to complain about all kinds of things. It seems like the most common complaint is about having to go to class or do homework, but I don't really know what can be done about that.

MSU is huge! There is no denying that. It is not right for a person who needs a lot of support and a close-knit feel. If you are an independent person who likes to meet new people and is okay with being part of a much larger crowd, then MSU is perfect for you. It's fun and exciting and I love that everyday I have the chance to interact wit hundreds of people I've never met before and may never see again.

MSU is a huge campus and a little overwhelming at first. I don't think its for everyone but if you enjoy being around lots of people all the time then it could be for you. There are amazing facilities for athletes and lots of support. There is a lot of school spirit. The campus looks beautiful in the spring, and there are some really cool places to eat on grand river.

MSU has a huge campus and there are a lot of people there, but it really doesn't feel that big because you really only to the buildings where you have classes. It is a long walk to class though, but there is a busing system. Telling people that you go to MSU is a prestigious honor. It is a good school and places will hire you based on the fact that you go to MSU. East Lansing is a great college town. There are tons of shops and food places that will deliver into the wee hours of the night. There are many restaurants and a mall close-by in Okemos. There's always something to do. There is a ton of school pride: "Go green, go white!" Football games are a definitely an example of that. I love MSU. The campus is beautiful, especially in the fall. Everyone is so friendly and open to meeting new people.

MSU has a beautiful campus, which makes you want to walk everywhere. When I tell people I attend MSU, they always make a comment about how large it is. Although it is a rather large campus, you get used to it and the more you learn and experience it, the smaller it becomes. Becoming involved in extracurricular activities also helps make the school smaller and allows you to become apart of something within MSU.

When you first come to MSU it is overwhelming because of the size. The longer you are here, class sizes get smaller... you become friends with professors and make awesome connections with them. Michigan State is the second biggest research university in Michigan.. just a tad behind U of M and we pride ourselves on academics. The college town is awesome, has a home town feel with TONS of great restaurants and bars. And private coffee shops and book stores. No matter where you come from, you will find some part of your hometown here.

MSU is a very large university with a big campus, but it is easy to feel like you fit in

MSU is a big school.....over 45,000 students...but i like it that way. There are lots of oppurtunities to meet people and join clubs. Or if you're shy, like me...to just sit back and enjoy everything around you that's going on.