University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

Ann Arbor is a great college town. I think that Michigan encompasses many things that students look for in a college. The academics are amazing, football season is incredible, and weekends are definitely out of control. Students at Michigan are always displaying their school pride and spirit, especially during football season.

I don't know how many times I've heard this: Michigan is what you make it. But honestly, it's true. You can chose to stay in your room all the time, or you can go out and do something. We're not all about frat parties and football.We have lots of volunteering organizations, ethnic organizations and academic interest organizations. People complain about how big Michigan is. I can walk to class and say hi to several people that I know. You meet new people everyday. You get to know people in your classes, in the organizations and teams that you join, and the people you live near. Everyone has school pride. We will admit that Michigan has it's faults. But when it comes down to it, we all love our school.

Michigan is a BIG school, 40,000 students I think, and yes, you will find a big amount of them to be stuck up, which to me was a big problem. It can be hard to make friends, especially if you're not the outgoing type, but you will find people to get along with. If you are really committed to it, joining a frat could be a nice way to meet people, provided you're into the whole frat scene (I'm not). Ann Arbor itself is a very nice place, there's always somewhere interesting to go, and having a car to visit the mall or shopping centers might be something to look into as well. It's also one of the most liberal college towns you can find, as long as you're not acting like an asshole I don't imagine you'd have a lot of problems. The dorm situations are fine, but living off-campus can be a fine way to live as well, I guess that's up to you, I wouldn't rely on living in the dorms to meet people as the best way to do so though.

One of the great things about Michigan, from my perspective, is the sheer number and quality of speakers, presenters, performers, and other important figures that come here to speak. I've only been able to listen to a handful of the special guests that frequent this campus, and I have enjoyed every one. Just last month I enjoyed a one-on-one lunch with a faculty candidate from MIT, and I was able to speak to him about the evolving future of private engineering in the field of space exploration and telecommunications.

There is so much to do on campus. Ann Arbor is one of the best cities to be in for college.

The best thing about Michigan (and really college in general) is the fact that it gives you the oppertunity to be on your own for the first time. It's a learning experience in itself. This year I have learned a great deal about myself because I have been away from my parents and made some new friends. The whole experience has taught me independence and responsibility. I've been given the oppertunity to really grow up.

i love everything about michigan. The diversity here is amazing. The academics are Challenging. Ann Arbor is the perfect college town.

Michigan is a very well-rounded university experience. It offers a great balance between academics, athletics, and social life. Everyone has tremendous school pride, as can be seen by every other Michigan sweatshirt. We work hard and play hard.

THe best thing about Michigan is the relaxed tone of campus. Ann Arbor is packed with non-chain book stores, restaurants etc. we do our best to keep on small but awesome campus, small and awesome. Mostly everyone is tolerated, the diag in the middle of campus is a great area to feel what the students are thinking about. If your lame there are lame peeps to chill with here, if your cool, you'll find cool people. Either way Ann Arbor is a haven for students looking to live in a relxing beAtiful area.

I believe that our school is just the right size. I know several people, but not everyone so it is always fun to meet more and more people. When i tell people i go to michigan they think i am smart. I spend most of my time in my sorority house. It is a very big college town, students are walking all around the city all the time. Everyone is very liberal and free spirited. The biggest recent controversy was when our GSIs (teachers assistants) went on strike to receive more pay. There is definitely a lot of school pride. The footballs games are crazy and so fun, everyone dresses up in blue and yellow and just has a great time.