<p>Was watching the news, and recently heard of a student robbed in Abbot Hall. Can anyone provide me more information about this robbery? Heard it once on the news, can't find a article.
-Thanks</p>
<p>I googled it..sounds kinda scary, but from the report, it says they only took $20, didnt mention if the laptop was taken.</p>
<p>heres the article:</p>
<p>its pretty short though, because police dont have much information yet. sounds like it happened pretty recently. did you see it on TV, coolbrezze?</p>
<p>Yes, it was on the local news. It was a hudge surprise.... I remember on television they mention the robber was in the student dorm, and demanded the student for labtop and other things. The student also said it appeared as if the robber may have had a gun. I don't think the parents of the student feel to good about the situation. Also I have been noticing a increase of Michigan State University being on the news due to robbery, assualt, etc.... what's going on there?</p>
<p>Thanks for the article</p>
<p>Just read the article, guess a little more to it than I thought. Two robbers, and a threat... surprise this happen on campus.</p>
<p>Yeah..but I think if people are gonna rob others, it doesn't matter what college it happens on, because if someone wants to, they will. I mean, its not that hard to gain access into another person's dorm room, and no one expects stealing. But the idea that someone would have a gun and flaunt it is kinda disturbing and scary...</p>
<p>Yes it is disturbing and scarey, although according to what I hear on the news Michigan State University is rising with issues, such as I listed above. Although since I don't live in Ann Arbor, it's difficult to compare on whether University of Michigan- Ann Arbor has as many issues like this, or more..... as in is it certain universities that will have higher crime or what....</p>
<p>I haven't really thought much about it, but criminal activity on-campus has been one of the things I'm kind of bothered by. I want to go to college and all, but I guess I'm a little scared that things might happen that I have no control over. I just hope no one gets hurt..</p>
<p>But hey, college is supposed to be the "full experience," right? It's a taste of life, so I guess crime is something we have to deal with.</p>
<p>Yes, I'm also disturbed by all the crime on campus. College is suppose to be a good experience, and not so much one that your life is in danger. A safe campus would make a college experience better. Also situations like this you do not expect on campus much... two robbers, may have had a gun.... assualts are more comman, but too much is still awful.</p>
<p>It reminds me of what happened at Virginia Tech..horrible event.</p>
<p>Yes I know, it was horrible.</p>
<p>Also, would you recommand a freshmen at Michigan State University Brody Hall, Holmes, Hubbard or Holden? Thing about Brody, community bathrooms. Although requesting Holmes, Hubbard, or Holden sophomore year + your more likely to get in. I hear Brody is a good hall for freshmen.</p>
<p>I'll ignore the notion that MSU is somehow a dangerous campus, but comparing this to Virginia Tech is just silly. We're talking petty theft. This was not a killing spree, no violent crime. Just some stupid people taking advantage of someone not locking his door. Don't blow it out of proportion. Lock your door and it won't be an issue.</p>
<p>Coolbrezze- Holmes houses Lyman Briggs students. I don't think they let non Briggs people live there anymore due to the college's growing size. The biggest issue with Brody is it's distance from the middle of campus, and therefore most of the buildings you'll have class in. Most people don't mind the community bathrooms, but it was the #1 reason I didn't want to live there. Brody is mostly freshman, so it's good for getting to know new people, but I think you'll get that in any dorm. I'd recommend Holden, but I'm partial to South complex.</p>
<p>I wouldn't compare then by saying "oh they are very similar," but yes it can remind you of such things that happen. With my comment above saying "Yes I know, it was horrible" as what happen on Virginia campus was horrible... and can bring back those memories, not implying that they are very similar.
Yeah Holden seems interesting, knowing they just remolded the building. Although Brody has it advantages being a freshmen. You may be more likely to meet more/ other students.</p>
<p>at Brody essentially the entire hall consists of freshmen. But there can be a lot of advantages to living with a mixed crowd; ie meeting more sophomores, juniors, seniors. I never found a problem whatsoever with meeting people in my hall (case). If you leave your door open a lot and make a small effort to be friendly to others it is really easy to make friends. Like bearsbeets, I am definitely partial to south complex, so of the 4 halls you mentioned, I'd definitely definitely recommend Holden. </p>
<p>As far as the safety goes, MSU is relatively very safe for its size and location. As a girl I would not walk alone/without male company when it is dark outside but that is pretty much it. There is petty theft at every single campus, and more severe crimes are a definite rarity. Although there are plenty of drunken fights to go around, that's about as violent as it gets</p>
<p>I can't think of too many advantages being around more upperclassmen than freshmen. That's why I would assume Brody would be a safer pick, more guarantee to be located with freshmens. I know someone who was place with a upperclassmen as their roomate, and told me how horrible it was. The upperclassmen treated them as if they was their parent, or sibling. When the upperclassmen had to go to class, they would wake them up. It wasn't a good feeling, and if I'm correct they switched roomates. Recommanding how it would be better to have a freshmen as a roomate if your a freshmen.</p>
<p>i mean if you have a domineering upperclassman who likes to boss people around and flaunt their "higher status," then maybe staying at holden would be better for you. but i think it all matters on the personality of the person, and you cant exactly pick and choose what kinds of people are gonna be in your hall.</p>
<p>Yeah I know. It was just a advice they gave.</p>
<p>I have a couple of questions about James Madison.. I'm trying to figure out if it's right for me. I'm currently a freshman at MSU, unfortunately in Lyman Briggs. I've already dropped out of Briggs for next semester, and I'm trying to figure out what to do. I really think I want to do something with political science, economics, political theory, or something like that. I think that anything I do will be more interesting than what I'm doing now... But my main problem is that I don't think the environment will be right for me. I'm not sure if it's too intimidating. I'm not incredibly social or up-to-date with politics, although I obviously would like to be. I'm not sure if I'd be able to mix into the Madison environment. I don't know if I can handle the workload; I hear it's horrible. I got a 31 on the ACT, so by their standards, I may have some degree of promise? Yet I definitely don't think I'm smart... and I hear that a lot of people there are arrogant and extremely intellectual. I guess I really just don't want to be so overwhelmed with work that I can't handle and without any new friends. I know this is all kind of lame and whiny, but I need to hear from someone who's in it or who has had the same doubts or whatever. Thank you!</p>
<p>Also, I'd like to know if during the first year you are expected to do a lot of presentations or debates in the required classes.</p>
<p>I've been admitted to the HC, and I have a few questions which hopefully you can answer!
Can you be in HC without being in JM or L-B? I want to be a part of the j-school, not political science or math science, but I'd like the advantages the honors colleges offers...
What would you say about the prestige of the honors college?
Does the campus size ever bother you?</p>
<p>where can we find the supplement to submit to our counselor? like, what they send with our transcripts? </p>
<p>I can't find it anywhere on their site...</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>edwardg, as far as Madison being right for you, I'm not too sure. I definitely love it but it is not for everyone. But the workload isn't that bad I think. It's tough for sure, and the teachers grade "evilly" it seems. But most if not all of the madison professors genuinely care about their students and teaching them the best to their abilities. And as far james madison students being arrogant and extremely intellectual, that's more of a myth in my opinion. It's easy to stereotype james madison majors as arrogant because we all like to discuss (sometimes argue) about politics, and of course, we all like to be right. However, when politics are set aside the large majority of kids are way way nice and friendly (there are a few know-it-alls that perpetuate the stereotypes of james madison kids, but not very many at all). And while we are overall a "nerdier" crowd than average, there are plenty of us that know how to have fun and be chill. During the 1st year you do have to do group presentations at least once depending on the class, and class participation (through debate, answering the prof's questions etc) is part of class but not all that prevalent. I haven't had any formal debates in class, if that's what you mean, but we definitely discuss stuff. The profs don't force you to talk though, for the most part you choose when you want to speak. And don't worry about your "smartness" whatsoever. You'll do fine if you make an effort</p>
<p>apark91, you can definitely be in the honors college and not have to be in a residential college. As part of the honors college you can be in any major/school that you want to be in. As far as the prestige, from what I've heard and read, MSU has one of the more highly touted honors colleges in the US. </p>
<p>The campus size doesn't bother me at all. It helps a lot being in a residential college and the honors college, as both have elements of smaller communities. Plus I love the fact that everywhere I go there are new faces, and always random people to smile or say hi to. And after about a couple months, walking around campus I still tend to run into people I know a lot. Plus, larger campus, more clubs/organizations and more diverse interests.</p>