University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

I wish that I had known that I would be mostly on my own in finding opportunities (internships, summer jobs related to my field of study, study abroad, etc.).

I wish that I would have known how to plan my schedule more efficiently.

I wish I had known how to relax. A lot of the pressures flying around end up affecting you, which affects your performance in class and the overall college experience

In-depth information about each program offered at the university

Whereas a lot of times in high school it was possible to rely on your intelligence to carry you through, it doesn't work that way anymore here at this school. It takes a lot of hard work and studying outside of class in order to do well. Office hours are an indispensable resource that every student should use whenever he/she doesn't understand a concept. In addition to these study habits, I wish I knew how competitive this school was - it is very intense.

The bredth of opportunity for every interest group.

One thing I wish I had known is how time consuming the work/studying is.

I wish I had joined a fraternitie earlier. The experience was very different than I thought it would be.

Before I came to Michigan I wish I would have know that it was so liberal. It doesn't bother me much except on election years. But besides those few months, it's not a problem.

That my high school had not prepared me for the courseload so that I would be more mentally prepared for the difficulty.