University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Reviews

"Good public policy school. Good resources in the Rackham graduate school."

"University of Michigan was great in some areas and spotty in others. I ended up majoring in Psychology, with a minor in Philosophy. I also understand that my path does not provide the greatest earning potential for graduates. For the most part, more advanced courses had much better instructors, and I would say that I learned a lot from majoring in Psychology. However, I felt ill-prepared for a career afterwards, as my psychology and general advisors did very little to help me and explain different possibilities that I could take, as well as things that I should be focusing on in undergrad. They did not give any information on Honors programs, what they would do to help, different directions that you can take with a psychology degree, and as a result, I felt ill-prepared after I graduated. There was also no networking opportunities. I worked my undergrad job for about 3 months, and later found a administrative job unrelated to psychology at a non-profit medical research facility, where I worked for a year. During that time, I was on the lookout for psychology research positions, and about 300 applications later, I was hired by a professor at the University of Washington to be a lab manager / researcher. I spent 2.5 years with her and by working there, I gained the skills and knowledge and decided to pursue a PhD., which I have been accepted at UC Irvine. However, other than the fact that I received a degree from the University of Michigan, I feel that attending undergrad there did nothing to help lead me into any particular career path."

"I feel great pride for the University of Michigan. The breadth of the University influence is staggering - from medicine to public policy to engineering to economics. As an institution, I believe they are challenging the norms and pushing forward to make a better society. I would highly recommend young leaders attend the University of Michigan with the goal of taking advantage of all the university has to offer."

"The University of Michigan provided me with a high quality education in a professional and fun environment. There were a lot of opportunities for learning and growth through the department of Aerospace Engineering. The town is filled with culture and makes for a great college experience."

"The materials science and engineering program at the University of Michigan is highly competitive and research focused. It is a challenging curriculum, but the knowledge gained can be applied to many different fields. The entire campus offers a great college experience, and allows students to explore new fields and pursue great research endeavors."

"Looking back at my first day on campus at the University of Michigan, I remember being a shy and soft-spoken girl with my eyes wide open in awe of the enormously overwhelming campus and city of Ann Arbor. Frantically scrambling out of the parking garage with my mother attempting to navigate the streets of the biggest city I had ever been to, we were immediately approached by two gentlemen who recognized our loss of direction and kindly pointed us the right way to orientation followed by the statement "you will find that Ann Arbor is the most beautiful city, the city itself bleeds into the campus." That statement stuck with me all throughout my studies. U of M set in a big bustling city where life outside of school existed and thrived gave me the opportunities that I found to be the most stimulating and rewarding component of my education. Because the city of Ann Arbor "bled" right into the campus, I was exposed to real world opportunities and experiences that my isolated, cozy little hometown in Northern Michigan was unable to do. I learned how to confidently present myself in front a room full of people and navigate through a sea of subjects and liberal arts classes to find my true talents and passions. My professors were awe inspiring each day, challenged me to dream bigger, to be a better student, and ultimately a better person. U of M gave me a taste of what was rewarded from real hard work and showed me the global impact that I had the potential to achieve in life. I carry this confidence and ambition into my graduate education as I pursue my Master's in Physician Assistant Studies. This everlasting imprint of Michigan to always dream bigger and do better has inspired me to push my career goals into global medicine and healthcare in hopes of giving back to underserved and small communities such as the one I came from. I dream of helping everyone achieve their greatest potential in the same way I was given the privilege to do so. Forever, Go Blue."

"The University of Michigan is an incredibly diverse entity in terms of both the student body and curriculum. I believe that I received a well-rounded education, as the pre-requisites I was required to take for my major gave me a solid basis for understanding political science as a whole, but the program also encouraged students to branch out and try courses not necessarily linked to their majors. Beyond this, the faculty at U of M is phenomenal; not just the professors, but also counselors."

"The University of Michigan is the greatest school in the world. I would recommend it to anyone. It offers all types of classes with many career and degree opportunities. The professors in the school of Kinesiology are reputable and approachable. The school offers many perks to people of all types."

"College was an incredible experience academically, professionally, and socially. It helped me grow as a person and I learned valuable skills for future stages of life."

"The honor of attending one of the best Universities in the country is almost worth the terribly steep student loans I will be paying off for the rest of my life. Great faculty. Great campus. Great city. Great programs."

"My university is a highly respected school with a rigorous curriculum and is well known around the world. The course work is very challenging but engaging and makes you think more critically."

"University of Michigan is an outstanding (although cutthroat) academic environment. While difficult (especially during the first semester), it has prepared me not only academically, but professionally and emotionally. It creates a challenging environment that will mold you to become a functional independent unit that has the ability to take on the "real" world."

"Michigan is a big school with lots of opportunities. Professors are high caliber, but do not baby sit. You have to make an effort to establish relationships with professors. Due to the school's size, there is a lot of bureaucracy. Sometimes it can be hard to find your niche. The campus is beautiful and easy to navigate. Ann Arbor is a great town with lots of good bars, restaurants, and activities. Off campus housing is recommended after your first year."

"The University of Michigan is a wonderful place to get your undergraduate degree. Now that I'm in the real world, I've only come to value it more. While academics are important and strong, Michigan has an incredible focus on getting involved in clubs and the community. Because of that, I was able to develop as a leader in a way that I wouldn't have been able to had I attended another university. Plus, there is no one who doesn't use the word "love" to describe their time at Michigan. That kind of passion towards an institution is unmatched by any other."

"The graduate program has been formulated really well and does help the students in unifying the theoretical concepts and applying it in science around helping us to engineer, invent and innovate. One of the best schools with a renowned legacy."

"The Michigan business school does an excellent job of implementing "action-based learning." Team projects and real life consulting opportunities are integrated into classes and prepare you for the real world. Additionally, many courses are case based, or otherwise follow a interactive style which engage students in lively discussion."

"It is a wonderful program filled with incredible, intelligent, and diverse faculty and students. However, Ann Arbor and tuition for the program are both very expensive!"

"The University of Michigan Law School is a great school. It's very unique in its character as well as academically challenging. I'm happy I decided to go to this school over any other school."

"My graduate program is one of the best in the country, and in the world. It feel that my program has many opportunities for me to become a better researcher and the interdepartmental (specifically in my subfield) relationships are really great. Due to the structure of the program competition among students is limited, and collaboration is promoted. The alumni network is great, and the potential collaborations are also a big pro. Most people are willing to learn and to try new things. The con with my program is both a pro and a con. Because it is a true four faculty there are many students from all the different subfields that enter. Choosing students usually results in one subfield getting a disproportionate amount of students compared to the others. This may hinder the opportunities in the other subfields to be competitive nationally. Yet this very reason is one that I chose to come to the department, because it wasn't pigeonholed into one subfield like other schools."

"This is overall, an excellent graduate program. I have thoroughly enjoyed the coursework thus far and the faculty and other students take research seriously. They truly encourage you to think critically about the work that you do and the work that you read."