University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

Don't go to a college for the prestige or because it's what's expected of you-go to a college where you feel at home. Find a college where the people remind you of yourself, but also offer a lot to teach you. Academics should still be the most important factor in your decision, but look at other aspects, as well, such as housing options, extra-curricular options, and career options. Once you get to college, be sure to get involved with anything you're interested in-whether it's a club, sport, Greek organization,or anything else. It is a great way to meet people with the same interests, form connections and make friends.

Go VISIT! I remembering when i was looking for a school, I would go visit schools i thought i would love, and it turned out that they were not at all for me. Also, most importantly, don't stress about it. My senior year of high school was hell because all I was worried about was getting into college. I was terrified that no one was going to accept me because I couldnt do calculus and that i would get rejected because I wasn't "competitive" enough. I took 6 AP classes and was lucky I made it out alive. In then end, the ONLY big university that accepted me was the University of Michigan, and it happened to be my first choice. I always say that i owe it all to UofM because they had faith in me. Even though i had failed calc, they saw something in my essays that they thought would make me worth while. I couldn't picture myself anywhere else. I guess the moral of the story is, it will all work out in the end, and if the right school puts faith in you, dont let them down! GO BLUE!!

The best advice I can give to an undergraduate student is to make the most out of the options that life presents them. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was not my first or second choice, but my financial situation allotted me to attend U of M. But when I got my acceptance letter, it turned out to be the best thing that?s ever happened to me. I completely fell in love with my school; from the campus to the classes, and all of my new friends that I now call my family. I believe that finding my ?family? away from home is the one thing that has made me absolutely complete at school. We are as diverse and strange as a group of friends get! We all come from different backgrounds and socio-economic statuses, and bring different values and experiences, but for some reason, we mesh together and love each other as much as person can care for another. As I await my move in day, the thing that keeps me anxious for that day to come is the fact that I will be reunited with my Michigan Family! Go Blue!

Find the school that is big enough to give you a comprehensive university experience and small enough for the student to feel at home.

When I applied to colleges I only applied to one in state school. Although I feel that I made the best choice for myself and I'm very happy at my university, I didn't apply to more in state universities and as a result I do not know what kind of financial aid packages I might have been offered at a smaller, or slightly less prestigious university. I also want to emphasize the importance of applying to a variety of large and small schools, public and private. Finally and most importantly, visit the the campus of any university you are seriously considering and try to talk to as many current or former students as you can.

Being able to get into any college, whether it's prestigious or not, is an accomplishment that you should be proud of. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. My best advice would be to follow your heart and to make decisions based solely on you, not anyone else. The classes you take and the major you choose shouldn't be about what job you have post graduation or how much money it will make you. Choose the subjects that you are passionate about and really apply yourself. The more you give to your education, the more you will get out of it. Learning is something that gives back more the more time you spend doing it. At the same time, find a balance. College is not meant to be one giant study session. These years will shape who you are as an adult and you'll go crazy if you don't get a break from studying. Take risks. Have fun. Be passionate.

Find a place where you feel comfortable. A place where you can look around and feel at home. Going away to college shouldn't be a time where you can't wait to finish. It should be a lot of fun and very rewarding. Make sure the college you pick has all of the things you like. If you like a lot of people or a city setting don't pick the small community college because it has "the best program". Go where you feel comfortable and you will succeed.

Visit all of the colleges that interest in order to get the full experience of the college and to see if it's the right place for you. Plus, it's great to ask current students any questions that you may have regarding campus life at that school. Just do some research before you make your decision on what school is right for you.

You end up in the place that you belong.

Find a place where you feel comfortable. If not everything is perfect, don't worry, get involved and make friends. Because guaranteed: college will not be exactly the way you expected.