University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Overall Experience

I love it here. The class choices are great and the atmosphere is incredible. U of M is really good at getting the small city feeling out of a large city with lots of options and opportunities. The only thing I don't like is that the more credits you have the earlier you can register for classes, so as a freshman you get stuck with all of the classes that nobody else wants and it's hard to find out what you want to do as a major when all the classes you want are taken by people that already have an idea.

Overall Experience

Michigan is an excellent school because it allows you to see the best and worst in people from different walks of life. You are able to be independent but there are resources available to you if you seek them out. Professors are extremely knowledgeable about content and there are boundless opportunities for research and obtain knowledge about any given subject. In addition, there are so many opportunities for people to participate in extracurricular activities through student organizations. There are restaurants galore on campus and many more close to campus (i.e. Downtown Ann Arbor, Briarwood Mall). Everything you need is within walking distance and if it's not, you can take the shuttle bus. There are opportunities to explore the arts and enjoy nature (arboretum). There are also opportunities to join student government and make a difference in the community. There are plenty of job opportunities on and off campus for students as well. Michigan is an awesome school! Go Blue!

Overall Experience

I was surprised how friendly people were and how easy it was to make friends. The classes are hard but if you put enough time in you will do well. Even though the classes are big, I find the professors approachable and helpful. Don’t be scared to talk to them, they usually are more than happy to help. There are so many opportunities to try new things that you ever had a chance to experience in high school- take advantage of them! Ann Arbor is a great college town, there is lots to do.