University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Reviews

"The Higher Education program at the University of Michigan is a perfect program to explore both practical application and theoretical and academic pursuits in the field of Higher Education. The faculty is diverse in their areas of expertise and are very accessible to their students. The academic rigor is entirely rewarding and the surrounding area of Ann Arbor is a vibrant community that offers a lot of social and cultural outlets which add to the graduate experience."

"U of M has excellent facilities and resources. The engineering department can boost your career tremendously, as long as you take advantage of what they have to offer."

"The University of Michigan graduate program in Aerospace Engineering is supported by esteem faculty. The ongoing research projects being conducted have immediate applications in the real world."

"I love the University of Michigan, and the faculty at the music school is the best!"

"Its one of the most premier colleges in the country with state of the art facilities and industry tie ups to ensure good academic exposure."

"This is a tough program, but I've learned a lot and had a great field placement."

"It's a great school with a well known name! The surrounding area, Ann Arbor, is a diverse city and career networking is pretty easy."

"The School of Social Work provides exceptional learning skills to improve the lives of individuals and communities."

"Pros: 1. Unique blend of classroom lectures and on the job training during consulting project 2.Great school repute with strong alumni support 3. Rated amongst best Supply chain courses globally. Cons : High tution fee"

"Digital fabrications labs are excellent. Large school but smaller studio sizes. 12:1 student faculty ratio. Merit scholarships awarded and student instructor positions available. Lots of opportunities to travel."

"The Pros of the Master in Management Program at the University of Michigan is the network that Ross provides. The cons are the lack of scholarships and financial support. Thus, the program has to be paid through savings or loans."

"The school itself is fantastic, the faculty are helpful accessible and knowledgeable, and the location is convenient. Most everything is in walking distance and public transportation is easily accessible for those things that aren't. I feel very informed about additional events and lectures that occur on or around campus as well. The only downside is that I do not feel as challenged as I would have hoped for the #1 School of Social Work in the country. The work load is high, yet tolerable, but the content of the material is not as in-depth or challenging as I had anticipated. The instructors are all very knowledgeable but it seems their expectations are not as high for students as would be expected, either. The MSW program has been tailored for students to come in from all other areas of study and receive a masters degree, which broadens the diversity of the student population but isn't as helpful for students who already come from social work backgrounds."

"Graduate school for an out-of-state student will be steep. But this should not be the only thing that determines a graduate school's quality. The factors that are important should include the classes, faculty accessibility, and the support within the program."

"This program is top notch and so far I have received so much assistance. I never feel in the dark and can always call the school of social work to get any help I need."

"Ann Arbor is a fantastic area, and the school is beautiful. The cost of living is high and the cost of school is extreme. Overall, I love the school and I think the expense will be worth it in the end."

"Medical school may be four of the most academically challenging years of your life, so finding a place with a community that is supportive is paramount. The community at University of Michigan Medical School is phenomenal, setting it apart from other medical schools at which I interviewed. The administration, staff, and faculty are clear from the very beginning that they want to support you 100% in your training to becoming a physician. Additionally, they are invested in your overall wellbeing, and structure the curriculum to be flexible and broad to support your interests in non-medical areas. The faculty have an open-door policy, and are always eager to talk to students about careers in their field of medicine, welcome them to shadow in clinic or the OR, and invite them to participate in research. In the first two years, there are weekly quizzes, but you have a 3-day window in which to take the test based on your study style and schedule. This allows you to keep stress-levels low, and gives you time to pursue other interests and socialize with your class. The clinical training is rigorous, but you have the opportunity to work with world-renowned physicians. The patient population is surprisingly diverse, as the hospital is a referral center, receiving patients from rural and urban areas both. You also have the opportunity to rotate at community hospitals and the VA, which is great exposure to health care in a non-academic medicine setting. What makes Michigan stand out to me--and why I know I made the right decision in attending medical school here--is the caliber of my peers. Instead of competing with one another, we support each other to be the best doctors we can be. The community here is unparalleled, and has made medical school, for me, an incredible experience."

"Michigan is an excellent engineering school. They have a tough program that ensures graduates will be prepared for programming jobs at the toughest companies. (I work at a company that I guarantee you've heard of.) Those companies know it and recruit there. Michigan also has outstanding research opportunities if you want to pursue higher education (as an end or on the road to employment outside of academia). Undergrads have many opportunities to network with each other, through engineering fraternities or student groups, and to work on research with grad students and faculty. In addition to outstanding engineering faculty, resources and programs, you have the opportunity to take classes in many other subject areas (for your electives) with world-class faculty, experts in their area. There are hundreds of student groups across sports, religions, hobbies, and anything you'd want to do. Whatever your interest, you can pursue it, deeply or casually. Not to mention you football, hockey and basketball teams actually worth watching. You will occasionally see lower-level classes where faculty aren't the best teachers and most of your interaction comes with GSIs (TAs), but the vast majority of my professors were excellent instructors."

"My Masters at Michigan has been incredibly challenging, but I have enjoyed every step of the way and feel well-prepared for the work place."

"Easily one of the top programs in the country for dentistry. For me it was between Penn and Michigan, and I came to Michigan. It's less expensive, yet absolutely neck to neck in reputation for dental school. Considering the quality of the program only, it is really difficult to say one is better than the other. For what I wanted to focus on, Michigan was a better choice. However, the student diversity was definitely better at Penn."

"Overall, this is a great program with excellent training that will prepare me for a successful career in medicine."