Michigan State University Top Questions

Here's your chance: Say anything about Michigan State University!

Katherine

At Michigan State, even though you are on a huge campus, everyone is very close. I my fellow Spartans are my second family. Being in a program like the business program helps that. Michigan States makes it so that you can really get to know people who are in your major with you. I take a lot of my classes with other business majors and we help each other out with studying a getting notes if we happen to miss class. I love that I can go to such a big, prominent school and still have the small campus experience.

Beverly

MSU has a beautiful campus that draws students in. While the classes are often larger and the academics are sometimes not as thorough as other schools, the cameraderie is infectious and noticeable. Although there are predispositions toward white middle-upper class tendancies, kindness abounds and through it all humanity makes more of a mark than I have seen in other schools. People are often more willing to help out in classes and spare a friendly word.

Molly

Michigan State really focuses on keeping their campus natural and beautiful. The idea is to keep it almost like a park space with buildings strategically placed throughout. It is a beautiful campus with a downtown very close, unlike Western Michigan University where the downtown is 15 minutes away, or the University of Michigan where the campus is actually in the middle of downtown with hardly any green spaces. For me the campus feel is very important. If I'm not happy with the environment I'm living in, it will make it harder to be successful.

Margaret

We're one of the largest campuses in the country, and the meal plan is probably the best in the state. The campus is also contained, but not completely cut off from the world, and very easy to maneuver once you know what you're looking for and how to get there.

Jaclyn

What is unique about my school is the location and what we are involved in. MSU is very environmentally orientated and takes a lot of pride in it. It is very encouraging to be part of a school that wants to make a difference in the world and continues to expand. Another thing that is unique compared to other schools I considered is the size of the school. It is great how many people get involved.

Megdelawit

I consider MSU unique because there is no defining student stereotype. Students are neither inherently liberal like some progressive colleges or conservative like many religious institutions. Level of studiousness, socioeconomic class, or chosen major? Complete ambiguity. From every topic across the globe it can be said students come from a wide variety of experiences. My friends from high school who attend other schools could immediately describe their student body if asked, however it is with great difficulty for me to do the same. There is no "typical" MSU student and for that, I am extremely proud.

Abigail

Michigan State has an abundance of international students. They are actively pushing to make the campus completely "green".

Corinne

The large size

Matthew

nothing, most of the big ten schools are similar, except Michigan State has mostly in-state students from Michigan.

Marjorie

The diverse student body and the many academic opportunities available.

Chris

Michigan State blends the fun, exciting, and proud atmosphere of a large school with the intimacy and small classes of a small school. Though some university-required courses have large class sizes, upper-level courses, especially those associated with a specific major, are seldom larger than 20-30 students per class.

Kate

Michigan State strives to prepare students for the real world, while also providing an engaging and fun environment to enjoy the "here and now".

Jacob

Our school is very large compared to other schools, which makes it unique. Michigan State has one of the largest campuses in the state. Although it is large, it is very easy to navigate. The beauty of it being so big is that there is always something going on that you could join. There are always groups, sporting activities, or just people hanging around outside. Just about everything one needs can be found somewhere on the campus.

Ali

There are so many opportunities, it is almost overwhelming. From living experiences to majors, you can find almost everything at MSU. It has a small "downtown" area, but it's enough that everyone feels at home.

Shannon

Michigan State has an amazing study abroad program, in addition, it was a big school that offered many opportunities, but still had a small school feel.

Blair

MSU sets the bar high. If you are a Spartan then you are part of an elite group that is very supportive and wants to see the people who are part of this group succeed in what ever they choose to do.

Jessica

There is an enormouse amount of pride that is associated with being a MIchigan State student. It is not just the sports, or the education, but you meet people and learn to feel comfortable with who you are. Acceptance is not taught, it is lived at Michigan State.

Christina

Besides the best basketball coach in college history, Tom Izzo, Michigan State University is unique in many ways. Probably the biggest uniqueness factor is there is always something to do or get involved in. Whether it be sports, academic clubs, research, tutoring, or community service, there is something for everyone. MSU caters to student with different backgrounds, interests, and personalities, and allows students to make the most out of their years at this great campus.

Aarti

Michigan State University is very unique when compared with other schools because it offers its students the type of academic experience that no other university can. The sports program is top ranked along with many career programs. The faculty is highly involved in supporting students to participate in research projects. MSU has a very large campus so therefore does an adequate job of providing reliable transportation to the students whether they live on-campus or off-campus. Due to the diverse population, MSU offers one of the best meal plans with many different options to choose from.

Jordan

It is a Big Ten school, therefore, has a lot of money, competitive sports, and is recognized nationally. Michigan State University also has a myriad of extra curricular activities, a vibrant social enviroment, and offers a well diversified and large amount of fascinating classes.