University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

Classmates at Michigan know how to have fun while remaining focused on receiving an excellent education.

Classmates are generally reliable and easy to get along with.

My classmates are some of the smartest and most academically competitive people I have had the privlege to interact with. Everyone at the University of Michgan takes school seriously. The students here are the people who will go on to be incredibly successful individuals in whatever it is they choose to do. My classmates understand that this is the gateway to the rest of their lives and they plan on making the most of it.

Highly intelligent, but they know it.

My classmates are intelligent, eager to learn and actively participant in class.

My classmates are motivated and always glad to help me out.

Everyone is different. People come from all over the United States and the world. Everyone has their own distinct backgrounds and interesting stories to tell and can help you get a small glimpse of the world. Most are willing to help you out when you are in need and will always help you with your homework if you need it.

I don't think anyone will feel out of place at Michigan. It may take some adjusting but there are so many different groups and types of people. I meet someone new every day. However, a person unwilling to initiate friendships and relationships will not do well. A lot of friendships I've formed have required one of us taking to the initiative to ask for the person's number so we can text each other to hang out. The dorms make it easy to meet people, and many people meet others through sorority rush. Even if you don't plan on joining this is a good way to meet others. Bigger organizations like dance marathon and political groups are great ways to meet people as well. There is not one typical Michigan student although most I've met are friendly, down to earth, driven and intelligent. No one will bat an eyelash if you wear sweats to class or if you wear a dress and tights. Generally jeans or sweats and a t-shirt should do the trick. Different types of students do interact however the majority of this doesn't happen outside of class or extra-curriculars all that often. Most Michigan students are from Michigan, but as long as you are willing to take initiative as I said before, if you come from out of state you will have no problem finding a group of friends. Also, while many in staters end up at school with their best high school friends, those groups generally end up dissipating a bit. In terms of race and religion, different races tend to stick to themselves but not as a rule. Very religious Christians are not isolated at all and are as involved and a part of campus as anyone else. In terms of Greek like, most Jewish students join Jewish fraternities and sororities, however that is not always the case. My non-Jewish sorority has six Jewish girls in our pledge class. If you are a religious or racial minority, you will absolutely be accepted in whatever part or parts of campus you want to be involved in. Any segregation is for the most part, self-imposed. Even though we have the reputation of a liberal school, I find in general the student body is moderate. Most people I've met are hard core conservatives or moderate, but as I said this could just be coincidence. People are aware but not necessarily active. The mailing lists for College Democrats and College Republicans tend to have more people than the actual number in attendance at each meeting.

Weird and varied, but generally friendly.

My classmates are usually very friendly yet people can be very competitive with grades.