<p>I'm thinking of joinging two MLCs this coming fall. I'm interested in the Lloyd Hall Scholars Program in the humanities (one of the residential MLCs) as well as the University Mentorship Program (a non-residential MLC) so that I can get to know people more quickly. If any of you have any info on these two programs, I'd really appreciate it.</p>
<p>I participated in the Mentorship program this past fall it was honestly the best transition college program I could have asked for. The program only runs first semester but you are paired with approximately three other students, an older student mentor (mine was a senior girl who I still talk to on occasion simply because shes a great resource) and a faculty mentor who teaches in the university with a similar field that you might wan to go into in. I would not suggest the Lloyd Hall scholars program simply because the kids that tend to join that program are from Northern NJ and New York and tend to be the girls who will join sororities. (in this case the Lloyd hall dorm stereotype still survives). The Mentorship program will help you to meet people more quickly simply because of the advice that they give you. This is just my opinion from my experiences at Michigan this year as a current freshman.</p>
<p>Ehh... Maybe I'm having have second thoughts about LHSP. Being involved in sorority life is not my central concern in college. My main concern has always been academics, and I don't really see that changing for me once I get on campus.</p>
<p>The Michigan Community Scholars Program also has caught my interest though. I've always been involved in some sort of community based activities throughout high school and have been hoping to be able to continue this trend in college. What's your take on this MLC? </p>
<p>I'm glad to be able to hear praise about the Mentorship Program. I think that's going to be a part of my first semester experience at U of M.</p>
<p>I actually don't know very much about the Community Scholars program simply because it is housed all the way in Couzens and well i live in Barbour. I have never met anybody who is a part of it; I wish I could help you out, but I can't. There are MANY opportunities to volunteer on campus though (Dance Marathon, Circle K, the list goes on and on). I did not wind up applying for an MLC simply because in the long run, regardless of where you live you WILL people tons and tons of people.</p>