University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

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As a first generation college student, I love school and the experiences that it brings. Being in school will be the only time in my life where the world expects me to just learn. I believe this to be an extremely beautiful notion and I embrace the experiences a collegiate education brings. One thing I have learned through my experiences in academia is that although success seems to be gauged by test scores, grades, and G.P.A, true success of school is to be able to become a fully formed, independent thinker. By becoming this, we are empowered and given the ability to change our world, whether it be in the local or global community.

The best thing about this school is by far the resources that are here, ranging from the ones the school provides to the huge student body. It is extremely easy to find groups that share a common interest, and the resources extend into academic and social help as well. The size of the school can be a bit overwhelming at times, especially coming in as a freshman. However, the diversity in interest and culture ensures that you will find a circle of friends to make the experience more manageable and the college seem smaller. Ann Arbor is one of the best places to live as a college student; there are an outrageous amount of things to get involved in and events to go to and you will never be bored. There is a lot of school pride from most people, and football games are usually a blast if its not too cold. The best experience I've had so far here was actually the Michigan-Notre Dame football game in 2013; it was the largest live crowd to rally behind a football team ever, and being a part of that was amazing. However amazing the school is, there are a few downsides. It gets very cold very fast into the school year and stays that way. This may be expected, but having two very large campuses makes it painful at times. Transit between the campuses is usually well facilitated, but the fact that the school is so spread out forces you to plan ahead to make sure you can be on North or Central at the right time. The school's administration is brilliant from a business standpoint, but I feel that they are a little out of touch with the students and tend to think in a more "Midwestern," old-school tradition. Students probably complain the most about either dorm food (if they live in the dorms) or administration, and with good reason.

The best thing about U of M are the number of connections you are able to make and the opportunities you are given. One thing I would change is having two campuses. I am not in art/design or engineering, but I have housing on North Campus. The bus can be a pain (ESPECIALLY ON WEEKENDS). When I tell people I go to U of M, they say, "Wow, that's a hard school to get into." I spend most of my time on campus either in my dorm or in the library on North Campus. My dorm is very quiet and I can concentrate and the Duderstadt is usually not busy, so it's easy to get work done. One experience I will always remember is going to Camp Davis in Jackson, WY for a month the summer before freshman year. It was amazing. I learned about geology, earned college credit, and met some of my closest friends who I see frequently on campus. Students tend to complain about the weather. I just laugh and think, "Did you not research Michigan's climate before you came?"

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Starting answering!I absolutely love the University of Michigan! All of the students are extremely smart, but also open-minded and easy to get along with. Ann Arbor is a beautiful town, and there is always something to do on or around campus. The hundreds of student organisations offer the chance for you to be involved in anything you have an interest in, whether or not it is related to your field of study! Michigan Football is one of the greatest traditions I have ever been a part of - the amount of pride our student body holds is unbelievable. School pride doesn't stop after you graduate - the University of Michigan becomes a home to every student that attends, and the love and pride you develop for the school will stay with you long after you graduate!

This school is awesome. Greek Life makes it way better, as the social scene is the only one on campus.The best thing about this school, are the academics and sports. We have the winning football team in College Football history, the biggest football stadium in the world and possibly best venue in the United States seating over 110,000 fans per game, we are one of the top academic institutions in the country, and our football Saturday pregames and tailgates are top-notch. Don't believe me? Come to Ann Arbor in September and prove me wrong

This school is awesome. Greek Life makes it way better, as the social scene is the only one on campus. GDI's don't party here. The best thing about this school, are the academics and sports. We have the winning football team in College Football history, the biggest football stadium in the world and possibly best venue in the United States seating over 110,000 fans per game, we are one of the top academic institutions in the country, and our football Saturday pregames and tailgates are top-notch. Don't believe me? Come to Ann Arbor in September and prove me wrong

I love it here. This university has one of the greatest educational opportunities, with many resources available for students to learn and engage in the Michigan community. The downtown vibe with the combination of the academic buildings is a perfect mix. People are always impressed when I say I am a student from the university of Michigan. There is also a lot of school pride in football. The influx of maize and blue during football days is quite a sight to see.

While I love Michigan, there are times when I do complain about the school being too large. When you're fighting for a study spot in the library around finals, you definitely wonder about how you would not have nearly this much of a hard time if you attended a smaller university (and not one where you feel like one among 25,000). Also if you're not much of a go-getter, then you might have a hard time in the large classes because professors cannot simply worry about every individual students' progress or concerns. Again, this isn't too much of a problem in the upper level classes which are typically smaller. But for freshmen this is probably the most frequent complaint. I think students usually realize this prior to coming to this school. Michigan is ranked one of the top universities in the world (not just the country), so most people are quite impressed when they hear I attend U of M. Wearing Michigan apparel or having the Michigan bumper sticker on my car always starts up conversation with alumni all over the world. When I studied abroad in Beijing, China, a random biker came up to me because I had on my Michigan sweatshirt and we ended up chatting about Ann Arbor and what brought us across the world! There is always a lot to say about our school which is great! Ann Arbor is consistently ranked one of the top college sports town and there's no doubt about it. The city really revolves around the campus, but I find it that almost all Ann Arbor residents that I come across are in love with the university too. They love supporting the Wolverines so enjoy living here in Ann Arbor.