University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

The fact that this is such a challenging school. Students get way lower grades than they did in high school and they accept it because that is the "Michigan Difference". It is frustrating that an A seems out of reach. So we get excited when we get a B.

nothing really frustrates me about Michigan

The students who are competitive and turn everything into a competition. Even though there are not that many of them, the few of them can ruin the "fun/stress" level of a class.

Cost.

Always work hard and you'll get where you want to be.

The rigourous academic standards and impossible exams.

The most frustrating thing about my school are the quality of room and board for the price that we must pay for them. I increasingly feel that we are not receiving the right services and items for the ridiculous amount of money we owe the school.

The workload is heavy and it can be a bit of a shock at first. Also its very easy to get swallowed by the social scene and then find yourself struggling to balance work and fun.

One of the most frustrating things about my school is that sometimes it feels like your best is never good enough.

If you want to not drink alcohol on campus, sometimes peer pressure from others can be intense and frustrating depending on the groups you're involved with. But, there are plenty of ways to have fun and not drink...eg...UMix, plays, ice-skating, athletic events, concerts, ice cream, festivities, etc.