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The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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... As for other things, the social life is great, there's always something to do, I absolutely love the city, and NOTHING beats Michigan Footbal...Read full comment
... However, in time (or if you are smart you can handle your stuff from day one) you can strike a balance and get good grades, party, and attend fo...Read full comment
... I have many great memories of the school, I was here during the 'Fab Five' basketball era, the time when Michigan had a top 10 basketball program...Read full comment
... Football is AMAZING ...Read full comment
... Unless you are from Michigan and are entirely consumed in the success of the football team, Michigan does little to make a student happy ...Read full comment
... There is so much that you can do from sports to clubs to opportunites to travel and work ...Read full comment
... I began my college career at a small (1500 students), liberal arts school and ended up at the University of Michigan -- a giant school that's bu...Read full comment
... Extracurriculars: Coming from such a small school, I had always been involved in everything you can imagine ...Read full comment
... The football is good I must admit ...Read full comment
... There is a fantastic combination of school work, extracurricular work, social activity, sports, cultural opportunities, and delicious food ...Read full comment
... Lots and lots of entertainment available, especially if into sports ...Read full comment
... " and football saturdays = AMAZING ...Read full comment
... " Obviously, if you're a sports fan, Michigan is the place for you ...Read full comment
... The school is good in academics (most departments are top-10), sports, is high-profile and has excellent placements ...Read full comment
... If you're into the football/frat scene Michigan may still be a good choice for you ...Read full comment
... Umich is crazy though, the school is really big on sports EVERYONE goes to football games, and most people get hockey or basketball tickets ...Read full comment
... If you're lucky to fit in there, it can be a great time with the exciting sports and crazy social life ...Read full comment
... Focusing and hard work don't come easily, especially when the Fall Term is full of Welcome Week activities, Welcome Back frat parties, and footba...Read full comment
... I was never really engaged in sports and activities during my high school years ...Read full comment
... During the weekends, all you do is study and go to football games ...Read full comment
... Sports, academics, big campus, small-town feel ...Read full comment
... the football spirit here and school pride is AMAZING ...Read full comment
... It has everything, a top 25 college academically, the 2nd best sports program nationwide, and a party scene like none other ...Read full comment
... So my advice would be just let yourself experience college, and get involved with a lot of different extracurriculars ...Read full comment
... However, there are no lack of student clubs, organizations, and sports teams to join ...Read full comment
... And yes, you'll be wearing Wolverines t-shirts and sweatshirts after a couple months even if you weren't a football fan before ...Read full comment
... Good: Academic reputation Athletics, especially football Resources - libraries, career center, etc ...Read full comment
... I think the arrogance is acknowledged in some people and the university is trying to improve the student body and reputation of the athletic tea...Read full comment
... The name of the U of M is good for football but not for academics ...Read full comment
... I promise, its not all about the football ...Read full comment
... Going to see any of our great sports teams is crazy ...Read full comment
... Michigan is known in both academia and industry as excelling in fields as diverse as business, engineering, medicine, psychology, public health,...Read full comment
... There's SO much to do: activities, extracurriculars, societies, student government, IM stuff, etc ...Read full comment
... With regards to the social life, my biggest advice is that make sure you get tickets to the Michigan football games ...Read full comment
... Great town, social life, academics, and sports ...Read full comment
... goto office hours, make sure that your extracurriculars don't take away your study time ...Read full comment
... Sports are fantastic ...Read full comment
... I can't wait to send my kids here and come back for football games ...Read full comment
... I had to adapt, Wolverine Football, Red Wings fever and the like ...Read full comment
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