<p>Actually I’m not sure how effective is may be to select a quiet floor etc… From my understanding ( a sibling who attends MSU), their quiet floor is often as loud as the non-quiet floor, if not more loud.</p>
<p>I was admitted to MSU James Madison (w/honors) and George Washington University (w/honors). I plan to major in international relations and economics. I know both of these schools have good IR programs, but I can’t decide. Any opinions???</p>
<p>courtney4 they certainly do both have great IR programs. If you’ve visited and that hasn’t swayed your decision enough, go to the cheaper one.</p>
<p>Actually with finaid the schools are about the same price. I did visit and I loved the \ campus of MSU (and big ten sports) but I also loved the location of GW in DC. So I guess I’m wondering academically/career-wise which would be more beneficial?</p>
<p>Go to GW. The university has many connections due to its location in D.C. which will provide you with great internship opportunities related to your major. James Madison is an excellent program but the connections and internships found at GW will prove to be priceless for your future career.</p>
<p>hi there,</p>
<p>are classes for summer filled up already? how can i find out?</p>
<p>[MSU</a> Schedule of Courses : Search for Courses](<a href=“http://schedule.msu.edu/]MSU”>http://schedule.msu.edu/)</p>
<p>If you look up Summer 2009 and the specific course, it will tell you what is full and all that.</p>
<p>Courtney4, I’d just like to share my input as I was in your exact same situation at this time last year. I was also choosing between Michigan State and GW (I am now in james madison college, with a double major in international relations and economics). I ultimately chose MSU because costs were significantly less, although I did stay at GW for a month last summer so I was able to gauge the atmosphere. In your situation, I would likely make the same decision (to go to MSU) because of the following reasons;
~Having sports teams and school spirit are a big deal for me. At GW, the pride is not about the school itself-it is more about Washington D.C. and its vast opportunities for internships. School spirit is lacking at GW, to say the least. And honestly, the people at Michigan State are so much more friendly and chill than at GW (essentially, less rich snobs).<br>
~Michigan State is in East Lansing, strictly a college town. While DC is great for internships and the like, the “college experience” is not quite the same in a big city. The campus of GW is very much integrated into the city, while the campus of MSU is heavily defined by its students.<br>
~James madison has a ton of connections (and the alumni network at MSU is huge). Many graduates end up in D.C. working for the foreign service, food bank, or CIA. There is even a semester study in DC through Michigan state if you so choose.<br>
~MSU has one of the best, largest study abroad programs in the US. MSU also has a lot more course options and flexibility of majors. Although the internshipss won’t be as plentiful at MSU, there are lots of research opportunities (paid or otherwise) and a decent amount of internships available if you go looking. </p>
<p>Academically, you will get a great education at both institutions. All the same, GW has admittedly better name recognition. Its IR undergraduate program is top 10. Internship opportunities in DC are priceless. If the costs are the same, it really comes down to DC/city/internships vs. college town/spirit-sports/friendly people.</p>
<p>sorry if this has already been asked…</p>
<p>but I wanna know what the best dorms are for freshman? </p>
<p>the options i have available right now are:</p>
<p>Akers, Brody, Holden, Hubbard, Mason-Abbot, West Circle, and Wonders.</p>
<p>I heard at Brody you meet a lot of new freshman, but the tradeoff is that its kind of far away from your classes. </p>
<p>I also heard that the South complex is the best…so Wonders? or are there too many older students there?</p>
<p>Has anyone live in any of these places and can tell me which one is the best?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Consider:
Akers, Brody, Holden, West Circle, and Wonders… If you just prefer double dorming then you may not want to consider Akers on your list.</p>
<p>Wonders and Wilson seems to be nice halls, though it may also be mostly upperclassmen… meeting freshmen here may be mild.</p>
<p>Brody, known to house majority freshmen by large, your likely to meet many students and have a larger social life. </p>
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<p>I’ll be applying to Michigan State University next school year, and if accepted selecting dorms would also be a difficult choice. In a way meeting upperclassmen would be nice, though also meeting a large amount of freshmen would be great. There are school clubs, organizations etc… and many ways to meet upperclassmen though.</p>
<p>If there is anytime to stay in Brody, it’s likely to be your freshmen year.</p>
<p>so the dorms you stay in are pretty much where you meet people? what if i get stuck in a dorm with upperclassmen?..like wonders?</p>
<p>No, there are tons of ways to meet people, dorms is just part of it. Though ones freshmen year experience can be completely different base off being in Brody, or just being in Wonders and having a upperclassmen roommate. I must say, there are more years to come where you can stay on campus in another hall, your not committing to this dorm for 4 years… though it is important to consider your halls carefully. I must also say if you ever plan to stay in Brody, and it’s most likely your best time to stay in Brody freshmen year. Your more likely to meet freshmen, perhaps get the college life experience you want as a freshmen. Plus you still can meet upperclassmen.</p>
<p>What are your impressions of the Honors college? I’ve been getting letters about it, and was invited to go to something in the summer, just to visit campus and speak to students I guess.</p>
<p>But im a little confused, I kind of want to major in pre-med, would I still be able to do that in the Honors College?</p>
<p>^ Yeah, you can major in anything while in the honors college. The honors college allows you to take honors courses and some other more “enriching” things. Their website explains it pretty well.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>If you request a roommate, how likely are you to get roomed with that person?</p></li>
<li><p>Does requesting a roommate increase your chances of getting the dorm you both requested? (in this case South Complex).</p></li>
<li><p>Are the sheets and towels they provide nice or should I bring my own?</p></li>
<li><p>Do quiet halls live up to their name?</p></li>
<li><p>Do alcohol-free halls live up to their name?</p></li>
<li><p>Do upper classmen in the halls make friends with freshmen or shun them?</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Ok ok!!! First of all, the majority of students in wonders and wilson are STILL freshmen. There are a lot more athletes in these dorms than many others, and quite a few returning upperclassmen but for the most part there are still plenty of freshmen. Some upperclassmen do keep to themselves as they already have found their friends. But most are very friendly and willing to invite freshmen into whatever. You just have to make a little more effort with them than most. If as a freshman you get stuck with an upperclassman roommate, this could mean 2 things. 1- the upperclassman person you are rooming with could not find a roommate to live with because this upperclassman either has no social life or is certifiably nuts (and this upperclassman might just choose to ignore you), or 2 - the upperclassman person just couldn’t find the right person, and would love to get to meet and befriend new freshmen and show them the ropes. It is more likely to be option 2, although option 1 is possible. Although it does help to room with a freshman who is likely wanting to meet all sorts of new people just like you, by no means does having an upperclassman as a roommate limit you. You still have your suitemates, floormates, and hallmates. The people you take classes with or eat with (etc.) But honestly, yes, if you are going to be making friends, the large majority of them are likely to be in your residence hall (and clubs etc). </p>
<p>Holden overall houses the most freshmen in South complex. Living in brody does not mean that you will have a “larger social life.” But it may be a little easier to meet other freshmen there. Honestly though, if you have some sort of social ability you will be able to meet people in any dorm. Just keep your door open when you are in your room, say hello to random people, and make a little effort and others will reciprocate. Akers and hubbard in east complex are just too far away…I would choose brody over any dorm in east complex. </p>
<p>Mason-Abbot and West circle tend to have less freshmen, and west circle is probably the quietest part of campus (so I would keep away from those dorms your freshmen year). But these dorms have the best placement on campus, near grand river where all the shops, etc. are and are right by most classes.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>If you request a roommate, how likely are you to get roomed with that person? You are extremely likely to get your requested roommate. They accept all roommate requests (although they only guarantee them before May 1st). In order to ensure you get your requested roommate, you both have to request the same person (obviously…). People often request roommates at AOP (have to email housing for details) and still get their requests honored </p></li>
<li><p>Does requesting a roommate increase your chances of getting the dorm you both requested? (in this case South Complex).
Not substantially, but it might help a little bit</p></li>
<li><p>Are the sheets and towels they provide nice or should I bring my own?
I don’t know. I would just bring your own. </p></li>
<li><p>Do quiet halls live up to their name?
Not really, no. It really depends on the people who live there year to year. Some years, the quiet halls are louder than the normal halls. If you really want a quiet environment, I would suggest to request a dorm in West Circle. Mostly upperclassmen live here, and it tends to be one of the quieter parts of campus. </p></li>
<li><p>Do alcohol-free halls live up to their name?
Nope. Alcohol-free halls are never alcohol-free. Technically all halls are alcohol-free for those under 21, but we all know how that works out… Most of the time people stuck in the alcohol-free halls are those who do not choose so, or those who are forced to stay in them by their parents. And as parents are not a concern at college, students choose to do what they please. The Resident mentors might be a little more strict about alcohol than average, and in alcohol-free halls obviously even 21+ cannot have alcohol, but that is pretty much the extent of enforcement.</p></li>
<li><p>Do upper classmen in the halls make friends with freshmen or shun them?
Depends. At the beginning most upperclassmen are friendly. Some go out of their way to invite freshmen to random activities. However, their friendliness tends to dwindle after the first month or two, as most have already become situated with their own friends.</p></li>
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<p>I was invited to be part of HC and filled the questionnaire for Professorial Assistantship. I have not heard anything from MSU on whether the PA was offered or denied. Did any of you get a separate letter stating that you have been offered a PA?</p>
<p>If you filled out the questionnaire for the Professorial assistantship, that means it was offered to you already 
If you are in the honors college and have an ACT of 33+ or SAT m/v 1500+, then you are automatically granted a PA. (unless you turn them down) As to your exact position and duties, that is up for your assigned professor to decide. You will likely hear back from your professor in August (if not earlier).</p>