Michigan State University Reviews

Campus Food

Many different cafeterias, each having unique foods. food quality is good and selection diverse.

No Pressure

We are very respectful of whatever choices people make for themselves. Whether it be to go out every night and get drunk, or stay in and study from seven to midnight. I have never felt pressured to go out, drink or smoke anything when I didn't want to, nor have I seen it occur at the parities I go to. As far as the drugs I've seen on campus, the most prominent is obviously Marijuana, which is on the verge of legalization anyway pretty soon. A lot of people are out of the High School "experiment" phase, and those who continued with the experimenting, likely weren't accepted to this university.

Great Looking Campus

As an athletic campus, it is only fitting that a great majority of the student body is in good shape. There are several gyms on and around campus which are often very well used. Guys: A majority are clean cut, and well dressed. Blue jeans and layered or button down tops. North Face and Under Armour are very present on campus. Many of the guys who may not be clean cut, still keep themselves maintained. Girls: Never judge the girls in the mornings, and during the winter! Best times are during early August, weekends, and Spring... it is as if a lot of the gorgeous girls go into hibernation over winter because they just don't care about looks anymore (which isn't a horrible thing). They usually are blonde or brunette with highlights, large purses, Ugz, and casual express wear. Our campus does not lack in the looks department at all. We do have the occasional uggies on campus, but it's not like we were all accepted because of a picture attached to our application. There were bound to be a few "six's" let in.

Underrated

Voted "Most Underrated student section" by ESPN. Our varsity sports are one of the top among large universities, and our intramural program has thousands of participants in many different sports. School spirit is high, you can never look at more then three people in a row and at least one of them not have MSU apparel on.

Do Your Homework... on Your Professors

I've rarely had a bad professor because I research them prior to signing up for class. A website, www.allmsu.com, allows students to rate a professor (only once to detour multiple ratings by single user) which will tell you what you can expect from the professor in a particular class. If I get to class and I realize the professor and I will just not click, MSU gives you about three weeks to decide to drop the course for a full refund.

we like booze

MSU students love drinking as a whole and a lot of our social life is focused on it (i.e. tailgating). However if you are a non-drinker there are quite a few students who choose not to partake as well (and there are plenty of non-drinking-activities to participate in). There are a few pot smokers out there as well, but other drugs aren't prevalent at all.

big sports scene

The sports scene is definitely huge at MSU, and school spirit is well and alive amongst students particularly when it comes to basketball and football. We have perhaps one of the most recognizable sports mascots in college history - Sparty! We made the 2009 championship game for basketball - Tom Izzo and the Izzone are constantly in the top lists for great sports coaches and dedicated fans respectively. Also, although our varsity football program isn't as renowned as basketball, it has made bowl games 3 years in a row. Spartan hockey is also pretty popular. As far as the popularity of playing sports, as a whole MSU's campus is fairly athletic. IM sports are very popular and we have excellent, extensive sports facilities. Athletics overall are a huge part of campus life here at MSU

solid academics

I am in a residential college at MSU. I love it-the professors are more than willing to help students in and out of class, the class material is interesting and the professors really make an effort to know their students (one professor even invited us to eat dinner and watch a class-related movie at her house). MSU academics overall are pretty good, especially once you get past the large lecture hall-sized classes with TAs (primarily for general ed classes) and get into classes for your major.

I don't take much notice to drugs...

I don't take much notice to drugs on MSU's campus. I see drinking and smoking, but drugs I haven't really observed.

Public transportation is pretty...

Public transportation is pretty cheap and easy once you've figured out the system. Transferring buses sometimes gets confusing and I don't like having to take a bus to the CATA station and waiting for the next bus to come, but if that prevents me from having to walk a mile in the cold, I can't complain too much.

East Lansing is a homey little...

East Lansing is a homey little city. Grand River Ave. contains lots of shops and restaurant and is right next to campus. The mall is a short bus ride away. Lansing is a short drive away and has more places to eat, another mall, and a zoo. The capital area makes for good site-seeing. Lansing Community College is nearby, and some of their students work on MSU's campus. An hour away is the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor's a great town, but don't be caught wearing maze and blue at MSU.

I'm not into drugs, although the...

I'm not into drugs, although the most I hear about is pot and occasionally cocaine. Overall, I rarely am confronted with them. This is a pretty conservative campus overall. It's a pretty conservative part of the state.

The food isn't bad. It's typical...

The food isn't bad. It's typical cafe food, but not disgusting. The best dining halls are the Gallery or Shaw Hall. Brody has a pasta bar every night, which is nice if you want a change. Cafe food makes you appreciate home cooked meals or even eating out much more.

All the IM buildings are pretty...

All the IM buildings are pretty nice and relatively new. But you have to pay $3 for a day pass and around $50 for a semester pass. There are some fun classes like yoga or kick boxing but you have to pay for those too. The union is a really fun place to hang out because there's a food court, a computer lab, and a bunch of couches to study or just hang out on. The library is usually pretty full, but is still a nice place to study. The cyber cafe has great coffee, though it is expensive.

There are great sports facilities,...

There are great sports facilities, but the football stadium needs to be updated. I do feel that for the amount of money we pay the student facilities should be better. The work out facilities are very small compared to the amount of students who go here.

There are lots of overcast days...

There are lots of overcast days and the state of Michigan itself only sees about 60 days of sunshine a year. The winters are very cold with so much snow that it makes you not want to go to class.

I love the Big Ten feel at...

I love the Big Ten feel at Michigan State. The big sports (Basketball and Football) are so fun to follow. When you get into the sports, you feel like a big part of the school. It's a great social event to go to games or to just watch in a dorm with your friends. Intramural sports are also really great. It's not a big deal for many groups if you win or lose, but it's a really good way to get to know your floor, or to hang out with friends. Plus, the study break and exercise are great.

I don't play varsity sports, but...

I don't play varsity sports, but they are large part of college culture.

Drinking is practically a sport...

Drinking is practically a sport here. However, I was pretty surprised at how little I've come into contact with the drug scene. Even at parties, they are usually pretty under the radar. But again, it all depends on who you hang out with.

The CATA buses are pretty...

The CATA buses are pretty convenient. They get you around campus and to big places like the mall and Meijer. There's a late night number you can call for the buses and a ton of cab companies. As you get older and want to branch out, however, public transportation becomes a bit more of a nuisance.

There are a ton of restaurants...

There are a ton of restaurants nearby. There are two malls in the area, movie theaters, clubs, and other activities. The university is a big part of the community.

Michigan winters: Be prepared for...

Michigan winters: Be prepared for blizzards. That being said, I enjoy having all four seasons, and there aren't many campuses that are prettier than MSU.

The facilities are great. We have...

The facilities are great. We have awesome resources here. I think the only thing that could use some updating are the dance studio in IM Circle and some of the Theatre building could use some work.

It’s difficult to find open...

It’s difficult to find open parking spots close to most campus buildings, since they are mostly University faculty spots. The majority of available open parking is very expensive.

All of my teachers had office...

All of my teachers had office hours that made them easily accessible for me. They’re required to have three office hours a week, I believe, and were willing to set up appointments to provide additional help if necessary. I think they’re pretty good.